JP2013144197A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which increase excitement and enjoyment of a game after a prescribed latent condition is established, and can enhance the expectation degree of a player to an effect that a game state is in a special game state.SOLUTION: After a latent condition is established by the generation of a probability variable jackpot B or small winning, a variation pattern is decided by using a loosing variation pattern kind determination table C different from loosing variation pattern kind determination tables A, B which are selected before the latent condition is established, and in the loosing variation pattern kind determination table C, a probability that a ready-to-win flag high in reliability is decided as the variation pattern is enhanced. Furthermore, when the latent condition is established, a transition lottery of a performance mode is executed, and the expectation degree of a high-probability game state and the kind of the performance mode are made to differ according to the variation pattern which is decided at the variation.

Description

  The present invention has variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the game result is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the game result is a specific gaming result.

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

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

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

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this type of gaming machine, at the end of the jackpot gaming state, whether the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is in the probability change mode (probability changing state, high probability gaming state with increased jackpot probability) information The counter value for delaying the notification is determined by lottery, and when the number of changes in the special symbol after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches the number determined by the lottery, the gaming state is definitely changed. There is one in which information on whether or not a mode is informed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, when the big hit gaming state based on the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” in the normal gaming state, the probability changing gaming state (in which the probability of hitting the gaming result as a big hit is higher than that in the normal gaming state) When the small hit game state is ended even when the special play mode is changed to the special play mode and the game state before the small hit game state is the normal game state. , Shift to the special performance mode. In the special effect mode, the variable display pattern is determined based on a specific variable display pattern determination table different from the normal effect mode, and the special pattern and the decorative pattern change pattern are different from the normal effect mode. In some cases, even when the previous game state continues after the game state has ended, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the game state will change to the probability-changed game state (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-273947 A (pages 16-17, FIGS. 7-8) JP 2008-48915 (pages 69-70, FIGS. 9-11)

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is not possible to specify whether the control mode is the normal mode or the probability change mode immediately after the big hit gaming state is ended, but the number of special symbol fluctuations is predetermined when the big hit gaming state ends. When the number of times is reached, it is reported whether or not it is in the probability variation mode, so that the fun of the game in the period until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after reaching the big hit gaming state reaches the predetermined number of times is lacking There was a problem.

  In addition, when shifting to the special performance mode, the variable display whose probability of determining a specific variable display pattern (for example, reach variable display pattern) determined with a predetermined probability when the game result is a big hit is different from the normal performance mode. The pattern determination table is selected, but when the game state shifts to the probable game state, the probability that the game result will be a big hit increases, so the reliability when the specific variable display pattern appears increases, so the game There is a problem that the gamers are only paying attention to the appearance of the production based on the specific variation pattern, and the interest of the game is not improved.

  Further, in the probability variation gaming state, even if the probability variation jackpot suddenly occurs, the probability variation gaming state only continues, so there is a problem that the player's expectation for the sudden probability variation jackpot cannot be increased.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and improves the interest of the game after a predetermined latent condition is established, and the player's expectation that the gaming state is a special gaming state. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the game performance.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, first identification number) that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition (starting winning in the first starting winning port 13; starting winning in the second starting winning port 14) (2 special symbols) variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) and the result of the game until the display result of variable display of the identification information is derived Is a pre-determining means (in the game control microcomputer 560, the step of determining whether or not to be a specific game result (for example, a jackpot display result) for generating a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player A portion for executing S61, S62, and S73) and a normal gaming state (normal state) in which the pre-determining means determines with a predetermined normal probability (for example, 1/399) that the specific gaming result is to be obtained. Or any one of the high-probability gaming states (probability change state (high probability state)) in which it is determined with a probability (for example, 1/40) higher than the normal probability that the pre-determining means is the specific game result. Game control means for controlling the game state (the part for executing steps S155 to 157 and S307 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the game result is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. In addition, when the determined game result is the specific game result, the specific game state is entered, and in the determined game result, a predetermined latent condition (a big hit game triggered by the probability variable big hit B is terminated) And that the subsequent gaming state is the normal gaming state or the high-probability gaming state. A gaming machine which is controlled by the game control means or displacement (pachinko gaming machine 1),
A predetermined probability (the number of determination values assigned to the super CA 3-3 in the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A when at least the prior determination means determines that the result of the game is the specific game result) Among the plurality of types of variable display patterns (variation patterns) including the special variable display pattern (super reach) determined by the probability based on (172/251)). Variable display pattern determining means (a part for executing step S301 in the game control microcomputer 560) that is determined based on the determination result of the means;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means (the portion for executing step S303 in the game control microcomputer 560);
When the pre-decision means decides that the result of the game is not to be the specific game result, the variable display pattern determination means is used for determining the variable display pattern, and is a detachment determination table, A first determination table in which the determination probability for the variable display pattern is set to the first probability (displacement variation pattern type determination table A135a, loss variation pattern type determination table B135b), and the determination probability for the special variable display pattern are A determination table storage means (RAM 55) for storing a second determination table (outgoing variation pattern type determination table C135c) set to a second probability higher than the first probability;
Before the latent condition is satisfied, the first determination table is selected as the deviation determination table, and after the latent condition is satisfied, the second determination table is used as the deviation determination table. A table selection means for selecting (in the game control microcomputer 560, a part for executing step S301);
With
The variable display pattern determining means includes
A variable display pattern is determined based on the first determination table or the second determination table selected by the table selection unit when the prior determination unit determines that the result of the game is not the specific game result. In addition, when the pre-determining means determines that the game result is a game result that satisfies the latent condition, a plurality of types of specific variable display patterns (for example, special PG2-1, special PG2-2 variable) A latent condition establishment means for deciding any one of the display patterns) (the part for executing steps S102 to S105 through step S94 in the game control microcomputer 560),
The mode determining means, when variable display of the identification information is executed in any of the plurality of types of specific variable display patterns and the latent condition is satisfied, according to the type of the specific variable display pattern executed Transition to any one of the plurality of modes (when the special PG2-1 that is the first specific variable display pattern is determined, many dusk modes are determined, and the special PG2 that is the second specific variable display pattern. When -2 is decided, many night modes are decided)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a game result becomes a specific game result by increasing the probability that the game result becomes a specific game result when a high probability game state is established after a predetermined latent condition is established, Since the reliability when the special variable display pattern determined by the probability appears significantly increases, it is almost certain that a specific game result will be obtained when these special variable display patterns appear. The second decision table having a high decision probability for the special variable display pattern is selected as the decision table for loss used when the game result does not become the specific game result. Therefore, even if it is determined that the game result does not become the specific game result, the special variable display pattern is displayed. It tends to be. Therefore, since the reliability when the special variable display pattern appears after the predetermined latent condition is satisfied can be moderately suppressed, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the mode to be shifted after the latent condition is satisfied differs depending on the type of the specific variable display pattern determined when the predetermined latent condition is satisfied, the player can change the variable when the predetermined latent condition is satisfied. Since attention is paid to the type of display pattern, the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variable display pattern determining means (the part for executing step S301 in the game control microcomputer 560) is the pre-determining means (game) as the variable display pattern (variation pattern) in the normal gaming state (normal state). In the control microcomputer 560, the predetermined probability of determining the special variable display pattern (super reach) when the portion executing steps S61, S62, and S73) determines that the game result is the specific game result. The special variable display pattern (normal reach) can be determined with a lower probability than (probability (172/251) based on the number of determination values assigned to the super CA3-3 in the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A). And the predetermination means is the game When it is determined that the result is not the specific game result, the special variable display pattern is determined based on the first determination table (the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment and the variation pattern type determination table B135b for detachment). The special variable display pattern (normal reach) can be determined with a higher probability than the probability,
In each of the first determination table and the second determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table C135c), a determination probability for the special variable display pattern is set. The determination probability for the special variable display pattern is the same as or lower than the determination probability for the special variable display pattern in the first determination table (the number of determination values assigned to normal CA2-4 and normal CA2-5 is small). ),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the appearance frequency is lower than the special variable display pattern when the game result is a specific game result, and the appearance frequency is lower than the special variable display pattern when the game result is not a specific game result. Therefore, the appearance frequency of the special variable display pattern with lower reliability than the special variable display pattern does not increase when the game result does not become the specific game result, like the special variable display pattern. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the appearance of many special variable display patterns with low reliability at the time of appearance, and thus it is possible to improve the interest of the game after a predetermined latent condition is established.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The variable display pattern determining means (the part for executing step S301 in the game control microcomputer 560) further includes the pre-determining means in the normal gaming state (normal state) as the special variable display pattern (super reach). Winning determination probability determined when (in the game control microcomputer 560, the part that executes steps S61, S62, and S73) determines that the result of the game is the specific game result (for example, the jackpot display result) When the appearance is based on the ratio of the non-winning determination probability determined when the pre-determining unit determines that the result of the game is not the specific game result (for example, the display result of losing) in the normal game state The first special variable display pattern (Super Reach) with high reliability (97, 7%) ) And the second special variable display pattern (super reach A, B) whose reliability at the time of appearance is lower than the first special variable display pattern (1.3%, 2.4%). ,
In the second determination table (fluctuation variation pattern type determination table C135c), the special variable display is achieved by increasing the determination probability for the second special variable display pattern (increasing the number of determination values for the super CA2-7). The determination probability for the pattern is the second probability,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the predetermined latent condition is established, the appearance frequency of the second special variable display pattern having lower reliability at the time of appearance than the first special variable display pattern is increased. It can prevent that reliability falls remarkably.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The game progress state data including at least game state data (probability change flag) indicating whether or not the game state is the high probability game state (probability change state (high probability state)). Power stop storage means (RAM 55; backup RAM) for storing at least a predetermined period even when power supply to the power supply is stopped;
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped based on the game state data included in the game progress state data stored in the power stop time storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. Determination means for determining whether or not the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state (the portion for executing step S42 + in the gaming control microcomputer 560);
On the condition that the high probability gaming state is determined by the determination means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the high probability gaming state is a predetermined condition (input of a reset signal from the power supply board). In the period until the game ends due to the establishment of the probability variation number, the occurrence of jackpot), the gaming state is output while the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, while the gaming machine When the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state other than when the power supply to the device is started, the activation high-accuracy signal output means that does not output the activation high-accuracy signal (in step S29 in the game control microcomputer 560) )When,
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the activation high probability signal is output only when the power is turned on, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the gaming state at the time of activation is a high probability gaming state based on these activation high probability signals. Therefore, for example, when a game store starts business, it can easily perform appropriate processing for being in a high-probability gaming state, and it is highly reliable that it is in a high-probability gaming state except when the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving whether or not the gaming state immediately after the latent condition is established is a high-probability gaming state.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 3,
In the game control means, the number of executions of variable display of the identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) after transition to the high probability gaming state (probability variation state (high probability state)) is predetermined. The game state is shifted to the normal game state (normal state) when the number of times of completion (78 times) has been reached (part in which steps S155 to 157 are executed in the game control microcomputer 560),
The gaming machine further includes
Mode transition means for shifting the display mode of the variable display means to any one of a plurality of modes (the portion for executing step S720 in the production control microcomputer 100);
Mode change determining means (a part for executing steps S701 to S714 in the production control microcomputer 100) for determining at a predetermined rate whether or not to shift to a different type of mode by the mode shifting means;
With
The mode change determination means determines whether or not to shift to a different type of mode, a predetermined number of times (use of the number of times after the establishment in the normal gaming state immediately after the latent condition is established is equal to or less than the number of times of completion. When the table change start frequency: 10 times, 20 times, 30 times) is not reached, it is determined at a first ratio (for example, 30/100 assigned to “promotion” in the mode change determination table C), When the predetermined number of times has been reached, a determination is made at a second ratio different from the first ratio (for example, 15/100 assigned to “promotion” in the mode change determination table D), and When the gaming state immediately after the latent condition is established is the high probability gaming state, the first ratio or the second ratio is included in the high probability gaming state. Determining at least one different third proportion of (for example, 35/100 assigned to "promotion" in the mode change decision table A),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the mode transition status changes depending on whether the gaming state immediately after establishment of the predetermined latent condition is a high-probability gaming state or the normal gaming state. The expectation for the high probability gaming state can be raised. Also, even if the gaming state immediately after the establishment of the latent condition is the normal gaming state, the number of times after the establishment is either before or after reaching a predetermined number of times equal to or less than the number of times the high probability gaming state ends. In the period, for example, the period before reaching the predetermined number of times, the mode is changed at a rate similar to the rate of the third rate in the high probability gaming state, and the player's expectation to the high probability gaming state is given. Is possible.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 4,
In the game control means, the number of executions of variable display of the identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) after transition to the high probability gaming state (probability variation state (high probability state)) is predetermined. The game state is shifted to the normal game state (normal state) when the number of times of completion (78 times) has been reached (part in which steps S155 to 157 are executed in the game control microcomputer 560),
The gaming machine further includes
Mode transition means for shifting the display mode of the variable display means to any one of a plurality of modes (the portion for executing step S720 in the production control microcomputer 100);
Mode change determining means (a part for executing steps S701 to S714 in the production control microcomputer 100) for determining at a predetermined rate whether or not to shift to a different type of mode by the mode shifting means;
With
The mode change determining means determines whether or not to shift to a different type of mode, a predetermined number of times (the number of times after establishment in the high-probability gaming state immediately after the latent condition is established is equal to or less than the number of completions) When the usage table change start frequency is not reached (10 times, 20 times, 30 times), it is determined at the third ratio (for example, 35/100 assigned to “promotion” in the mode change determination table A). When the predetermined number of times has been reached, a fourth ratio different from the third ratio (for example, 25/100 assigned to “promotion” in the mode change determination table B) is determined. When the gaming state immediately after the latent condition is established is the normal gaming state, the third ratio or the fourth ratio in the normal gaming state One different second fraction of even without determining in (e.g., 15/100 assigned to "promotion" in the mode change decision table D),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the mode transition status changes depending on whether the gaming state immediately after establishment of the predetermined latent condition is a high-probability gaming state or the normal gaming state. The expectation for the high probability gaming state can be raised. In addition, in the case where the gaming state immediately after the establishment of the latent condition is a high probability gaming state, either before or after the number of times after establishment reaches a predetermined number of times that is equal to or less than the number of ending times when the high probability gaming state ends. In such a period, for example, the period after reaching the predetermined number of times, the mode transition state is generated at the third rate by shifting the mode at the same rate as the second rate in the normal gaming state. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the high probability gaming state.

(A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows each random number, (b) is a figure which shows the type and content of big hit and small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, a big hit type determination table, a probability variation big hit B type determination table, and a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A and the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit B / small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table AD for deviation | shift. (A) is a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the time of the probability variation big hit A, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the probability change big hit B and the small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows table A-C for notification effect determination. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the table A and B for mode classification determination. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the table AE for mode change determination. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st (2nd) pending | holding memory number display update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the 1st and 2nd holding | maintenance display buffer. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a mode transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning display process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a mode lottery process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. (A) is an effect mode of battle effect A, (b) is an effect mode of battle effect B (c) is a diagram showing an effect mode of battle effect C. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the game property when probability variation big hit B generate | occur | produces in a low probability low base state, (b) shows the game property when small hit occurs in a low probability low base state. It is explanatory drawing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game property of the other form when the small hit occurs in the low probability low base state.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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 effect display device 9 performs variable display (variation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

  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. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display characters such as numbers such as 0 to 9, 00 to 99, and alphabets, for example. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. 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 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

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

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  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).

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

  In the lower position of the decoration LED 25 (on the right side), a high-accuracy state is notified by being turned on when a probability variation flag (to be described later) is set at the time of start-up (when power failure is restored). A highly accurate notification LED 24 is provided.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit 49 made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 50b therein. It has been. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 3).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Furthermore, it is output when the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state, the information indicating the occurrence of a gaming state such as a probability change state or a short-time state, or the high-accuracy notification LED 24 is lit, and at the time of start-up (when power failure is restored) In the hall computer or a pachinko gaming machine 1, an information output signal such as information indicating a high probability state (starting high accuracy information) is provided at a position above the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (illustrated) An information output circuit 53 that outputs to an external device such as (omitted) is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. In addition, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the high-precision notification LED 24 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

  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 the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in 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.

  The CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag is set among the data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped. When the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 turns on the high probability notification LED 24. Therefore, a high-accuracy notification flag setting process for setting a high-accuracy notification flag is performed (step S42 +).

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 and the high-accuracy notification LED 24 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. Control is executed, and for the high-accuracy notification LED 24, control is performed to turn on the high-accuracy notification LED 24 when the high-accuracy notification flag is set.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, startup accuracy information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29). Note that the startup high-accuracy information is output from the information output circuit 53 to a call lamp (not shown) provided above the pachinko gaming machine 1 in response to the high-accuracy notification flag being set.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in 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 in the main process. It may be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 As in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probable big hit B symbol, such as “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is variable to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the small winning means that the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than that of the probability variation big hit A which will be described later (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is 15 times). It is a hit. When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the probability variation big hit B is shorter than the probability variation big hit A, and the opening time of the big prize opening is short (in this embodiment, 15 seconds of opening for 0.1 seconds) is a big hit. There is also a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to the probable change state (however, the gaming state after the big hit game does not become the short-time state, that is, the second start condition that is a variable display execution condition This is a situation where it is difficult to establish and the establishment condition of the start condition is the same as the normal state, so it does not change from the normal state in appearance). That is, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are the same in the opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened 15 times for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to identify whether it is the probability change big hit B that shifts to the probability variation state or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high probability state (probability variation state), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Moreover, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Variation patterns of PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 (normal reach C), super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, super PB3-1 to super PB3-3 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also in the case of using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variable display result becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 (normal reach C), super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special Variation patterns from PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is given. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is not used and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach shortening, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-3 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-2 and the non-reach PA1-4 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-3. Since there may be a variation effect mode similar to that at the time of the small hit, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the probable big hit B or the small hit has occurred.

  Here, a specific example of the variation effect based on the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2 will be described with reference to FIG. 52, the display screen of the effect display device 9 transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C), (D)... From the upper left of the paper to the lower right of the paper.

  FIG. 52 shows a variation effect mode based on non-reach PA1-3 and special PG1-2. First, as shown in FIG. 52 (A), after the variable display is started, for example, “3” which is the left symbol is stopped in the left display area (see FIG. 52 (B)), and then the right symbol is, for example, After “4” is temporarily stopped in the right display area (for example, when the symbol is shaking) (see FIG. 52C), the right symbol starts to change again (so-called “slip”) (see FIG. 52). 52 (D)), for example, “4”, which is the right symbol, is temporarily stopped and displayed again in the right display area (see FIG. 52 (E)). Then, for example, “3”, which is a middle symbol, is stopped and displayed in the middle display area (see FIG. 52F).

  In this state, all symbols are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the screen, and the fighter passes from the upper right to the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 52 (G1)). Next, this time the fighter passes from the upper left to the lower right of the screen (see FIG. 52 (G2)), and two more fighter aircraft simultaneously pass from the upper left and upper right of the screen toward the diagonally downward (FIG. 52 ( See G3)). Finally, “?” Is displayed in the center of the screen while the symbols are displayed in a reduced size, suggesting that either probability variation big hit B, small hit or outage has occurred.

  As described above, the variation effect modes based on the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2 are the same as shown in FIGS. 52 (A) to (G4). 52 (A) to (G4) are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 17.75 seconds (see FIG. 6), whereas in the special PG1-2, 52A to 52F are a series of fluctuation patterns, and the series of special figure fluctuation time is 11.75 seconds (see FIG. 6). FIGS. 52G1 to 52G4 are big hits. This is a big hit or small hit effect performed in the gaming state or the small winning game state (during the big winning opening release control), and this big winning opening release control time is about 6 seconds. That is, the special figure fluctuation time T1 in the non-reach PA1-3, the special figure fluctuation time T2 in the special PG1-2, and the total winning opening opening control time T3 are set to be the same {T1 (17 .75 seconds) = T2 (11.75 seconds) + T3 (6 seconds)}.

  Specifically, in the non-reach PA1-3, the right symbol “4” is in the temporary stop display state between FIGS. 52 (G1) to (G3) and finally stopped in FIG. 52 (G4). On the other hand, in the special PG 1-2, “4” as the right symbol is stopped and displayed after FIG. 52 (G1), that is, the variable display is stopped at the time of FIG. 52 (G1). However, since the symbols are displayed in a reduced size and the movement of the fighters passes, it can appear to the player as if the same production is being performed.

  Next, a specific example of the variation effect based on the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 53 shows a variation effect mode based on non-reach PA1-4 and special PG1-3. First, as shown in FIG. 53A, after the variable display is started, the left symbol, for example, “3” is stopped in the left display area (see FIG. 53B), and then the right symbol is displayed, for example. After “5” is stopped and displayed in the right display area (see FIG. 53C), the middle symbol, for example, “5” is stopped and displayed in the middle display area and the left, middle and right symbols are temporarily displayed. A stop display state (for example, a state where the symbol is swaying) is obtained (see FIG. 53D).

  Then, the left, middle and right symbols start to change again (so-called “pseudo-continuous”), and after the same changes as in FIGS. 53A to 53D are repeated and temporarily stopped (FIG. 53E). (F) (first pseudo run), the change is started again, and the same change as in FIGS. 53A to 53D is repeated to display a temporary stop (see FIGS. 53G and H). Second time in a row).

  In this state, all the symbols are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the screen, and the fighter passes from the upper right to the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 53 (I1)). Next, three fighters pass from the upper right to the lower left (see FIG. 53 (I2)), and seven more fighters pass from the upper right to the lower left (FIG. 53 (I3)). reference). Finally, “?” Is displayed in the center of the screen while the symbols are displayed in a reduced size, suggesting that either probability variation big hit B, small hit or outage has occurred.

  As described above, the variation effect modes based on the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 are the same as shown in FIGS. 53 (A) to (I4). 53 (A) to (I4) are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 21.50 seconds (see FIG. 6), whereas in the special PG1-3, 53A to 53H are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 15.50 seconds (see FIG. 6), and FIGS. 53 (I1) to (I4) are big hits. This is a big hit or small hit effect performed in a gaming state or a small hit gaming state (during the big winning opening release control), and this big winning opening release control time is about 6 seconds. That is, the special figure fluctuation time T1 in the non-reach PA1-4, the special figure fluctuation time T2 in the special PG1-3, and the total winning opening opening control time T3 are the same {T1 (21 .50 seconds) = T2 (15.50 seconds) + T3 (6 seconds)}.

  Specifically, in non-reach PA1-4, the left, middle, and right symbols are all temporarily stopped between FIGS. 53 (I1) to (I3), and finally stopped in FIG. 53 (I4). On the other hand, in the special PG 1-3, all symbols are stopped and displayed after FIG. 53 (I1), that is, the variable display is stopped at the time of FIG. 53 (I1). Is displayed in a reduced size, and there is a movement through which the fighter passes, so that it can appear to the player as if the same production is being performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, two variation patterns (special PG1-2) among a plurality of variation patterns (special PG1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2) selected at the time of winning the probability variation big hit B or small hit. , 1-3) and any one of a plurality of variation patterns selected at the time of detachment (non-reach PA1) is a series of performance modes consisting of performance modes executed in the probability variation big hit B gaming state / small hit gaming state −3, 4) is the same as the production mode, and therefore, when the variation shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 is performed, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-3, 4 or special PG1-2, 3 It can be difficult to specify whether the production mode is based. In other words, the variation pattern based on the non-reach PA1-3, 4 and the special PG1-2, 3 is a variation pattern that is selected in any of the probability variation big hit B, the small hit, and the deviation, so the probability variation big hit B or Even when a small hit occurs, it is difficult for the player to realize that a probable big hit B or a small hit has occurred, and as a result, the probable big hit B is less than that when only the probable big hit B or the small hit is generated. It is possible to make it more difficult for the player to realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probabilistic state as it occurs.

  In this embodiment, only the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2, the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 have the same variation effect pattern. However, in other variation patterns, The same variation pattern may be set at the time of loss and at the time of probability variation big hit B or small hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the time of loss, a variation pattern having the same effect mode as one of a plurality of change patterns selected at the time of probability variation big hit B or small hit is selected. It is not necessary to select the variation pattern. That is, even when the variation pattern having the same effect mode as the variation pattern selected at the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not selected at the time of losing, the special PG 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 are changed to the probability variation big hit B or small. By using the variation pattern selected at the time of hitting, when any one of the variation patterns of the special PGs 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 is selected, at least the player specifies the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B. Since it becomes difficult, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the probability change big hit B occurs and the subsequent game state shifts to the probability change state.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the type (type) of probability variation big hit B or small hit (for hit type judgment)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probable big hit A, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. Are classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA2-0 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation without reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern without a reach and a specific effect. Non-reach CA 2-1 that is a type, non-reach CA 2-2 that is a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a variation that includes a variation pattern of shortened variation that does not involve reach or a specific effect Non-reach CA2-3 which is a pattern type, normal CA2-4 which is a change pattern type including a change pattern with only various normal reach, and a change pattern type which includes a change pattern with normal reach C and three re-variation pseudo-continuations Normal CA2-5, normal reach C, and fluctuation pattern with two re-variations Types include normal CA2-6 which is a variation pattern type, super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach other than super reach C, and super CA 2-8 which is a variation pattern type with all super reach. It is divided.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 determines (1) a random number for determining the big hit type, (4) a random number for determining the normal symbol and (6) determines a hit type. The counter for generating a random number for use is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built 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 big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the small hit determination values.

  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 big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared with the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  That is, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a is executed when the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state (high probability low base state), and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high In order to prevent the player from being aware of the transition to the (probably low base state), the occurrence probability of the small hit is increased, whereas the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b is executed. When the gaming state is a probable change / short-time state (highly accurate high base state), in this case, the player cannot realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probable state (highly accurate low base state) due to the probable big hit B Since there is no need to do so, the probability of occurrence of a small hit is suppressed.

  In this embodiment, a small hit symbol is derived as a variation display result of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. However, the variation of the second special symbol display 8b The small hit symbol may not be derived as the display result.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/1330 (at low probability), 1 / 133 (at the time of high accuracy)), and the small hit occurs more frequently than the probability variation big hit B.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is based on hold storage (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 and the game ball in the second start winning opening 14. It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type using the hold storage based on winning (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of “big hit B”. In this embodiment, 28 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as 28 in 40% as probability variation big hit A), and 12 for “probability big hit B”. Is assigned (determined as a probable big hit B at a ratio of 12/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “probability variation big hit B” is lower than the probability of “probability variation big hit A”. The case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed after starting the winning at the mouth 13 and the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed after starting the winning at the second starting winning port 14 are performed. The ratio determined as “B” is the same. The first special symbol variation display is executed when the first start winning port 13 is started, and the second special symbol variation display is executed when the second start winning port 14 is started. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the 15-round probability variation big hit B as the second specific gaming state is compared with the probability variation big hit B, and the big winning per win during the big hit The case of determining the probability variation jackpot A as the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the mouth is extended will be described, but the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, the first specific gaming state having a larger number of rounds compared to the second specific gaming state may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a second specific gaming state in which a single winning opening is opened once per round and a first specific gaming state in which a large winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the second specific gaming state) In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are ended internally, so that the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the first specific gaming state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), “probability big hit A” is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state, the probability changed state and short time state (probable change / short time state, high probability high base) It is a big hit to shift to the state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variation display is terminated 78 times (until the start count reaches 78). However, in the short time state, after the big hit, when the fluctuation display is finished 70 times (when the number of start is 70 times), it is shifted to the low base state, and the fluctuation display is finished only 78 times in the high probability state. This is continued until it is started (until the number of starts reaches 78). Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, from the end of the 70th fluctuation display to the end of the 78th fluctuation display, only the high probability state is set, and the high base state is not set (high probability low). Base state).

  As shown in Fig. 7 (b), the "probable big hit B" is controlled to a big hit gaming state with 15 rounds, which is shorter than the "probable big hit A", as compared to the "probable big hit A". This is a big hit that only shifts to the probable state after the game state ends. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 78 times). However, after the big hit is finished, the state is shifted to the low base state without shifting to the time reduction state, and only the high probability state is continued until the change display is completed 78 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability variation big hit B is finished, only the high probability state is set until the 78th fluctuation display is finished, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in "Probability variation jackpot A", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "Probability variation big hit B", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is 0.1 seconds. It is extremely short (open at high speed), and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened 15 times every 0.1 seconds, and “probable big hit B” is determined. Control similar to the big hit gaming state is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the gaming state does not change after the high-speed opening of the big winning opening 15 times, and the gaming state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  The big hit type determination table 131a is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and a determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to each of “probability variation big hit A” and “probability variation big hit B” is set. . When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8E is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit B type determination table 131 b stored in the ROM 54. The probability variation jackpot B type determination table 131b is a determination using the jackpot type determination table 131a. When the jackpot type is determined to be the probability variation jackpot B, and the gaming state at that time is a low probability state, the probability variation jackpot B type Is a table used to determine one of probability variation big hit B1, probability variation big hit B2, and probability variation big hit B3.

  Specifically, the probability variation big hit B type determination table 131b stores random 6 (MR6) decision values corresponding to the probability variation big hit B1, the probability variation big hit B2, and the probability variation big hit B3. The random 6 (MR6) value extracted when the probability variation big hit B is determined is determined as the corresponding type.

  In this embodiment, 10 judgment values are assigned to “probable variation big hit B1” (determined as a probability variation big hit B1 at a ratio of 10/100), and 35 pieces are given to “probable variation big hit B2”. Is assigned (the probability variation big hit B2 is determined at a ratio of 35/100), and 55 decision values are assigned to the “probability big hit B3” (the ratio of 55/100). The probability variation big hit B3 is determined in the order of “probable variation big hit B3”> “probable variation big hit B2”> “probable variation big hit B1”.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the probability variation big hit B1 is a probability variation big hit in which the use table change start number of times for changing the table used for determining the type of variation pattern of deviation after the end of the big hit state is 10 times. B, the probability variation big hit B2 is the probability variation big hit B in which the use table change start frequency is 20 times, the probability variation big hit B3 is the probability variation big hit B in which the usage table change start count is 30 times, and the probability variation big hit B1. The probability variation big hit B2 and the probability variation big hit B3 differ only in the use table change start frequency, and the contents other than the use table change start frequency are all the same.

  Accordingly, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, the probability variation big hit B3 having a large use table change start frequency is easily determined, and the probability change big hit B1 having a small number of use table change start times is difficult to be determined. 10/100, 35/100, 55/100) and the use table change start count (10, 20, 30), the expected value of the use table change start count obtained by summing the products is In B, it is 24.5 times.

  Further, when the probability variation big hit B is determined in the high probability state, the variation pattern type determination table is used in which it is possible to determine the shortened variation pattern type corresponding to the short time state by shifting to the short time state. Therefore, the type of probability variation jackpot B is not determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and although the type of probability variation jackpot B is determined in the same manner as in the low probability state, Regardless of the use table change start count corresponding to these determined types, a variation pattern type determination table in which a shortened variation pattern type corresponding to the short-time state can be determined may be used.

  FIG. 8F is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table 131 c stored in the ROM 54. The small hit type determination table 131c is a determination using the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c, and is determined for the small hit. When the gaming state at that time is in a low probability state, the type of the small hit type is the small hit A, This table is used to determine either small hit B or small hit C.

  Specifically, the small hit type determination table 131c stores determination values of random 6 (MR6) corresponding to each of the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C, and is determined for the small hit. The value of random 6 (MR6) extracted at the time of determination is determined as the corresponding type.

  In this embodiment, 65 judgment values are assigned to “small hit A” (determined as a small hit A at a ratio of 65/100), and 30 judgment values are assigned to “small hit B”. Are assigned (the ratio of 30/100 is determined to be a small hit B), and five determination values are assigned to the “small hit C” (a ratio of 5/100). Are determined in the order of “small hit A”> “small hit B”> “small hit C” ”.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, “small hit A” has a table usage start count of 10 that changes the table used for determining the type of variation pattern of deviation after the end of the small hit state. “Small B” is a small hit where the use table change start count is 20 times, “Small C” is a small hit where the use table change start count is 30 times, The small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C differ only in the use table change start times, and the contents other than the use table change start times are all the same.

  Therefore, in the case of a small hit, the small hit A with a small use table change start frequency is easily determined, and the small hit C with a large use table change start frequency is difficult to be determined. / 100, 30/100, 5/100) and the use table change start count (10, 20, 30), the expected value of the use table change start count obtained by summing the products is 14.0 times.

  If the small win is determined in the high probability state, the high probability state is maintained without changing the gaming state, and the probability variable big hit A or the probability variable big hit B that triggers the transition to the high probability state. Since the determined number of times of probability change and the number of times of use table change start already exist, the type of small hit is not determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of small hit Is used in the same manner as in the low-accuracy state, but the use table determined in the probability variation jackpot B that triggered the transition to the high-accuracy state by invalidating the use table change start count corresponding to these determined types You may make it give priority (it makes effective) the frequency | count of change start.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, the type with a large use table change start number to be assigned is easily determined, and when it is a small hit, the use table change start number to be given is small. Although the type is easily determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, when the probability variation big hit B, the type with a small use table change start number to be given is easily determined, In the case of a small hit, it may be easy to determine a type with a large use table change start number to be given.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit B is obtained by using the probability variation big hit B type determination table 131b and the small hit type determination table 131c which are different for the probability variation big hit B and the small hit, the use given is given. If the type with a large number of table change starts is easily determined and it is a small hit, the type with a small number of used table change starts is easily determined. Although it is easy for the player to estimate whether or not the gaming state immediately after the occurrence of the big hit B or the small hit is a high probability (probability change) state, the present invention is not limited to this, and these probabilities change. For the big hit B and the small hit, for example, the same type judgment table in which judgment values are assigned almost evenly to the usage table change start times is used. Regardless of the type of hit or small hit, the usage table change start frequency may be determined from a plurality of types of use table change start frequency (10 times, 20 times, 30 times). In this way, the game state immediately after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit makes it difficult for the player to estimate whether the game state is a highly probable (probable change) state, thereby improving the interest of the gaming machine You may make it let it.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of times of use table change start to be given is determined by determining the probability variation big hit B or the small hit type, but the probability variation big hit B or the small hit type is not determined. In addition, for example, the used table change start number to be given is extracted and determined from the range of 21 to 30 which is the use table change start number range that can be determined by the probability variation big hit B, for example, can be determined by the small hit, for example You may make it extract and determine from the range of 11-20 which is a use table change start frequency range.

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

  The probability variation big hit A variation pattern type determination table 132a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super A determination value corresponding to any one of the CA3-3 variation pattern types is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the number of these determination values is set so that the number of determination values of super CA3-3 is larger than that of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. When the probability variation big hit A is set, the super reach is determined as a variation pattern.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern type determination table 132b for probability variation big hit B / small hit. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or small hit is made, the fluctuation pattern type without the pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is off is performed, the re-variation is performed twice and the stop pattern is performed. As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip variation is performed, which will be described later as a stop symbol. A combination of performance symbols (chance eye symbols) corresponding to the probability big hit B or the small hit is displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high-accuracy state, many variation patterns with the reach effect of the normal reach B and many variation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to, fluctuations with normal reach A or streak effect are determined by determining many fluctuation patterns with normal reach A reach effect and slip change patterns without pseudo ream effect. When the gaming state of probability variation big hit B (the same as the gaming state of small hit) is implemented after the pattern is executed, it is highly likely that the probability variation big hit B that has shifted to the high probability state is generated for the player. So you can give a sense of expectation.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B to be performed, and the variation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is highly accurate in the gaming state. It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to the (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state or the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state is in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to D. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables A to D for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is a detachable symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 10 (b) shows a variation pattern type determination table B135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the short-time state or the total pending storage number is 3 or more. FIG. 10 (c) shows that after the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs, the number of fluctuations (starting frequency) becomes the usage table change start count according to the type of probability variation big hit B or small hit that has occurred. The outlier variation pattern type determination table C135c used regardless of the total number of pending storages during the period is shown. FIG. 10D shows the number of times of probability variation after the probability variation big hit B has occurred and the number of fluctuations (starting count) becomes the usage table change start number corresponding to the type of the probability variation big hit B that has occurred. In the period up to the number of times, the variation pattern type determination table D135d for loss that is used regardless of the total number of pending storages is shown.

  Each deviation variation pattern type determination table A to D includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and is non-reach CA2-0 to non-reach CA2- 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-8 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d), in this embodiment, if the value is random, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the case of being out of play. It can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (any one of super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C) is executed regardless of the state and the total number of pending storage.

  Further, in the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a shown in FIG. 10A, the non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds), which is a variation pattern of ultrashort variation, and the variation pattern of shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table 135b for shortening, determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 In place of the normal CA 2-5 including the fluctuation pattern with the production of the first time, the determination value is assigned to the normal CA 2-6 including the fluctuation pattern with the production of the pseudo-continuous two times. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. Is shortened more than usual, so that the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  Further, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c for the period up to the use table change start count shown in FIG. 10C, the table is assigned to the non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, and super CA2-8. The determination value assigned to the super CA 2-7 is the same as the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a, but includes a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach effect with a long variation time. 110 to 250 (230 to 250 for normal use), which is set more than that for normal use, and includes a normal CA2 that includes a variation pattern with various normal reach effects that have a shorter variation time than super reach. 4. The determination value assigned to normal CA2-5 is 100 to 104 (for normal use. 100 to 169), 105 to 109 (170 to 229 for normal use), and by setting less than that for normal use, a lot of super reach with a long fluctuation time occurs, and the average time of the fluctuation time is higher than usual. Also gets longer.

  It should be noted that the average time of the fluctuation time is a decision ratio based on the number of determination values assigned to the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern included in each fluctuation pattern type (for example, 750 / in case of non-reach PA1-0). 997, 997/997 for non-reach PA2-1, etc.) and a decision ratio based on the number of assigned random 2 decision values for each variation pattern type to the average variation time for each variation pattern type (For example, in the case of Super CA2-7, 141/251) The sum of the multiplied values is the average fluctuation time, and the deviation variation pattern type determination table A and the deviation variation pattern type determination table A are included in the respective tables. Since the variation pattern types included are the same, the average variation time for each type is the same, so random numbers in each table The difference in the average variation time is caused only by the difference in the allocation of the determination values, that is, the difference in the allocation of the determination values of the normal CA 2-4, normal CA 2-5, and super CA 2-7. Since the variation time is normal CA2-4 <normal CA2-5 <super CA2-7, the number of assigned decision values is larger than that of super CA2-7 with a long average variation time, and super CA2− with a short average variation time. The variation pattern type determination table C for detachment with a smaller number of determination values assigned to 4 or normal CA 2-5 has a longer variation time than the variation pattern type determination table A for detachment. Of course, the variation time pattern type determination table C for detachment has a longer variation time than the variation pattern type determination table B for detachment whose variation time is shorter than the variation pattern type determination table A for detachment.

  As described above, the determination value assigned to the super CA 2-7 including the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the production of the super-reach out of place is increased more than usual, so that the super-high in the high-accuracy state caused by the occurrence of the probable big hit B is generated. It is possible to prevent the reach reliability from becoming very high and the interest from deteriorating.

  In other words, when a probable big hit B occurs, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is increased approximately 10 times from 1/399 to 1/40. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of super-reach per hit will be very high compared to the case of low probability, that is, the probability (reliability) that will be a big hit when super-reach occurs. It becomes very high, and when the super reach occurs, the player will understand that it will almost certainly be a big hit, and the interest will be reduced. After the occurrence of B, the fluctuation pattern for loss is increased by increasing the determination value assigned to the super CA 2-7 including the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the effect of super-reach. By using the emission type determination table C135c, it can be avoided that the reliability of the super reach becomes very high, it is possible to prevent deterioration of interest due to the reliability of these super reach is very high.

  In this embodiment, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c, the determination value for the super CA 2-7 including the effect pattern without the super reach C effect is increased, while the effect with the effect of the super reach C. By making the determination value for the super CA 2-8 including the pattern the same as the normal value, the reliability of the super reach C is maintained at the same high level as the normal case.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the super reach C is determined to be the probable big hit A, as shown in the hit fluctuation pattern judgment table 137a of FIG. Is assigned at a probability of 1/399 (ratio determined by jackpot) x 172/251 (ratio determined by super CA3-3) x 97/997 (ratio determined by super reach C) On the other hand, in the case of an outage, the probability of 398/399 (determined rate of outage) × 1/251 (the rate at which super CA2-8 is determined) × 1/997 (the rate determined as super reach C) Occur. That is, the super reach C in the case of winning is likely to occur 42.3 times as much as the super reach C in the case of a loss, and the reliability of the super reach C (probability of occurrence of the super reach C / (per hit The probability of occurrence of super reach C + the probability of occurrence of super-reach C out of place)) is 97, 7%.

  In addition, when Super Reach A is determined to be probable big hit A, 1/399 (big hit decision ratio) × 172/251 (ratio where super CA3-3 is decided) × 408/997 (super reach A) On the other hand, in the case of a loss, 398/399 (probability of determination of failure) × 22/251 (probability of determining super CA2-7 and super CA2-8) × 608 / 997 (probability determined by super reach), the reliability of super reach A is 1.3%.

In addition, when Super Reach B is determined to be probable big hit A, 1/399 (big hit decision ratio) × 172/251 (ratio where super CA3-3 is decided) × 492/997 (in super reach B) On the other hand, in the case of outliers, 398/399 (determined ratio of outliers) × 22/251 (ratio in which super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 are determined) × 389 / 997 (probability determined by Super Reach B), the reliability of Super Reach B is 2.4%.
As described above, the determination value for the super CA 2-8 related to the occurrence probability of the super reach C does not change, and the super reach related to the occurrence probability of the super reach A or the super reach B having a lower reliability than the super reach C. Increasing the judgment value for CA2-7 increases the frequency of occurrence of outlier superreach A and B while maintaining the high reliability of superreach C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the assignment of the determination value to the super CA 2-8 is, for example, 10 times the increase in the probability of being determined to be a big hit in probability variation. By increasing the frequency of occurrence of super reach C at the outlier, the super The reliability of the reach C may be the substantially the same as the low 確時.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c for the period up to the use table change start count, the determination values for the normal CA2-4 and normal CA2-5 are decreased, and the super CA2-7 is determined. Although the allocation of the determination value is increased, the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-reach CA 2-1, without decreasing the determination value for the normal CA 2-4 and normal CA 2-5, Allocation of decision values for non-reach CA2-2 is reduced, or decision values for non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, normal CA2-4, and normal CA2-5 are reduced almost evenly. You may make it let it.

  In this embodiment, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c, the determination value is not assigned to the non-reach CA2-0, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the average of the variation time However, by assigning a determination value to the non-reach CA2-0 within a range that does not become shorter than the average of the variation time of the variation pattern type determination table A135a (for normal use), the variation pattern type determination table C135c for displacement is Even in the period up to the number of times of use table change start to be used, an ultrashort variation pattern or a short variation pattern may be implemented.

  Further, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table D135d for the period from the use table change start count after the use table change start count to the probability change count shown in FIG. 10D, non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, normal CA2-4, The determination values assigned to the normal CA 2-6, super CA 2-7, and super CA 2-8 are the same as the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening. In the variation pattern type determination table D135b, the same determination value is assigned to the non-reach CA2-0 instead of the non-reach CA2-3.

  That is, in the non-reach CA2-3 in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, as shown in FIG. 12, the non-reach PA1-0 which is a very shortened (1.25 second) variation pattern is “ 1 to 500 "is assigned to the non-reach PA1-2, which is a shortened (2.5 second) variation pattern, whereas" 501 to 997 "is assigned to the non-reach PA1-2. In the non-reach CA2-0 in the variation pattern type determination table D135d, a determination value of “1 to 750” is assigned to the non-reach PA1-0 which is a variation pattern of a super-shortening (1.25 seconds) and shortened (2 .5 seconds) is assigned to the non-reach PA1-2, which is a variation pattern of “75 seconds to 997”. That is, in the variation pattern type determination table D135d for loss, it is easier to determine a variation pattern that is extremely shortened (1.25 seconds) than the variation pattern type determination table B135b for reduction, and the average time of the variation time However, the variation time is shortened from the average variation time of the variation pattern type determination table B135b.

  Therefore, as will be described later, when the probability variation big hit B occurs, the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c is used up to the number of times of use table change start according to the type of the probability variation big hit B. Super-reach with a long fluctuation time is likely to occur without any short ultra-short fluctuation pattern, and the average time of the fluctuation time becomes longer than the normal fluctuation time. In the period up to), regardless of the number of reserved memories, the fluctuation pattern type determination table D135d for loss whose average fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern type determination table B for shortening is used. Short super short fluctuation patterns are more likely to occur than usual, and super reach with a long fluctuation time has the same frequency as normal. The average time variation time is shorter than the normal time varying length of time varying before and after the use table change start times greatly changes (see FIG. 55 (a)).

  As will be described later, when a small hit occurs, the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c is used up to the number of times of use table change start according to the type of the small hit, so that the fluctuation time is short. Super-reach with a long fluctuation time is likely to occur without any shortening fluctuation pattern, and the average fluctuation time is longer than the normal fluctuation time. If the type determination table A135a or the reserved storage number is 3 or more, the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b is used, so that the average time of the variation time is longer than the variation time by the variation pattern type determination table C135c for loss. Because it becomes shorter, the length of the fluctuation time changes greatly before and after the use table change start count ( 55 (b) reference).

  In this embodiment, the period from the occurrence of the probable large hit B and the small hit to the use table change start count is increased, that is, before the use table change start count is reached, the average time of the fluctuation time is lengthened and used. Although the average time of the fluctuation time is made shorter after the table change start frequency than before the use table change start frequency, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, the probability variation large hit B and small hit In the period from the occurrence of occurrence to the usage table change start count, for example, the number of decision values assigned to the variation pattern type including the ultra-short variation pattern is increased, or the variation accompanied by the super reach effect with a long variation time The average time of fluctuation time is shortened by reducing the allocation of judgment values to the fluctuation pattern types including patterns, etc. After the change start count, the variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a super reach effect with a long variation time is reduced (or returned to normal) with respect to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that is extremely shortened. The average time of the fluctuation time may be made longer than the average time of the fluctuation time before the use table change start count by increasing the assignment of the determination value to (or returning to normal).

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

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b used when the total number of pending storages is three or more. Although an example using a type table is shown, it is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for loss is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, whether the current gaming state is a probable variation state or not is shortened. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be possible to determine the total number of pending storages until a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) of change display is performed after the use table change start count is reached after a small hit. Threshold value is 1 In Rukoto, said predetermined for the period until the constant number may be out for variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10 (b) is used.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the pattern type is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). ing. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

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

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a of this embodiment, as described above, the non-reach CA2-0 and the non-reach CA2-1, the non-reach PA1-0 (super shortened) and the non-reach PA1-02 (shortened). ) And the judgment value assignment is different.

  The super CA 2-7 does not have a determination value assigned to the variation pattern of the super PB 3-3 corresponding to the super reach C, whereas the super CA 2-8 includes the super PB 3- corresponding to the super reach C. There is a decision value assignment for three variation patterns.

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, and a big hit type or a small hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, "00 (H ) ”Is set, and a winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is off) at the time of start winning at the first start winning opening 13, "01 ( H) "is set and a winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-3 at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (super reach big hit), “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 3 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the second start winning opening 14, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The set winning determination result 4 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is lost) at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, “04 ( H) ”is set, and a winning determination result 5 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3 at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (super reach big hit), “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is special CA4-2 at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (the pseudo change is a positive hit B or a small hit), the EXT data is “06”. A winning determination result 7 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is special CA4-2 at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (the pseudo change is a positive or negative big hit B or a small hit), the EXT data is set to “07”. A winning determination result 8 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted. In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A002 (H) designates the start of a jackpot game, but a jackpot start screen (see FIG. 52 (G1 to G4) and FIG. 53 (I1 to I4)) that makes it difficult to specify that the game is a jackpot game is displayed. This is an effect control command (probability big hit B start designation command: fanfare 2 designation command) that designates display. Command A003 (H) designates the start of a small hit game, but it is difficult to specify that it is a small hit game (FIG. 52 (G1 to G4), FIG. 53 (I1 to I4)). This is an effect control command (small hit start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command) that designates display. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit start designation fanfare designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a 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.

  The command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probability variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 2 designation command). Command A303 (H) displays a small hitting end screen (ending screen), that is, specifies the end of the small hitting game, and also specifies an effect control command (small hitting end specifying command: Ending 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit end designation ending designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start screen specified by the command A002 (H) and the small hit start screen specified by the command A003 (H) are the same start screen, and the command A302 (H) The big hit end screen designated by the command and the small hit end screen designated by the command A303 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the big hit / small hit start screen and the big hit / small hit end screen are displayed in the latter half of the non-reach PA1-3, 4 (FIGS. 52 (G1) to (G4), FIG. 53 (I1)). ) To (I4))), the display screen is the same as that shown above, making it difficult to specify whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit has occurred, and the probability variation big hit B has occurred and the gaming state is the probability variation state. It is a screen that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to (highly accurate low base state).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change (high probability) state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (short time end designation command) for notifying that the short time state has ended.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  Command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (probability variation number designation command) that designates the remaining number of times of the probability variation state (how many times the probability variation state continues until the variation display ends). “XX” in the command B2XX (H) indicates the remaining number of times of the probability variation state.

  The command B3XX (H) is an effect control command (table change count designation command) for designating the use table change start count (remaining count of the use table change start count) corresponding to the probability variation big hit B or small hit type. “XX” in the command B3XX (H) indicates the remaining number of times of use table change start.

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

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state, a high base state, or whether the game is a big hit game), a start winning is generated and held. Each time the storage is performed, the winning determination process is executed, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 13 is always transmitted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 gives a notice of whether or not a big hit or super-reach will be made in advance, before the display of the change to be notified is started, based on the received symbol designation command. Execute the hold notice. In this embodiment, the hold notice for the probability variation big hit B and the small hit is not executed, that is, only the hold notice for the probability change big hit A is executed. It can be avoided that the player is easily grasped by the notice.

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

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

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

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

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

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (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. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). 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 S214A).

  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), and the first 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. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 18A, 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. 18A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 18 (A), 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 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) ( Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 18B 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. 18B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2), a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3), and a super reach flag described later are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which a variation display result when a variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (step S216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (transmission set of the winning determination result designation command) and determines the winning determination. Following the result designation command, control (transmission set of the first pending memory number designation command) is performed (step S1) for transmitting the first pending memory quantity designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first pending memory quantity counter (step S217A).

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). 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 S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) (see FIG. 18B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the second reserved memory number counter next to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217B).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S216A and S216B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type or the small hit type, or setting a variation pattern In the process, a variation pattern is determined. Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the variation display based on the start winning is started. Before winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the variation pattern type is selected by executing the winning determination process. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and as described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 superimposes the variation pattern type based on the determination result at the time of winning. Execute a hold notice to announce the reach.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. ) And (c) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). In this case, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c shown in 8 (c).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (No in step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the gaming state when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed. (Step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not there is a time reduction number, whether or not there is a certain number of times of change, and the use table change start number of times when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed. The number of fluctuations (starting number) to be performed before the fluctuation display corresponding to the start winning is performed is subtracted from the number of time reductions, the number of times of change of accuracy, and the number of times of use table change starting. Judge by.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the number of time reductions exists, and if there is no time reduction number, determines whether or not there is a usage table change start number. When there is no use table change start number, it is determined whether or not there is a certain change number. If it is determined that the number of time reductions exists, the deviation variation pattern type determination table B (for shortening) 135b shown in FIG. 10B is set. If it is determined that the usage table change start count is present, the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c shown in FIG. 10C is set. If it is determined that there is a certain number of times of variation, the deviation variation pattern type determination table D135d shown in FIG. 10D is set. If there is no probability variation number, the deviation variation pattern type determination table A (for normal use) 135a shown in FIG. 10A is set. It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state, it is not distinguished which deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a to 135d is used, but the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a is selected regardless of the gaming state or the like. May be set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the determination value is assigned in the range of 80 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3 that becomes a super reach big hit. It is determined whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is equal to or greater than the threshold value 80, and if it is equal to or greater than 80, it may be determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, at least 230 to 251 common to the variation pattern types of super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 that are out of super reach. Since the determination value is assigned to the range, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold value 230. It may be determined that the variation pattern type is CA2-8. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, the determination value falls within a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that is out of reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 79. If the value is 79 or less, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 is determined. You may judge.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Yes in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. 9B. Setting is made (step S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S215A and S215B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B)), FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” using the big hit type determination table 131 shown in d). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined big hit type is “probable big hit A”. When the determined big hit type is not “probable variation big hit A”, that is, when the determined big hit type is “probable big hit B”, the process proceeds to step S226, and the probable big hit B / small shown in FIG. While the winning variation pattern type determination table 132b is set, if the determined jackpot type is “probable variation big hit A”, the probability variation big hit A variation pattern type determination table 132a shown in FIG. Step S228).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S215A and S215B ( Step S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Also, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “probability big hit B / or small hit”, “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning determination process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “probability large hit B / or small hit”, “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, 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. 18A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ), The first data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 18A) is deleted, and the order of each of the second and subsequent data is moved up one by one and shifted (second → First, third → second, fourth → third, etc.) The data in the reserved specific area is updated (step S55-).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  When the display is performed with priority on the second special symbol variation display, in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 19, the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) is determined as the big hit determination in the low probability state. Only the process of comparing with the value may be executed and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 are performed) You may not do it). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−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. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher (10 times) than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (low probability state or normal state). It is configured as follows. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) 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 it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (No in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63).

  Next, random number 6, which is a random number for hit type determination, is extracted, and a type corresponding to a value that matches the value of random number 6 extracted using the small hit type determination table 131c shown in FIG. Small hits A "," small hits B ", and" small hits C ") are determined as the types of small hits (step S64).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65), and then proceeds to step S75. In these small hit type buffers, for example, when the small hit type is “small hit A”, “06” is set as data indicating the small hit type, and when the small hit type is “small hit B”, for example. “07” is set as data indicating the small hit type, and “08” is set as data indicating the small hit type when the small hit type is “small hit C”.

  If the value of random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (No in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“probability big hit A” or “ The probability variation big hit B ") is determined as the big hit type. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot. However, if it is determined that the type is “probability big hit B” in the determination, a random 6 that is a random number for hit type determination is further extracted, and a type corresponding to a value that matches the value of the extracted random 6 ("Probability variation big hit B1", "Probability variation big hit B2", "Probability variation big hit B3") is determined as the type of the probability variation big hit B (step S73).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot B1”, “03” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit B2”, “04” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit B3”, “05” is set as the data indicating the big hit type Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the jackpot type specified from the setting value of the jackpot type buffer. When the small hit flag is set, a predetermined small hit symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the small hit type specified from the setting value of the small hit type buffer. . In this way, the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols to determine whether the player is a jackpot or a jackpot. It can be difficult to specify by a special design.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined in the winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B) performed when the game ball is won, and it is determined whether or not the big symbol is won at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Further, the variation pattern is determined, but it may be determined whether or not the game ball is a big hit at the time of winning the game ball, and the variation pattern may be determined at the start of the variation display of the special 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. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further determines whether or not the big hit is the probable big hit A based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer (step S91 ').

  When the big hit is a probable big hit A, the variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A (see FIG. 9A) is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not the probable big hit A, that is, when the probable big hit B, the process proceeds to step S94 and the probable big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (see FIG. 9B) is selected. (Step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.
On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types as the variation pattern type. (See FIG. 9B) (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not there is a remaining number in the use table change start number (step S95). If there is a remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, after selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table C135c (step S96), the process proceeds to step S102.

  If there is no remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, the process proceeds to step S97, and whether or not the gaming state is in the low base state in which the hourly flag is not set and there is a remaining number of certain variation times. Determine. If there is a remaining number of times of certain variation, after selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table D135d (step S986), the process proceeds to step S102.

  If there is no remaining number of times of certain variation, the process proceeds to step S99a to check whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset at the timing of stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S99a), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S99a), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (step S99b). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S99b), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S99a) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in step SS99b), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used (step S100), the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and in the process of steps S92, S94, S96, S98, S100 or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

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

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

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

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S101 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 8 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit A, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a probable big hit A can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, when the big hit type is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, the probability variation big hit B, the CPU 56 displays the display result 3 designation command (probability variation big hit B1) and the display result 4 designation command (probability variation) corresponding to the type of the probability variation big hit B. Control for transmitting the big hit B2) and the display result 5 designation command (probability big hit B3) is performed (step S114). It is to be noted that whether or not the probability variation big hit B and the type of the probability variation big hit B are, specifically, if the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”, the “probable variation big hit B1” "04", it can be determined that "probability big hit B2", and "05" is "probable big hit B3".

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 displays a display result 6 designation command (small hit A), a display result 7 designation command (small hit B), a display result 8 designation command (small) corresponding to the small hit type. The control is performed to transmit the hit C) (step S117). The small hit type is specifically “small hit A” if the data set in the small hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal process is “06”, and “07” if “07”. If “small hit B” or “08”, it can be determined that “small hit C”.
Further, when the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 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. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 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 the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S133a). In the jackpot gaming state, the game state is temporarily shifted to the normal state, but when determining the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended in the jackpot finishing process described later, whether or not the gaming state before the jackpot was a certain change state. Therefore, a big hit probability change flag indicating that the game state before the big hit is a positive change state is set (step S133b).

  Next, if there is a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, or a high-accuracy notification flag, they are reset (step S134), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit A start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit B start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time according to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. When the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S153). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain variation number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the certain variation number counter after the subtraction (step S154). Next, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag when the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S155), and also sets the probability notification flag when the probability notification flag is set. Is reset (step S156). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S157).

  If the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is not 0 in step S155, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is controlled to the probability change / time reduction state), 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 S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction (step S143), and then the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0. If it becomes (step S144), the time reduction flag is reset (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S140, No in S141, or No in S144, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time corresponding to the small hit (the same opening time as the probability variation big hit B) are set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S147), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the use table change start number counter stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 is 0 (Step S192). . When the value of the use table change start number counter is 0, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S195).

  On the other hand, when the value of the use table change start number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the use table change start number counter (step S193). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a table change count designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the use table change start count counter after subtraction (step S194), and then the value of the special symbol process flag. Is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S195).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S158), and when the type of the big hit ended is the probability variation big hit B, the use table is changed according to the type of the probability variation big hit B. The start count is set in the use table change start count counter (step S160), and control for transmitting a table change count designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed based on the value set in the use table change start count counter. (Step S161).

  Then, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, and if the probability variation big hit B, the small hit / probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit A (step S166A). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. If the probability change big hit A, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S167, sets a time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state, and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) in the time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions. ) Is set (step S168), and if the use table change start count is present in the use table change start count counter, the use table change start count counter is reset (step S168 +), and then a time reduction state designation command is produced. Control to transmit to the control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S169).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag in order to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170), and sets a predetermined number (for example, 78 times) in a probability change number counter for counting the probability change number (step S171). ), A control for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  When the game state is shifted to the probability change state, that is, when the game state is shifted to the probability change (high probability) state during the game other than the start-up, the probability change flag is set before the power supply is stopped at the start-up. Unlike the case, since the high-accuracy notification flag is not set, the high-accuracy notification LED 24 is not turned on to notify that the probability variation (high accuracy) state is present, and the startup accuracy information is not received from the information output circuit 53. It is output and the calling lamp does not notify that it is in the state of change (high accuracy).

  If the probability change big hit B is determined in step S166A, the process proceeds to step S166B and it is confirmed whether or not the big hit probable change flag is set. If the big hit probability change flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S170 and the processes of steps S170 to 173 are performed. On the other hand, if the big hit probable change flag is set, the process proceeds to step S166C to reset the big hit probabilistic change flag and then perform the processing of steps S167 to 173.

  In other words, if probability variation big hit B occurs in the normal state (low accuracy low base state), the number of times the table used for changing the table and the number of times of accuracy variation are updated (set), and the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) or probability variation / short time state When the probability change big hit B occurs in the (high accuracy high base state), the use table change start count is not set, but the time reduction count and the probability change count are updated (set).

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S187. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S181), and whether or not the probability change flag is set, that is, the small hit generated during high accuracy (probability change). It is determined whether or not there is.

  If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S183, and the use table change start number corresponding to the type of small hit is set in the use table change start number counter (step S183), and the use table change start is performed. Based on the value set in the number counter, control is performed to transmit a table change count designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S184).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S185 without going through steps S183 and S184.

  In other words, when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation number due to the occurrence of the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation major hit B has already been set before the occurrence of the small hit. By maintaining the already set state, the playability of the probability variation state from the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B to the end of the number of times of the probability variation is not impaired by the occurrence of the small hit.

  Then, control for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (step S185). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the image display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S186). finish.

  In step S187, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S188). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S188), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S189).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

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

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

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, a random number SR1 for determining a notice effect, a random number SR2 for determining a notice effect type, and a random number SR3 for determining a stage (mode) type are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR1 for determining the notice effect is a random number for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be performed when the big hit is not a big hit, that is, for determining whether the notice effect is to be carried out even if the big hit is not big (so-called ghost). is there.

  The notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random number used for determining the type of the notice effect (characters A to C).

  The stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is used to determine the stage (mode) when the big hit or the small hit is made, and whether to change the stage (mode) every time the variable display is performed ( Random number used to determine (no change, promotion, demotion).

  A counter for generating the random numbers SR1 to SR3 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 30), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 30). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a notice effect control pattern table (not shown) including effect control patterns of various notice effects, including a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in the hit state are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 31, the control contents of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from the start of the variation of the rendering symbol until the finalized symbol to be the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of effect operations for controlling various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data. Control data (process data) is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  These effect control patterns include, for example, control data for controlling various effect operations such as process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit light emission control execution data, and end codes. It is only necessary to set various contents of the effect control, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 101, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decoration symbol during variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. ing. That is, the sound control execution data is data for designating the sound output operation from the speakers 27L and 27. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, and lamp control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in these production control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display effect images such as character images and background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. And so on. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  In addition, in the notice effect control pattern table, when the notice effect is performed, data indicating the control content of the effect operation such as the effect display operation in the period from the start of the notice effect until the end of the notice effect (notice Effect control patterns) are stored corresponding to each of a plurality of types of notice patterns. Each notice effect control pattern includes a plurality of control data for controlling the effect operation of the notice effect such as the notice process timer setting value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data, as in the case of the pattern variation control pattern. (Notice process data) is set in time series.

  Specifically, the CPY 1-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data for displaying the animation image of the character A is associated with the notice effect A where the animation image of the character A is displayed. A notification effect control pattern (notice process table) of CPY1-2 including time series data for displaying the animation image of the character B is stored in association with the notification effect B in which the animation image of the character B is displayed. In association with the notice effect C in which the animation image of the character C is displayed, a notice effect control pattern (notice process table) of CPY1-3 including time series data for displaying the animation image of the character C is stored. .

  These notice effect control patterns can specify the notice effect start waiting time until the notice effect starts after the change is disclosed, and the notice effect start described later is started based on the specified notice effect start waiting time. A wait timer is set.

  In addition, the notice process table of the present embodiment is also similar to the process table for performing the effect design variation effect and the reach effect described above, and the notice process timer setting value and various values associated with each notice process timer setting value. The notice process data composed of the notice effect control execution data for executing the contents of the effect control of the notice effect of the above may be arranged in time series.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, the notice effect determination table B181b used in the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit to the use table change start frequency shown in FIG. 32 (c), after the probability variation big hit B has occurred, the advance notice used in the period from when the number of fluctuations (starting number) becomes the number of times of changing the use table to 78 times the certain number of times of variation. FIG. 33 used when determining the mode (stage) at the end of the effect determination table C181c, the notice effect determination table A181a used outside the above-described period shown in FIG. When determining the mode (stage) at the end of the small hit or the mode type determination table A182a shown in (a) The mode type determination table B182b shown in FIG. 33 (b) to be used or the mode (stage) change at the end of the variable display in the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B to the use table change start count. The mode change determination table A 183a shown in FIG. 34A used for the determination, or the period from the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B to the use table change start count to the probability variation count of 78 times. The mode change determination table B 183b shown in FIG. 34 (b) used when determining the change of the mode (stage) at the end of the variable display, or until the use table change start count is reached after the small hit occurs. The mode change shown in FIG. 34 (c) used when determining the mode (stage) change at the end of the variable display in the period of When determining the mode (stage) change at the end of the variable display in the determination table C183c or the period from the occurrence of the small hit to the use table change start count until the probability change equivalent count of 78 times 34d used for the mode change determination table D183d shown in FIG. 34 (d) and the mode change determination tables A to D described above used for periods other than the period in which the mode change determination shown in FIG. 34 (e) is used. A table E183e is stored.

  In the notice effect determination tables A to C, as shown in FIG. 32, the determination value compared with the notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random value range of the effect type determination random number SR2 within 1 to 60, A notice effect A in which the animation of the character A is displayed on the image display device 9 and a notice in which the animation of the character B is displayed on the image display device 9 so that the number of determination values shown in FIGS. Corresponding to each of the notice effect C in which the animation of the effect B and the character C is displayed on the image display device 9, the display result of the image display device 9 finally becomes a big hit, the case where the reach is off, and the super It is set individually for the case where the reach is lost.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, for the notice effect A in which the animation of the character A is displayed on the image display device 9, the number of determination values compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type. However, when the display result of the variable display is finally reached, the reach is out of reach (30)> the super reach out of time (15)> the hit time (5). For the notice effect C in which the animation of the character C is displayed on the image display device 9 while A is likely to occur, the number of determination values compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is a variable display result. In the event that reach is finally lost, reach is out (10) <super reach is out (25) <hit (45). When the notice effect C is generated, the possibility of finally winning is higher than that when the notice effect A or the notice effect B is generated. Can increase the player's expectation.

  Further, in the notice effect determination table B181b used in the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit to the use table change start frequency, as shown in FIG. Although the assignment of the number of values is the same as that in the notice effect determination table A181a, there are many assignments of judgment values for the notice effect C when the super reach is lost and when hit, and the notice effect is given when the super reach is lost and won. Many C are determined.

  In other words, during the period from the occurrence of a probable big hit B or small hit to the use table change start frequency, as described above, the frequency of occurrence of missed reach decreases, while the frequency of occurrence of missed super reach increases. Production C is generated a lot.

  Also, the announcement effect to be used is determined in the period from the occurrence of the probability change big hit B or small hit to the use table change start count until the probability change count or the probability change equivalent count (in the case of a small hit) reaches 78 times. In the table C181c, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the number of determination values at the time of hitting is the same as that in the notice effect determination table B181b, but the reach for the notice effect B is out of the reach and the super reach is out. The determination value allocation in is increased, and a lot of notice effects B are determined at the time of deviation.

  That is, in the period from the use table change start count to the probability change count or the probability change count, the notice effect B occurs more frequently than before the use table change start count.

  Therefore, in the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit to the use table change start count, the notice effect C is likely to occur and the notice effect B is unlikely to occur. In the period up to the number of times of the probability change or the number of times of the probability change, the notice effect C is less likely to occur compared to the number before the use table change start number, and the notice effect B is likely to occur. The occurrence situation of the production C and the announcement production B changes greatly.

  The number of times corresponding to probability variation is the number of times set (set) when a small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state occurs, and a period corresponding to the number of times of probability variation set (set) when probability variation big hit B occurs. This is the number of times that can be specified.

  In the mode type determination table A 182a and the mode type determination table B 182b, as shown in FIG. 33, the determination value to be compared with the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3. A bright daytime background (daytime stage) is displayed as a background image in the image display device 9 so that the number of determination values shown in FIGS. A day mode that is a mode, a dusk mode that is a mode in which a slightly dark sunset background (day stage) is displayed as a background image in the image display device 9, and a dark night background (night stage) is an image display device. 9 is set individually for each type of probability variation big hit B or small hit corresponding to each of the night modes which are modes displayed as background images. . Each numerical value in FIG. 33 indicates the number of determination values.

  The mode type determination table A182a is used when the probability variation jackpot B is used, and the mode after the gaming state of the probability variation jackpot B is determined to be one of the daytime mode, the dusk mode, and the night mode. The table B182b is used in the case of a small hit, and the mode after the end of the small hit gaming state is determined as one of the daytime mode, the dusk mode, and the night mode.

  In the mode type determination table A182a of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the number of determination values is in the order of daytime mode <dusk mode <night mode in any of probability variation big hits B1 to B3. The number of judgment values assigned to the night mode that is most likely to be determined and the number of judgment values assigned to the night mode that is most likely to be determined Big hit B1 (50) <Probable variation big hit B2 (60) <Probable variation big hit B3 (70), and the number of judgment values assigned to the daytime mode is Probable big hit B1 (20)> Probable variation big hit B2 (10)> The probability change big hit is B3 (0), and the use table change to be given is increased in the descending order of the number of start times of use table change. It is set so that the day mode is determined more frequently in the order of the smaller number of movements. When the night mode is entered, there is a high possibility that the used table change start frequency is higher. In this case, there is a high possibility that the number of use table change start times given is small.

  On the other hand, in the mode type determination table B182b, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), in any of the small hits A to C, the number of determination values is in the order of dusk mode> night mode> daytime mode. The number of determination values assigned to the dusk mode that is most likely to be determined and the number of determination values assigned to the dusk mode that is most likely to be determined is the small hit A. (70)> small hit B (60) <small hit C (50), and the number of judgment values assigned to the daytime mode is B1 (20)> probable large hit B2 (10)> probable big hit B3 (0), and in many cases, the dusk mode is determined in the descending order of the used table change start times given, while the day in which the use table change start times given is small. In the case of dusk mode, there is a high possibility that the used table change start number is high, and in the case of day mode. The possibility that the number of used table change start times given is small is increased.

  In other words, when probability variation big hit B with the transition to the high-accuracy state occurs, the ratio determined to the night mode is high, and when small hit without the transition to the high-accuracy state occurs, the dusk mode is determined. Since the rate of the game is increased, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a probable big hit B accompanying the transition to the high-accuracy state has occurred by determining the night mode. Yes.

  Therefore, as described above, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the fluctuation pattern is largely determined when the small hit is, When the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A is determined, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is determined as the fluctuation pattern. When the probability variation big hit B is determined, the special PG 2-2 variation pattern including the reach effect of the normal reach B is determined.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type and the mode type are individually determined according to whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A is determined on the main board 31, the mode is determined using the mode type determination table B, and the reach of the normal reach B on the main board 31 is determined. When the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the effect is determined, the mode may be determined using the mode type determination table A.

  That is, different modes are selected when the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A is determined on the main board 31 and when the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is determined. Different types of modes may be determined using the type determination table.

  In addition, when either the probability big hit B or the small hit occurs, when the usage table change start number given is large, the ratio determined to the night mode or the dusk mode is high, and the use table change start number given is given. If there is little, the ratio determined to day mode will be high, so depending on the type of mode determined, there is a high possibility that the number of used table change start will be given or the number of use table change start given It is possible for the player to estimate whether there is a high possibility that there is little.

  In this embodiment, the mode type determination table B182b is used regardless of the gaming state in the case of a small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation flag In the high accuracy (probability change) state in which is set, the mode type determination table A 182a is used instead of the mode type determination table B 182b, or the night mode is determined from the mode type determination table B 182b. The mode (stage) suddenly falls into the dusk mode when a small hit occurs in the high-accuracy (probability variation) state by using the mode type determination table B182b ′ that is easy to be performed. By making it difficult for the player to occur, the player will not feel uncomfortable due to sudden changes in these modes (stages). It may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the mode transition determining mode is different between the probability variation big hit B and the small hit by using different mode type determination tables for the probability big hit B and the small hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By using the same mode type determination table A for the probable big hit B and the small hit, the mode of transition is made the same in the probable big hit B and the small hit. Also good.

  In the mode change determination tables A to E, as shown in FIG. 34, the determination values compared with the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 are “no change”, “falling”, and “promotion”. It is set individually for each. Each numerical value in FIG. 34 also indicates the number of determination values as in FIG. As for the ratings of each mode, the night mode is the highest rating, and then the dusk is the highest, based on the fact that the rate of transition in the case of the probable big hit B is night mode> dusk mode> day mode as described above. In the order of mode and daytime mode, in the case of “promotion”, it shifts to the next higher mode (daytime mode → dusk mode, dusk mode → night mode). Transitions to the lower level (night mode → dusk mode, dusk mode → day mode), there is no “promotion” in night mode or “fall” in day mode. In this case, night mode or day mode is maintained. (Continued).

  The mode change determination table A 183a shown in FIG. 34A is a mode (stage) at the end of variable display (variable display) on the effect display device 9 during the period from the occurrence of probability variation big hit B until the use table change start count. ) Is a table used when determining the change mode, and among the determination values of 1 to 100, which is the numerical range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3, 60 determination value numbers are “no change”. , 5 judgment value numbers are assigned to “Fall”, and 35 judgment value numbers are assigned to “Promotion”.

  That is, in the period from the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B to the use table change start count, “no change” or “promotion” is more easily determined than “falling”, so it is determined more frequently when the probability variation big hit B occurs. In the period until the night mode becomes the use table change start frequency, it is easily maintained, and the daytime mode and the dusk mode are easily promoted to the night mode, so that the possibility of becoming the night mode increases.

  The mode change determination table B 183b shown in FIG. 34B is provided in the effect display device 9 in a period from the time when the variation (starting) number becomes the use table change start number after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B until the probability variation number. This is a table used when determining the mode (stage) change mode at the end of variable display (variable display), and a judgment value of 1 to 100, which is the numerical value range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 Among them, 50 judgment value numbers are assigned to “no change”, 25 judgment value numbers are assigned to “fall”, and 25 judgment value numbers are assigned to “promotion”.

  In other words, in the period from the time when the variation (starting) number of times becomes the use table change start number after the occurrence of the probability change big hit B to the time of the probability change number, it is compared with the mode change determination table A before the use table change start number. Therefore, since the mode change determination table B with a small number of determination value allocations for “promotion” and a large number of determination value allocations for “fall” is used, there is a possibility of shifting before the use table change start count The high night mode is easily shifted to the dusk mode or the day mode.

  That is, when a probabilistic big hit B occurs, it is easy to enter the night mode until the usage table change start count is reached, and after the usage table change start count has elapsed, it is likely to be the night mode rather than the normal mode. It becomes easy to be transferred to.

  The mode change determination table C183c shown in FIG. 34C is a mode (stage) at the end of the variable display (variable display) on the effect display device 9 in the period from the occurrence of the small hit to the use table change start count. This table is used when determining the mode of change of 60, and among the 1 to 100 determination values that are the numerical range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3, 60 determination value numbers are “no change”. 10 judgment value numbers are assigned to “fall”, and 30 judgment value numbers are assigned to “promotion”.

  That is, as in the mode change determination table A 183a shown in FIG. 34A, “no change” or “promotion” is less than “fall” in the period from the occurrence of the small hit until the use table change start count is reached. Therefore, in the period until the usage table change start count is reached, the dusk mode that is often determined when the small hit occurs is promoted to the night mode and is easily maintained.

  The mode change determination table D183d shown in FIG. 34 (d) is displayed in the effect display device 9 in the period from the occurrence of the small hit after the change (start) number of times becomes the use table change start number to the probability change number. This is a table used when determining the mode (stage) change mode at the end of variable display (variable display), and a judgment value of 1 to 100, which is the numerical value range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 Among them, 50 judgment value numbers are assigned to “no change”, 35 judgment value numbers are assigned to “fall”, and 15 judgment value numbers are assigned to “promotion”.

  That is, in the period from the time when the number of changes (start) after the occurrence of a small hit becomes the use table change start number to the time corresponding to the probability change equivalent number, the mode change determination table C before the use table change start number is compared. Since there are few assignments of judgment values for “promotion” and many assignments of judgment values for “fall”, the night mode that is likely to shift before the use table change start frequency is dusk mode or day mode. The degree of ease of the transition is greater than that of the probability variation big hit B.

  The mode change determination table E183e shown in FIG. 34 (e) is a mode (stage) at the end of the variable display (fluctuation display) on the effect display device 9 other than the period in which the mode change determination tables A to D are used. ) Is a table used when determining the change mode, and among the determination values of 1 to 100, which is the numerical range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3, 30 determination value numbers are “no change”. , 65 judgment value numbers are assigned to “fall”, and 5 judgment value numbers are assigned to “promotion”.

  In other words, in the normal period other than the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B or small hit to the number of probable changes or the number corresponding to the probable change, “no change” or “falling” is easily determined, and “promotion” is hardly determined. Therefore, the night mode and the dusk mode that have been shifted in the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit to the number of times of the probable change or the number of times corresponding to the probable change shift to the day mode.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability state occurs, the mode change determination tables A and B that are used from the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B to 78 times the probability variation number. In the case where a small hit that does not shift to the high-accuracy state occurs, the mode change determination tables C and D that are used from the occurrence of the small hit to 78 times that is the number of times corresponding to the probability change are “promotion”. In the mode change determination tables A and B used when the probability variation big hit B is different, the mode change determination tables C and D used when the small hit is different. Compared to the above, it becomes easier to shift to the “night mode”, so that it becomes possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the state is highly accurate by entering the night mode.

  Further, in the mode change determination table B and the mode change determination table D used after the usage table change start count is reached, the mode change determination used when the probability change big hit B is shifted to the high accuracy state. Since the number of decision values assigned to “promotion” in table B is smaller than the mode change determination table D used when small hits and the number of decision values assigned to “fall” is less, fluctuation (start) ) Even when the number of times approaches the probability variation number, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the state is highly accurate when the night mode is maintained.

  In this embodiment, the mode change determination table B and the mode change determination table D are also “promoted” more than the mode change determination table E183e used after 78 times that is the number of times of probability change or the number of times of probability change. Since there are many assignments of judgment value numbers to “Fall” and there are few assignments of judgment value numbers to “fall”, in the period up to 78 times, which is the number of times of probability variation or the number of times of probability variation, the night mode and dusk Since it is easy to enter the mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the player is in a highly accurate state during the period up to 78 times that is the number of times of probability change or the number of times of probability change.

  In this embodiment, the mode change determination tables A to D are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, without using the mode change determination table B, the probability change big hit B By using only the mode change determination table A in the period from the occurrence to the probability variation count, only the small hit that does not shift with high accuracy is used during the period until the probability variation corresponding to 78 counts. The mode transition status may be changed by changing the table from the mode change determination table C to the mode change determination table D. By doing so, the mode transition status varies. Whether or not the probable big hit B has occurred (no change in mode transition status) or small hit depending on whether or not it changes until the number of times (start) reaches 78 Did occurred (with change in migration status mode), i.e., the player whether a high probability state may be able to estimate.

  In this case, by making the mode change determination table A and the mode change determination table C the same, the initial stage after occurrence of the probable large hit B or the small hit (the number of times used to change the used table is set). The mode transition state may be the same, or conversely, by making the mode change determination table A and the mode change determination table D the same, the number of times of change of accuracy (corresponding to the probability of change) after the number of times of use table change start The mode transition state during the period up to (number of times) may be the same in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Furthermore, among the mode change determination tables A to D, the mode change determination table C is not used, but only the mode change determination table D is used in the period from the occurrence of the small hit to the number of times corresponding to the probability change. Only in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state, the table used during the period until the probability variation number of 78 is changed from the mode change determination table A to the mode change determination table B. By changing the mode, the mode transition state may be changed. By doing so, whether or not the mode transition state changes until the number of changes (starts) reaches 78 times. Depending on whether or not a probable big hit B has occurred (change in mode transition status) or small hit has occurred (no change in mode transition status), that is, high The player whether or not it is a state may be able to estimate.

  In this case, the mode change determination table D and the mode change determination table B are made the same so that the mode change in the period from the use table change start count to the certain change count (the number corresponding to the correct change count) can be obtained. The transition state may be the same for the probability change big hit B and the small hit, or conversely, by making the mode change determination table D and the mode change determination table A the same, the probability change big hit B or The mode transition state may be the same in the initial stage after the small hit.

  35 to 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  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). Here, assuming that the special symbol variation display is performed once, the counter value of a periodic effect counter (not shown), which will be described later, is decremented by one, and the number of variations after the probability variation big hit A is counted is summarized. The counter value of the variation counter (see FIG. 45) is incremented by 1 (step S615 ′). A variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 8 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a probability change big hit A start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the probability change state flag is set, and if the probability change state flag is set, The probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag is set (step S622).

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

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S625), a small hit start designation command reception flag is set (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), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a table change count designation command (step S636), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the table change count designation command in the table change count saving area. (Step S637). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times of use table change start (table change count) indicated by the table change count designation command.

  If the received effect control command is a time saving end designation command (step S638), the effect control CPU 101 resets the time saving state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time saving state (step S639), and a predetermined number of times after the time reduction. (“8” in this embodiment) is stored (set) in the storage area a predetermined number of times after the time reduction (step S640).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit A end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit B end designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit B end designation command (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The first pending storage number display update process shown in FIG. 39 is performed to update the number display (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. The second reserved memory number display update process shown in FIG. 39 is performed to update the number display (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S657), if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (step S658). . If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S662).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 7 designation command (step S677), specifically, “06 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 7 flag indicating that it is determined that “probability big hit B or small hit” will be made at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 (step S678).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 8 designation command (step S679), specifically, “07 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 8 flag indicating that it is determined that “probability big hit B or small hit” will be made at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (step S680).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result flag according to the received winning determination result designation command. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach loss” or “super reach big hit”, the pending notice is executed, so the winning shown above The flag may be set by confirming whether or not only the time determination result 2 designation command to the winning determination result 6 designation command have been received.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S681). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  Here, the first reserved memory number display update process and the second reserved memory number display update process performed in steps S653 and S656 will be described below. As shown in FIG. 39, the contents of the process are the same for the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and therefore the contents for the second are omitted by describing them in parentheses.

  In this embodiment, the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a first hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d shown in FIG. A second hold display buffer is provided. As shown in FIG. 40, in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer, the order of the first (second) hold storage numbers (the left corresponding to the display corresponds to the upper position, the right toward the display Storage area corresponding to the subordinate) is secured, whether or not there is a win, whether or not the super reach that is subject to the hold notice will be implemented, and whether or not the super reach will be a big hit Can be stored.

  In the first (second) reserved memory number display update process, the effect control CPU 101 first increases the first (second) reserved memory number indicated by the received first (second) reserved memory number designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S901).

  In step S901, when the number of reserved memories is increased, the winning determination result 2 indicating the loss of super reach 2 (5) The winning determination result 2 (5) flag by receiving the designated command, or the winning determination result indicating per super reach 3 (6) Result of winning determination by reception of designated command 3 (6) Whether or not the flag is set, that is, the newly added number of reserved memories is a super reach in the production symbol variation corresponding to the corresponding reserved memory It is determined whether or not this occurs (step S903).

  If the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is not set (No in step S903), the process proceeds to step S909 to indicate the lowest (no winning) in the first (second) hold display buffer. After the winning data “1” indicating that the winning is stored as the data of the highest ranking among the rankings where “0” is stored, the process proceeds to step S910.

  When the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is set (Yes in step S903), the winning determination result 3 (6) indicating winning per super reach is determined. It is determined whether or not the 3 (6) flag is set, that is, whether or not the winning is achieved by the super reach (step S906). If the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is set, the process proceeds to step S907, and the lowest order ("0" indicating no winning is stored) in the first (second) hold display buffer. In addition to storing the target object data “3” indicating that the target is the target of the notification as the data of the highest ranking of the target and the target super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  On the other hand, if the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S908, and the lowest order of the first (second) hold display buffer ("0" indicating no winning is stored) In addition to storing the notice target deviation data “2” indicating that the data is the subject of the notice as the data of the highest rank of () and that the subject is super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, all set winning determination result flags are cleared. Based on the first (second) hold display buffer, the display of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) is updated.

  Specifically, with respect to the hold display corresponding to the order in which “1” indicating that there is a winning in the first (second) hold display buffer, the notice-out object data “2”, and the notice object data “3” are stored. Is displayed with “●” indicating that there is a hold, and for the order in which “0” indicating that there is no winning is stored, “●” indicating that there is a hold is not displayed, as shown in FIG. Thus, it is displayed in the same manner as the display mode of the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a (second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b).

  In this embodiment, the first (second) hold display buffer is displayed in the order in which the notice-out data “2” and the notice-target data “3” are stored in the first (second) hold display buffer. However, the present invention is not limited to this display, and the first (second) hold display buffer stores the notice object losing data “2” and the notice object data “3”. For example, by changing the display of the ranking to “★” or changing the color, it is different from the display of other winning data “1”, so that the super reach that is a specific effect is given to the player. You may make it alert | report to a player that it implements in the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation corresponding to the said holding | maintenance memory | storage (holding advance notice).

  In addition, FIG. 40 corresponds to a first hold display buffer in which data “3” per notice target is stored as an example of the display mode of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) in the hold notice. A first display mode (for example, “★”) is displayed on the first on-hold storage display unit 18c, and the second on-hold storage display unit 18d corresponding to the second on-hold display buffer in which the notice-off target data “2” is stored is displayed on the second on-hold storage display unit 18d. Although an example of displaying two display modes (for example, “◇”) is shown, for example, when the per-notification target data “3” is stored in the first (second) hold display buffer, the notification target off-data “ The first display mode may be selected and displayed over the second display mode at a higher rate than when 2 ”is stored. In this case, the player is displayed in the first display mode. Will come to expect.

  Further, for example, when the per-notice target data “3” is stored in the first (second) hold display buffer, the first display mode or the second display mode is selected and displayed. When “2” is stored, only the second display mode may be displayed. In this case, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit when displayed in the first display mode, and a big hit when displayed in the second display mode. Even when displayed in a manner, it can be expected to be a big hit.

  If the first (second) reserved memory number is not increased (No in step S901), that is, if the first (second) reserved memory number is decreased, the process proceeds to step S912, and the first (second) The data in the uppermost (first) storage area in the hold display buffer is cleared, and the contents of each storage area are shifted to the next higher rank and updated. That is, the data of rank 1 is deleted from the first (second) hold display buffer, and the data stored in the save areas corresponding to ranks 2, 3, and 4 are saved corresponding to ranks 1, 2, and 3. After storing “0” indicating no winning in the area 4 in the rank, the process advances to step S911 to update the hold display.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the subject of the pending notice is only when the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is set, that is, only when the super reach or the super reach is off, The big hit B or the small hit is not the target data for the hold notice. That is, in the case of a probable big hit B or a small hit, the holding notice is not executed, so that it is possible that the player may be controlled to a probable (highly accurate) state by executing the holding notice that becomes the probable big hit B. Can be avoided easily.

  Also, the hold notice in this embodiment is a notice of super-reach or super-reach deviation by changing the display mode of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a (second special symbol hold memory display 18b). However, the hold notice mode is not limited to the change of the hold display mode in this way. For example, in the change display until the change display based on the right to be a probable big hit A is performed, By executing continuous continuous notice, etc., it may be noticed that it will be per super reach or will be out of super reach, or the notice effect may be executed with a staging device separate from the hold display. Also good.

  Moreover, although the hold notice in this embodiment is exemplified when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 irrespective of the gaming state, However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as described above, there is a high possibility that the super-reach of the deviation will occur during the period from the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit until the probability variation count or the probability variation corresponding count. Therefore, during the period, since the hold notice is frequently performed, in order to avoid the fact that these hold notices are frequently performed, the probability big hit B and the small hit are generated. The hold notice may not be performed for the period until the number of times of probability change or the number of times of probability change is reached.

  FIG. 41 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 S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small 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).

  In this embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in steps S804 to 806, the same effect processing (for example, FIGS. 52 (G1) to (G4) and FIG. I1) to (I4) are displayed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 101, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged as odd symbols in odd symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to the probable big hit B or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preset symbols as chance chances) “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to an outage, a combination of production symbols (out-of-order symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there are cases where the same stop symbol is used in the case of the small hit and the case of the loss.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Next, background image update processing for updating the background image in the effect display device 9 is performed. In the background image update process of this embodiment, specifically, when the time reduction state flag is set, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), “battle” is a battle scene by a fighter as a background image. Set to “production mode A”. In this background image, a character “remaining XX machine!” Specified from the number of times of probability change XX is displayed, suggesting that the highly accurate state will continue for XX times, and one fluctuation display ends. Each time the probability variation number XX is subtracted, the remaining number is decremented by one. Also, in the high-accuracy high-base state (short-time state), neither the probability variation big hit A nor the probability variation big hit B occurs, and when the fluctuation display is terminated 70 times after the probability variation big hit A ends, that is, the high base state ends. When the number of times after time reduction is set, as shown in FIG. 54B, the background image of the effect display device 9 is “battle” which is a final battle scene with an enemy boss machine different from “battle effect mode A”. Set to “Production Mode B”. In this background image, the characters “remaining Y machine!” Are displayed, suggesting that the high base state continues Y times remaining, and the number of times Y after the time reduction is subtracted every time one variable display is completed. Depending on the situation, the remaining number is decremented by one.

  When the probability variation big hit B is generated in the high accuracy and high base state, the effect control CPU 101 shifts again to the 78 probability variation state and the 70 time reduction state from that point, but after the probability variation big hit A ends. Until the end of the fluctuation display from 70 times, that is, the period from the end of the probable big hit A to the end of the time-saving state, the battle effect mode A is controlled, and when the next 71st rotation starts As shown in FIG. 54 (c), the background image of the effect display device 9 is set to “battle effect mode C” which is a battle scene different from the battle effect modes A and B. The characters “continue! Remaining XX machine!” Are displayed on the background image, and the remaining number of fluctuations from the end of the probability variation big hit B to the end of the fluctuation display 78 times is suggested.

  In addition, for each of the background images of these battle effect modes A to C, the background images of the day battle effect modes A to C, the sunset battle effect modes A to C, and the night battle effect modes A to C are stored in advance. The stage (mode) determined by the mode transition process at the end of each variable (fluctuation) display, and the type of stage (mode) determined when the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, or the small hit occurs Background images of battle effect modes A to C of the type (night, dusk, daytime) are set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the notice effect selection process shown in FIG. 43 to determine whether or not to implement the notice effect for the symbol variation, and what kind of pattern for which the notice effect is to be implemented. (S823).

  Specifically, in the notice effect selection process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the variation pattern command read in step S821 is a winning variation pattern command. That is, it is specified whether or not it will eventually be a win (step S830).

  Then, if it is a win, the process proceeds to step S833, and a notice effect execution flag is set. On the other hand, if it is not a hit, that is, it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S831, and the random number SR1 for determining the notice effect is extracted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the extracted announcement effect determination random number SR1 is an even number. If the value is an even number, the process proceeds to step S833 to set the announcement effect execution flag, but if it is an odd number. In this case, the notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the final hit is true, the notice effect execution flag is set, and any of the notice effects is implemented, and finally it is a deviation. In, the notice effect is implemented with a probability of 50%. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the final hit is reached, the random number SR1 for determining the announcement effect is extracted and the execution / non-execution of the announcement effect is selected by lottery. In some cases, the notice effect may not be performed, or the probability of performing the notice effect in the lottery in the case of a loss may be higher than 50% or lower than 50%.

  After setting the notice effect execution flag, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice effect type determination random number SR2 (step S834) and compares it with the extracted notice effect type determination random number SR2. Is selected from the notice effect determination tables A to C, and the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in the selected notice effect determination tables A to C is executed. The type of the notice effect (notice effects AC) is determined.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the high base is in operation based on whether or not the time-short state flag is set (step S835). If it is during the high base, the announcement effect determination table A is selected, and the value of the announcement effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the announcement effect determination table A corresponds to the corresponding determination value. Is determined as the type of the notice effect (notice effects A to C) (step S841).

  On the other hand, if it is not in the high base, it is further determined based on the data in the table change count storage area whether there is a remaining count in the use table change start count (step S836). When there is a remaining number in the use table change start frequency, the notice effect determination table B is selected, and the value of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table B corresponds. The type corresponding to the determination value to be determined is determined as the type of the notice effect to be performed (notice effects AC) (step S837).

  On the other hand, if there is no remaining number in the usage table change start count, it is further determined whether or not there is a remaining number of times of the probability variation or the number of times corresponding to the probability variation based on the data in the probability variation number storage area or the probability variation equivalent number storage area. (Step S839).

  If there is a remaining number of times of certain change or the number of times corresponding to certain change, the notice effect determination table C is selected, and the value of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table C is the value. The type corresponding to the corresponding determination value is determined as the type of the notice effect to be performed (notice effects AC) (step S840).

  Further, if there is no probability variation number or the remaining number corresponding to the certain probability variation, the process proceeds to step S841 to select the notice effect determination table A, and the notice effect type type extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table A is determined. The value of the random number SR2 for use is determined as the type of the notice effect (notice effect A to C) for implementing the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined notice type (notice effects A to C) (step S838).

  Returning to FIG. 42, after the notice selection processing in step S823, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not there is a notice effect, specifically, whether or not a notice execution determination flag is set (step S824). .

  Then, when the notice execution determination flag is set, the effect control CPU 101, based on the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) corresponding to the stored notice type (notice effects AC), After specifying the notice effect start waiting time and setting the specified wait time in the notice effect start waiting timer (step S825 +), the process proceeds to step S825.

  On the other hand, if the advance notice determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S825 without going through step S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as the production parts and the operation unit 50) is executed (step S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S829).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C). Further, when it is determined to perform the notice effect or when the notice effect is being executed (Yes in step S841), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect process shown in FIG. 45 (step S842). ). Whether or not it is decided to perform a notice effect is determined by whether or not a notice execution decision flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution determination flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S843 without performing the notice effect process in step S842.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). 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 S845). 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 control execution data set next (step S846).

  When the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the effect design of the left middle right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, the effect control device 9 realizes effect pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. In this way, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). However, the control of the notice effect is ended by the processing of steps S533 and S534 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the time when the processing of steps S533 and S534 ends (when the notice effect timer times out) is before the time when the effect symbol variation period elapses.

  45 to 46 are flowcharts showing an example of the notice effect processing. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S530 (FIG. 46) when the notice effect is started (Yes in step S501). Whether or not the notice effect has been started is confirmed by a notice execution flag set at the start of the notice effect.

  If the notice effect has not started, the value of the notice effect start wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S502). The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S825 + in FIG. 42). If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (step S503), the process ends. When the notice production start waiting timer has timed out, the notice execution decision flag is reset (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Also, the type and pattern of the stored notice type (notice effects A to C) are specified (step S512), and a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the specified notice type and pattern is set in the notice period timer. (Step S513).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads out and selects the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the stored notice effect type from the notice effect control pattern table (not shown) (step S515), and then selects the selected notice effect control pattern (step S515). The notice process timer in the process data 1 of the notice process table) is started (step S517).

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control performs the effect device (effect effect data) according to the contents (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1) of the first process data 1 of the selected notice effect control pattern (notice process table). The control of the effect display device 9 as the parts for use, the various lamps as the parts for effects and the speakers 27R and 27L as the parts for effects is started (step S518).

  In step S530 performed after the notice effect is started, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period. When the notice period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (Yes in step S531), control is performed to delete the images (character A to C images) related to the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9. (Step S532) Resets the advance notice execution flag (Step S533) and erases the stored data such as the advance notice type (Step S534).

  If the notice period timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice process timer has timed out (step S535). If the notice process timer has timed out, the notice process data is switched (step S536). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the next set notice process timer set value in the notice process table in the process timer (step S537). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data included in the next set notice process data (step). S538).

  If the notice process timer has not timed out, the process ends without going through steps S535 to S538.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (Step S862), and controls to derive and display the stop symbol according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863). In addition, the number of times after time reduction is updated by 1 (step S864).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S865). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit can be confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit based on the stop symbol data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) (step S866).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made, the effect control CPU 101 executes the mode transition process shown in FIG. 48 (step S867), and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command. The value is updated according to the reception waiting process (step S800) (step S868).

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the change (variable display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S861 and S863). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  Here, the contents of the mode transition process performed in step S867 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the time reduction state flag is set (step S701) and whether or not there is a remaining number of times after the time reduction (step S702).

  If the time-short state flag is set, or if there is a remaining number of times after the time-shortening, that is, until the probability variation big hit A, until the variation of 78 times ends and the probability variation state ends, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S720, the setting is updated to the background image of the determined mode (night mode), and the value (night mode) corresponding to the mode (night mode) for which the mode flag is determined is determined. Is updated to 03, dusk mode is 02, and daytime mode is 01).

  If the time-short state flag is not set and there is no remaining number of times after the time-shortening, the process proceeds to step S703, and after the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is extracted, the probability variation state flag is set. It is determined whether or not (step S704).

  If the probability change state flag is set, it is further determined based on the data in the table change count storage area whether there is a remaining count in the use table change start count (step S705).

  If there is a remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, the mode change determination table A shown in FIG. 34A is selected, and the stage (mode) extracted in step S703 in the mode change determination table A. After the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number SR3 is determined as the change type to be implemented (no change, promotion, fall) (step S707), the process proceeds to step S720 described above.

  On the other hand, when there is no remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, the mode change determination table B shown in FIG. 34B is selected, and the stage (step S703) extracted in the mode change determination table B (step S703). (Mode) After the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number SR3 is determined as the change type to be implemented (no change, promotion, fall) (step S706), the process proceeds to step S720 described above.

  If the probability variation state flag is not set in step S704, it is further determined based on the data in the table change count storage area whether there is a remaining count in the use table change start count (step S710). .

  When there is a remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, the mode change determination table C shown in FIG. 34C is selected, and the stage (mode) extracted in step S703 in the mode change determination table C. After determining the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number SR3 as the change type to be executed (no change, promotion, fall) (step S712), the process proceeds to step S720 described above.

  On the other hand, if there is no remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, it is further determined based on the data in the probability variation equivalent number storage area whether there is a remaining number corresponding to the probability variation equivalent number (step S711).

  In the determination, if there is a remaining number corresponding to the probability variation, the mode change determination table D shown in FIG. 34D is selected, and the stage (step S703) extracted in the mode change determination table D (step S703). (Mode) After the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number SR3 is determined as the change type to be implemented (no change, promotion, fall) (step S713), the process proceeds to step S720 described above.

  If the remaining number of times corresponding to the probability variation does not exist in the determination in step S711, the mode change determination table E shown in FIG. 34 (e) is selected, and the mode change determination table E in step S703 is selected. After the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the extracted stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is determined as the change type to be implemented (no change, promotion, fall) (step S714), the above-described step S720 is performed. move on.

  By doing in this way, when the big win or the small win is not made when the production symbol is stopped, any of “No change”, “Promotion”, “Fall” is performed by executing the mode transition process described above. Is determined as the change type.

  In the period from the occurrence of the probable big hit B to the use table change start count, the change type is determined based on the mode change determination table A shown in FIG. The change type is determined based on the mode change determination table B shown in FIG. 34 (b) in the period from the first change to the certain change count, and the mode change decision shown in FIG. The change type is determined based on the table E.

  Further, in the period from the occurrence of the small hit to the use table change start count, the change type is determined based on the mode change determination table C shown in FIG. 34C, and becomes the use table change start count. In the period until the number of times corresponding to the probability change, the change type is determined based on the mode change determination table D shown in FIG. 34D, and after the number of times corresponding to the probability change, the mode change shown in FIG. The change type is determined based on the determination table E.

  In this way, by determining the mode change type using the mode change determination tables A to E, when the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high-accuracy state occurs, the probability variation number of times after the probability variation big hit B is generated. When the mode change determination tables A and B used up to a certain number of 78 times and a small hit that does not shift to the high-accuracy state occurs, after the occurrence of the small hit, until the number of times corresponding to the probability change becomes 78 times The mode change determination tables C and D used in the above are different in the allocation of judgment value numbers for “promotion” and “falling”, and in the mode change determination tables A and B used in the case of the probability variation big hit B, Since it becomes easier to shift to the “night mode” as compared with the mode change determination tables C and D used in the case of a small hit, the night mode becomes a highly accurate state. The expectation of that it would be there can be given to the player.

  Further, in the mode change determination table B and the mode change determination table D used after the usage table change start count is reached, the mode change determination used when the probability change big hit B is shifted to the high accuracy state. Since the allocation of the number of determination values for “promotion” in the table B is larger than the mode change determination table D used in the case of small hits and the allocation of the number of determination values for “fall” is small, fluctuation ( Even if the number of times of starting) approaches the number of times of probability change, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the state of high accuracy will be achieved when the night mode is maintained.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a winning display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the winning display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives a probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag indicating that the probability variation big hit A start designation command has been received and a probability variation big hit B start designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit B designation command has been received. It is checked whether either a flag or a small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). When any hit start designation command reception flag is set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). In addition, the set flags (probability change big hit A start designation command reception flag, probability change big hit B start designation command reception flag, small hit start designation command reception flag) are reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the hit game process (step S805) (step S874).

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

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the hit end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a big hit end effect timer or a small hit end effect timer is set (step S880). When the big hit end effect timer or the small hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S891. When the big hit end effect timer or the small hit end effect timer is not set, the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag and the probability variation big hit B end designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit A end designation command has been received are received. It is confirmed whether or not either the probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag indicating or the small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit end designation command has been received is set (step S881).

  If any of probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, or small hit end designation command reception flag is set, it depends on the set hit termination designation command reception flag. Then, a value corresponding to the big hit end display time or the small hit end display time is set in the hit end effect timer (step S883), and the big hit end screen (screen for notifying the end of the big hit game) or Control is performed to display a small hit end screen (screen for notifying the end of the small hit game) (step S884).

  Then, after the mode lottery process shown in FIG. 51 is performed and the type of the mode (stage) after the big hit or the small hit is determined (step S885), it is determined whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set. Determination is made (step S886).

  When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set, it is further determined whether or not the probability change state flag is set, that is, whether or not the small hit is generated during the probability change state. (Step S887) If the probability change state flag is not set, the process proceeds to Step S888, and 78 times as the probability change equivalent number is stored (set) in the probability change equivalent number storage area, and then the process proceeds to Step S889. If the status flag is set, the process proceeds to step S889 without going through step S888. By doing in this way, even if a small hit occurs during the probability variation state, the probability variation equivalent number is not set, and only when a small hit occurs in the low probability state, the probability variation equivalent number is set.

  On the other hand, if the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set in the determination of step S886, the process proceeds to step S890, and if there is a remaining number of times of shortening, after resetting the number of times of shortening, The process proceeds to step S889.

  In step S889, any of the set probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, or small hit end designation command reception flag is reset, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S891, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit (small hit) end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the big hit (small hit) end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit (small hit) end effect time has elapsed (step S892). If not, the process ends. When the big hit (small hit) end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S893). ).

  Here, the mode lottery process performed in step S885 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the mode lottery process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag is set. If the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag is set, step S740 is performed. , And after determining the night mode, the process proceeds to step S741 to update the setting to the background image of the determined mode (night mode) and to the value corresponding to the mode (night mode) for which the mode flag is determined ( 03).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S731, the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is extracted, and then the small hit end designation command reception flag is set. It is determined whether or not there is (step S732).

  If the small hit end designation command reception flag is set, that is, if the end hit is a small hit, the type of the ended small hit is specified based on the data in the table change count storage area (step S733). . In other words, if the used table change start count specified from the data in the table change count storage area is 10, it is specified as small hit A, 20 is specified as small hit B, and 30 times is specified. Can be identified as a small hit C.

  Then, the mode type determination table B 182b shown in FIG. 33B is selected, and in the mode type determination table B, the small hit type specified in step S733 and the stage (mode) type determination extracted in step S731 are determined. After determining the mode type (daytime mode, dusk mode, night mode) corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the random number SR3 for use as the mode type after the small hit, the process proceeds to step S741 described above.

  On the other hand, when the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set, that is, when the probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag is set, the type of the probability variation big hit B that has been completed is stored in the table change count storage area data. (Step S735). That is, if the number of times of use table change start specified from the data in the table change count storage area is 10, the probability change big hit B1 is specified, if it is 20, the probability change big hit B2 is specified, and in the case of 30 times. Can be identified as B3.

  Then, the mode type determination table A 182a shown in FIG. 33A is selected, and in the mode type determination table A, the type of the probability variation big hit B identified in step S735 and the stage (mode) extracted in step S731. After determining the mode type (daytime mode, dusk mode, night mode) corresponding to the value of the type determination random number SR3 as the mode type after the probability variation big hit B, the process proceeds to step S741 described above. .

  As described above, in the case of the probability variation big hit B, when the stage (mode) type is determined based on the mode type determination table A in which the determination value is frequently assigned to the night mode, the probability variation big hit B ends. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the stage (mode) type is determined based on the mode type determination table B in which determination values are frequently assigned to the dusk mode. When the small hit ends, it becomes easier to shift to the dusk mode.

  In addition, in these mode type determination table A and mode type determination table B, in the type having a large use table change start frequency, the determination value is frequently assigned to the night mode and the dusk mode, while the use table change is performed. In the types with a small number of startups, many judgment values are assigned to the daytime mode. If this occurs, there is a high possibility that the use table change start frequency is small.

  Next, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A occurs in the normal state or the probability variation state, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state shifts to the probability variation state and the time reduction state, and after the big hit is finished, the fluctuation (variable) display is performed. The probability variation (high accuracy) state continues until the end of 78 times. However, in the short time (high base) state, after the probable big hit A ends, when the variable display is ended 70 times, it shifts to the low base state, and only the high probability state (high accurate low base state) displays the fluctuation. This is continued until the number of times (starting frequency) reaches 78 times.

  When the probability variation big hit B is generated in the normal state (low probability low base state), after the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B ends, the state shifts to the probability variation state. The probabilistic state continues until the first time.

  In addition, if a probable big hit B occurs in the high probability low base state (including the latent probability changing state and the high probability state after a short time), after the big hit gaming state ends, the transition to the probable change state and the short time state, The probability variation state continues until the fluctuation display count (start count) reaches 78. However, in the time-short state, after the probability variation big hit B is finished, when the variation display is terminated 70 times, the state is shifted to the low base state, and only the high probability state (high probability low base state) is the variation display count (starting). The number of times is continued until 78 times.

  When a small hit occurs, the gaming state does not change and the gaming state before the small hit is maintained. In other words, if the gaming state before the small hit occurrence is a low probability low base (normal state), the low probability low base (normal state) is maintained, and the gaming state before the small hit occurrence is a high probability low base (latent state). ), A high-accuracy low base (latent state) is maintained, and if the gaming state before the small hit is a high-accuracy base (time-short state), a high-accuracy base (time-short state) is maintained.

  As the type of probability variation big hit B, three types of probability variation big hit B, probability variation big hit B1, probability variation big hit B2, and probability variation big hit B3, which are given different usage table change start times, can be determined by a random 6 value. As the types of small hits, three types of small hits of small hits A, small hits B, and small hits C with different usage table change start times given can be determined by random 6 values. That is, in the case of probability variation big hit B or small hit, since the number of use table change start times given is determined by a value of 6 randomly for the type corresponding to any of 10, 20, or 30, the probability variation big hit Each time B or small hit occurs, the number of times of use table change start changes sequentially, and in the probability variation big hit B, the order of use table change start times increases (B3 (30 times)> B2 (20 times). > B1 (10 times)), and the type is determined in the order of decreasing number of use table change start times (A (10 times)> B (20 times)> C (30 times)) in small hits. It is set easily.

  Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment generates the same variation display effect (variation display pattern) in the effect display device 9 when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are generated. It is impossible for the player to determine whether the winning hit is a probable large hit B that shifts to a high probability (probability change) state or a small hit that does not shift to a high probability (probability change) state.

  And, as shown in FIG. 55, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is used before and after the use table change start frequency that changes sequentially as described above, when the probability variation big hit B is generated and when the small hit is generated. The contents of the effects in the effect display device 9 are different.

  Specifically, the tables used for determining various effects, the types of notice effects, and the like are different. That is, the type of the variation pattern type determination table for deviation used for determining the type of variation pattern when it is determined to be out of sync, and the type of the mode change determination table used for determining the mode change mode are different, The type (character) of the notice effect is different.

  That is, in the case of probability variation big hit B, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), in the period before the use table change start count (referred to as period 1), the variation pattern type determination table C for detachment and the mode In the period (referred to as period 2) after the change determination table A is used and the number of fluctuations reaches the probability change end count of 78 times after the use table change start count, the deviation variation pattern type determination table D and the mode While the change determination table B is used, in the case of a small hit, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), in the period 1 before the use table change start count is reached, the deviation variation pattern type determination table C And the mode change determination table C is used, and it should be during the period from the start of the use table change start until the number of changes reaches 78, which is the number of times corresponding to the probability change. Use variation pattern type determination table A (B) and the mode change decision table D is used.

  Therefore, in the case of the probability variation big hit B, the occurrence state of all superreach becomes high by becoming a highly probable state, and the variation pattern type determination table for deviation, in which the determination values are frequently assigned to the superreach A and B. Since C is used in period 1, the frequency of occurrence of super reach with a long variation time is very high in period 1, and therefore the average variation time becomes long. In the subsequent period 2, although the occurrence frequency of the winning super reach is maintained at a high level as in the period 1, a lot of determination values are assigned to the ultrashort variation pattern, and the super reach A, Since the deviation variation pattern type determination table D is used in which the determination value is assigned to B as little as usual, the super-reach occurrence frequency is lower in the period 2 but higher than normal in the period 1. As a result, an extremely shortened variation pattern having a very short variation time is generated, so that the average variation time is shorter than that of the period 1.

  In period 1, mode change determination table A that is very easy to shift to the night mode is used, and in period 2 mode change determination table B that is more likely to fall is used compared to mode change determination table A. Therefore, the mode change state changes with the use table change start count as a boundary.

  In the notice effect, the character C is easily determined in the period 1 and the character B is easily determined in the period 2. Therefore, the characters that frequently appear in the notice effect change with the use table change start frequency as a boundary.

  On the other hand, in the case of small hits, since the high probability state is not obtained, the super-reach occurrence frequency in period 1 is that the number of determination values assigned to super-reach A and B in the variation pattern type determination table C for loss increases. Accordingly, although it is lower than the probability variation big hit B, it becomes higher than the normal case, and therefore the average fluctuation time becomes longer than the normal case. In the subsequent period 2 and thereafter, the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A or B for which the determination values are assigned to the super reach A and B is smaller than the deviation variation pattern type determination table C. Therefore, the occurrence frequency of the winning super reach becomes low as in the normal case, and in the variation pattern type determination table C for loss, there is no determination value assigned, that is, there is an extremely shortened variation pattern that does not occur. As a result, the average fluctuation time becomes shorter than that in the period 1.

  Further, even in the case of small hits, the mode change determination table C that is easy to shift to the night mode is used in the period 1, and the mode change determination table in which the fall is more easily determined than the mode change determination table C in the period 2. Since D is used, the mode change state changes with the use table change start count as a boundary.

  Even in the case of small hits, in the notice effect, the character C is easily determined in the period 1 and the character B is easy to be determined in the period 2. It changes as a boundary.

  That is, in the period 1 and the period 2, the frequency of occurrence of a super reach or a super shortened variation pattern that is a specific variation pattern is different between the probability variation big hit B and the small hit with the use table change start frequency as a boundary. Therefore, the player pays attention to the change (starting) number of times when the occurrence frequency of these super-reach and ultra-short fluctuation patterns changes, and when the long fluctuation time changes to the short fluctuation time. Therefore, when the number of times of change (starting) of these changed timings is large, there is a high expectation that there is a high possibility that the type is likely to be determined in order of increasing the number of times of use table change starting. Can be given to the player.

  Also, in period 1 and period 2, regardless of whether the probability change big hit B or small hit, the mode change situation changes with the use table change start count as a boundary. If the number of times of change (starting) of these changed timings is large by paying attention to whether the number of times of change (starting) is such, the probability variation big hit B where the type is easily determined in descending order of use table change start times It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that there is a high possibility of being.

  Further, in the notice effect, since the characters that appear frequently change with the use table change start count as a boundary, whether the probability big hit B or small hit, the fluctuation in timing when these frequently appearing characters change (start) When the number of times is large, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that there is a high possibility that the probability change big hit B is easy to determine the type in descending order of use table change start times.

  In addition, when a probability variation big hit B that shifts to a high probability state occurs, after reaching the probability variation big hit B, in the period 1 from the occurrence of the use table change start count, the super reach A and the super reach B at the time of disconnection Since the rate at which the variation pattern type with production is determined is increased, the probability of winning is increased (10 times) by becoming a highly accurate state, thereby avoiding that the reliability of super reach becomes very high. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the occurrence of super-reach in a highly accurate state, and it is also possible to prevent a supermarket with high reliability and low occurrence frequency. As for reach C, even in period 1, it is not possible to increase the ratio determined at the time of loss. It is possible to prevent the valuable degree reach C is lowered.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the starting condition is established in the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) in common with the normal state (low accuracy low base state). In other words, since the low base state is not the short-time state, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is controlled after the probability variation big hit B is completed.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the holding notice is executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved. It is easy for the player to predict that there is a possibility that the player will be controlled, and it can be avoided that the player's sense of expectation due to the execution of the period effect is attenuated.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, after the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that establishes the latent condition occurs, before the number of executions of variable display of the production symbol reaches the use table change start number After that, the appearance status of the super reach A and B that become the specific variable display pattern and the super short variation pattern changes, and the use table change start count becomes the timing when the appearance of these variation patterns changes. However, it is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy (probability variation) state. In order to determine whether the gaming state immediately after the occurrence is a normal gaming state, which is a low probability state, or a high probability low base state, which is a high probability state, these super reach A, B, Since Occurrence of shortening the fluctuation pattern is to perform a game by focusing on the timing of changes, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the variable display variation time (variable display time) can be obtained by using the deviation variation pattern type determination table for different average variation times before and after the use table change start count. ) Will also change, so the player will change not only the timing when the appearance status of super-reach A, B and the ultra-short variation pattern that will be the specific variable display pattern changes, but also the variation time (variable display time) will change Since the game is played with attention to the timing of the game, it is possible to improve the fun of the game, and the timing of these changes can be recognized also by the change of the variation time (variable display time). Can be easily identified by the player.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that satisfies the latent condition occurs, the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state is high. Since many different modes are determined depending on the small hits that do not shift to the probability (probability change) state, the player's expectation that the gaming state has shifted to the high probability state is determined by the type of these determined modes. Can speak effectively.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the appearance status of the notice effect pattern (the type of the notice effect that appears) changes before and after the use table change start count, so Since the game is played while paying attention to the timing at which the appearance situation changes, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the mode transition is performed in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state and in the case of the small hit that does not transition to the high probability (probability variation) state. Since the situation changes, the player's sense of expectation for a high-accuracy state can be obtained due to the difference in the mode transition situation. Further, even in the case of small hits that do not shift to the high accuracy (probability change) state, the number of fluctuations (starting frequency) after occurrence of the small hit is 78 times or less, which is the number of times corresponding to the probability change corresponding to the number of end times of the high accuracy state. When the probability change big hit B which shifts to the high accuracy (probability change) state occurs by using the mode change determination table C in the period before reaching the use table change start frequency which becomes a predetermined number of times The mode is changed at a rate of 30/100 which is the same rate as 35/100 (third rate) which is the rate of “promotion” in the mode change determination table A used in FIG. It is possible to get a sense of expectation for the state.

  In addition, when there is a probability variation big hit B that shifts to a highly accurate (probability variation) state, after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B, the number of times of use table change start that is a predetermined number of times that is a predetermined number of 78 or less, which is the number of times the high accuracy state ends By using the mode change determination table B in the period after reaching, the “promotion” of the mode change determination table D used when a small hit that does not shift to the high-accuracy (probability change) state occurs. Mode change determination with a higher “promotion” ratio than the mode change determination table D by shifting the mode at a ratio of 25/100, which is the same ratio as the ratio 15/100 (second ratio) The occurrence of a mode transition state based on 30/100 (third ratio), which is the ratio of “promotion” in the table C, may give the player a sense of expectation for a highly accurate state. The ability.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state occurs, the probability of being determined to be “hit” increases, so that the game result is “ When the super reach (special variable display pattern) determined with a predetermined probability appears in the case of "winning", the reliability will increase significantly, and if these super reach appear, it will be "winning" However, as a variation pattern type judgment table for loss that is used when the game result is not “winning”, it is considered that the decision probability for super reach is a high probability. The variation pattern type determination table C (second determination table) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. If it has been determined that not to be, super reach is likely to appear. Therefore, since the reliability when the super reach appears after occurrence of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state can be moderately suppressed, it is possible to avoid a decrease in interest of the game.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when the game result is “winning”, the appearance frequency is lower than that of super reach (special variable display pattern), and the game result is not “winning”. The appearance frequency of normal reach (special variable display pattern), which is less reliable than super reach, is lower than that of super reach (special variable display pattern). Since it does not increase when it is not “hit”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the appearance of many normal reach with low reliability at the time of appearance, and therefore a probability change that shifts to a highly accurate (probable) state. The interest of the game after the big hit B is generated can be improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the probability of determining the superreach in the outlier is high, and the probability of determining the outreach of the super reach C (first special variable display pattern) having high reliability at the time of appearance. Without increasing the reach, the super-reach C (the second special variable display pattern) has a higher probability of determination than the super-reach C, which has a lower reliability than the super-reach C. The reliability of the first special variable display pattern) can be prevented from significantly decreasing.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, since the startup accuracy information (startup accuracy signal) is output only when the power is turned on and the high accuracy notification LED 24 is turned on, the startup accuracy information (startup) Based on the high-accuracy signal), it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the gaming state at the time of start-up is a high-accuracy state. The process, specifically, the process of resetting the high-accuracy state and shifting to the normal gaming state, etc. can be easily performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving whether or not the gaming state immediately after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is the highly probable state.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, a predetermined small hit display result can be derived as a display result of the variable display, and the big winning prize opening is determined according to the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state by the probability variable big hit B. Open / close control mode (opening time is 0.1 seconds and the number of times of opening is 15 times) makes it difficult to specify whether it has shifted to a probable big hit B or a small hit, but it also breaks out, probable big hit Among the plurality of variation patterns selected in the case of B, small hit, the variation effect mode of some variation patterns is made common to make it difficult to understand whether it is out of place, probable large hit B or small hit Therefore, the player is not aware that the probability variation big hit B has occurred and that the probability variation big hit B has occurred and the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state (high probability low base state) (latency in the probability variation state). To do Can. Therefore, by periodically executing the cyclic effect regardless of the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the gaming state is the probability variation state. Even after the probability change state is completed, the player's willingness to play can be maintained until the period effect is started.

  In the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, as described above, a plurality of kinds of symbols are variably displayed as the special symbols, and the display result is derived and displayed. Since it is difficult for the player to specify whether the display result of the symbol is a probability change big hit A, a probability change big hit B, or a small hit, the probability change big hit B has occurred and the gaming state is changed to the probability changed state. Players are less likely to realize that they have transitioned (hiddenly hidden).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control CPU 56, when the big hit game triggered by the probability variable big hit A ends, when the big hit game triggered by the probability variable big hit B ends, When the probability change state shifted after the completion of the game is ended by executing the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times (78 times), the game state is shifted to either the normal state or the probability change state because the predetermined latent condition is satisfied. However, the predetermined latent condition is not limited to the above-described one. For example, in the case where a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the probable state after the big hit game or the like is performed, the transition lottery The game state may be shifted to a probable change state on the assumption that the predetermined latent condition is satisfied when winning. That is, the predetermined latent condition is a game state transition condition, and not only the big hit game is finished, but also the game state that has been changed after the big hit game is finished by executing a predetermined number of variable displays. Alternatively, it may be established by winning the transfer lottery.

  Further, in the embodiment, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state triggered by the probable big hits A and B and the small hit gaming state triggered by the small hit. However, for example, a second special variable winning ball device is provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 20, and in the big hit gaming state triggered by the probable big hit A, control for opening the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 is performed. It is also possible to perform control for opening the big winning opening of the second special variable winning ball device in the big hit gaming state triggered by the probability variation big hit B and the small hit gaming state triggered by the small hit.

  In this case, for example, with respect to the second special variable winning ball apparatus, a structure in which the large winning opening can be opened and closed by an opening / closing door provided to be rotatable around a horizontal axis like the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 of the present embodiment. For example, by adopting a structure that can open and close the grand prize opening by sliding the ball receiving piece provided in the big prize opening so as to be able to exit and leave the game area. The opening control period of the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit B and the small hit gaming state of the small hit can be shortened as much as possible by making it possible to open and close and further downsizing it. Since it becomes difficult for the player to know that the opening control of the winning opening is being performed, the gaming state can be shifted (hidden) to the highly accurate low base state without realizing that the probability variation big hit B has occurred.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, the embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), in the period 1 before the usage table change start count, after using the deviation variation pattern type determination table C, after the use table change start count. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of these probability variation big hits B as shown in FIG. In the same manner as for the period 2 from the number of times when the usage table is changed to the start to the time when the number of fluctuations reaches 78, which is the number corresponding to the probability change, by using the deviation variation pattern type determination table D, The appearance frequency may be increased so that the average fluctuation time is shorter than the average fluctuation time in the normal gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the timing for changing the mode change determination table used before and after the use table change start frequency is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode change is not limited thereto. The timing for changing the decision table does not change from the occurrence of the probable big hit B or small hit in the normal gaming state when the latent condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of fluctuations, for example, 35 times. It may be a fixed number of fluctuations. Further, in this case, when the probability variation big hit B occurs in the normal gaming state, 35 times (or 20 times), and when the small hit occurs in the normal gaming state, 20 times (35 times), The predetermined number of fluctuations may be different depending on whether or not the gaming state immediately after the latent condition is established is a probabilistic (highly probable) state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the use table change start frequency, which is the timing for ending the use of the deviation variation pattern type determination table C in which the occurrence frequency of the loss superreach is increased, is changed. Is not limited to this, and the usage table change start frequency may not change. For example, at 78 times (the number of times corresponding to probability variation), which is the number of fluctuations at which the probability variation (high accuracy) state ends, the use of the variation pattern type determination table for deviation for which the occurrence frequency of the superreach of deviation has been increased is terminated. Also good.

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

Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and the result of the game until the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not a specific gaming result is generated that is advantageous to the player, and a normal gaming state or a pre-determining that the pre-determining means determines the specific gaming result with a predetermined normal probability Game control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of the high-probability gaming states in which the pre-article determination means determines that the specific game result is set to a probability higher than the normal probability, and is displayed on the variable display means A game result is determined by deriving a result, and when the determined game result is the specific game result, the specific game state is established, and a predetermined latent condition is determined in the determined game result. In response to but satisfied, the subsequent gaming state, the a normal game state or the game control means gaming machine controlled by any of the high probability gaming state,
At least when the pre-determining means determines that the game result is the specific game result, the identification information is selected from a plurality of types of variable display patterns including a special variable display pattern determined with a predetermined probability. Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information;
When the pre-decision means decides that the result of the game is not to be the specific game result, the variable display pattern determination means is used for determining the variable display pattern, and is a detachment determination table, A first determination table in which a determination probability for a variable display pattern is set to a first probability; a second determination table in which a determination probability for the special variable display pattern is set to a second probability higher than the first probability; Determination table storage means for storing
Before the latent condition is satisfied, the first determination table is selected as the deviation determination table, and after the latent condition is satisfied, the second determination table is used as the deviation determination table. Table selection means for selecting
Mode transition means for shifting the display mode in the variable display means to any one of a plurality of modes;
Mode determining means for determining the mode type to be shifted by the mode shifting means immediately after the latent condition is established;
With
The variable display pattern determining means includes
A variable display pattern is determined based on the first determination table or the second determination table selected by the table selection unit when the prior determination unit determines that the result of the game is not the specific game result. And
When the pre-determining means determines that the game result is a game result for which the latent condition is satisfied, a latent condition establishing means for determining one of a plurality of types of specific variable display patterns is included,
The mode determining means, when variable display of the identification information is executed in any of the plurality of types of specific variable display patterns and the latent condition is satisfied, according to the type of the specific variable display pattern executed Transition to one of the plurality of modes,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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