JP2013165934A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine increasing game entertainment based on the transfer of a game status.SOLUTION: Every time of control of a game into a jackpot game status, the game is shifted to a game mode advantageous to a player (in the order of first game mode, second game mode, third game mode, and fourth game mode) corresponding to the transfer of the game mode. Further, special presentation is performed in the second game mode and the third game mod, but the special presentation is not performed in the most advantageous fourth game mode.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that starts a variable display of identification information that can identify each based on the fact that a game medium has entered the starting area, and that displays and displays a display result, and the display result of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a specific display result is obtained.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, each pachinko gaming machine, based on the fact that a gaming medium (game ball) has entered the starting area (starting prize opening), A variable display unit that starts variable display of identifiable identification information (special symbol) and derives and displays a display result, and when the display result of the variable display unit becomes a specific display result (a jackpot display result) Some game states are controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

  Such a gaming machine has a first state (open state) in which the game medium can pass through the start area and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the start area than the first state. In some cases, a variable starting device such as an electric tulip that can change and is controlled to the first state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition such as after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied, the frequency at which the game medium enters the variable starter until the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is executed. In some cases, the high entry state (high base state) is controlled to be higher than the low entry state in the normal gaming state.

  Further, such control to the high base state may be performed along with time-shortening control for shortening the variation display time of the identification information. As such a gaming machine, for example, high base In some cases, the number of times of change display in which the state is controlled is controlled to be different depending on the gaming state after the big hit gaming state (Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-313212 A (paragraph numbers 0123, 0131, FIG. 9)

  However, in the gaming machines of the prior art as described above, the number of times of variable display in which the time reduction control is performed depends on the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, but the transition state of the past gaming state is specified. There is another problem that the game is not interesting in that it is not related to the game state after the game state ends.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of the game based on the transition state of the gaming state.

(1) Based on the fact that the game medium (game ball) has entered the start area (the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14), a variable display of identification information (symbol) that can identify each is started. And a variation display unit (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9) for deriving and displaying the display result, and the display result of the variation display unit is a specific display result (big hit display) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
When a predetermined control condition is satisfied (when the big hit gaming state is completed), it is advantageous for a player different from the specific gaming state (probability changing state and electric chew support control state (high base state) etc. are performed) Advantageous state control means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S173 to S176, S179 to S186A, S199 to S204 in FIG. 29) for controlling to an advantageous state (second game mode, third game mode A, B, fourth game mode) )When,
When the predetermined transition condition is satisfied when the advantageous state is controlled (when the big hit gaming state predetermined according to the gaming mode is finished), the degree of advantage is higher than the advantageous state. Advantageous state shifting means for shifting the advantageous state in a plurality of stages (a plurality of stages of the second game mode, the third game mode A, B, and the fourth game mode) by shifting to the advantageous state;
Among the plurality of stages of advantageous states, in the advantageous state (second game mode, third game mode A, B) other than the highest advantageous state (fourth game mode) having the highest advantage degree, the advantageous state having a higher advantage degree A special effect (special effects 1, 2) is given to give a sense of expectation to shift to (in FIG. 34A, special effects are set in the second game mode and the third game mode. In the game mode, no special effect is set. In S508 and 520 of FIG. 47, execution of the special effect is set in the second game mode and the third game mode, but in the fourth game mode, the special effect is set. Special execution executing means (S179 to S186A, S199 to S204 in FIG. 29).

  According to such a structure, when a predetermined control condition is satisfied, it is controlled to be in an advantageous state. And when it is controlled to an advantageous state, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, it is shifted to an advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the advantageous state. Since the advantageous state can shift to an advantageous state with a high degree of advantage corresponding to the transition state of the gaming state every time the predetermined transition condition is established in this way, the advantageous state based on the transition state of the gaming state The excitement of the game can be improved by the transition. In addition, in the advantageous states other than the highest advantageous state with the highest degree of advantage among the multiple stages of advantageous states, a special performance is executed to give a sense of expectation to move to an advantageous state with a higher advantageous degree. Since the execution of special effects is restricted in the state, when the best advantageous state is reached, even if the gaming state cannot be changed, the special effects are executed to prevent the effects from becoming redundant. Can do. In addition, as a case where the degree of advantage in the advantageous state of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage is different, for example, when the control content in the advantageous state such as the probability of being determined to be a specific gaming state in the advantageous state is different, This includes cases where the end conditions of the advantageous state such as the duration of the advantageous state are different (for example, when the control content is the same and the end conditions are different) and when both are different. In addition, when the control contents in the advantageous state are different, for example, the probability of being determined to be in the specific gaming state may be controlled in any of a plurality of stages, and the advantageous degree may be different. The frequency of entering the starting region may be controlled by any one of a plurality of stages, and the advantageous degree may differ, and the combination of these probabilities and frequencies is controlled by any of a plurality of combinations. This includes cases where the degree is different. Further, when the predetermined control condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is controlled, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is shifted in a plurality of stages. For example, the predetermined control condition is determined in advance. The transition conditions are the same (for example, the end of the specific gaming state of the same type) and the different transition conditions (for example, the end of the specific gaming state that is a condition when being initially controlled to the advantageous state) Then, the type of the specific game state differs depending on the end of the specific game state, which is a condition when the advantageous state shifts thereafter).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), whether or not to control the variation display to the specific gaming state (16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, 2R second big hit) is displayed. Prior determination means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 22) for determining before the result is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination by the pre-determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns (FIG. 15 to FIG. 15) are defined as variation patterns in which the variation time for performing the variation display (variation times corresponding to the variation patterns in FIGS. Fluctuation pattern selection means (game control microcomputer 560, S114 and S115 in FIG. 23) for selecting from among the 20 variation patterns and a plurality of types of variation patterns stored in the production control microcomputer 100 corresponding thereto. )
The variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means is a special variation pattern that displays variation in a manner corresponding to the special effect (the variation pattern of the determination table at the time of departure from the second game mode state of FIG. 16A, FIG. b) the third game mode state includes a shift pattern of the deviation determination table).

  According to such a configuration, the special variation pattern that displays the variation in a manner corresponding to the special effect is selected as the variation pattern of the variable display performed when the special effect is being executed. Special effects can be provided to the player even more effectively due to the special variation patterns involved.

(3) In the gaming machines of (1) and (2), whether or not the variable display is controlled to the specific gaming state (16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, 2R second big hit) Predetermining means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 22) for determining before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination by the pre-determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns (FIG. 15 to FIG. 15) are defined as variation patterns in which the variation time for performing the variation display (variation times corresponding to the variation patterns in FIGS. A variation pattern selecting means (game control microcomputer 560, S114, S115 in FIG. 23) for selecting from among 20 variation patterns),
The fluctuation pattern selection means is based on a fluctuation time selected in an advantageous state other than the highest advantageous state in the highest advantageous state (fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the fourth and fifth super reach as in FIG. 16B). A variation pattern with a short variation time (time variation pattern in FIG. 17 etc.) is selected.

  According to such a configuration, since the variation pattern of the variation time shorter than the variation time selected in the advantageous state other than the highest advantageous state is selected in the maximum advantageous state, the most advantageous advantage for the player When the state is reached, the occurrence rate of the specific gaming state per unit time can be improved by shortening the variation time, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1) to (3), whether or not to control the variation display to the specific gaming state (16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, 2R second big hit) It further comprises a pre-determining means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 22) for determining before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed,
The pre-determining means determines which one of a plurality of types of specific game states including a special specific game state (2R second big hit) as the specific game state (S72 and S73 in FIGS. 9 and 22). ,
When the pre-determining means determines that the specific gaming state is a special specific gaming state, the advantageous state special for shifting to the highest advantageous state regardless of which advantageous state the advantageous state is. It further includes transition means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S171, S199 to S204 in FIG. 29).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined to be a special specific gaming state, regardless of which advantageous state the advantageous state is, the transition is made to the highest advantageous state. However, since the player can be expected to shift to the most advantageous state, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(5) In the gaming machines of (1) to (4), whether or not to control the variation display to the specific gaming state (16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, 2R second big hit) Predetermining means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 22) for determining before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination by the pre-determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns (FIG. 15 to FIG. 15) are defined as variation patterns in which the variation time for performing the variation display (variation times corresponding to the variation patterns in FIGS. A variation pattern selecting means (game control microcomputer 560, S114, S115 in FIG. 23) for selecting from among 20 variation patterns),
The variation pattern selection means selects a variation pattern of the same variation time in the highest advantageous state (the variation pattern of FIG. 17 used in the fourth game mode is the same in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. One fluctuation pattern.)

  According to such a configuration, since the variation pattern of the same variation time is selected in the maximum advantageous state, the variation time is fixed when the advantage for the player becomes extremely high as in the maximum advantageous state. Since the execution efficiency of the variable display can be improved by the conversion, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(6) In the gaming machines of (1) to (5), whether or not to control the variation display to the specific gaming state (16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, 2R second big hit) Predetermining means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 22) for determining before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination by the pre-determining means, a plurality of types of variation patterns (FIG. 15 to FIG. 15) are defined as variation patterns in which the variation time for performing the variation display (variation times corresponding to the variation patterns in FIGS. A variation pattern selecting means (game control microcomputer 560, S114, S115 in FIG. 23) for selecting from among 20 variation patterns),
Numerical data extraction means (game control microcomputer 560, S214, S224 in FIG. 13) for extracting predetermined numerical data based on the fact that the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied;
A storage unit (RAM 55, a first storage buffer and a second storage buffer in FIG. 14) that stores the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit as a right to perform variable display;
The predetermining means reads the numerical data corresponding to the right to perform the variable display from the holding storage means when starting the variable display (S55 in FIG. 21), and the read numerical data is specified. It is determined whether or not to control to the specific gaming state by determining whether or not it is numerical data (a jackpot determination value in FIG. 9A) (S60 in FIG. 22),
Based on the determination that the numerical data corresponding to the right to start the variable display is specific numerical data by the prior determination means, the variable display corresponding to the right subject to the determination is being performed. In FIG. 47, a specific display result fixed notification effect executing means (the effect control microcomputer 100, S507 in FIG. 47) for executing a specific display result fixed notification effect (big hit fixed notification effect) for notifying that the display result becomes the specific display result. 49, S551 to S554 in FIG. 49, S802 in FIG. 45),
Based on the determination that the numerical data corresponding to the right to start the variable display is specific numerical data by the predetermining means, the numerical data stored in the holding storage means Hold determination means for determining whether or not specific numerical data is included (game control microcomputer 560, S216 and S226 in FIG. 13),
Notification effect determining means (for effect control) for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined notification effect (pre-read effect) based on the determination that the specific numerical data is included by the hold determination means Microcomputer 100, S588 in FIG. 51, S609 in FIG. 53),
A notification for executing the predetermined notification effect after the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit based on the determination to execute the predetermined notification effect by the notification effect determination means. Production execution means (production control microcomputer 100, S507 in FIG. 47, S551 to S554 in FIG. 49, S802 in FIG. 45),
Release effects for notifying that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result during the variable display period corresponding to the right for which the predetermined notification effect has been executed (FIGS. 55A and 55G). , (M)) is further provided with a release effect executing means (the effect control microcomputer 100, S506 in FIG. 47, S540 to S544 in FIG. 48, S802 in FIG. 45),
The specific display result confirmation notification effect execution means restricts execution of the specific display result confirmation notification effect before the release effect is executed in the variable display in which the release effect is executed by the release effect execution means. (When the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” in S552 of FIG. 49, the jackpot confirmation notification effect is not executed by not executing S553 and S554 for executing the jackpot determination notification effect).

  According to such a configuration, in the period of the variable display corresponding to the right for which the predetermined notification effect is executed, the release effect that notifies that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result is executed. In the variable display, since the execution of the specific display result confirmation notification effect before the release effect is executed is limited, the specific display result confirmation notification effect is executed before the release effect is executed. Can be prevented, the production effect of the release effect can be improved, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure explaining the feature of control of hit classification including a big hit in a tabular form. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a transition of game mode. 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 timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a figure which shows the content of the open pattern data table in a table format. 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 storage buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of 1st game mode state deviation, and the 2nd determination table at the time of 1st game mode state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination table at the time of a 2nd game mode state deviation, and the determination table at the time of a 3rd game mode state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination table at the time of a 4th game mode state deviation. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a first game mode state 16R big hit determination table, a second game mode state 16R big hit determination table, a third game mode state 16R big hit determination table, and a fourth game mode state 16R big hit determination table. is there. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a first game mode state 7R big hit determination table, a second game mode state 7R big hit determination table, a third game mode state 7R big hit determination table, and a fourth game mode state 7R big hit determination table. is there. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a first game mode state 2R big hit determination table, a second game mode state 2R big hit determination table, a third game mode state 2R big hit determination table, and a fourth game mode state 2R big hit determination table. is there. 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 the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening pre-processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special prize process opening process in a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the end setting process performed in a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows a special production | presentation determination table and a special fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows a prefetch result holding | maintenance memory | storage part in a table format. It is a figure which shows a promotion effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the setting of a prefetch process flag. It is a figure which shows the prefetch effect execution timing determination table. It is a figure which shows the discharge | release effect execution timing determination table. It is a figure which shows the big hit finalization determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the command process at the time of a start winning prize contained in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the game mode transition state command process contained in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the discharge | release effect setting process performed by an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit fixed alerting | reporting setting process performed by an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process during jackpot control. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the pre-reading effect and discharge | release effect displayed with an effect display apparatus. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the pre-reading effect and discharge | release effect displayed with an effect display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, based on the fact that a gaming medium has entered the starting area. A variation display unit for starting display of variation of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and when the display result of the variation display unit becomes a specific display result, Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the state.

  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. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of hit type control including big hits in a tabular format. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a transition example of the game mode.

  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 openable and closable. 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. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2.

  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 a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with the change 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 a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  A first special symbol display 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as means for variably displaying the special symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, on the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6; A second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol is provided. These are realized by a small display (7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 (after having won (entered) 14), in the state where the variable display start condition (for example, the number of reserved storage is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) And a state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 13 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 14 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied.

  In response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5, a hitting ball is launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown). If the game ball launched into the game area 7 enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, the game ball is in a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol). The first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol and the effect display device 9 produces the effect symbol (the first start condition is satisfied). Variation display of the decorative pattern is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done.

  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 (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 14 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. ) 15 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning 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. 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.

  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. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every 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 that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every 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. (Each display area is provided).

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. The reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol does not stop in the middle symbol display area. Some reach is set so that, when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and the reliability of the big hit is high. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, 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) is derived and displayed 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 player wins, the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state (first state). The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state (first state) and a closed state (second state). In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round (abbreviated as R).

  On the right side of the image display device 9, a big hit hold display lamp 1000 made of LEDs is provided. The big hit hold display lamp 1000 is controlled to emit light when a predetermined effect relating to hold storage data such as a pre-read effect and a release effect, which will be described later, is performed. A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Fluctuation display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting). 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 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 symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  In FIG. 2, (A) shows a hit type table showing the features of the big hit type control. In FIG. 2, (B) is a big hit probability (probability to be determined as a big hit when determining whether or not to make a big hit), and a base (awarded ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls) A game mode type table showing the characteristics of the game mode, which is a game state mode defined by the state of the number of game balls to be paid out).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2 (A), for each jackpot type, a special symbol to be generated (whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is generated), a special variable winning ball apparatus for jackpot The number of times of opening (number of rounds) of 20 and the opening time of each round (opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20) are shown.

  In the big hit gaming state of 16R big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) When the number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 16 rounds, which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state with 7R big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (for example, a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, Alternatively, the closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches seven rounds, which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Further, in the two round big hit game state in each of the 2R first big hit and the 2R second big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (in the open state) The closed state is established when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  In this embodiment, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, or 2R second big hit, the special state is the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state). Control is performed to shift to a gaming mode that is a probability variation state (which is an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is high.

  In the present embodiment, as the special game state, after the big hit game state, the game ball enters the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in association with the probability variation state or independently of the probability variation state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that increases the frequency and facilitates (higher approach) the winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15. It can be said that the electric chew support control state is a control for facilitating (higher frequency) winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. Electric Chu support control includes control that shortens the normal symbol variation time and derives and displays the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and control that increases the probability that a normal symbol stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability change) Control), control for extending the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening time extension control), and control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening number increase control) are performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition).

  A state (high entry state) in which the winning frequency (game ball entering frequency) to the second start winning port 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls Since the “base”, which is the ratio of the number of game balls, is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. When the control is not performed, it is called “low base state”. The control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning by the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”. The electric chew support control includes any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an open time extension control state, and an open count increasing control state, and any one of them (excluding all combinations). ) Or a combination of all of them, any control may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state, or may be the probability changing state, but may not be controlled to the electric chew support control state. .

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state, normal probability)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and the combination of base states is As terms to indicate, “high base state (electric power support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric power support control state)” may be used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The state of the jackpot probability and the base state in the initial state immediately after the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the “low probability low base state”. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (A), as a big hit of 16 rounds, one kind of big hit called “16R big hit” generated in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is provided. As a big hit of 7 rounds, one kind of big hit called “7R big hit” that occurs only in the second special symbol is provided. Further, as the two round big hits, there are provided a plurality of types of probable big hits of “2R first big hit” and “2R second big hit” that occur in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, as the game mode, a first game mode, a second game mode, a third game mode A, a third game mode B, and a fourth game mode are provided. Among these game modes, in the first game mode and the second game mode, the electric chew support state is not controlled, and in the third game mode A, the third game mode B, and the fourth game mode, the electric chew is not controlled. Controlled to support state.

  The first game mode is a game mode in which the low probability and low base state continues regardless of the number of times of special symbol change display. The second game mode is changed to the first game mode in the low probability low base state when the high probability low base state ends after the high probability low base state continues from the start of the game mode until the special symbol variation display is performed four times. It is a game mode to be transferred.

  In the third game mode A, the high probability state and the high base state are maintained after the high-accuracy base state (first high-accuracy high-base state) continues until the special symbol change display is performed four times from the start of the game mode. When the game is finished, the game mode is shifted to the first game mode in the low probability and low base state. In the third game mode B, after the high probability base state (first high probability high base state) continues from the start of the game mode until the special symbol fluctuation display is performed four times, the low probability state ends. The low-accuracy base state continues until the high-base state (the first low-accuracy base state) is reached, and then the special symbol variation display is performed twice (the special symbol variation display is six times from the start of the game mode). When the high base state ends, the game mode shifts to the first game mode in the low probability low base state.

  In the fourth game mode, after the high probability base state (second high accuracy high ball hitting) continues from the start of the game mode until the special symbol variation display is performed four times, the low probability is terminated. The low-accuracy base state continues until the high-base state (second low-accuracy high-base state) is reached, and then the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times (the special symbol variation display is 54 times from the start of the game mode). When the high base state ends, the game mode shifts to the first game mode in the low probability low base state.

Next, game mode transition control will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, if the magnitude relationship of the degree of advantage for the player in the game mode is determined based on the number of times of the high probability state and the number of times of the high base state, the first game mode <the second game Mode <third game mode (third game mode A <third game mode B) <fourth game mode. The second to fourth game modes are advantageous states that have a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first game mode, and when a predetermined control condition is established, the player shifts to these game modes. The expectation of the game can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in the game mode start condition of FIG. 2 and the transition mode of FIG. 3, based on the magnitude relationship of such advantages, the game mode has a jackpot of a predetermined type in each game mode. When the transition condition such as the occurrence of the big hit gaming state is satisfied, the first gaming mode → the second gaming mode → the third gaming mode (the third gaming mode A or the third gaming mode B) → the fourth gaming mode The game state is transitioned by performing a control in which the game mode is shifted in a plurality of stages so that the advantage becomes higher in the order of. The first to fourth game modes are game modes in which the degree of advantage for the player is divided into a plurality of stages, and each time the game mode transition condition that a predetermined type of jackpot occurs is established, Since the game mode is shifted to a game mode having a high degree of advantage for each stage, the interest of the game can be improved by the transition of the advantageous state after the big hit gaming state based on the transition state of the gaming state.

  Specifically, as shown in the game mode start condition of FIG. 2 and the transition mode of FIG. 3, the first game mode is generated by power-on and transition from a game mode other than the first game mode. In the second game mode, the game mode shifts to the second game mode on the condition that any one of the 16R big hit, 7R big hit, and 2R first big hit has occurred in the first game mode. Caused by

  Further, as shown in the game mode start condition of FIG. 2 and the transition mode of FIG. 3, the third game mode A, B is a game mode in which a big hit has occurred in the second game mode. Is caused by shifting to the third game mode. Specifically, the third game mode A is generated when the game mode shifts to the third game mode A on the condition that a 16R big hit or 7R big hit occurs in the second game mode. On the other hand, the third game mode B occurs when the game mode shifts to the third game mode B on the condition that the 2R first big hit has occurred in the second game mode. In addition, the third game mode A is repeatedly executed in the third game mode A on the condition that the 2R first big hit has occurred. Further, the third game mode B is repeatedly executed in the third game mode B on the condition that the 2R first big hit has occurred.

  As described above, when the 2R first big hit is determined in the second game mode, the number of change display times is larger than when the 16R big hit and the 7R big hit are determined in the second game mode. In the 3 gaming mode, since it is controlled to the high base state, when the 2R first big hit is achieved in the second gaming mode, the higher the level when shifting to the third gaming mode than when the 16R big hit and 7R big hit. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that the number of times of display of the change to the base state increases.

  In addition, as shown in the game mode start condition of FIG. 2 and the transition mode of FIG. 3, the fourth game mode is based on the transition condition that 16R big hit or 7R big hit has occurred in the third game mode. This occurs when the mode shifts to the fourth game mode. Note that in the third game mode, the game mode may be shifted to the fourth game mode only on the condition that the 7R big hit has occurred. In addition, the fourth game mode is repeatedly executed in the fourth game mode with a transition condition that any one of 16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, and 2R second big hit has occurred. The

  Further, as shown in the game mode start condition of FIG. 2 and the transition mode of FIG. 3, when a 2R second big hit as a special 2R big hit occurs in each game mode, the first game mode and the second game The mode is changed directly to the fourth game mode from each of the game modes of the third game mode (third game mode A or third game mode B). Such a direct transition from the respective game modes to the fourth game mode is referred to as a special game mode transition in contrast to the transition of the game mode for each stage that is normally performed. As described above, when the 2R second big hit is determined, the game state is shifted to the fourth game mode regardless of which game mode the game state is in. Therefore, in any game mode, the fourth game Since the player can be expected to enter the mode, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  As shown in the game mode end condition in FIG. 2 and the transition mode in FIG. 3, the game mode is determined according to the occurrence of a jackpot of a predetermined type in each game mode as described above. Ends when the game mode is changed and when the game mode is repeatedly executed, and further ends when the following end condition is satisfied and shifts to the first game mode.

  About each of 2nd game mode and 3rd game mode A, when the variable display of the frequency | count that a high probability state is complete | finished is complete | finished, and it transfers to 1st game mode. About each of 2nd game mode and 3rd game mode, it ends when the variable display of the frequency | count that a high probability state is complete | finished is complete | finished, and it transfers to 1st game mode.

  About each of 3rd game mode B, 4th game mode, and 4th game mode, it will complete | finish when the variable display of the frequency | count that a high base state is complete | finished will be performed, and it transfers to 1st game mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, when in the second game mode, when the special symbol variation display is performed, the player's expectation as to whether or not to shift to the third game mode in response to the occurrence of the big hit Therefore, the first special effect is executed as a special effect that is not executed in any game mode other than the second game mode. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the third game mode (third game mode A, third game mode B), when the special symbol variation display is performed, the fourth game according to the occurrence of the big hit. In order to increase the player's expectation of whether or not to shift to the mode, a second special effect is executed as a special effect that is not executed in any game mode other than the third game mode. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, in the fourth game mode, the special effect is not executed when the special symbol variation display is performed. Similarly, in the first game mode, the special effect is not executed when the special symbol variation display is performed.

  When the game mode is shifted to the second game mode or the third game mode, a special effect that is not executed in the other game modes is executed. By checking the content of such a special effect, the player can Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the current game mode. In addition, when the game mode is shifted to the fourth game mode, the game mode 4 is the game mode having the highest advantage for the player and cannot be shifted to the game mode having a higher advantage. Even if it is performed, it is considered that the effect of encouraging the player's expectation is low. Therefore, in the fourth game mode, the special performance is not executed, so that the execution of the special performance can be eliminated.

  In this way, when any one of 16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, and 2R second big hit occurs, the state is controlled to the probability variation state. Two round big hits such as 2R first big hit and 2R second big hit are less in number of rounds (2 times) than the 16R big hit and the 7R big hit and the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short (0.5 Open for 2 seconds), after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it suddenly changed into a probable state. be called. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. Two round big hits, such as 2R first big hit and 2R second big hit, are hits where no winning ball can be obtained substantially because in the big hit gaming state, only 0.5 seconds are released. .

  Moreover, the example from which the transition conditions (type of jackpot which game mode transfers) between each game mode of 1st game mode-4th game mode differs was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition conditions between the game modes (the type of jackpot to which the game mode transitions) may be set to be the same.

  In addition, as an example of transition of the game mode, an example of transition between the four game modes in the first game mode to the fourth game mode is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of the game mode transition, a game mode may be provided so as to transition between game modes divided into more stages than the four stages of game modes.

  Further, in each of the third game mode and the fourth game mode, an example is shown in which the transition to the first game mode is made when the high base state ends based on the number of times of change display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of the third game mode, the transition to the second game mode may be made when the high base state ends based on the number of times of variable display. When the high base state ends, the game mode selected from the first game mode or the second game mode may be entered. In the case of the fourth game mode, when the high base state ends based on the number of times of display of fluctuations, the game mode may be shifted to the third game mode, or may be shifted to the second game mode. Also good. Further, in the case of the third game mode, when the high base state is ended based on the number of times of change display, the game mode is selected from the first game mode or the second game mode. Also good. Also, in the case of the fourth game mode, when the high base state is ended based on the number of times of change display, the game mode selected from the first game mode, the second game mode, or the third game mode is set. You may make it transfer.

  In addition, for the first game mode to the third game mode, the game mode transition destination in each game mode differs depending on whether the first special symbol is a big hit or the second special symbol is a big hit. You may do it. For example, when in the second game mode, if the second special symbol is a big hit, the game proceeds to the third game mode, and if the first special symbol is a big hit, the game proceeds to the fourth game mode. May be.

  Also, for the first game mode to the third game mode, when the ratio of selecting the game mode transition destination in each game mode is when the first special symbol is a big hit and when the second special symbol is a big hit And may be different. For example, when it is the second game mode, it is possible to selectively shift to the third game mode and the fourth game mode, and when the first special symbol is a big hit, the second special symbol is a big hit You may set so that the ratio which determines to transfer to 4th game mode may become higher than when it becomes.

  Moreover, about the 2nd game mode-the 4th game mode, the example in which the frequency | count of the fluctuation display controlled to a probability change state was the same was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For the second game mode to the fourth game mode, the number of variable displays controlled to be in a probable variation state may be different. For example, the relationship of the second game mode <the third game mode <the fourth game mode may be set so that the number of variable displays controlled to the probability change state increases each time the game mode is shifted. Further, in relation to the second game mode> the third game mode> the fourth game mode, it may be set so that the number of variable displays controlled to the probability change state decreases each time the game mode shifts.

  Moreover, about the 3rd game mode, the example which included two types of game modes in which the frequency | count of the variable display which a high base state continues differs was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third game mode may be set to use one type of game mode.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the second game mode, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high probability state and the low base state are controlled until the first number of times (four times) of the variable display is executed. Further, in the third game mode, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high probability state is controlled until the first number of times (4 times) of the variable display is executed, and the second number of times (4 times or 6 times). The high base state is controlled until the variable display is executed. Further, in the fourth game mode, the high-probability state is controlled until the first number (four times) of the variable display is executed, and the third number (50 that is larger than the first number and the second number). Control) until the fluctuation display is executed.

  In the third game mode, the second number controlled to the high base state may be less than the first number compared to the first number controlled to the high probability state. The same number of times may be used, or a number exceeding the first number may be used.

  When the second number of times is the same as the first number of times, the first number of times (four times) in the second game mode and the third game mode (high probability low base and high probability) The game state is such that the period of the high base state) is a period in which the occurrence of a big hit is struck and the period of the low probability high base state in the fourth game mode is a period in which the digestion efficiency of the stored data is increased. The transition states of can be clearly distinguished.

  In addition, when the second number of times is less than the first number of times, the low-accuracy base state occurs only after the transition to the fourth game mode, so that the fourth game mode is the player Since this is a rare game state that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction when the game mode is shifted to the fourth game mode.

  A decorative LED 25, an out port 26, speakers 27R and 27L, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, a right frame LED 28c, a prize ball LED 51, and a ball-out LED 52 are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like.

  A game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 performs a control operation in accordance with a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, and a program. A CPU 56 and an I / O port unit 57 are included. 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. Therefore, 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 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.

  FIG. 5 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.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. 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 signals 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.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command, and outputs the read data 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 from the main board 31 are transmitted via the relay board 77 on which the unidirectional circuit 74 that allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 is mounted. An effect control command and an effect control INT signal are input into the effect control board 80 from the input driver 102.

  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 drive signals to the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28, the decoration LED 25, and the big hit hold display lamp 1000.

  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.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 6 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 security check process is executed, and then the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main processing, first, necessary initial settings are made.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit)) (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5).

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

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, it is confirmed whether or not the backup RAM area data protection processing (processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  When it is confirmed that the data protection process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). If the check result is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power supply stop, and therefore an initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply is executed.

If the check result is normal, gaming state restoration processing (processing of S41 to S43) for returning the control state to the state at the time of stopping power supply is performed. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain.
Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits an initialization designation command for initializing the sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) to the sub board (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 initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (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 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).

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (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 (S16). When the execution of these processes is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set (S19).

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

  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 (S20). 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: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

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

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the 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: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  The CPU 56 outputs, to the output port, contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port (S31: output processing).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). In response to the display control data set in the output buffer, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22, thereby executing a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. A non-reach (non-reach) (also referred to as “usually off”) variable display mode in which a combination of predetermined production symbols that do not become reach is displayed without stopping, and reach production is executed after reaching the reach state. In addition, there is a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) in which a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot 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 variation 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 of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, 16R jackpot, 7R jackpot, 2R first jackpot, or 2R second jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type judgment, For determining jackpot symbols)
(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): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hits that are in the specific gaming state include a plurality of types of 16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, and 2R second big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determining random number (random 1), and at the same time, the big hit type determining random number (random 1) ) Is also determined based on the value of). Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of 16R big hit and 7R big hit, it is classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type that is a fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of 16R big hit and 7R big hit, the time variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type with a time variation pattern set to a specially shortened time such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds is also classified. It is divided. In the case of 2R first big hit and 2R second big hit, the reach is a non-reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. They are classified into special variation pattern types. Further, in the case of 2R first big hit and 2R second big hit, it is also classified into the time reduction type. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of deviation, the normal fluctuation pattern type without reach, the normal reach change pattern type with normal reach, the super reach change pattern type with super reach, and the change display in a shorter time than the normal change pattern type. Are classified into time-varying pattern types with time-varying patterns. The relationship of the average variation time for the variation patterns of these variation pattern types is: short-time variation pattern type <normal variation pattern type <normal reach variation pattern type <super reach variation pattern type.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, control may be performed in which the variation time is shortened compared to when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. is there. Control for shortening the variable display time in this way is referred to as hold number reduction control.

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating (1) the big hit type determination random number and (4) the normal symbol determination random number. Up (1 addition update) is performed. 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).

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-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. 9 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches one of the big hit determination values shown, it is decided to make a big hit (16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, or 2R second big hit) for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 9 (B) uses a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when determining the jackpot type.

  Further, FIG. 9C shows the use of hold memory (also referred to as second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type.

  Each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9 (C) is determined when the variation display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. In addition, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type, the big hit type is determined as one of “16R big hit”, “7R big hit”, “2R first big hit”, “2R second big hit” And a table referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9B is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of “16R jackpot”, “2R first jackpot”, “2R second jackpot”, respectively. A determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to is set.

  In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, which are “16R jackpot”, “7R jackpot”, “2R first jackpot”, “2R first jackpot”. Determination values corresponding to each of “2 big hits” (big hit type determination value) are set.

  For “7R jackpot”, a determination value is set in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, but no determination value is set in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. Thus, “7R big hit” is set so as not to occur in the variable display of the first special symbol, but to be a big hit generated only in the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Further, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9C, the big hit type determination value is the first special symbol and second symbol. It is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R jackpot” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “7” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “7R jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2R first big hit” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “1” of the first special symbol of the big hit symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2R second big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “1” of the first special symbol of the big hit symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9C, data is set in the following relationship.

  The ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 9C is determined to be 16R big hit than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 9B. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9C is determined to be 7R jackpot higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 9B. As a result, it is possible to perform a variable display that is advantageous for the player in that the variable display of the second special symbol is easier to acquire more prize balls than the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 9C is set to have a larger number of determination values to be determined for the 2R second jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 9B. Has been. As a result, in the variation display of the second special symbol, the ratio determined for the 2R second big hit is higher than the variation display of the first special symbol. Accordingly, the second special symbol is more likely to directly shift to the fourth game mode having the highest advantage for the player. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the variable display of the second special symbol can be enhanced. In addition, you may set so that the ratio which transfers to the 4th game mode with the 1st special symbol with the highest advantage for a player directly may become high.

  In the high base state in which the electric chew support control is performed, the first special symbol is based on the fact that the frequency of winning the second start winning port 14 with respect to the first starting winning port 13 is extremely high. 2 The frequency at which the special symbol variation display is executed becomes extremely high. As described above, the ratio of the 16R big hit and the 7R big hit is higher in the second special symbol than in the first special symbol. As a result, in the time-short state, the rate of control of the big hit that substantially obtains a winning ball is higher. In addition, as described above, the second special symbol is more likely to directly shift to the fourth game mode having the highest advantage for the player than the first special symbol. Thereby, the ratio which transfers to 4th game mode directly becomes higher in the time-short state.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, 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 the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R jackpot is determined. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 7R jackpot is determined. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 2R first big hit is determined. Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 2R second big hit is determined.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation 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).

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) 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 effect symbol variation display (variation) 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. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game. The jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R jackpot is designated. The jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 7R jackpot is designated. The jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of the 2R first jackpot is designated. Command A006 is an effect control command for designating the start of a big hit gaming state of 2R first big hit.

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

  Command A301 to command A30A (H) are effect control commands (big-hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big-hit game. The command A301 is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that it was a 16R jackpot. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that it was a 7R jackpot. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 3 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the 2R first jackpot was made. Command A304 (H) is an effect control command that specifies the end of the big hit game and specifies that the 2R second big hit.

  Command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first prize, in which the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for the first start prize opening 13, that is, the first start prize. ). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a start prize, that is, a second start prize, in which the second special symbol variation display is performed for the second start prize opening 14, ).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base 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 state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction end designation command) for designating that the time reduction state has ended. Command B005 (H) is an effect control command (probability change end designation command) for designating that the probability change state has ended. Command B006 (H) is an effect control command (high base end designation command) for designating that the high base state has ended.

  With such an effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 is notified of which state or combination of the normal state, the short time state, the high base state, and the probability variation state. Can do. For example, when a probability change state designation command and a time-short state designation command are transmitted, it is possible to notify that the time-short state is in the high-accuracy base state in the fourth game mode. Further, when the probability variation state designation command and the short time state designation command are transmitted and then the probability variation state end designation command is transmitted, it is possible to notify that the time is short in the low probability high base state in the fourth game mode.

  Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize which state or combination of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, so that the normal state It is possible to perform various effects such as image display according to the time-short state and the probability variation state.

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

  The command D000 (H) is a second game mode transition state designation command for designating that the state is the second game mode transition state. Command D001 (H) is a third game mode transition state designation command for designating that the state is the third game mode transition state. Command D002 (H) is a fourth game mode transition state designation command for designating that the state is the fourth game mode transition state.

  By transmitting such a second game mode transition state designation command, a third game mode transition state designation command, a fourth game mode transition state designation command, and a fourth game mode transition state designation command, The control microcomputer 100 can recognize which mode the game mode has shifted to.

  Command D003 (H) is a mode for designating to end a game mode transition state such as a state shifted to the second game mode, a state shifted to the third game mode, and a state shifted to the fourth game mode. This is a migration end designation command. By transmitting such a game mode transition end designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the game mode transition state has ended.

  The command E0xx (H) is a first hold prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result from the first hold storage buffer. The command E1xx (H) is a second hold prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result from the second hold storage buffer. Here, prefetching refers to reading the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer before the special symbol variable display based on the reserved storage data is started. .

  In each of the first hold prefetch result notification command and the second hold prefetch result notification command, the jackpot determination included in the hold storage data prefetched from each of the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer shown in FIG. Whether the display result determined based on the numerical data indicating the random R is “big hit” or “out of”, or the big hit type determined based on the numerical data indicating the random 1 for determining the big hit type is “16R Different EXT data is set corresponding to any one of “big hit”, “7R big hit”, “2R first big hit”, and “2R second big hit”.

  For example, taking the first pending prefetch result notification command as an example, the command E000H is a command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the fluctuation display result is “out of”. The command D001H is a command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. The command E002H is a command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R first big hit” or “2R second big hit”. Also in the case of the second hold prefetch result notification command, the relationship between the EXT data, the variable display result, and the jackpot type is determined in the same correspondence as in the case of the first hold prefetch result notification command.

  In this way, on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the first hold prefetch result notification command or the first notification transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 side. 2 The pre-reading result notification command can be received and the prefetching result can be specified for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and the variation 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”.

  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-shaped) 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.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the contents of the open pattern data table stored in the ROM 54 in a table format. The data of the opening pattern data table is a special variable prize including the number of opening (number of rounds upper limit), opening time (opening time during each round), and interval time (time between each round) for each type of jackpot. 3 is a data showing an opening pattern of the ball device 20.

  Referring to FIG. 11, 16R jackpot has 16 times of opening, 29 seconds of opening time, and 5 seconds of interval time. For 7R big hit, the number of times of opening is 7, the opening time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds. Each of the 2R first big hit and the 2R second big hit small hit is common in that the number of times of opening is two and the interval time is 0.5 seconds.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31.

  As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the special symbol variable display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the special symbol for starting the variable display in the reserved memory buffer (the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer in FIG. 14). Check the number of pending storage to be stored. The number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of jackpot, the jackpot type is determined. 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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

  Display result designation command transmission process (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 corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (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 S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (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 stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (0 in this example).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decoration symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received. Further, when the big hit gaming state is the probability variation state, and the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set, the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is reset. In addition, when the end condition for the probability change state or the end condition for the time reduction state is satisfied depending on the number of times of change display, the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is reset.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open the big winning opening according to the opening pattern as described above according to the type of the big hit. 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 winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round. However, 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 open process (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 establishment 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 S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4) (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  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 (S213).

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 14, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (random) 2) and a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) are stored.

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S215). Further, the CPU 56 reads (prefetchs) the numerical data indicating the random number values extracted in S204 prior to the special symbol normal process in S300 (S216). Then, control is performed to transmit a first pending prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result indicated by the numerical data read in S216 (S217).

  In the process of S207, the display result and the jackpot type determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in S214 are determined prior to the special symbol normal process of S300. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the fluctuation display result corresponding to the random R for jackpot determination extracted in S214 is “big hit” or “out of line”. At this time, if it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the big hit types are “16R big hit”, “7R big hit”, “2R first big hit” corresponding to random 1 for determining the big hit type. , And “2R second big hit” is specified. In S217, control is performed to transmit the first hold prefetch result notification command corresponding to the variation display result and the hit type specified in S216.

  As a result, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening 13 is detected, it is determined whether or not the display result is “big hit” and which type is the big hit type. Different first hold prefetch result notification commands can be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 depending on the situation. Then, on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, whether or not the display result is “big hit” before the start of the variation display of the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 13a, and It is possible to specify which type of jackpot type will be.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S215. After performing the control, it is confirmed whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number) Whether or not the value is 4) is confirmed (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (S223).

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (S225). Further, the CPU 56 reads (prefetchs) the numerical data indicating the random number values extracted in S224 prior to the special symbol normal process in S300 (S226). And control which transmits the 2nd pending | reading prefetch result notification command which notifies the prefetch result which the numerical data read by S226 shows is performed (S227).

  In the process of S227, the display result and the jackpot type determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in S224 are determined prior to the special symbol normal process of S300. First, it is determined whether the fluctuation display result corresponding to the random R for big hit determination extracted in S224 is “big hit” or “out of line”. At this time, if it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the big hit types are “16R big hit”, “7R big hit”, “2R first big hit” corresponding to random 1 for determining the big hit type. , And “2R second big hit” is specified. In S227, control is performed to transmit a second hold prefetch result notification command corresponding to the display result and the hit type specified in S226.

  As a result, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening 14 is detected, it is determined whether or not the display result is “big hit” and which type is the big hit type. Different second hold prefetch result notification commands can be transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, whether or not the display result is “big hit” and the big hit before starting the display of variation of the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 14a. It is possible to specify which type is the type.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 20 are diagrams showing a data table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  As the variation pattern table, the ROM 54 stores the first determination mode when the first game mode state is shifted, the second determination table when the first game mode state is shifted, the determination table when the second game mode state is shifted, and the third game mode state when the shift occurs. Judgment table, 4th game mode state deviation determination table, 1st game mode state 16R big hit determination table, 2nd and 3rd game mode state 16R big hit determination table, 1st game mode state 7R big hit determination table, 2, a third gaming mode state 7R big hit judgment table, a first gaming mode state 2R big hit judgment table, and a second and third gaming mode state 2R big hit judgment table are stored, and depending on the gaming state Used selectively.

  Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 15 to 20 is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to select and determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern. Each of the determination tables shown in FIG. 15 to FIG. 20 shows a relationship between a variation pattern type determination table section indicating a relationship between random 2 and variation pattern type, and a relationship between random pattern 3 and variation patterns belonging to various types for each variation pattern type. And a variation pattern determination table section. In the variation pattern column in each table of FIGS. 15 to 20, the variation pattern column indicates the variation time when the variation display of each variation pattern is performed in parentheses.

  “Normal fluctuation” indicates a non-reach fluctuation pattern (10 seconds) that does not result in reach. “Normal reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach. “First normal reach” (20 seconds) and “second normal reach” (20 seconds) have different backgrounds during variable display.

  “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special background image is displayed when the reach state is reached. The “first super reach” (30 seconds) is a variation pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect using the first special background image. The “second super reach” (30 seconds) is a change pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect using the second special background image. “Third super reach” (30 seconds) is a super reach variation pattern for performing a reach effect using a third special background image. “4th super reach” 40 seconds) is a variation pattern of super reach that performs reach production using a fourth special background image. “Fifth super reach” (40 seconds) is a variation pattern of super reach in which a reach effect using a fifth special background image is performed.

  “Normal fluctuation” (10 seconds) is a variation pattern type of normal reach such as “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”, and super reach such as “first super reach” to “third super reach”. The variation time is shorter than the variation pattern type. In addition, “first normal reach” and “second normal reach” have a shorter variation time than “first super reach” to “fifth super reach”.

  “First short-time fluctuation” (5 seconds) indicates a short-time fluctuation pattern in which fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time shorter than “normal fluctuation”, such as 5 seconds. Since the variation display of “first time variation” has a short variation time, for example, as a variation mode of the effect symbol, a variation of the mode in which the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed in a short time, and the variation other than the effect symbol As an aspect, a reach effect (a reach effect as performed with a variation pattern that becomes a reach) is not performed so as to indicate whether or not it is a big hit. The “second short-time fluctuation” (10 seconds) is a super-short-time fluctuation pattern that displays a fluctuation display having a short fluctuation time, such as 10 seconds, but longer than the “first short-time fluctuation”.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “16R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display becomes a display result of “16R big hit”. “7R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “7R big hit”. “2R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “2R first big hit or 2R second big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “first super reach deviation” is indicated by the fluctuation pattern command as “first super reach fluctuation pattern resulting in a loss display result”.

  In the tables of FIGS. 15 to 20, the columns labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” include a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show.

  In each of the tables of FIGS. 15 to 20, a column in which “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” are described is a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column indicating a part. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type in the variation pattern type determination table section are variation patterns belonging to each type.

  In the present embodiment, in the first game mode (low probability low base state), the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of order, with respect to the special symbol for starting the variation display, if the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 or 1, the first game mode state of FIG. If the number of reserved storage at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3, the second determination table is selected when the first game mode state of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b), when it is determined to be a shift in the first game mode state, the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol for starting the variation display is 2 In the case of 3, the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is higher than when the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1, and reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation). The data is set in the first determination table when the first game mode state is deviated and the second determination table when the first game mode state is deviated. As a result, in the first game mode state, the rate at which a variation pattern with a short variation display is selected increases based on the increase in the number of reserved memories, so that the number of reservations whose variation time is shortened according to the number of reserved memories Shortening control is performed.

  In the second game mode state, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the second game mode state, when the variation display results for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different, the second game mode of FIG. 16A regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the variation pattern. Select the judgment table at the time of a deviation.

  In the second game mode state determination table of FIG. 16A, only the super reach variation pattern types including the second super reach (30 seconds) and the third super reach (30 seconds) are selected. Data is set. As a result, in the second game mode, when the variation display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is out of sync, the variation pattern of the second super reach or the third super reach is selected, thereby varying the variation time. However, the variable display is performed in such a manner that it is fixed at a relatively long time of 30 seconds. Further, since the ratio of the second super reach and the third super reach is higher than the first super reach when the big hit is selected, the first super reach is not selected in the second game mode state. By selecting the second super reach and the third super reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  In the second game mode state, when the variation display results for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different, the second game mode of FIG. 16A regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the variation pattern. Select the judgment table at the time of a deviation.

  In the third game mode state deviation determination table of FIG. 16B, only the super reach variation pattern types including the fourth super reach (40 seconds) and the fifth super reach (40 seconds) are selected. Data is set. As a result, in the second game mode, when the variation display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is out of sync, the variation pattern of the fourth super reach or the fifth super reach is selected, thereby varying the variation time. However, the variable display is performed in such a manner that it is fixed at a relatively long time of 40 seconds. In addition, since the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach are super reach selected only in the third game mode, the fourth super reach and the fifth super reach are selected in the third game mode state. , It can increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpot.

  In the third game mode state, when the variation display results for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different, the third game mode of FIG. 16 (b) regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the variation pattern. Select the judgment table at the time of a deviation. The fluctuation pattern of 16 (b) is set to have a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern of FIG. Thereby, the variation pattern used in the third game mode state has a higher ratio of selecting the variation pattern having a longer variation time than the variation pattern used in the second game mode state.

  In the fourth game mode state, when the fluctuation display results for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are out of place, the fourth game mode state in FIG. Select a judgment table.

  In the fourth game mode state deviation determination table of FIG. 17, data is set so that only the variation pattern (5 seconds) of the first short-time variation that displays variation in an extremely short variation time is determined. As a result, in the fourth game mode, when the variation displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different from each other, the variation display is performed only with the variation pattern of the first short time variation fixedly determined.

  In this way, in the fourth game mode, since the variation pattern of the variation time shorter than the variation time selected in the first to third game modes is selected, the variation time becomes the most advantageous game mode for the player. Since the occurrence rate of jackpot per unit time can be improved by shortening the game time, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  In the fourth game mode state deviation determination table of FIG. 17, data is set so that only the variation pattern (5 seconds) of the first short-time variation that displays variation in an extremely short variation time is determined. As a result, in the fourth game mode, when the variation displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different from each other, the variation display is performed only with the variation pattern of the first short time variation fixedly determined.

  The first game mode state 16R big hit determination table of FIG. 18A is used when it is determined that the 16R big hit is made in the first game mode state. The second game mode state 16R big hit determination table in FIG. 18B is used when it is determined that the 16R big hit is set in the second game mode. The third game mode state 16R big hit determination table of FIG. 18C is used when it is determined that the 16R big hit is set in the third game mode. The fourth game mode state 16R big hit determination table in FIG. 18D is used when it is determined that 16R big hit is made in the fourth game mode state.

  The first game mode state 7R big hit determination table of FIG. 19A is used when it is determined that 7R big hit is made in the first game mode state. The second game mode state 7R jackpot determination table in FIG. 19B is used when it is determined that 7R jackpot is made in the second game mode. The third gaming mode state 7R jackpot determination table of FIG. 19C is used when it is determined that 7R jackpot is set in the third gaming mode. The fourth game mode state 7R big hit determination table of FIG. 19D is used when it is determined that 7R big hit is made in the fourth game mode state.

  The first game mode state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 20A is used when it is determined to be 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit in the first game mode state. The second game mode state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 20B is used when it is determined to be 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit in the second game mode. The third gaming mode state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 20C is used when it is determined that the 2R first big hit or the 2R second big hit is determined in the third gaming mode. The fourth game mode state 7R big hit determination table of FIG. 20D is used when it is determined to be 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit in the fourth game mode state.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), in the first game mode, when it is determined that the 16R big hit is made, it is compared with the case where it is determined that the deviation is as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b). Thus, the ratio of selecting the super reach variation pattern type is set to be high. As a result, in the first game mode, when the 16R big hit is made, the ratio of selecting the super reach variation pattern is higher than when the game is lost.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), in the first game mode, when the 16R big hit is achieved, the normal reach is compared with the case where it is determined to be off as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b). The variation pattern type is set so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern of the second normal reach is high. As a result, in the first game mode, when the 16R big hit is achieved, the rate at which the variation pattern of the second normal reach is selected when the normal reach is reached, compared with when the loss is determined to be lost. Get higher.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the first game mode, when the 16R big hit is achieved, the variation pattern type of the super reach is compared with the case where the loss is as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B. Is set such that the rate at which the variation pattern of the third super reach is selected is increased. As a result, in the first game mode, when the 16R big hit is achieved, the proportion of the third super reach variation pattern being selected is higher when the super reach is reached, compared to when the game is lost.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), in the second game mode, when it is determined that the 16R big hit is determined, the third game mode is compared with the case where it is determined that the outage is determined as shown in FIG. 16 (a). It is set so that the rate at which the super reach variation pattern is selected is increased. As a result, in the second game mode, when the 16R big hit is made, the ratio of the third super reach variation pattern to be selected is higher than when it is lost, so the display of the third super reach is executed. Sometimes, the player's sense of expectation for a big hit can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (c), in the third game mode, when it is determined that the 16R big hit is determined, the fifth game mode is compared with the case where it is determined that the outage is determined as shown in FIG. 16 (b). It is set so that the rate at which the super reach variation pattern is selected is increased. As a result, in the third game mode, when the 16R big hit is made, the ratio of the fifth super reach variation pattern being selected is higher than when the loss is made, so the display of the fifth super reach is executed. Sometimes, the player's sense of expectation for a big hit can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (d), when it is determined that the 16R big hit is decided in the fourth game mode, the fluctuation of the first short time fluctuation is compared with the case where it is decided that the deviation is as shown in FIG. In addition to the pattern (5 seconds), the data is set so that the variation pattern of the second time variation (10 seconds) is selected. As a result, in the fourth game mode, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are each 16R big hit, the fluctuation time of the second short time fluctuation is longer than the fluctuation pattern of the first short time fluctuation which is extremely short in fluctuation time. Since the variation display with the variation pattern can be selected, it can be grasped that it will be a big hit when the variation display becomes longer than 5 seconds, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced, Interest can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), in the first game mode, when the 7R big hit is achieved, the variation pattern type of the super reach is compared with the case of the loss as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b). Is set such that the rate at which the variation pattern of the third super reach is selected is increased. As a result, in the first game mode, when the 7R big hit is made, the ratio of the variation pattern of the third super reach is selected when the super reach is achieved, compared with the case where the loss occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, in the second game mode, when it is determined that 7R jackpot is determined, the third game mode is compared with the case where it is determined that the loss is determined as shown in FIG. It is set so that the rate at which the super reach variation pattern is selected is increased. As a result, in the second game mode, when the 7R big hit is made, the ratio of the third super reach variation pattern being selected is higher than when the loss is made, so the display of the third super reach is executed. Sometimes, the player's sense of expectation for a big hit can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), in the third game mode, when it is determined that the 7R big hit is made, the fifth game mode is the fifth game mode. It is set so that the rate at which the super reach variation pattern is selected is increased. As a result, in the third game mode, when the 7R big hit is made, the ratio of the fifth super reach variation pattern being selected is higher than when the loss is made, so the display of the fifth super reach is executed. Sometimes, the player's sense of expectation for a big hit can be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (d), when it is determined that the 7R big hit is determined in the fourth game mode, the fluctuation of the first short-time fluctuation is larger than when it is determined that the loss is as shown in FIG. In addition to the pattern (5 seconds), the data is set so that the variation pattern of the second time variation (10 seconds) is selected. As a result, in the fourth game mode, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are 7R big hits, the variation time of the second short time variation is longer than the variation pattern of the first short time variation with a very short variation time. Since the variation display with the variation pattern can be selected, it can be grasped that it will be a big hit when the variation display becomes longer than 5 seconds, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced, Interest can be improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (c), when it is determined to be the 2R first big hit or the 2R second big hit, it is determined when the second game mode or the third game mode is set. In the first game mode state 2R big hit determination table, the second game mode state, so that the ratio that the variation pattern type of “reach special” is selected is higher than that determined in the first game mode. Data is set in the 2R big hit determination table and the third game mode state 2R big hit determination table. Accordingly, when the 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit is made in the second game mode or the third game mode, compared to the case where the 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit is made in the first game mode, the “reach special” The rate at which the variation pattern type “” is selected increases, so that when the reach-specific variation display is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be increased.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), only the 4 reach special variation pattern and the 5th reach special variation pattern are selected in the third game mode, so that in the 3rd game mode state, the 4 reach special variation is selected. By selecting the pattern and the fifth reach special variation pattern, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (d), when it is determined that the 2R first big hit or the 2R second big hit is determined in the fourth game mode, compared with the case where it is determined that the deviation is as shown in FIG. The data is set so that the variation pattern of the second time variation (10 seconds) is selected in addition to the variation pattern of the first time variation (5 seconds). As a result, in the fourth game mode, when the 2R first big hit or the 2R second big hit is obtained for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern of the first short time fluctuation that has a very short fluctuation time. Since the fluctuation display with the fluctuation pattern of the 2nd short time fluctuation that is long can be selected, it can be grasped that it will be a big hit when the fluctuation display becomes longer than 5 seconds. It can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (see FIG. 14), the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). . If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  In this way, since the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority, it is possible to efficiently process the stored data that is likely to be generated in the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Occurrence of start winnings (starting conditions) that cannot be stored as the second reserved storage and become invalid due to the limitation by the upper limit value of the stored number can be reduced. Thereby, the execution efficiency of the variable display of the 2nd special symbol display 8b in the time-short state after completion | finish of jackpot game state can be improved.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). 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 (S56). That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  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. (S59).

  In the production control microcomputer 100, a first reserved memory number storage area for storing the first reserved memory number designated by the first reserved memory number designation command when the first reserved memory number designation command is received, and a second reserved There is provided a second reserved memory number storage area for storing a second reserved memory number designated by the second reserved memory number designation command when the memory number designation command is received. The production control microcomputer 100 updates the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area every time the first reserved memory number designation command is received, thereby obtaining the latest first reserved memory. Each time the second reserved memory number designation command is received, the latest second reserved memory number is recognized by updating the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. To do.

  In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 is performed for the case of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It can be shared with the case of a design.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). The CPU 56 performs jackpot determination by reading out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process and S224 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. When the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71.

  Whether or not the current game state is a probability change state is checked based on whether or not the probability change flag is set. The probability change flag is determined to be 16R big hit, 7R big hit, 2R first big hit, or 2R second big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then fluctuates a predetermined number of times (four times). When the condition that the display has been performed or the condition that the next jackpot has been determined, whichever comes first, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display Is done.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values in S60 (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 9B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 9C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and selected in S72. Using the jackpot type determination table, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined (S73).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “16R jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “7R jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “2R first jackpot”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “2R second jackpot”, “04” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” as a special symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (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 (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the big hit type information stored in S74 and the game mode information indicating which game mode is selected from the first game mode to the fourth game mode. Accordingly, as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern, the first game mode state 16R big hit determination table, the second game mode state 16R big hit determination table, the third game mode state 16R big hit determination Table, fourth game mode state 16R big hit determination table, first game mode state 7R big hit determination table, second game mode state 7R big hit determination table, third game mode state 7R big hit determination table, fourth game mode State 7R big hit judgment table, first game mode state 2R big hit judgment table, first Gaming mode state 2R jackpot during determination table, the third game mode state 2R jackpot when judgment table, and selects one of the fourth game mode state 2R jackpot during determination table (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S114.

  Here, the game mode information includes the state of the second game mode transition flag that is set when transitioning to the second game mode, and the third game mode that is set when transitioning to the third game mode. The state of the transition flag (third game mode transition flag A, third game mode transition flag B) and the state of the fourth game mode transition flag set when transitioning to the fourth game mode It is information specified based on. Regarding the game mode information, when the second game mode transition flag is set, it is specified that the second game mode state is set, and when the third game mode transition flag A is set, the third game mode A When the third game mode transition flag B is set and the third game mode transition flag B is set, it is identified that the third game mode B state is set, and when the fourth game mode transition flag is set, the fourth game mode transition flag B is set. When the game mode state is specified and none of the second to fourth game mode transition flags is set, the first game mode is specified.

  When the big hit flag is not set in S91, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second game mode transition flag indicating that the state is the second game mode is set (S95).

  When the second game mode transition flag is set (Y in S95), since it is in the second game mode, the CPU 56 is used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the second game mode. As the table, the second game mode state deviation determination table of FIG. 16A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114 described later. On the other hand, when the second game mode transition flag is not set (N in S96), the CPU 56 sets the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B indicating that it is in the third game mode state. It is confirmed whether it has been done (S97).

  When the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B is set (Y of S97), the CPU 56 is in the third game mode state (the third game mode A or the third game mode A). Selects the third game mode state deviation determination table in FIG. 16B as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the third game mode (S98), and will be described later in S114. Proceed to On the other hand, when the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B is not set (N in S96), the CPU 56 sets the fourth game mode transition flag indicating that it is in the fourth game mode state. It is confirmed whether it has been done (S99).

  When the fourth game mode transition flag is set (Y in S99), since it is in the fourth game mode state, the CPU 56 is used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the fourth game mode. As the table, the 4th game mode state deviation determination table of FIG. 17 is selected (S100), and the process proceeds to S114 described later. On the other hand, when the fourth game mode transition flag is not set (N in S99), since it is the first game mode state in the erasing method, the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern type according to the first game mode as follows. And the table used to determine the variation pattern.

  First, whether or not the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol for which the variable display is performed (the first reserved memory number when the first special symbol is variable and the second reserved memory number when the second special symbol is variable) is 2 or more. (S101). In S101, confirmation as to which of the special symbols to be changed is performed based on the data of the special symbol pointer. When the number of reserved storages corresponding to the special symbol to be displayed is less than 2 (that is, 0 or 1) (N in S101), the CPU 56 uses FIG. 15 as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern. The first determination table at the time of deviation from the first game mode state of (a) is selected (S102), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the number of reserved storages corresponding to the special symbol for the variable display is 2 or more (that is, 2 or 3) (Y in S101), the CPU 56 uses the table for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern as The second determination table at the time of deviation from the first game mode state in FIG. 15B is selected (S103), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and performs S92, S96, S98, S100, S102, and S103. By referring to the data of the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table selected in the process, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the processes of S92, S96, S98, S100, S102, and S103. In the determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the data regarding the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit (S115).

  Further, when random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize and the variation pattern type is determined in S114, a value is obtained from the random number counter for variation pattern type determination for generating random 2. The variation pattern type may be determined by direct extraction and 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 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. 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 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 determines any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation commands) according to the determined type of big hit or loss. (See FIG. 10).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When 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 ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated.

  Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 described later. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set, the set flag among the probability variation flag, the first short time flag, the second super short time flag, and the third short time flag is reset (S134). Then, among the probability variation counter, the time reduction counter, and the control counter, the one that is set and in use is reset to “0” (S134A).

  Here, the probability variation counter is a counting means for counting the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state. When the probability variation state is entered, data indicating the number of times the variation is possible is set in the end setting process of FIG. Subtraction is updated every time the first and second special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The time reduction counter is a counting means for counting the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. When the time reduction state is entered, data indicating the number of changeable times is set in the end setting process of FIG. 1 and 2 are subtracted and updated every time the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In addition, the control number counter indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed (the number of times of control) in the game mode that is controlled to at least the probability variation state or the short time state, ie, the second game mode, the third game mode, and the fourth game mode. The counting means for counting. When any one of these game modes is entered, in the end setting process of FIG. 29, data indicating the number of times of change is set, and the change display of the first and second special symbols is performed. The subtraction is updated.

  Next, control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 16R jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 7R jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 2R first jackpot, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 2R second big hit, a big hit start 4 designation command is transmitted. In S135, the type of jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

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

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred in the effect display device 9 when the jackpot is generated is set in the jackpot control timer for managing the control time in the jackpot game state (S137). ). Further, according to the big hit type specified by the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55, the open pattern data (FIG. 11) stored in the ROM 54 is referred to and the number of open times is displayed in the big prize opening number counter. (For example, 16 times for 16R big hit, 7 times for 7R big hit. 2 times for 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit) are set (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S139), and the process is terminated.

  As described above, the number of rounds in the first specific gaming state (16R big hit, 7R big hit) and the second specific gaming state (2R first big hit, 2R second big hit) which is disadvantageous than the first specific gaming state. Can be set to the same number of rounds, a fixed value (for example, 16 times) may be used as the number-of-releases data set in S138, thus simplifying the process for setting the number of big hit gaming state releases. it can.

  Next, when the big hit flag is not set in S133, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S140). If the probability variation flag is not set in S140, the process proceeds to S145 described later. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set in S140, the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (S141). The probability variation counter is set to a value indicating a predetermined number of times (four times) in the end setting process (S157) of the big hit end process when the probability variation state is entered, and a special symbol stop process is performed each time the variable display is performed. 1 is subtracted and updated one by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the probability variation counter has become 0 (S142). When the value of the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S145 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation counter is 0, since the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (four times) after the probability variation state is reached, the probability variation flag is set to end the probability variation state. Reset (S143). As a result, when it is in the probability variation state, the probability variation state ends when the variation display is performed four times. Then, in response to the end of the probability change state, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S144). As described above, the number of times of display of the special symbol whose probability variation state continues is managed by S140 to S144.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the high base flag is set (S145). When the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the high base flag is set, the value of the high base number counter that counts the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high base state is decremented by 1 (S146). The high base number counter is a value indicating the number of times (4 times, 16 times, or 54 times) determined in advance according to the game mode in the end setting process (S157) of the big hit end process when entering the high base state Each time the variable display is performed once, in the special symbol stop process, the subtraction is updated by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the high base number counter has become 0 (S147). When the value of the high base number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the value of the high base number counter is 0, the high base flag is reset (S148A). Thereby, when it is in the high base state, the probability variation state ends at the time when the change display of the number of times set according to the game mode is performed. Then, in response to the end of the high base state, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high base end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148B). In this way, the number of times of display change of special symbols in which the high base state continues is managed by S145 to S148B.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S148C). When the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, when the hour / hour flag is set, the hour / hour flag is reset together with the high base state as in the fourth game mode, and the hour / hour flag is reset (S148D). As a result, when the time base state is the short base state together with the high base state, the high base state ends when the number of times of change set according to the game mode is displayed. Then, in response to the end of the time reduction state, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148E), and proceeds to S149A. In this way, end management in the time-saving state is performed by S148C to S148E.

  Next, whether or not the control number counter is counting because it is in the state of shifting to any one of the second game mode, the third game mode A, B, the fourth game mode, or the fourth game mode. Is confirmed (S149A). In S149A, the control counter is counting when the second game mode transition flag, the third game mode transition flag A, the third game mode transition flag B, or the fourth game mode transition flag is set. Judge.

  When the control number counter is not counting in S149A, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S149F), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the control number counter is counting in S149A, the value of the control number counter is decremented by 1 (S149B). The control number counter is predetermined for each game mode in the end setting process (S157) of the big hit end process when the second game mode, the third game mode A, B, or the fourth game mode is set (four times). , 6 times, or 54 times), and every time the variable display is performed, the special symbol stop process is updated by one by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the control number counter has become 0 (S149C). When the value of the control counter is not 0, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S149F), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the control number counter is 0, the second game mode transition flag, the third game mode transition flag A, the third game mode transition flag B, and the fourth game mode transition flag are set. The transferred transition flag is reset (S149D), and a game mode transition end designation command is transmitted (S149E). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S149F), and the process ends.

  As described above, when the game mode is shifted to a game mode advantageous to the player such as the second game mode, the third game mode A, B, the fourth game mode, or the fourth game mode, The transitioned gaming mode is completed when the predetermined number of times of control (4 times, 6 times, or 54 times) is displayed. In this way, the number of times of variable symbol display for the second game mode, the third game mode A, B, the fourth game mode, and the special game in which the fourth game mode continues is managed by S149A to S149E.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special prize opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). The CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to open to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404), and decrements the value of the opening number counter by -1 (S405).

  In addition, the value corresponding to the opening time of the round based on the opening pattern data corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the winning prize control timer as a value corresponding to the maximum time that the winning prize opening can be opened in each round. (S406). The round opening time is set with reference to the opening pattern data (FIG. 11) stored in the ROM 54 according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55. For example, in the case of 16R big hit and 7R big hit, the opening time is set to 29 seconds, and in the case of 2R first big hit and 2R second big hit, the opening time is set to 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441).

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a big hit end command corresponding to the big hit type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S442). Specifically, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time to notify the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (S443), and the value of the special symbol process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an end setting process executed in the big hit end process.

  Referring to FIG. 28, in the jackpot end process, CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set and is operating (S151). If the jackpot end display timer is operating, step S154 is performed. Migrate to If the jackpot end display timer is not in operation, control is performed to transmit a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot to be ended (S152).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S153), and the processing is ended.

  In S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S155). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S156), and the end setting process is executed (S157).

  Next, the end setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the end setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of jackpot to be ended is the 2R second jackpot based on the data in the jackpot type buffer (S171). When the type of jackpot to be ended is not 2R second jackpot, any one of the second game mode transition flag, the third game mode transition flag A, the third game mode transition flag B, and the fourth game mode transition flag It is determined whether or not the mode transition flag is set (S172).

  When no mode transition flag is set in S172, the game mode is in the first game mode, and the game mode is shifted to the second game mode in response to occurrence of 16R big hit, 7R big hit, or 2R first big hit. Then, the process proceeds to S173. In S173, the probability variation flag is set (S173), the value of the probability variation counter is set to 4 times (S174), and the value of the control frequency counter is set to 4 times (S175). Then, the second game mode transition flag is set (S176), and the process is terminated.

  As a result, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, in the first game mode, when the 16R big hit, 7R big hit or 2R first big hit occurs, Is controlled from the first game mode to the second game mode, and while the variable display is executed four times, it is controlled to the high-accuracy and low-base state, and when no big hit occurs during that time, In response to the end of the variable display, the second game mode is controlled to end.

  When the second game mode transition flag is not set in S172, it is determined whether or not the second game mode transition flag is set (S177). When the second game mode transition flag is set in S177, the state is the second game mode, and the game mode is changed to the third game mode (the third game mode A or the third game mode B) according to the occurrence of the big hit. In order to shift, the process proceeds to S178. In S178, the second game mode transition flag is reset. Then, the probability variation flag is set (S179), and the value of the probability variation counter is set to four times (S180). Further, the high base flag is set (S181).

  Next, based on the data in the jackpot type buffer, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot type to be ended is the 2R first jackpot (S182). When it is not the 2R first big hit in S182, that is, the 16R big hit or the 7R big hit, in order to shift to the third game mode A, the value of the high base number counter is set to 4 times (S183), and the control is performed. The value of the number counter is set to 4 times (S184), the third game mode transition flag A is set (S184A), and the process ends. Thus, when the third game mode A is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state, the control is set to the high-accuracy base state while the variable display is executed four times, and the big hit is not generated during this time. The third game mode A is controlled to end in response to the end of the four fluctuation displays.

  On the other hand, if it is 2R first big hit in S182, in order to shift to the third game mode B, the value of the high base number counter is set to 6 times (S185), and the value of the control number counter is set to 6 times. It is set (S186), the third game mode transition flag B is set (S186A), and the process is terminated. As a result, when the third game mode B is entered after the big hit gaming state is finished, the fluctuation display is executed four times, and the high-accuracy base state is controlled. When the display is executed twice, the low-accuracy base state is controlled, and when the big hit does not occur during that time, the third game mode B is set in response to the completion of such a total of six fluctuation displays. Controlled to end.

  Thus, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, in the second game mode, when a 16R big hit, 7R big hit, or 2R first big hit occurs, Is controlled to shift to the third game mode, which is the third game mode A or the third game mode B. More specifically, if a 16R big hit or 7R big hit occurs in the second game mode, it is controlled to the third game mode A, and if a 2R first big hit occurs in the second game mode, it is controlled to the third game mode B. The

  When the second game mode transition flag is not set in S177, it is determined whether or not the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B is set (S196). When the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B is set in S196, it is in the third game mode A state or the third game mode B state, depending on the occurrence of 16R big hit or 7R big hit. In order to shift the game mode to the fourth game mode or repeat the third game mode A or the third game mode B, the process proceeds to S198.

  In S198, based on the data in the jackpot type buffer, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot type to be ended is 7R jackpot (S198). When the type of jackpot to be ended is not 16R jackpot or 7R jackpot, in order to repeat the third game mode A or the third game mode B, the process proceeds to S206 described above, and the third game mode A or the third game mode B is again set. In order to do this, the processing from S206 is performed.

  In S206, the probability variation flag is set (S206), and the value of the probability variation number counter is set to four times (S207). Further, the high base flag is set (S208). And it is confirmed whether the 3rd game mode transition flag A is set among the 3rd game mode transition flags (S209).

  When the third game mode transition flag A is set in S209, the third game mode transition flag A is reset (S210), the process proceeds to S183 described above, and the steps S183, S184, and S184A are executed again. Processing for shifting to the 3-game mode A is performed. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, when the 2R first big hit occurs in the third gaming mode A, the gaming mode is again set to the third gaming mode A after the big hit gaming state ends. (The 3rd game mode A is continued).

  On the other hand, when the third game mode transition flag B is set in S209, the third game mode transition flag B is reset (S211), the process proceeds to S185 described above, and S185, S186, and S186A are executed. Processing for shifting to the third game mode B is performed again. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 3, when the 2R first big hit occurs in the third gaming mode B, the game mode is again set to the third gaming mode B after the big hit gaming state is ended. (The 3rd game mode B is continued).

  In S198, when the type of jackpot to be ended is 16R jackpot or 7R jackpot, in order to shift to the fourth game mode, the routine proceeds to S199, the probability variation flag is set (S199), and the value of the probability variation counter is set to 4. (S200). In addition, a high base flag and a short time flag are set (S201).

  Next, the time counter value is set to 54 times (S202), the control number counter value is set to 54 times (S203), the fourth game mode transition flag is set (S204), and the process is performed. finish. As a result, when the fourth game mode is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variable display is controlled to the high-accuracy base state during the execution of four times, and when the big hit does not occur during that time, the variable display is further displayed. Is controlled to a low-accuracy base state during the execution of 50 times, and when a big hit does not occur during that time, the fourth game mode is terminated in response to the completion of such a total of 54 variation displays. To be controlled.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, when the 16R big hit or 7R big hit occurs in the third game mode, the game mode is changed to the fourth game mode after the big hit gaming state ends. Control to shift is performed.

  In addition, when the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B is not set in S196 described above, it is when the fourth game mode transition flag is set in an erasure method, In order to repeat the game mode as the fourth game mode according to the occurrence, the process proceeds to S205. In S205, the fourth game mode transition flag is reset. Then, the process proceeds to the above-described S199, and the above-described process is performed in order to set the fourth game mode again.

  Thus, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 3, in the fourth game mode, when the 16R big hit, 7R big hit, or 2R first big hit occurs, the game mode is terminated after the big hit gaming state ends. Is repeated in the fourth game mode.

  In addition, when the type of jackpot ending in S171 is the 2R second jackpot, the game mode is any of the first game mode, the second game mode, the third game mode, and the fourth game mode. However, in order to control to the 4th game mode after the end of the big hit game state, the process proceeds to the above-described S199, and the above-described processing for setting the 4th game mode is performed.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2 (B) and FIG. 3, in any of the first game mode, the second game mode, the third game mode, the fourth game mode transition flag, and the fourth game mode, 2R When the second big hit occurs, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the game mode is controlled to be the fourth gaming mode. When such control is performed, a 2R second big hit occurs even in the first game mode and the second game mode which are not the third game mode one stage before the fourth game mode. , Without going through the normal transition stage (transitional stage such as 1st game mode-> 2nd game mode-> 3rd game mode-> 4th game mode) directly to the 4th game mode that is most advantageous to the player It is controlled to shift to. Therefore, the 2R second jackpot is executed as a jackpot that gives a special value to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the processing after S158 after the end setting processing (S157) will be described. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the state is surely changed. Therefore, after the end setting process is finished, control for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S158). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the high base flag is set (S159). If the high base flag is set in S159, a high base state designation command is transmitted (S160), and the process proceeds to S161. Thereby, it is shown to the microcomputer 100 for effect control that it is a high base state.

  If the high base state flag is not set in S159, the high base state designation command is not transmitted, and the process proceeds to S161. In S161, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state flag is set (S161). If the time reduction state flag is set in S161, a time reduction state designation command is transmitted (S162), and the process proceeds to S163. Thereby, it is indicated to the microcomputer 100 for effect control that it is a time-short state. If the time-short state flag is not set in S161, the time-short state designation command is not transmitted, and the process proceeds to S163.

  In S163, a game mode transition state designation command for designating the state of the game mode according to the mode transition flag set in the end setting process (S157) is transmitted (S163). Specifically, when the second game mode transition flag is set, a second game mode transition state designation command is transmitted. When the third game mode transition flag A or the third game mode transition flag B is set, a third game mode transition state designation command is transmitted. When the fourth game mode transition flag is set, a fourth game mode transition state designation command is transmitted.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164), and ends the process.

  Next, the normal symbol display result determination table used for determining the display result of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, the random 4 (1-201) value (determined value) for normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol variation time, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ( The relationship between the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second start winning opening 14) is that the normal gaming state (low base gaming state in which the electric chew support control is not performed) and the electric chew support control state (high base gaming state) It is shown separately.

  In the normal gaming state, when the determined value is any of 1 to 20, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the release time is once in 0.3 seconds. Set to open. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 21 to 201 in the normal gaming state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  In addition, when the determined value is any of 1 to 180 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 1 second, and the release time is 1.5. Set to open 3 times per second. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 181 to 201 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 1 second.

  Thus, regarding the control of the normal symbol, in the electric chew support control state, compared with the normal gaming state, the determined value is set to be higher, the variation time is set to be shorter, Further, the opening time and the number of opening times are set to increase.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). In S501, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passed ball), Processing at the time of passing through the gate is executed (S502).

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in S502, the following process is executed. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The usual figure storage unit stores a maximum of four random number numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a as the normal figure storage data. It has a data storage area for storing. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of ordinary map storage is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After the processing at the time of passing the gate and after it is determined in S501 that the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is in the OFF state, the following S510 to S514 are performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Execute each process.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is to be started based on the presence / absence of the universal symbol storage data stored in the universal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination processing, based on whether or not the high base flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in the electric chew support control state, and the normal symbol hold stored in the head order storage unit in the head order. Based on the stored data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol), the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. A determination is made as to whether or not to “disconnect”.

  As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, in the electric game support control state corresponding to the time reduction state including the first time reduction state and the super time reduction state, in the normal gaming state that is the non-electricity support support state. The decision value to be compared with the random number 4 is assigned so that the proportion of the decision that the display result of the normal symbol is “hit” is higher than in some cases. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the display result of the normal symbol is more easily determined as “winning” than in the normal game state, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. 2. The start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, in the electric game support control state corresponding to the time reduction state including the first time reduction state and the super time reduction state, in the normal gaming state that is the non-electricity support support state. It is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in some cases. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, when the high base flag is set in the normal symbol determination process in S511, the electric chew support control state is recognized, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is compared with the normal gaming state. The variation time is determined so as to be short. In the electric chew support control state, the interval at which the normal symbol variation display result is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the “win” variation display result is derived and displayed is also shortened, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. The second start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, the normal symbol display result determination table recognizes that the electric base support control state is in effect when the high base flag is set, and if it is in the electric base support control state, Is set so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) is longer and the number of times of opening is larger than in the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the electric chew support control state, the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) becomes longer than in the normal game state in the non-electric chew support control state, and Control is performed so that the number of times of opening is increased. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, the opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening increases, so that the time and number of times that the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is in the opened state increase. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, after the above-described various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed with the normal symbol display result that is the normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed and the variation display is stopped. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control is performed to change the winning opening 14 from the closed state to the open state. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern corresponding to the gaming state and the display result as shown in FIG. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  Next, control executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100.

  In FIG. 32, as an example, SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol, the promotion effect pattern SR2 for determination, SR3 for determination of pre-reading effect execution, SR4 for determination of pre-reading effect execution timing, SR5 for determination of release effect execution timing, and SR6 for determination of jackpot confirmation notification effect execution are shown.

  SR1-1, SR1-2, and SR1-3 are used for randomly determining the left, middle, and right stop symbols (final stop symbols excluding temporary stop symbols) of the effect symbols. SR2 is used to determine an effect pattern of a promotion effect as an effect for notifying whether the number of rounds per jackpot is “7” or “16” in the jackpot game state.

  In SR3, in the big hit gaming state, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store the hold storage data whose display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “16R big hit” or “7R big hit”. This is used to determine whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect as an effect to notify that the user is present. By performing such a pre-reading effect, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpot and improve the interest of the game.

  SR4 is used to determine the timing for executing the prefetch effect. SR5 displays the fluctuation when the fluctuation display corresponding to the stored storage data that is the execution target of the prefetching effect is executed in the fluctuation display of the special symbol after the prefetching effect is executed in the big hit gaming state. This is used to determine the timing for executing the release effect as an effect for notifying that the display result of “No. SR6 is a jackpot confirmation notification effect that notifies in advance that the display result will be “big hit” before the display result becomes the big hit display result during the variable display when the display result of the special symbol becomes “big hit”. Is used to determine whether or not to execute.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR6 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within the range associated in FIG. By being extracted at a given timing, it is used as a random number.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33, the production control CPU 101 indicates that the received display result designation command indicates 7R big hit or 16R big hit (the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command or the display result 3). In the case of a designated command), a combination of effect symbols (combination of jackpot symbols) that is a combination of symbols with the same left, middle, and right symbols as the stop symbols is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates the 2R first big hit (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 displays “6, 7, 8 ”or“ 7, 8, 9 ”or the like, a combination of effect symbols based on a predetermined first special symbol (first chance symbol) is determined. When the 2R second big hit is indicated (when the received display result designation command is the display result 5 designation command), “1, 2, 3” or “2, 3, 4” as the stop symbol A combination of performance symbols based on a predetermined second special symbol (second chance symbol symbol) is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates a deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses a combination other than the combination of effect symbols relating to the above-mentioned jackpot. A combination of effect symbols (a combination of dissimilar symbols such as left / right mismatch, right / left only match) is determined. However, when the reach effect is accompanied, the combination of the effect symbols in which the left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  FIG. 34 shows a special effect determination table used when the effect control microcomputer 100 determines an effect pattern for a special effect, and a special variation pattern used when the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner during execution of the special effect. It is a figure which shows the special fluctuation pattern determination table used for. Such a special effect determination table and a special variation pattern determination table are stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special effect determination table of FIG. 34 (A), for each game mode, the special effect type and the special effect effect pattern are associated with each other and data is set.

  In the special effect determination table, it is determined to execute the first special effect as a special effect that is not executed in a game mode other than the second game mode in the second game mode. The effect pattern of the first special effect is whether or not the first special character appears as a character image that is not displayed in the game mode other than the second game mode in the effect display device 9 and is a big hit by the first special character. A stuttering performance is performed. The first special character has a first pattern such as a small circular pattern.

  Further, in the special effect determination table, it is determined to execute the second special effect as a special effect that is not executed in a game mode other than the third game mode in the third game mode. In the effect display pattern of the second special effect, whether or not the first special character appears as a character image that is not displayed in the game mode other than the third game mode in the effect display device 9 and is a big hit by the second special character. A stuttering performance is performed. A second pattern such as a small triangular pattern is attached to the second special character.

  Further, in the special effect determination table, it is determined not to execute the special effect in the fourth game mode. Therefore, in the fourth game mode, a special character image is displayed and no special effect is given to determine whether or not to win. As described above, in the fourth game mode, the execution of the special effect is restricted by the fact that the special effect is not executed. When the execution of the special effect is restricted, the special effect may be prohibited from being executed at all, and the rate at which the special effect is executed may be significantly lower than in other game modes. Similarly, in the special effect determination table, it is determined not to execute the special effect in the first game mode. Therefore, in the first game mode, a special character image is not displayed and a special effect is not given as to whether or not a big hit is displayed.

  As described above, in the second game mode, the first special effect is executed, and in the third game mode, the second special effect is executed. As a result of the special effects, the player's expectation can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved. On the other hand, in the fourth game mode, there is no advantageous state with a higher degree of advantage than that, and the game mode has the highest degree of advantage. Therefore, even if a special performance is performed, the player's expectation is increased. This is considered difficult. Therefore, in the fourth game mode, by not executing the special effect, the effect is made redundant by executing the special effect even though the game mode cannot shift to the more advantageous game mode. Can be prevented.

  As a special effect, in addition to displaying the special character as described above, or instead of displaying the special character, a special background image that is not displayed in other game modes is displayed. For example, other effects may be performed.

  In addition, here, it is shown that the special effect is not performed in the fourth game mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the fourth game mode, instead of not performing a special effect, an effect of notifying that the game mode state having the highest degree of advantage for the player is controlled may be performed. Good. Such effects may be executed during a predetermined period when the stage is shifted to the fourth game mode, or may be executed during the entire period in the period of the fourth game mode.

  Further, the following configuration may be used for performing such special effects. When the mode transition condition is established in the first mode with low accuracy and low base, the mode shifts to the second mode in which the high accuracy and high base state continues until a predetermined number of fluctuation displays (for example, four times) are displayed. When the mode transition condition is satisfied in the two modes, the high-accuracy base state continues until a predetermined number of fluctuation displays (for example, four times) are displayed, and then the low-accuracy base state is determined a predetermined number of times (for example, , 50 times) The special effect as described above may be performed in such a configuration that the control for shifting to the third mode is performed. That is, the special effects as described above may be provided with at least two game modes corresponding to advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  In the special pattern determination table of FIG. 34B, data is set in association with the special variation pattern type and the special effect pattern for each type of game effect.

  In the special pattern determination table, when the first special effect is executed, the change display in the first special change pattern as a special change pattern that is not executed in a state other than when the first special effect is executed Is determined to execute. The first special variation pattern is an effect design provided with the same first pattern as the pattern of the first special character displayed in the first special effect when the effect display is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Fluctuation display is executed. Thereby, in the first special variation pattern, the effect symbol is variably displayed in a manner corresponding to the first special effect.

  In the special pattern determination table, when the second special effect is executed, the change display in the second special change pattern as a special change pattern that is not executed in a state other than when the second special effect is executed Is determined to execute. The second special variation pattern is an effect design provided with the same second pattern as the pattern of the second special character displayed in the second special effect when the effect display is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Fluctuation display is executed. Thereby, in the second special variation pattern, the effect symbol is variably displayed in a manner corresponding to the second special effect.

  Also, in the special pattern determination table, when the special effect is not executed, it is not determined to execute the special variation pattern. Therefore, the special variation pattern is executed in the first game mode and the fourth game mode where the special effect is not executed. The decision to do is not made. Therefore, during the first game mode and the fourth game mode, the effect symbol variation display by the special variation pattern is not performed.

  In this way, since the special variation pattern that displays the variation in a manner corresponding to the special effect is selected as the variation pattern of the variation display performed when the special effect is being executed, the special effect corresponding to the special effect is selected. Due to the variation pattern, the special performance can be provided to the player even more effectively.

  The determination of whether or not to execute the special effect and the selection of the effect pattern for the special effect are performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and an effect control command for designating whether or not to execute the special effect and the effect pattern. May be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, and the special production may be executed on the production control microcomputer 100 side based on the production control command.

  Next, a prefetch result holding storage unit that is provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 and stores the prefetch results will be described. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating the prefetch result holding storage unit in a table format.

  The prefetching result storage unit is configured by a storage area for storing data relating to the prefetching result and data relating to the prefetching effect based on the prefetching result notification designation command received by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  As the prefetch result hold storage unit, as shown in FIG. 35A, a first prefetch result hold storage unit as a prefetch result hold storage unit corresponding to the first special symbol, and FIG. As shown, there is provided a second prefetch result hold storage unit as a prefetch result hold storage unit corresponding to the second special symbol.

  In the first prefetched result storage unit, the prefetched result (for example, “out of”, “7R jackpot / 16R jackpot” (fluctuated) notified by the first pending prefetch result notification command for the corresponding first special symbol. Display result is big hit and big hit type is either 7R big hit or 16R big hit look-ahead result), "2R first big hit / 2R second big hit" (variable display result is big hit and big hit type is 2R first big hit and 2R (A prefetch result such as any one of the prefetch results with the second jackpot) is stored as hold data corresponding to the hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer. For example, associating with hold numbers in the order in which the first hold prefetch result notification command is received, the prefetch results notified by the first hold prefetch result notification command are set as hold data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4 ”) Until it is reached. Similarly, in the second prefetching result hold storage unit, the prefetching result (for example, “out of”, “7R big hit / 16R big hit,” which is notified by the second hold prefetching result notification command for the corresponding second special symbol. ”,“ Prefetching result such as “2R first big hit / 2R second big hit”) is stored as the hold data corresponding to the hold storage data of the second hold storage buffer. For example, in association with the hold number in the order of reception of the second hold prefetch result notification command, the prefetch result notified by the second hold prefetch result notification command is set as hold data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4 ”) Until it is reached.

  A prefetch effect execution flag is stored in association with each hold data of the first prefetch result hold storage unit and the second prefetch result hold storage unit. The pre-reading effect execution flag indicates whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed for the hold data and whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed for the hold data has been determined. It is a flag which shows. The pre-reading effect execution flag is the case before the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect (first pre-reading effect and second pre-reading effect) corresponding to the hold data, or the first pre-reading effect. Is determined not to be executed (before determination of execution of the second prefetch effect), a value of “0” is set, and the prefetch effect (first prefetch effect and If it is determined to execute (2 pre-reading effect), a value of “1” is set, the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect corresponding to the hold data is completed, and the pre-reading effect is executed. If it is determined not to execute, a value of “2” is set.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a promotion effect pattern determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The promotion effect pattern determination table is a table in which data referred to determine a promotion effect pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random value SR2 for determining a promotion effect pattern.

  As the promotion effect, for example, in the big hit gaming state, a predetermined timing (eighth round is started) such as a period (timing between lands) from the end of one round to the start of the next round Whether the number of rounds, which is the number of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state, is “7” (7R jackpot) or “16” (16R jackpot) at any of the previous timings) An effect to notify is executed. In the promotion effect, there is a promotion with a round number of “16”, a successful promotion effect informing that the big hit game state will continue, and no promotion with a round number of “16”, and a big hit game in the seventh round There is a promotion failure effect that informs that the state is finished. For example, in the promotion effect, by displaying a predetermined effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 or the like, if the player is informed so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion with the number of rounds of “16”. Good.

  The effect pattern of the promotion SP1 indicates, for example, the presence or absence of promotion by the number of opponent characters and a plurality of (for example, 100) enemy characters who battle each other and defeat the sub-characters of the enemy characters. The effect pattern of promotion SP2 is to collect a plurality of hearts (for example, 10) and ask for a present box, and the presence of promotion is suggested by the present item in the box. The effect pattern of promotion SP3 suggests the presence or absence of promotion by the form of the effect image in which the character flies in the sky and the character jumps out of the screen.

  In the promotion effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number SR2 for promotion effect pattern determination according to whether the jackpot type is “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot” is the promotion SP1. -Assigned to one of the promotion effect patterns of promotion SP3.

  FIG. 37 is a view showing a pre-reading effect execution determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the first prefetch effect execution determination shown in FIG. 37A is used as a prefetch effect execution determination determination table in which data to be referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the prefetch effect is set. A table and a second prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 37 (B) are provided.

  As the prefetching effect executed in this embodiment, a first prefetching effect and a second prefetching effect are provided. In the first prefetch effect, at the start of the big hit gaming state, the hold data stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit includes a prefetch result that is either “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. In this case, the pre-reading effect is executed at any timing from the first round to the seventh round. In addition, the second pre-reading effect is either “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” in the hold data stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit between the first round to the seventh round of the big hit gaming state. This is a prefetching effect that is executed at any timing from the eighth round to the sixteenth round when the prefetching result is included.

  In the first prefetch effect execution determination table, at the start of the big hit game state, the prefetch result that the special symbol variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is prefetched. A table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the first pre-reading effect based on the random number SR2 for determining the pre-reading effect when stored in the result hold storage unit (FIG. 35). It is.

  In the first pre-reading effect execution determination table, depending on whether the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is a normal state, a probability variation state or a time-short state, and the value of the pre-reading process flag A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 for determining the pre-reading effect is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the first pre-reading effect.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating setting of the prefetch process flag. Here, the prefetch process flag indicates a process related to the prefetch effect such as whether or not the prefetch effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 54 described later, the prefetch effect is started and the dog character is started. When the effect image that causes C2 to appear is displayed on the effect display device 9, the value is updated to “1”. When the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off and the pre-reading effect is finished, the value is updated to “2”, and when the jackpot gaming state controlled following the turn-off of the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is finished. The value is updated to “0”.

  The second pre-reading effect execution determination table shows that when the 7R jackpot starts, the pre-reading result is that the special symbol variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. A table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the second pre-reading effect based on the random number SR2 for determining the pre-reading effect when stored in the holding storage unit (FIG. 35). It is.

  In the second pre-reading effect execution determination table, depending on whether the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is a normal state, a probability change state or a short-time state, and the value of the above-mentioned pre-reading process flag Thus, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 for determining the prefetch effect is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the second prefetch effect.

  In the setting of the first look-ahead effect execution determination table, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, a larger number of determination values than the case of either the probability changing state or the time-short state is the first. It is assigned to the determination result for executing the pre-reading effect. In addition, in the setting of the second pre-reading effect execution determination table, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, more determined values than the case where either the probability variation state or the short-time state is set, 2 is assigned to the determination result for executing the pre-reading effect.

  Here, when it is controlled to the normal state before the start of the big hit gaming state, the winning frequency of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14 is more than the case where it is controlled to either the probability changing state or the short-time state. Is low, and the possibility that the storage data is stored in the second storage buffer is low. For this reason, when it is controlled to the normal state (the state of the first game mode) before the start of the big hit gaming state, the look-ahead result is held more than when it is controlled to either the probability changing state or the time-shortening state. The number of prefetch results stored in the storage unit (FIG. 35), that is, the number of prefetch results in which the special symbol variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. There is a high possibility that it will decrease.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is “big hit” and the big hit is more than in the case of either the probability variation state or the short time state. By increasing the rate at which it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the number of pre-reading results with a type of “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is increased. Even if the game state before the start of the game state is any of the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the prefetch effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the big hit gaming state, the pre-reading effect can be effectively impressed to the player, similarly to the case where the probability changing state or the short-time state changes to the big hit gaming state. it can.

  Furthermore, in the setting of the first prefetch effect execution determination table, when the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, a larger number of determination values than the case where the value is “0” are 1 is assigned to the determination result for executing the pre-reading effect. Further, in the setting of the second prefetch effect execution determination table, when the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, a larger number of determination values than in the case of “0” is obtained. Is assigned to the result of the determination.

  Here, when the pre-reading effect is executed in the big hit game state, the player recognizes that the game is controlled to the big hit game state again, and thus stops the launch of the game ball. For this reason, when the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state, the number of prefetched results stored in the prefetched result holding storage unit (FIG. 35), and thus the variation of the special symbol, is changed compared to the previous big hit gaming state. There is a high possibility that the number of pre-read results in which the display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is reduced.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, the variation display result of the special symbol is “big hit” and big hit than when the value is “0”. By increasing the rate at which it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the number of pre-read results with the type “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is likely to decrease. Even if the value of the reading process flag is “0” to “2”, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the pre-reading effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again, it is possible to effectively impress the player with the pre-reading effect as in the case of the previous big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the case where the game state before the start of the big hit gaming state is any of the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state, the determination result for executing the second prefetch effect in the second prefetch effect execution determination table The assigned decision value is set more than the decision value assigned to the determination result for executing the first prefetch effect in the first prefetch effect execution determination table. With such a setting, the second pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate than the first pre-reading effect, and thus stored in the pre-reading result holding storage unit (FIG. 35) after the big hit gaming state is started. The second look-ahead effect executed based on the hold data can be more impressed.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a pre-reading effect execution timing determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the first prefetch effect execution timing determination shown in FIG. 39A is used as a prefetch effect execution timing determination table in which data to be referred to for determining the timing for executing the prefetch effect is set. A table and a second prefetch effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 39B are provided.

  The first prefetch effect execution timing determination table, when executing the first prefetch effect, the execution timing of the first to seventh rounds based on the random number SR4 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. In the first prefetching effect execution timing determination table, prefetching is performed depending on whether the promotion effect pattern is promotion SP1 to promotion SP3 or whether the jackpot type is “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot”. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR4 for determining the performance execution timing is assigned to the first to seventh rounds.

  In the setting of the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table, when the promotion effect pattern is the promotion SP1 and the jackpot type is “7R jackpot”, among the random value SR4 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing, “68” to “ When a value in the range of “200” is assigned to the seventh round and the jackpot type is “16R jackpot”, a random number SR4 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing is assigned to the 7R jackpot. Not. Thus, when the promotion effect corresponding to the promotion effect pattern of promotion SP1 is executed by the setting, even when the first prefetching effect is not executed in the fourth round, the jackpot type is “7R jackpot”. If there is, it can be executed in the seventh round.

  Further, in the setting of the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table, when the promotion effect pattern is promotion SP2 and the jackpot type is “7R jackpot”, “64” of the random value SR4 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing. When a value in the range of “200” is assigned to the seventh round and the jackpot type is “16R jackpot”, the random number SR4 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing for the seventh round Is not assigned. Thus, when the promotion effect corresponding to the promotion effect pattern of promotion SP2 is executed by the setting, even if the first prefetching effect is not executed in any of the first to sixth rounds, the jackpot type Can be executed in the seventh round.

  In the setting of the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table, when the jackpot type is “16R jackpot” and the promotion effect pattern is either promotion SP1 or promotion SP2, execution of the first prefetch effect is performed. While the timing is not determined for the seventh round, when the promotion effect pattern is promotion SP3, the execution timing of the first prefetch effect may be determined for the seventh round. Further, when the promotion effect pattern is promotion SP1, only the fourth round or the seventh round is determined as the execution timing of the first prefetch effect, whereas the promotion effect pattern is any of promotion SP2 or promotion SP3. If it is, any of the first to seventh rounds may be determined as the execution timing of the first prefetch effect. Thus, in the setting of the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table, the execution timing of the first prefetch effect differs depending on which of the promotion SP1 to promotion SP3 is selected as the promotion effect pattern.

  The second pre-reading effect execution timing determination table, when executing the second pre-reading effect, the execution timing based on the random number SR4 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing, from the 8th round to the 16th round. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. In the second pre-reading effect execution timing determination table, the pre-reading effect execution timing determination is performed according to the stored value (big hit reserved memory number count value) in the big hit reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value SR4 is assigned to the eighth round to the sixteenth round.

  Here, the jackpot reserved memory counter is a variable display in which the variation display result of the special symbol executed until the pre-reading effect ends is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. This is to count the remaining number of times in an identifiable manner. As an example, in the jackpot reserved memory count counter, when the prefetching effect is started, the special symbol variation display result stored in the prefetched result holding memory unit (FIG. 35) is “big hit” and the jackpot Data indicating the number of pre-read results (the number of jackpot reservations stored) whose type is either “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot” is set as the jackpot reservation memory count value. Thereafter, every time the variable display result is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”, the big hit pending storage number count value is decremented by 1, for example.

  With such a setting, whether to execute the second prefetching effect in the eighth round to the sixteenth round depends on the number of big hit hold storages stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit (FIG. 35). Since it can be determined at a different rate, depending on whether the second pre-reading effect is executed in the 8th to 16th rounds, the big hit hold stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit (FIG. 35) The player's expectation on the number of memories can be made different.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a release effect execution timing determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The release effect execution timing determination table is a table for determining the execution timing of the release effect.

  In the release effect execution timing determination table, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number SR5 for determining the release effect execution timing is at any timing of “before reach”, “during reach”, or “after temporary stop”. Assigned. When the release effect execution timing is determined to be “before reach”, the release effect is executed before the variation display mode becomes the reach state. When the release effect execution timing is determined to be “during reach”, the release effect is executed when the variation display mode is the reach state. When the release effect execution timing is determined to be “after temporary stop”, the variation display mode is out of combination and the temporary stop state (for example, the left, middle, and right effect symbols are displayed with fluctuation display before the final stop). The release effect is executed after the current state is reached. In the case of the present embodiment, for example, when the release effect execution timing is determined to be “after temporary stop”, when setting the effect control data for variable display, the middle symbol is one before the final symbol. By displaying the symbol in the display order as a temporary stop symbol, a combination of temporary stop symbols in which the left symbol and right symbol are aligned but the middle symbol is shifted by one symbol is displayed before the final stop symbol is displayed. Then, after executing the release effect, data is set so that the final stop symbol can be displayed.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a jackpot finalizing effect determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The jackpot determined effect determination table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot determined notification effect based on the random value SR6 for determining whether or not the jackpot determined notification effect is executed. In the jackpot finalizing effect determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR6 corresponding to each jackpot type of 2R first jackpot or 2R second jackpot, 7R jackpot, and 16R jackpot is determined as the jackpot It is assigned to execute the notification effect or not to execute the jackpot confirmation notification effect.

  In the jackpot finalizing effect determination table, a ratio for determining that the big hit finalizing notification effect is executed is set in a magnitude relationship of 2R first big hit or 2R second big hit <7R big hit <16R big hit. Therefore, when the big hit fixed notification effect is executed, the ratio of the 2R first big hit or the 2R second big hit, the 7R big hit, and the 16R big hit is high.

  In this embodiment, even when the jackpot type is 2R first jackpot and 2R second jackpot, the jackpot confirmation notification effect is executed. However, the player has an advantage with respect to the number of winning balls in the jackpot gaming state. When the 2R first big hit and 2R second big hit are low, the big hit fixed notification effect may not be executed. Further, the jackpot confirmation notification effect may be executed only when the jackpot type is a target of execution of the pre-reading effect or the release effect. By unifying the jackpot type that is the notification target, it is possible to make the notification target of each effect easy to understand.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process 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) (S701). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the flag is cleared (S703), and the following effect control process is executed.

  In the effect control process, first, the received effect control command is analyzed, and a process of setting data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is a command is performed ( Command analysis processing: S704). Next, an effect control process is performed (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3 and SR2-SR6 as shown in FIG. 32 is executed (S706). . Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

Next, a representative example of processing included in the command analysis processing (S704) will be described.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the start winning command process included in the command analysis process (S704) in the effect control main process.

  The start winning command processing is processing for analyzing the first reserved prefetch result notification command and the second reserved prefetch result notification command. In the start winning command processing, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch result notification command of the first hold prefetch result notification command or the second hold prefetch result notification command has been received (S711). The received effect control command is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control microcomputer 100, and the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer is read to confirm the contents. Thus, the received effect control command can be specified.

  If it is determined in S711 that no pending prefetch result notification command has been received, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S711 that any one of the pending prefetching result notification commands has been received, the prefetching result is specified by, for example, reading the EXT data in the received pending prefetching result notification command (S712). ). Then, the production control CPU 101 corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol specified by the received prefetch result notification command in the prefetch result hold storage unit shown in FIG. Prefetch result data specified by the received hold prefetch result notification command is stored at the head of the empty entry in the first prefetch result hold storage unit or the second prefetch result hold storage unit (S713). The process ends.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the game mode transition state command process included in the command analysis process (S704) in the effect control main process.

  The game mode transition state command process is a process for analyzing a game mode transition state designation command. In the game mode transition state command process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not a game mode transition state designation command has been received (S721). When it is determined in S721 that the game mode transition state designation command has been received, the game mode is changed from the received game mode transition state designation command to the second game mode, the third game mode A, B, and the fourth. Which game mode is selected from the game modes is identified (S722). Then, the game mode transition state data indicating the state of the game mode specified in S722 is stored in the game mode transition state storage unit provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 (S723), and the process is terminated.

  Thus, the game mode transition state data is stored in the game mode transition state storage unit in response to the transition of the game mode due to the occurrence of the big hit, so the microcomputer 100 for effect control stores the game mode transition state. By referring to the stored data of the part, it is possible to recognize which mode is the current game mode.

  If it is determined in S721 that the game mode transition state designation command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a mode transition end command has been received (S724). If it is determined in S724 that a mode transition end command has not been received, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S724 that the mode transition end command has been received, the game mode transition state data stored in the game mode transition state storage unit is cleared (erased) (S725), and the process is terminated.

  As a result, the game mode transition state data stored in the game mode transition state storage unit is erased when the game mode is transitioned after the transition to the game mode due to the occurrence of the big hit, so that the effect control micro In the computer 100, by referring to the data in the game mode transition state storage unit and confirming that no game mode transition state data is stored, the current game mode has not shifted to any game mode. It is possible to recognize the state, that is, the first game mode.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If a variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the effect symbol variation. The value is changed to a value corresponding to the start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

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

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

  Big hit control effect processing (S805): Display control during and between rounds is performed. When the round end condition is satisfied in each round, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the next round, and if the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the jackpot end effect process (S806). ) To a value corresponding to.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol as follows, for example. For example, in the effect symbol variation start process, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol are extracted, and a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the effect symbol is associated with a numerical value. Are used to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  The stop symbol of the production symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing and stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Using the symbol determination data table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. Thus, when determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of a big hit symbol or a combination of special symbols (chance eyes), Each stop symbol is determined by correcting it to be a combination (for example, correcting the right symbol by one symbol). Further, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by chance, each stop symbol is corrected by making a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol). Is determined.

  Further, when determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and SR1-1 is used using a data table for determining outliers. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is the stop symbol of the final stop symbol As determined.

  In the case of determining the combination of symbols for 16R jackpot or 7R jackpot, using the jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, "7, The combination of jackpot symbols that matches the left, middle, and right performance symbols in any symbol such as “7, 7” is selected and determined. In the jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined symbols. When determining a jackpot symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is configured as a jackpot symbol combination using the jackpot symbol determination table. It is determined as a combination of stop symbols for the left, middle, and right production symbols. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. In other words, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process table during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the above, effect devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 are controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 41 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  The effect control CPU 101 displays the contents of the process data 1 selected according to the change pattern (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) in steps S801 to S803 when the display of the effect symbols is changed. ), The control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speakers 27R and 27L as the effect parts) is executed.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the release effect setting process executed by the effect symbol variation start process. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the jackpot confirmation notification setting process executed by the effect symbol variation start process.

  Referring to FIG. 47, in the effect symbol variation start process, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S501). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, storing data indicating that the display result 1 designation command has been received for the variation display by command analysis processing in a variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM. It is determined by whether or not it exists. If it is determined to be out of place, it is confirmed whether or not a command (a fluctuation pattern command indicating a fluctuation pattern of a normal fluctuation) corresponding to a non-reach fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern of a normal fluctuation) has been received (S502). ). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 uses the predetermined error symbol determination data table to determine a stop symbol that does not become a reach of the effect symbol ( The process proceeds to S504) and S506.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the reach combination (S505). The process proceeds to S516.

  If it is not determined to be off (S501), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the winning symbol combination (S503) according to the type of jackpot (S503), and S506. Proceed to

  In S503, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the winning type as follows. The effect control CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command to display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area.

  When it is determined that the 16R big hit or 7R big hit is determined, the big hit symbol combination table (for example, “7, 7, 7 ”is selected and determined. In the jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols determined in advance. When determining the jackpot symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and using the jackpot symbol determination table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is configured as a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols The combination of the stop symbol of the left, middle and right effect symbols is determined. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  When the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the 2R first big hit is determined, the first chance symbol combination (using the first chance symbol determination table stored in the ROM) ( For example, “6, 7, 8” or “7, 8, 9” is selected for the left, middle, and right. In the first chance symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of combinations of the first chance symbol symbols. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is used as the first chance by using the first chance symbol determination table. It is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right production symbols constituting the combination of the target symbols.

  In addition, when it is determined that the 2R second big hit is determined, the effect control CPU 101 uses the second chance symbol design table stored in the ROM to combine the second chance symbol symbols ( For example, “1, 2, 3” or “2, 3, 4” is selected for left, middle, and right). In the second chance symbol design determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of combinations of a plurality of types of second chance symbol symbols. When determining the second chance symbol combination, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is extracted using the second chance symbol determination table. It is determined as a combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols constituting the second chance symbol combination.

  Next, in S506, it is determined whether or not to execute the above-described release effect, and a release effect setting process for setting the release effect is executed. Next, the contents of the release effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the release effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first stores the hold data corresponding to the special symbol for executing the variable display among the first hold prefetch result hold storage unit and the second hold prefetch result hold storage unit. It is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” (S540). If the pre-reading effect execution flag of the reserved data corresponding to the special symbol for which the variable display is executed in S540 is “1”, it indicates that the pre-reading effect corresponding to the reserved data was executed during the big hit gaming state. ing. In this embodiment, when a pre-reading effect such as stocking “big hit” is executed, when a variable display corresponding to the reserved data is executed, such an effect that the stocked “hit” is released. The release effect is executed. By performing such a release effect, the interest of the game can be improved. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, a plurality of timings for starting execution of the release effect are provided.

  If the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data with the hold number “1” determined in S540 is not “1”, the release effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data of the hold number “1” determined in S540 is “1”, the game mode transition state data stored in the game mode transition state storage unit is referred to, so It is determined whether or not the game mode is the fourth game mode (S541).

  When it is determined in S541 that the game mode is not the fourth game mode (the first game mode, the second game mode, or the third game mode), the release effect execution timing determination table of FIG. 40 is set (S542). ). Then, numerical value data indicating the random number SR5 for determining the release effect execution timing is extracted, and the release effect execution timing is determined by referring to the release effect execution timing determination table set in the process of S542 based on the SR5. (S543), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S541 that the game mode is the fourth game mode, the release effect execution timing is determined after the temporary stop (S544), and the process ends. Thus, the reason for determining the release effect execution timing only after the temporary stop in the fourth game mode is that, as described above, in the fourth game mode, the change time of the change display is, for example, 5 seconds. This is because it is difficult to execute the release effect before or during the reach because the reach effect is relatively short and the reach effect is not performed.

  For the fourth game mode, the variation pattern is set so that the variation display time of the variation display is slightly longer than the above-described example so that the release effect before reach and during reach is possible, and the first to third games. Similarly to the mode, the release effect execution timing may be selected and determined using the release effect execution timing determination table of FIG.

  Next, after S506, it is determined whether or not to execute the above-described big hit confirmation notification effect, and a big hit confirmation notification effect setting process for setting the big hit confirmation notification effect is executed (S507). Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the contents of the jackpot confirmation notification effect setting process will be described.

  In the big hit determination notification effect setting process, the production control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes “hit” by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command (S551). In S551, when the display result does not become “big hit”, the big hit fixed notification effect setting processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the display result is “big hit”, the pre-reading of the hold data corresponding to the special symbol for executing the variable display is selected from the first hold pre-read result hold storage unit and the second hold pre-read result hold storage unit. It is determined whether or not the performance execution flag is “1” (S552). If the pre-reading effect execution flag of the reserved data corresponding to the special symbol for which the variable display is executed in S552 is “1”, the release effect is executed by the processing as described above in the current variable display, so the big hit confirmation notification In order to restrict (prohibit) the performance so as not to be executed, the jackpot confirmation notification effect setting processing is terminated. As described above, in the variable display in which the release effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result is executed, the execution of the jackpot confirmation notification effect before the release effect is executed is limited ( Therefore, it is possible to prevent the jackpot confirmation notification effect from being executed before the release effect is executed, the effect of the release effect is improved, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in the fluctuation display for executing the release effect, the big hit confirmation notification effect is not executed. However, the variation in which the release effect is executed by providing a plurality of execution timings of the big hit confirmation notification effect is provided. In the display, the big hit confirmation notification effect may be executed at a timing later than the release effect. Further, in the variable display in which the release effect is executed, when it is determined that the big hit confirmation notification effect is executed, the discharge effect may be controlled instead of the big hit confirmation notification effect. Good.

  If the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data with the hold number “1” determined in S552 is not “1”, the release effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the pre-reading effect execution flag of the hold data with the hold number “1” determined in S540 is “1”, the jackpot confirmation notification effect determination table of FIG. 41 is set (S553). Then, numerical data indicating the random value SR6 for determining the execution of the jackpot confirmation notification effect is extracted, and the jackpot determination notification effect setting set in the processing of S542 is determined based on the SR6 and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command. By referring to the table, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot finalizing effect (step S554), and the process ends.

  Next, the continuation of the effect symbol variation start process will be described with reference to FIG. A special effect is determined corresponding to the game mode (effect mode) (S508). In S520, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S520). In S520, the effect control CPU 101 performs a plurality of types of symbol variations stored in the symbol variation control pattern table in accordance with the various effect control (effect operations) patterns designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Among the control patterns, one of the effect control patterns (including the variation time) corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the effect control pattern used as the effect of the variable display.

  When selecting such an effect control pattern in S520, the following control contents are also added. When it is determined to perform the release effect by the release effect setting process (S506), the effect control data is set so that the release effect is executed at the timing determined in the release effect setting process. As an example, when the release effect execution timing is determined to be “after temporary stop”, when setting the effect control pattern data in S520, the middle symbol is displayed immediately before the final symbol determined in S503. The order symbol is determined as a temporary stop symbol, and a combination of temporary stop symbols in which the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned but the middle symbol is shifted by one symbol is displayed before the final stop symbol is displayed, After executing the release effect, data is set so that the final stop symbol can be displayed. In addition, when it is determined to perform the big hit confirmation notification effect by the big hit determination notification effect setting process (S507), the production control data is set so that the big hit determination notification effect is executed at a predetermined timing.

  In the fourth game mode, the variation time is shorter than that in the other game modes. However, when there is no room for executing the above-described release effect during the short variation time, the variation display is started. You may make it perform discharge | release effect in another aspect, such as displaying the message which shows that the stocked jackpot was discharged immediately before or immediately after the start of a fluctuation | variation display for a short period of time.

  When executing a special effect according to the transition state of the effect mode as described above (S508), effect control is performed so that the special effect corresponding to the effect mode selected as described above is executed in S520. Set the data. As a result, the special effect is executed in response to the transition of the effect mode.

  Further, when a special effect according to the transition state of the effect mode is executed (S508), when a special change pattern according to the special effect is executed, in S520, the special change pattern of FIG. Using the determination table, the special variation pattern corresponding to the special effect being executed is determined, and instead of the normal change pattern used when the special effect is not being executed, the determined special change pattern, Production control data is set so that variable display is performed. Thereby, when the special effect is executed in response to the transition of the effect mode, the effect symbol is variably displayed by the special variation pattern.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series. Thereby, based on the effect control pattern determined in S520, the display control of the effect symbols and the like on the effect display device 9 as the time elapses from the start to the end of the variable display, the speaker 27R, Production control such as control of sound output from 27L and light emission control by various lamps (LED or the like) is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S520 (S521). Then, the process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S522).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component and the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is started (S524).

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S525). Here, the variation display time timer is a timer for measuring the variation time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol. Next, in the first hold prefetch result hold storage unit and the second hold prefetch result hold storage unit, the hold data of the hold number “1” corresponding to the special symbol for executing the variable display is erased and held. The pending data after the number “2” is shifted upward by one entry (S526). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S527), and the process ends.

  Thereafter, the effect symbol variation processing (S802) is executed, whereby the effect display device 9 displays the variation of the effect symbol (including the variation display in the special variation pattern) and the various variations associated with the variation display. Various effects such as effect display (special effects, pre-read effects, release effects, jackpot confirmation notification effects, etc.) are executed, and accordingly, the various audio controls and light emission controls as described above are executed. The

  50 and 51 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation stop process executed in S803 of FIG.

  In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner and is displayed (S571 in FIG. 50). Until the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the left, middle, and right effect symbols are displayed, for example, in the variation variation processing (S802).

  Subsequent to the processing of S571, for example, it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command is received, and when it is received, the EXT data of the big hit start designation command is read. It is determined whether or not there is (S572). At this time, if it is determined that the variation display result of the special symbol is not “big hit”, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). Then, the effect symbol variation stop process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S572 that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is “2R first big hit” or “2R second big”, for example, by reading the EXT data of the big hit start designation command. It is determined whether or not it is a “hit” (S574). When the big hit type is a big hit of 2 rounds, there is no case where the pre-reading effect is executed. At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is not the big hit of 2 rounds, the pre-reading effect may be executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch process flag is “1”, which is a value corresponding to execution of the prefetch effect (S575).

  If it is determined in S575 that the value of the prefetch process flag is “1”, the prefetch result hold storage unit (the first prefetch result hold storage unit and the second prefetch result hold storage unit) It is determined whether there is pending data whose reading effect execution flag is “1” corresponding to executing the pre-reading effect (S576). If there is no hold data “1” corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect, the value of the pre-reading process flag is a value corresponding to the end of the pre-reading effect in order to end the process of the pre-reading effect. It is updated to “2” (S580).

  If it is determined in S575 that the value of the prefetch process flag is not “1”, it is determined in S576 that there is no pending data whose prefetch effect execution flag is “1” corresponding to execution of the prefetch effect. Or after executing the processing of S580, by reading the EXT data of the received jackpot start designation command, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot” (S581). Subsequently, the promotion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 36 is selected and set as a data table for determining the promotion effect pattern performed in the big hit gaming state (S582). Then, by extracting the random value SR1 for determining the promotion effect pattern and referring to the promotion effect pattern determination table set in the process of S582 based on the extracted numerical data of SR1, the promotion effect pattern can be selected from any of a plurality of types. Is determined (S583).

  After executing the processing of S583, it is determined whether or not the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit (the first prefetch result hold storage unit and the second prefetch result hold storage unit) illustrated in FIG. (S584 in FIG. 51). At this time, if the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit, the prefetch result data is read as the hold data stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit (S585).

  Whether or not the pre-read result data read in S585 includes pre-read result data in which the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. Is determined (S586). At this time, if a pre-read result indicating that the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is included, pre-reading effect execution corresponding to the pre-read result is executed. It is determined whether or not the flag is “0” corresponding to before the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is completed (S631). If the pre-reading effect execution flag is “0”, a plurality of (N) pre-read results indicating that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” are included. It is determined whether or not (S632). If there is one prefetch result indicating that the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”, the presence / absence of the first prefetch effect is determined for the reserved data. As a data table for this purpose, the first prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 37A is selected and set (S587). Then, the random number SR2 for prefetching effect execution determination is extracted, and by referring to the first prefetching effect execution determination table set in the process of S587 based on the extracted numerical data of SR2, the first prefetching effect execution determination is performed. Whether or not there is is determined (S588).

  If it is determined in S588 that “the first pre-reading effect exists”, “1” corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect is set in the pre-reading effect execution flag of the hold data (S633).

  Also, in S632, when it is determined that there are a plurality (N) of prefetched results indicating that the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”, “1” is set in the pre-reading effect execution flag of the Nth hold data, and “2” corresponding to not executing the pre-reading effect is set in the pre-reading effect execution flags of the other hold data ( S634). That is, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is “big hit” and the type of big hit is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”, a plurality (N) of prefetched results are included. The pre-reading effect and the release effect corresponding to the N-th hold data are executed. By doing in this way, the number of executions of the pre-reading effect is one time, but even if the “big hit” is made once thereafter, the release effect is not executed, and the big hit holding display lamp until “big hit” is reached N times. The display of 1000 continues. Therefore, the number of “big hit” is greater than the number of pre-reading effects. Thereby, it can be shown to the player that the right to be a “big hit” is preserved. Further, since the player's recognition differs from the actual number of “hit”, the game can be made surprising.

  After the processing of S633 or S634, the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 39A is selected and set as a data table for determining the execution timing of the first prefetch effect (S592). ). Then, the random number SR3 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing is extracted, and the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table set in S592 is referred to based on the extracted numerical data of SR3, thereby Is determined as one of a plurality of types (S593).

  Corresponding to the execution timing of the first prefetch effect determined in this way, for example, a prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value that is a stored value of a prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit is set. The execution timing of the determined first prefetch effect is stored by updating or the like (S594). Here, the effect control buffer setting unit is a storage area in which various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 are provided. As an example of the processing of S594, if the execution timing of the first prefetch effect is “fourth round”, the first prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value is set to “4”, and if it is “seventh round”, the first value is set. The prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value may be set to “7”.

  When it is determined in S574 in FIG. 50 that the big hit type is “two round big hit”, in S584, when it is determined that no hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit, the variable display result is displayed in S586. If it is determined that the pre-fetching result indicating that the big hit type is either “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is not included, the prefetch effect execution flag is “1” or “2” in S631. ”, When it is determined as“ No first pre-reading effect ”in S588, or after the processing of S594 in FIG. 51 is executed, the big hit is performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. Settings are made to start the production operation as production (S595 in FIG. 50). As an example, in the process of S595, when the jackpot type is “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot”, various effects control patterns corresponding to the jackpot effect including the promotion effects corresponding to the promotion effect pattern determined in S583 are produced. Read from the control pattern table and set the production control process timer. After that, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, the display control command is supplied to the VDP 109, the sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound output board 70, and the electric decoration signal is transmitted. By transmitting the lamp driver board 35 to the lamp driver board 35, etc., an effect operation that is a big hit effect including a promotion effect corresponding to the promotion effect pattern determined in S583 is executed.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during jackpot control (S596), and the effect symbol variation stop process is terminated.

  52 and 53 are flowcharts showing the big hit control effect processing executed in S805 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 52, in the jackpot control effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not any jackpot end designation command has been received (S601). At this time, if the jackpot end designation command has not been received, the value of the aforementioned prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer is read (S602), and it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect execution timing has come (S603). As an example, in the process of S603, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has been updated by specifying the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state from the received special winning opening open designation command or the like. It is determined whether or not the number of rounds matches the value of the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer. If the updated number of rounds matches the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value, it is determined that the prefetch effect execution timing has come.

  If it is determined in S603 that it is not the pre-reading effect execution timing, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the seventh round (S604). As an example, in the process of S604, if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is identified from the received special winning opening open designation command or the like, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has been updated from “6” to “7”. Good.

  If it is determined in S604 that it is the start timing of the seventh round, the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit (first prefetch result hold storage unit and second prefetch result hold storage unit) shown in FIG. Whether or not is stored is determined. At this time, if the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit, the prefetch result data is read as the hold data stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit (S606).

  Whether or not the pre-read result data read in S606 includes pre-read result data in which the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit”. Is determined (S607). At this time, if pre-read result data indicating that the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “7R big hit” or “16R big hit” is included, the read-ahead corresponding to the pre-read result is included. It is determined whether or not the value of the effect execution flag is “0” corresponding to before the determination as to whether or not to execute the prefetched effect is completed (S641).

  If the value of the prefetch effect execution flag is “0”, the second prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 37B is selected as the data table for determining the presence or absence of the second prefetch effect. Set (S608). Then, the presence or absence of the second prefetch effect is obtained by extracting the random value SR2 for the prefetch effect execution determination and referring to the second prefetch effect execution determination table set in S608 based on the extracted numerical data of SR2. Is determined (S609).

  If it is determined in S609 that “the second pre-reading effect is present”, “1” corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect is set in the pre-reading effect execution flag of the reserved data (S642). If it is determined that “the second pre-reading effect is not present”, “2” corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect is set in the pre-reading effect execution flag of the hold data (S643).

  After executing the process of S642, the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 39B is selected and set as a data table for determining the execution timing of the second prefetch effect (S613). ). Then, the random number value SR3 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing is extracted, and the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table set in the process of S613 is referred to based on the extracted numerical data of SR3, so that The execution timing of the reading effect is determined as one of a plurality of types (S614). Corresponding to the execution timing of the second pre-reading effect thus determined, the execution timing of the determined first pre-reading effect is stored by updating the value of the aforementioned pre-reading effect execution timing designation buffer. (S615).

  If it is determined in S603 that the pre-reading effect execution timing is reached, the pre-reading effect execution timing designation buffer is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (S616 in FIG. 52). Settings are made to execute an effect operation that is a pre-read effect (S617). As an example, in the process of S617, the data of the effect control pattern corresponding to the pre-read effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. After that, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, the display control command is supplied to the VDP 109, the sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound output board 70, and the electric decoration signal is transmitted. By performing transmission to the lamp driver board 35, etc., an effect operation serving as a pre-read effect is executed.

  Thereafter, the value of the prefetch process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the prefetch effect being executed (S618), and the effect symbol variation stop process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S604 that it is not the start timing of the seventh round, or if it is determined in S605 of FIG. 53 that no hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit, the variation display result is “big hit” in S607. If it is determined that the pre-fetch result indicating that the jackpot type is either “7R jackpot” or “16R jackpot” is not included, the prefetch effect execution flag is “1” or “2” in S641. If it is determined, after executing the process of S643 or after executing the process of S615, an effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is executed. Is set (S619 in FIG. 52). As an example, in the process of S619, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the received special winning opening open designation command or the like. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. After that, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, the display control command is supplied to the VDP 109, the sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound output board 70, and the electric decoration signal is transmitted. By transmitting to the lamp driver board 35, etc., an effect operation that is an effect during the big hit is executed. After executing the process of S619 as described above, the big hit control effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S601 that a jackpot end designation command has been received, it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch process flag is “2” (S620). At this time, if the value of the prefetch process flag is “2”, the prefetch process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (S621).

  If it is determined in S620 that the value of the prefetch process flag is not “2”, or after executing the process of S621, a setting for ending the big hit effect that is performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made. (S622), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S623), and the effect process during the jackpot control is ended. As an example, in the process of S622, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the VDP 109, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the audio output board 70, and a predetermined electric decoration signal is transmitted to the lamp driver board 35. On the other hand, by performing transmission or the like, control for ending the effect operation that becomes a big hit effect is performed.

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. 54 and 55 are display screen diagrams showing display examples of the pre-reading effect and the release effect displayed on the effect display device 9.

  As an example, when the variation display result of the special symbol is “big hit” and the big hit type is “16R big hit”, the promotion effect pattern is determined as the promotion SP3 (S583), and it is determined that “the first look-ahead effect is present”. When it is done (S589Y), the execution timing of the first prefetch effect is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S593). In this example, four rounds are determined as the execution timing of the first prefetch effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a setting for executing an effect operation that becomes a big hit effect according to the number of rounds in the big hit control effect processing shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 (S619), FIG. As shown in (B) to (F), in response to the promotion effect pattern of promotion SP3, an effect operation that is a promotion effect in which the human character C1 flies in the sky is executed, and an effect image in which the character jumps out of the screen is displayed. To do.

  Meanwhile, the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the execution timing of the pre-reading effect is reached at the start of the fourth round (S603Y), and performs settings for executing the effect operation that becomes the pre-reading effect (S617). As shown in FIGS. 54 (C) and (D), a dog character C2 appears, and an effect image sucked into the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is displayed, and the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is lit in blue.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the effect during the big hit according to the number of rounds “7” (S619), as shown in FIGS. 54 (E) and 54 (F). , Notify that the big hit gaming state will continue. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 performs the setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the jackpot end effect in the jackpot end effect process shown in FIG. 45, so that the jackpot game state is set as shown in FIG. Notify that it will end.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (A), the blue lighting of the big hit hold display lamp 1000 performed in the above manner is continued even in the change display of the effect symbols after the big hit gaming state is ended. When the variation display result of the effect symbol is “out of”, in the effect symbol variation stop process shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, as shown in FIG. The derived display is performed (S571), and the blue lighting of the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is continued as it is.

  On the other hand, in the variation display corresponding to the hold data for which the pre-reading effect is executed when the variation display result of the effect symbol is “big hit”, the release effect setting process shown in FIG. In S540, it is determined that the prefetch effect execution flag is “1” (S540Y), and processing for determining the execution timing of the release effect is executed (S540 to S544). Here, when the execution timing of the release effect is determined to be “in reach” in S543, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the effect symbol indicating that the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “7” is displayed. After reaching the reach form with the left and right symbols together, as shown in FIG. 55 (C), the lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the blue jack hold display lamp 1000 is executed, and the number “7” is set. The effect design showing that is released from the jackpot holding display lamp 1000, and the effect design of the release effect is executed in which the effect design that is variably displayed as the middle design of the effect design is replaced with the effect design showing the number “7” that was released. To do. Then, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 55 (B) and (C), the effect symbol that is variably displayed as the middle symbol is replaced with the effect symbol that forms the reach state (the effect symbol indicating the number “7”). For example, if the production symbol forming the reach state is “6”, the production symbol variably displayed as the “medium” production symbol may be replaced with the production symbol indicating the number “6”. You may perform the effect display which discharge | releases the message which alert | reports that it is controlled to 7 round big hit state and 16 round big hit state from!

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 derives and displays a definite effect symbol as a combination of jackpot symbols as shown in FIG. 55D in the effect symbol variation stop processing shown in FIGS. 50 and 51 (S571). Note that the timing of turning off the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is not limited to the end of the change of the effect symbol, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, when the change of the effect symbol starts, during the change, the big hit gaming state, the small hit It may be performed at the start of control of the gaming state, during control, or after the end of control. Further, the lighting state of the big hit hold display lamp 1000 may be unchanged until the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is extinguished and the prefetch effect is finished.

  In addition, when the execution timing of the release effect is determined to be “after temporary stop” in S814, as shown in FIG. 55 (G), the effect symbol that is a combination of the missed symbols is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display). Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (H), a lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is executed, and “6” which is variably displayed as a “medium” effect symbol. The effect operation of the release effect is performed in which the effect symbol indicating the number “7” is replaced with the effect symbol indicating the numeral “7”. Then, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 derives and displays a definite effect symbol that is a combination of jackpot symbols, as shown in FIG. 55 (I), in the effect symbol variation stop processing shown in FIGS. 50 and 51 (S571).

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which control is performed to vary the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories when in the first game mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control for varying the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories may not be performed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the difference between the third game modes A and B and the second high-accuracy base is whether or not the high-base state is controlled is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the difference between the third game modes A and B and the second high-accuracy base is that the high-base state is controlled in both modes during the probability change state (for example, four fluctuation displays). In the second game mode, the high base state ends when the probability change state ends, and in the third game mode, the high base state continues for a predetermined number of times after the probability change state ends. Also good. That is, the third game modes A and B only have to be more advantageous for the player than the second game mode.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the difference between the fourth game mode and the third game mode is the difference in the number of variable display times in which the high base state continues. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the difference between the fourth game mode and the third game mode may be only the difference in the number of times of continuous display of the high base state. In the fourth game mode and the third game mode, The degree of ease of starting winning a prize (the magnitude of the high base numerical value) may be added as a difference. That is, it is sufficient that the fourth game mode has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the third game mode. As described above, the fourth game mode only needs to have a higher degree of advantage for the player than the game modes other than the fourth game mode such as the first game mode to the third game mode, and the degree of advantage. The type of is not questioned.

  (4) In embodiment mentioned above, the example from which the transition conditions (type of jackpot to which game mode transfers) between each game mode from 1st game mode to 4th game mode differed was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transition conditions between the game modes (the type of jackpot to which the game mode transitions) may be set to be the same.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the determined jackpot type is partially different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol The type of jackpot determined for the special symbol may be the same. In that case, for example, the condition for shifting from the third game mode to the fourth game mode is, for example, after the end of the 7R jackpot determined only by the second special symbol described above, instead of the second special symbol. It may be after the end of the big hit when it is determined to be a specific big hit (for example, 2R first big hit) on the side. Further, the condition for shifting from the third game mode to the fourth game mode may be after the end of the big hit when it is determined that the specific special win is made on the first special symbol side.

  (6) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production display device, 1 pachinko machine, 15 variable winning ball device, 20 special variable winning Ball device, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 55 RAM.

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the start-up area, a variable display unit is provided that starts a variable display of identification information that can identify each of the game media and derives and displays a display result. The display result of the variable display unit is a specific display result A gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to a player different from the specific gaming state when a predetermined control condition is established;
When controlled to the advantageous state, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is shifted to the advantageous state in a plurality of stages by shifting to the advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the advantageous state. Transition means,
Special effect execution means for executing a special effect for obtaining an expectation to shift to an advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage in an advantageous state other than the highest advantageous state having the highest degree of advantage among the plurality of advantageous states. A gaming machine characterized by comprising.

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