JP2013215327A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing a player from losing his/her interest in the game machine.SOLUTION: When a game is brought into a ready-to-win status without performing additional variable display, first indication presentation for indicating the reliability degree as the probability of a specific game result is performed, before the ready-to-win presentation is performed after the game is brought into the ready-to-win status. Meanwhile, when the ready-to-win status is achieved after performance of the additional variable display, the first indication presentation is not performed, and before the ready-to-win status is achieved after the start of the variable display, second indication presentation for indicating the reliability degree as the probability of the specific game result is performed. Presentations are performed with a plurality of patterns having different reliability degrees, in the first indication presentation and the second indication presentation, and in the second indication presentation, the presentations are performed with the patterns at ratios different from the performance ratios of the presentations with the patterns in the first indication presentation.

Description

  The present invention comprises variable display means comprising a plurality of variable display parts for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying a display result, and the variable display means has a predetermined specification The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived and displayed.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variable display”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening) (starting condition is established), and the variable display device In the case where the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. A state in which sex continues is called a reach state. A game machine provided with a plurality of modes in which different effects (reach effects) are executed is also proposed. As a reach effect, what executes a predetermined effect (for example, an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of a big hit) is also referred to as a super reach. In addition, a gaming machine in which an effect (notice effect) for notifying that there is a high possibility that a big hit or a reach (particularly super reach) will occur is executed separately from the reach effect.

  These gaming machines suggest the possibility of developing into a super-reach with the type of characters that appear after reaching the reach state, and develop into a super-reach by temporarily stopping specific identification information. If it is suggested that it is almost certain that the specific identification information will be developed into a super-reach by performing a plurality of temporary stops, the type of character However, there is a technique that omits the production that suggests the possibility of developing into a super reach or a big hit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-62365 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the entertainment executed by the presentation is reduced and the interest of the gaming machine is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest of the gaming machine from deteriorating.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a, for example) composed of a plurality of variable display units that perform variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each of them and derive and display the display result. , A second special symbol display 8b, and an effect display device 9), and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, big hit) is derived and displayed on the variable display means (For example, a gaming machine that controls to a probable big hit A)
In the variable display means, the identification information constitutes a part of the specific display result, but at least a part of the variable display unit reaches a reach state in which the identification information is variably displayed. For example, reach production execution means for executing normal reach, super reach A, super reach B) (part in which the super reach shown in FIG. 46 (g) is executed in step S802 in the production control CPU 101),
After the variable display means starts variable display of the identification information until it reaches the reach state, the variable information is variable after temporarily displaying the identification information on the non-specific display result in all of the plurality of variable display sections. Re-variable display execution means for executing re-variable display for resuming display once or a plurality of times (in the effect control CPU 101, for example, a portion in which re-variation by pseudo-simulation shown in FIG. 47C is executed in step S802) When,
When the reach state is entered without the re-variable display execution means being executed by the re-variable display executing means, the reliability is a probability that the specific game result is obtained after the reach effect is executed before the reach effect is executed. While the first suggestion effect indicating the degree (for example, the display of any one of the characters A to C shown in FIGS. 46D to 46F) is executed, the re-variable display executing means executes the re-variable display. When the reach state is reached, the first suggestion effect is not executed, and the second level suggests the reliability that is the probability of the specific game result before the reach state starts after the variable display is started. Suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect (for example, display of any of characters B to C shown in FIG. 47 (g) or FIG. 47 (h)). That part),
With
The suggestion effect executing means executes a plurality of effects with different degrees of reliability (indication effects whose reliability varies depending on different characters appearing) in the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, and the second suggestion. In the production, the production of each mode is executed at a rate different from the rate of execution of the production of each mode in the first suggestion production (for example, the production control CPU 101 uses the suggested production selection table in FIG. 32). The part that determines the character)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the re-variable display is executed and the reach state is reached, the second suggestion effect is executed before entering the reach state instead of the first suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in interest due to a decrease in the number of performances performed.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the suggestion effect execution means is the second suggestion effect (before reaching the reach state in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream). The effect of the characters B and C performed in the above step is characterized in that a specific mode effect corresponding to high reliability is executed at a rate higher than the rate executed in the first suggestion effect.
According to this feature, when the player's expectation is increased by executing the revariable display, the suggestion by the specific aspect corresponding to the high reliability is easily performed. It is possible to suppress as much as possible the increase in expectation.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
When the re-variable display is executed by the re-variable display executing means and the reach state is reached, the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect (background effect) at least before starting the variable display after the variable display is started. (The effect control CPU 101 includes, for example, a part for executing step S840H for executing the process of updating the background image shown in FIG. 47C from the background image of the daytime to the background image of the evening)
The suggestion effect executing means executes the second suggestion effect simultaneously with the specific effect.
According to this feature, since the second suggestion effect is executed at the same time as the specific effect, and the specific effect is not interrupted by the execution of the second suggestion effect, it is possible to avoid cutting off the effect of the specific effect as much as possible.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The re-variable display execution means performs re-variable display (variable display of fluctuation patterns PB3-3, PB3-4, PB3-7, and PB3-8 twice or more) before reaching the reach state. Run,
The suggestion effect execution means is set so that the second suggestion effect can be executed between one revariable display and the next revariable display (for example, the effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect pattern in step S842). (1 and 2)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the second suggestion effect is executed, a state in which re-variable display is executed without being in the reach state can be formed, so that the unexpectedness of the player can be increased and the occurrence of re-variable display can be achieved. Since the player's expectation can be maintained, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the first second suggestion effect between the first revariable display and the next revariable display until the reach state is reached from the next revariable display. A secondary second suggestion effect is executed, and in the second second suggestion effect, an aspect corresponding to a reliability lower than the reliability suggested in the first second suggestion effect is excluded. (For example, if the character B is displayed in the first second suggestion effect, only the character B or the character C is displayed in the second second suggestion effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the second second suggestion effect, it is possible to prevent a lower reliability from being suggested than the reliability suggested in the first second suggestion effect. Since the expectation can be prevented from decreasing, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 4,
The suggestion effect execution means has a plurality of timings from the start of variable display until the reach state is reached (a period from the first temporary stop to the second stop and a period from the second temporary stop to the reach state) The second suggestion effect (display of any of characters B to C shown in FIG. 47 (g) or FIG. 47 (h)) can be executed.
The reach production execution means can execute a plurality of types of reach production (for example, super reach A and super reach B) having different production modes, and each type of reach production is performed by the suggestion production execution means. The suggestion effect is executed at a different rate according to the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 101 is the super reach A, the suggestion effect pattern selection table A and the suggestion effect pattern selection table B are used). On the other hand, in the case of Super Reach B, the suggestion effect pattern selection table C and the suggestion effect pattern selection table D in which the determination ratio of each pattern is different from the suggestion effect pattern selection table A and the suggestion effect pattern selection table B are used. To determine the suggestion)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player pays attention to the timing at which the second suggestion effect is executed, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

(A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A and the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit B / small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination tables AB for deviation | shift. (A) is a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the time of the probability variation big hit A, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the probability change big hit B and the small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reliability of various reach effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation in the fluctuation pattern used as a super reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation in the fluctuation pattern used as a super reach. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect selection table. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reliability of various characters. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a background effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a background production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows suggestion effect setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows suggestion effect execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows suggestion effect execution processing. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect of the fluctuation pattern which performs a super reach without a pseudo | simulation ream. It is a figure which shows the suggestion production | presentation and background production | presentation of the fluctuation pattern which perform a super reach with one quasi-continuation. It is a figure which shows the suggestion production | presentation and background production | presentation of the fluctuation pattern which perform a super reach with one quasi-continuation. It is a figure which shows the suggestion production | presentation and background production | presentation of the fluctuation pattern which perform a super reach with pseudo | simulation 2 times. It is a figure which shows the suggestion production | presentation and background production | presentation of the fluctuation pattern which perform a super reach with pseudo | simulation 2 times.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  Regarding the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, first, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs variable display (variation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in synchronization with the variable symbol display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same symbol, but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers such as 0 to 9, 00 to 99, and letters such as alphabets, respectively. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 and the high-accuracy notification LED 24 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Control is executed, and for the high-accuracy notification LED 24, control is performed to turn on the high-accuracy notification LED 24 when the high-accuracy notification flag is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the 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. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  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. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the 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 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 In the same way as when the symbol variation display mode is “probability variation big hit B” to be described later, after the effect symbol variation display is performed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probability variation big hit B symbol, for example, “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol), which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is changed to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the small winning means that the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than that of the probability variation big hit A which will be described later (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is five times). It is a hit. When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the probability variation big hit B is shorter than the probability variation big hit A, and the opening time of the big winning opening is short (in this embodiment, 0.1 seconds is opened five times). There is a big hit that causes the game state after the big hit game to shift to the probable change state (however, the game state after the big hit game does not become the time-short state, that is, the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display This is a situation where it is difficult to establish and the establishment condition of the start condition is the same as the normal state, so it does not change from the normal state in appearance). That is, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are the same in the opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to identify whether the probability change big hit B that shifts to the probability variation state or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high probability state (probability variation state), and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), Normal PB2-3-Normal PB2-4 (Normal reach C), Super PA3-3 (Superreach A)-SuperPA3-4 (Superreach B), Special PB3-5-Special PB3-8, Special Variation patterns of PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is given. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is not used and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using special PB3-5 and special PB3-6 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-change is performed once, and special PB3-7 and special PB3- When 8 is used, reorganization is performed twice. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probable big hit A, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. Are classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with normal reach, special reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach C and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach C and one re-variation pseudo-continuation Variation with normal CA2-6 and super reach A or super reach B Super CA2-7, which is a turn type, Special CA2-8, which is a fluctuation pattern type with a super-reach A or super-reach B and one re-variation pseudo-ream, and Super-reach A or super-reach B and two re-variations Are classified into special CA2-9, which is a variation pattern type with pseudo-continuations.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 determines (1) a random number for determining the big hit type, (4) a random number for determining the normal symbol and (6) determines a hit type. The counter for generating a random number for use is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value (N _{1 to} N ₂ and N _{4 to} N ₅ ranges) shown in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal big hit determination table, and the probability of a big hit is P _{( m1)} . In the probability change big hit determination table, each numerical value (range N _{1 to} N ₃ and N _{4 to} N ₆ ) shown in the right column of FIG. P _(m1) is set. Note that P _(m2) is set higher in the big hit probability P _(m1) in the normal big hit determination table and the big hit probability P _{(m2) in the} probability change big hit determination table (P _(m1) <P _(M2) ). Further, the range of the numerical values set forth in FIG. 8 (a) _(a range of N 1 to N _2, and _N 4 to N ₅₎ is in a range of jackpot determination value.

FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing the small hit determination table 130b. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In this embodiment, the common small hit determination table 130b is used for the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. Each value (range N _{7 to} N ₈ ) shown in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table 130b, and the probability of a small hit is set to P _(m3) . Further, the range of numerical values (the range of N _{7 to} N ₈ ) described in FIG. 8B is the range of the small hit determination value.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are performed by using the common small hit determination table 130b for the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display. The display has the same probability of being determined as a small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display Probability of determining a small hit in the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol using the individual small hit determination table set so that the probability of determination as a small hit in is different May be different.

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

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

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

The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of “big hit B”. In this embodiment, the determination value in the range of "probability variation jackpot A" judgment value ranging from 0 to X ₁ is assigned to for the "probability variation big hit B" (X 1 ₊₁₎ ~39 assigned With the probability (proportion) P _(SA) , the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot A”, and with the probability (proportion) P _(SB) , the jackpot type is determined to be “probability variation jackpot B”. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol are used by using the common jackpot type determination table 131a for the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. The display has the same probability of being determined as “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of fluctuation of these first special symbols The variation of the first special symbol using the individual jackpot type judgment table set so that the probability of being judged as “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” differs between the fluctuation display of the second special symbol and the second special symbol. The probability of determining “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” may differ between the display and the variation display of the second special symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the five-round probability variation big hit B as the second specific gaming state is compared with the probability variation big hit B, and one big winning per win during the big hit The case of determining the probability variation jackpot A as the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the mouth is extended will be described, but the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, the first specific gaming state having a larger number of rounds compared to the second specific gaming state may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. Also, for example, even in the case of the same big round of big rounds, the second specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened once per round and the first specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probable big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to a five-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a probable change state and a time-short state (probability change / short time state, high-precision high base state) after the big hit gaming state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is terminated 25 times (until the number of start times reaches 25). However, in the short-time state, after the big hit, the fluctuation display is finished 22 times (when the number of start times becomes 22) and the low-base state is entered, and the fluctuation display is finished only 25 times in the high probability state. It is continued until it is done (until the number of start reaches 25 times). Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, from the end of the 22nd fluctuation display to the end of the 25th fluctuation display, only the high probability state is assumed, and the high base state is not reached (high probability low). Base state).

  “Probable big hit B” means that the opening time of the big prize opening per round is controlled to five rounds of big hit gaming state, which is shorter than “probable big hit A”, and after the big hit gaming state ends, it shifts only to the promiscuous state It ’s a big hit. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is terminated a predetermined number of times (25 in this embodiment). However, after the big hit is finished, the state is shifted to the low base state without shifting to the time-short state, and only the high probability state is continued until the change display is terminated 25 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability variation big hit B ends, only the high probability state is set until the 25th fluctuation display is ended, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

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

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

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

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

  The probability variation big hit A variation pattern type determination table 132a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super A range of determination values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of CA3-3, special CA3-4, and special CA3-5 is set.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the range of determination values for these variation pattern types is set to a range of ₁ to Y1 for normal CA3-1, and is determined for normal CA3-2. value _(Y 1 +1) is set in a range of to Y _2, is set to a range determination value is normal CA3-3 is _(Y 2 +1) ~Y _3, determination Special CA3-4 The value is set in the range of (Y ₃ +1) to Y ₄ , the special CA 3-5 has the determination value set in the range of (Y ₄ +1) to 251, and the variation pattern type determination for probability variation big hit A As the variation pattern types determined in the table 132a, the determination ratio determined for normal CA3-1 is P _(G3-1) , and the determination ratio determined for normal CA3-2 is higher than P _(G3-1). The ratio P _{(G3-2 )} P _(G3-3) in which the decision rate determined for Super CA3-3 is higher than P _(G3-2) , and the decision rate determined in Special CA3-4 from P _{(G3-3) P} is also a high proportion _(G3-4), determining the ratio determined in special CA3-5 is set to _{P (G3-5)} is a higher rate than _{P (G3-4) (P (G3 -1} <P _(G3-2) <P _(G3-3) <P _(G3-4) <P _(G3-5) ) Therefore, when the probability _variation big hit A is reached, as described later, Includes special PB3-7, which is a fluctuation pattern that executes Super Reach A with two fluctuations, or Special PB 3-8, a fluctuation pattern that executes Super Reach B with two fluctuations Many special CA3-5 were decided It has become so.

In the present embodiment, as described above, each of P _(G3-1 <P _(G3-2) <P _(G3-3) <P _(G3-4) <P _(G3-5) Although the determination values Y _{1 to} Y ₄ are set, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination probability of the special CA 3-5 which is a type of super reach with two re-variation pseudo-continuations Is set lower than other fluctuation pattern types, and the determination probability in the loss of these special CA3-5 is significantly lower than P _(G3-5) (for example, 0), so that the special CA3-5 The probability that the special PB 3-7 or the special PB 3-8 included in the variation pattern type appears may be lowered to increase the rarity of the variation pattern, and the reliability of the variation pattern may be further increased.

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

In probability variation big hit B, while the judgment value with respect to the special CA4-1 including variation pattern without effect of the pseudo communication are allocated in a range of 1 to Y _41, a variation pattern with the effect of the pseudo-continuous is assigned a range determination value is _(Y 41 +1) _~251 against special CA4-2 containing, as the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B, and determine the rate to be determined in special CA4-1 P _(G4-1), determining the ratio determined in special CA4-2 is set to _{P (G4-2)} higher proportion than _{P (G4-1) (P (G4-1} ) <P ( _G4-2)) ). For this reason, when the probability variation big hit B is obtained, the variation pattern that becomes non-reach with two re-variation pseudo-continuations is the special PG1-3 or the variation pattern that becomes normal reach B with two re-variation pseudo-continuations. As a result, many special PGs 2-2 are determined.

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

Further, in the Koatari, while the judgment value with respect to the special CA4-1 including variation pattern without effect of the pseudo communication are allocated in a range of 1 to Y _51, variation pattern with the effect of the pseudo-continuous As a variation pattern type in the case where the judgment value is assigned in the range of (Y ₅₁ +1) to 251 for the special CA 4-2 including the number and the probability variation big hit B is determined, the determination ratio determined as the special CA 4-1 Is determined to be P _(G5-1) , and the determination ratio determined as special CA4-2 is set to P _(G5-2) which is lower than P _(G5-1) (P _(G5-2) <P _(G5-1) ). For this reason, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, the variation pattern type of the special CA 4-2 is easily determined, and it becomes non-reach with the quasi-continuation of two re-variations included in the variation pattern type of the special CA 4-2. A large number of special PGs 1-2 are determined as the fluctuation patterns that become normal reach B with two re-variation pseudo-continuations as the fluctuation patterns. In addition, in the case of a small hit, the variation pattern type of the special CA 4-1 is easily determined, and the special PG 1-1 or the variation pattern including the reach and the specific effect included in the variation pattern type of the special CA 4-1 A special PG 1-2 is determined as a variation pattern that becomes non-reach with a sliding effect, and a special PG 2-1 is determined as a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach A with a sliding effect (see FIG. 11B). ).

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

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

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to B 135a and 135b. The variation pattern type determination tables A to B for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is a detachment symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3. A range of determination values corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, super CA2-7, special CA2-8 to special CA2-9 is set.

These include a range of decision values of the variation pattern type, the off for variation pattern type determination table A135a for normal, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the determination value is non reach CA2-1 is _{1 to Y 11} range is set to the determination value for non reach CA2-2 is _(Y 11 +1) is set in a range of _{to Y 12,} the determination value is the normal CA2-4 is _(Y 12 +1) ~Y ₁₃ In the normal CA 2-5, the judgment value is set in the range of (Y ₁₃ +1) to Y ₁₄ , and in the super CA 2-7, the judgment value is in the range (Y ₁₄ +1) to Y _15. of which is set in the range, the determination value is the special CA2-8 is _(Y 15 +1) is set in a range of _{to Y 16,} the determination value is the special CA2-9 is _(Y 16 +1) _~251 of Set to range

As the variation pattern type determined in the variation pattern type determination table A for deviation, the determination rate P _(G2-1) determined for the non-reach CA 2-1 is the determination rate determined for the non-reach CA 2-2. It is set to a higher rate than P _(G2-2) . Further, the decision ratio P _(G2-4) determined for the normal reach CA2-4 is set to be lower than the decision ratio P _(G2-1) determined for the non-reach CA2-1. The determination ratio P _(G2-5) determined for the _CA2-5 is set to be lower than the determination ratio P _(G2-4) determined for the normal CA2-4.

Furthermore, the determination ratio P _(G2-7) determined for the super _{reach CA2-7} is set to be lower than the determination ratio P _(G2-5) determined for the normal CA2-5. The determination ratio P _(G2-8) determined for the _{reach CA 2-8} is set to a lower ratio than the determination ratio P _(G2-7) determined for the super CA 2-7. The determination ratio P _(G2-9) determined as the special CA 2-9 is set to be lower than the determination ratio P _(G2-8) determined as the special CA 2-8. For this reason, in the variation pattern type determination table A for detachment, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 is easily determined, and the reach and the specific effect included in the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 are not involved. A large number of non-reach PA1-1, which is a variation pattern that shifts in a normal variation, is determined (see FIG. 12).

Moreover, the off for variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the determination value is non reach CA2-1 is set in a range of _{1 to Y 21,} a non-reach CA2 The determination value is set in the range of (Y ₂₁ +1) to Y ₂₂ for -2, and the determination value is set in the range of (Y ₂₂ +1) to Y ₂₃ for non-reach CA2-3. CA2-4 is set to a range determination value is _(Y 23 +1) _{~Y 24} in is set to a range determination value is normal CA2-6 of _(Y 24 +1) _{~Y 14,} Super The determination value is set in the range of (Y ₁₄ +1) to Y ₁₅ for CA2-7, and the determination value is set in the range of (Y ₁₅ +1) to Y ₁₆ for special CA2-8. judgment value is CA2-9 is _{(Y 1} Is set in a range of +1) ～251.

As the variation pattern type determined in the variation pattern type determination table B for deviation, the determination ratio P ′ _(G2-1) determined for the non-reach CA2-1 is determined to be the non-reach CA2-2. The determination ratio P _(G2-3) , which is set to a ratio higher than the ratio P ′ _(G2-2) and is determined to be non-relief CA2-3, is determined to be nonreach CA2-1. The ratio is set higher than P ′ _(G2-1) .

The determination ratio determined for the normal reach CA2-4 is set to P ' _(G2-4) , and the determination ratio P _(G2-6) determined for the normal CA2-6 is the normal reach CA2-. It is set to a rate lower than the decision rate P ′ _(G2-4) determined to be 4. The decision ratio P _(G2-7) determined for the super CA2-7 is set to be lower than the decision ratio P _(G2-6) determined for the normal CA2-6, and is determined as the special CA2-8. The determined ratio P _(G2-8) is determined to be lower than the determined ratio P _(G2-7) determined for the super CA 2-7. Furthermore, the determination ratio P _(G2-9) determined for the special CA 2-9 is determined to be lower than the determination ratio P _(G2-8) determined for the special CA 2-8.
For this reason, in the variation pattern type determination table B for loss, for the non-reach variation pattern type, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is easily determined, and the reach included in the reach CA2-3 and the specific effect are accompanied. In many cases, non-reach PA1-0 and non-reach PA1-2, which are fluctuation patterns that are shifted by shortening fluctuations, are determined. As for the reach variation pattern type, normal CA2-4 having a short variation time is easily determined without accompanying pseudo-continuations, and normal reach A without a specific effect included in the variation pattern type of normal CA2-4. In FIG. 12, normal PA2-1, which is a variation pattern that causes deviation, or normal PA2-2, which is a variation pattern that causes deviation in normal reach B without a specific effect, is determined.

As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, in this embodiment, when there is a deviation, the random pattern random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is (Y ₁₄ +1) to 251. If there is, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (any one of super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C) is executed regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storage.

Further, in the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a shown in FIG. 10A, the non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds), which is a variation pattern of ultrashort variation, and the variation pattern of shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds), and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuous productions with a variation time shorter than two pseudo-continuous while there is no assignment of judgment values, the deviated for variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, the determination value range with respect to the non reach CA2-3 of _(Y 22 +1) _{~Y 23} is assigned to the At the same time, instead of normal CA2-5 including a variation pattern accompanied by a two-time pseudo-continuous presentation, a normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by a one-time pseudo-continuous presentation is used. By assigning a fixed value, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) with a short fluctuation time are determined. When the average time is shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time is increased.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern type determination table B135b for loss is used in common when the gaming state is the short-time state and when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, it may be configured to use a separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment when the time is short and when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of whether or not the current gaming state is in a probable variation state is shown. Depending on whether the state is a probability variation state or a normal state (low probability state), a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a loss variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. However, it is possible to select the variation pattern of the shortening variation according to the current gaming state (the first pending memory number and the second pending memory number). The threshold value (which may be the number of memories) may be varied. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super CA3-3, special CA3-4 to special CA3-5. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is selected as either the special CA4-1 or the special CA4-2. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a range of a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variation display of the effect symbol Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. Normal CA3-2 which is a pattern type, Super CA3-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach (which may be accompanied by super reach), super reach and one pseudo run A special CA3-4, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern, and a special CA3-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern including super reach and two pseudo-continuations, are shown. Has been.

As the range of the variation pattern determination value in the hit variation pattern determination table 137a, when the variation pattern type is CA3-1, the normal PA2-3 has a determination value set in the range of ₁ to Z1, In normal PA2-4, the determination value is set in the range of (Z ₁ +1) to 997. This Z ₁ is set so that the determination ratio P _(A2-3) determined for the normal PA2-3 is lower than the determination ratio P _(A2-4) ) determined for the normal PA2-4. Has been. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit A is finally reached, the normal PA2-4 is more easily determined than the normal PA2-3, and the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach B of the normal PA2-4 is the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach A of the normal PA2-3. More likely to appear.

In the case the variation pattern type is CA3-2, determination value in normal PB2-3 is set in a range of 1 to Z _2, judgment value to the normal PB2-4 is _(Z 2 +1) ~ The range is set to 997. As the _{Z 2,} set to determine the proportion _P which is determined in the normal PB2-3 _(B2-3) is lower than the determined ratio _P which is determined in the normal PB2-4 _(B2-4)) Has been. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit A is finally reached, the normal PB2-4 is more easily determined than the normal PB2-3, and the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach C that involves two pseudo-continuations of the normal PA2-4 is the normal PB2- Easier to appear than normal reach C with 3 pseudo-reams.

In case the variation pattern type is CA3-3, determination value super PA3-3 is set in a range of 1 to Z _3, the determination value is super PA3-4 is _(Z 3 +1) _~997 of Set to range. The Z ₃ is set so that the determination ratio P _(A3-3) determined for the super PA 3-3 is lower than the determination ratio P _(A3-4) ) determined for the super PA 3-4. Has been. Therefore, when the probable big hit A finally becomes, the super PA 3-4 is more easily determined than the super PA 3-3, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B of the super PA 3-4 is that of the super reach A of the super PA 3-3. Appears more easily than fluctuation patterns.

In case the variation pattern type is CA3-4, determination value Special PB3-5 is set in a range of 1 to Z _4, determination value Special PB3-6 is _(Z 4 +1) _~997 of Set to range. Incidentally, as this _{Z 4,} determine the ratio _P is determined in special PB3-5 _(B3-5) is set to be lower than the determined ratio _{P (B3-6))} determined the special PB3-6 Has been. Therefore, when the probable big hit A is finally reached, the special PB3-6 is more easily determined than the special PB3-5, and the change pattern of the super reach B with one quasi-continuous number of the special PB3-6 is the special PB3. It appears more easily than the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach A with -5 pseudo-continuations.

In case the variation pattern type is CA3-5, determination value Special PB3-7 is set in a range of 1 to Z _5, the determination value is the special PB3-8 is _(Z 5 +1) _~997 of Set to range. Incidentally, as this _{Z 5,} determining the ratio _P is determined in special PB3-7 _(B3-7) is set to be lower than the determined ratio _{P (B3-8))} determined the special PB3-8 Has been. Accordingly, when the probability variation big hit A is finally reached, the special PB3-8 is more easily determined than the special PB3-7, and the change pattern of the super reach B with the number of quasi-continuous times of the special PB3-8 is the special PB3. It appears more easily than the variation pattern of Super Reach A with -7 pseudo-continuous two times.

Thus, by setting the determination ratio of each variation pattern, the appearance probability (Q) (Q _(A2-3) , Q _{(A2 )} that each variation pattern appears when the probability variation big hit A is finally _{reached. -4)} , Q _(B2-3) , Q _(B2-4) , Q _(A3-3) , Q _(A3-4) , Q _{(B3-5 )} , Q _{(B3-6 )} , Q _{(B3- 7)} and Q _(B3-8) ) include the probability P _(m1) that the game state is a big hit when the game state is normal, the probability P _(SA) that the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit A”, and the fluctuation pattern It can be obtained by the product of the probability determined for the variation pattern type and the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the determined variation pattern type.

The range of the determining value of the variation patterns in per variation pattern determination table 137b, when the variation pattern type is CA4-1, and the determination value is a special PG1-1 is set in a range of _{1 to Z 11,} The special PG 1-2 has a determination value set in the range of (Z ₁₁ +1) to Z ₁₂ , and the special PG 2-1 has a determination value set in the range of (Z ₁₂ +1) to 997. Z ₁₁ is set so that the determination ratio P _(C1-1) determined for the special PG 1-1 is lower than the determination ratio P _(C1-2) determined for the special PG 1-2. Yes. Still _further, determining the ratio determined in special PG1-2 as _{Z 12 P (C1-2)} is, is set to be lower than the determination is determined as a special PG2-1 ratio _{P (C2-1)} Yes.

  Therefore, when the probability variation big hit B is finally reached, the special PG2-1 is more easily determined than the special PG1-2, and the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach A with slip appears more than the non-reach fluctuation pattern with slip. easy. Also, the special PG 1-2 is more easily determined than the special PG 1-1, and the non-reach fluctuation pattern with slip is more likely to appear than the non-reach fluctuation pattern without slip.

Thus, by setting the determination ratio of each variation pattern, the appearance probability (Q) (Q _(C1-1) , Q _{(C1 )} where each variation pattern appears when the probability variation big hit B is finally reached. _-2) , Q _(C2-1) , Q _(C1-3) , Q _(C2-2) ) are probabilities P _(m1) that the gaming state is normal and the big hit type is "probability big hit B" _Is determined by the product of the probability P _(SB) determined in step _(b) , the probability determined for the variation pattern type including the variation pattern, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the determined variation pattern type.

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

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

  As the range of the variation pattern determination value in the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, the determination value is set in the range of 1 to 997 for non-reach PA1-1. The determination ratio determined as non-reach PA1-1 is set to 1.0 (100%). When the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-2, the determination value is set in the range of 1 to 500 for non-reach PA1-3, and the determination value is 501 to 997 for non-reach PA1-4. The determination ratio determined for non-reach PA1-3 is set to 0.5 (50%), and the determination ratio determined for non-reach PA1-4 is set to 0.5 (50%). ing. Therefore, in the event of a final divergence, the non-reach PA1-3 and the non-reach PA1-4 are determined with the same probability. The fluctuation pattern appears with the same probability.

  When the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3, the non-reach PA1-0 has a determination value set in the range of 1 to 500, and the non-reach PA1-2 has a determination value in the range of 501 to 997. The decision rate determined for non-reach PA1-0 is set to 0.5 (50%), and the decision rate determined for non-reach PA1-2 is set to 0.5 (50%). . Therefore, in the event of a discrepancy, the non-reach PA1-0 and the non-reach PA1-2 are determined with the same probability, and the non-reach variation pattern of the long shortening variation and the non-reach variation pattern of the shortening variation Appear with the same probability.

In case the variation pattern type is normal CA2-4, determination value in normal PA2-1 is set in a range of 1 to Z _6, the determination value is the normal PA2-2 is _(Z 6 +1) _~997 Is set in the range. This Z ₆ is set so that the determination ratio P _(A2-1) determined for the normal PA 2-1 is higher than the determination ratio P _(A2-2) ) determined for the normal PA 2-2. Has been. Therefore, in the event of a divergence, the normal PA 2-1 is more easily determined than the normal PA 2-2, and the fluctuation pattern of the normal PA A-1 in the normal PA 2-1 is greater than the fluctuation pattern in the normal reach B of the normal PA 2-2. Easy to appear.

  When the variation pattern type is normal CA2-5, the determination value is set in the range of 1 to 997 for normal PB2-2, and the determination ratio determined for normal PB2-2 is 1.0 (100% ) Is set. Further, when the variation pattern type is normal CA2-6, the determination value is set in the range of 1 to 997 for normal PB2-1, and the determination ratio determined for normal PB2-1 is 1.0 ( 100%).

In case the variation pattern type is super CA2-7, determination value super PA3-1 is set in a range of 1 to Z _7, determination values super PA3-2 is _(Z 7 +1) _~997 Is set in the range. This Z ₇ is set so that the determination ratio P _(A3-1) determined for the super PA 3-1 is higher than the determination ratio P _(A3-2) ) determined for the super PA 3-2. Has been. Therefore, in the event that there is a final discrepancy, the super PA3-1 is more easily determined than the super PA3-2, and the super chile A fluctuation pattern of the super PA3-1 is the super reach B fluctuation of the super PA3-1. Appears more easily than patterns.

In case the variation pattern type is special CA2-8, determination value Special PB3-1 is set in a range of 1 to Z _8, the determination value is the special PB3-2 is _(Z 8 +1) _~997 Is set in the range. Incidentally, as this _{Z 8,} determining the ratio _P is determined in special PB3-1 _(B3-1) is set higher than the determined ratio _{P (B3-2))} determined the special PB3-2 Has been. Therefore, in the event of a final divergence, the special PB3-1 is more easily determined than the special PB3-2, and the fluctuation pattern of the Super Chile A with one pseudo-continuation of the special PB3-1 is the special PB3-2. It appears more easily than the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B with one pseudo-ream.

In case the variation pattern type is special CA2-9, determination value Special PB3-3 is set in a range of 1 to Z _9, the determination value is the special PB3-4 is _(Z 9 +1) _~997 Is set in the range. This Z ₉ is set so that the determination ratio P _(B3-3) determined for the special PB3-3 is higher than the determination ratio P _(B3-4) ) determined for the special PB3-4. Has been. Therefore, in the event of a lapse, the special PB3-3 is more easily determined than the special PB3-4, and the fluctuation pattern of the Super Chile A that accompanies two pseudo-continuations of the special PB3-3 is the special PB3-4. It appears more easily than the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B with two pseudo-continuations.

Thus, by setting the determination ratio of each variation pattern, the appearance probability (Q) (Q _(A1-1) , Q _{(A1 )} that each variation pattern appears when the probability variation big hit A is finally reached. _-3) , Q _(A1-4) , Q _(A1-0) , Q _(A1-2) , Q _(A2-1) , Q _(A2-2) , Q _(B2-2) , Q _{(B2- 1)} Q _(A3-1) Q _(A3-2) Q _(B3-1) Q _(B3-2) Q _(B3-3) Q _(B3-4) ) Probability of not hitting big or small hits in time (1-P _(m1) -P _(m3) ), probability determined for the variation pattern type including the variation pattern, and determination ratio of variation pattern in the determined variation pattern type It can be obtained by the product of

Thus, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, by calculating the appearance probability (Q) in each variation pattern, in this embodiment, the reliability (S) of various reach effects can be calculated. As shown in FIG. 13, the reliability of various reach effects is a ratio obtained by dividing the appearance probability of the reach effect at the time of a big hit by the sum of the appearance probabilities of the reach effect. For example, the reliability (S) of the super reach A that does not involve the quasi-continuous re-variation is the probability of appearance of the super PA 3-3 that is a variation pattern that is a big hit by executing the super reach A without the quasi-continuous re-variation. Q _(A3-3) is replaced with the appearance probability Q _(A3-1) of the super PA 3-1 which is a variation pattern that is out of execution by executing the super reach A without the quasi-continuous re-variation, and the quasi-continuous re-variation. Is calculated by dividing the sum by the appearance probability Q _(A3-3) of the super PA 3-3, which is a variation pattern that is a big hit, by executing the super reach A.

Similarly, by calculating the reliability (S) in each variation pattern, in this embodiment, the reliability of Super Reach B with two pseudo-continuations is the highest, and in the following, two pseudo-continuations are performed in descending order of reliability. Super Reach A with one super-ream B, Super Reach A with one pseudo-ream, Super Reach B without a pseudo-ream, Super Reach A without a pseudo-ream, Normal reach with two pseudo-reams The reliability decreases in the order of C, normal reach C with one pseudo-ream, normal reach B without pseudo-ream, and normal reach A without pseudo-ream. As described above, in this embodiment, since the reliability can be obtained as shown in FIG. 13, each value (Z _{1 to} Z ₉ , Z _{11 to} Z is set so that the reliability of various reach effects is in the order described above. ₁₃ ) can be set as appropriate.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, 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. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when 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 8C08 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, and a big hit type or a small hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  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). Note that information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern 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. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  The command 95XX (H) is a winning determination result designation command indicating the contents of the winning determination result. As the winning determination result, whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small win”. No, a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of the jackpot type, or a determination result of the random value random number 2 for determining the variation pattern type within a range of determination values (determination of the variation pattern type) A variation type command indicating (result) is included.

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A002 (H) designates the start of a big hit game, but an effect control command (start of probability variable big hit B) designates that a big hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a big hit game is displayed. Designation command: fanfare 2 designation command). The command A003 (H) designates the start of a small hit game, but an effect control command (small) that designates display of a small hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a small hit game. Hit start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit start designation fanfare designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the big hit start screen specified by the command A002 (H) and the small hit start screen specified by the command A003 (H) are the same start screen, and the command A302 (H) The big hit end screen designated by the command and the small hit end screen designated by the command A303 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the big hit / small hit start screen and the big hit / small hit end screen are display screens in the same mode as the screen (not shown) displayed in the latter half of the non-reach PA1-3, 4 described above. It is difficult to specify whether the probability change big hit B or the small hit has occurred, and suggests that the probability change big hit B may have occurred and the gaming state may have shifted to the probability change state (high probability low base state). It is supposed to be a screen.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state, a high base state, or whether the game is a big hit game), a start winning is generated and held. Each time the storage is performed, the winning determination process is executed, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 14 is always transmitted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 gives a notice of whether or not a big hit or super-reach will be made in advance, before the display of the change to be notified is started, based on the received symbol designation command. Execute the hold notice. In this embodiment, the hold notice for the probability variation big hit B and the small hit is not executed, that is, only the hold notice for the probability change big hit A is executed. It can be avoided that the player is easily grasped by the notice.

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

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the change display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214A).

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

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 19A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 19B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2), a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3), and a super reach flag described later are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 19A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S52). S54), the first data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 19A) is deleted, and the order of each of the second and subsequent data is moved up one by one and shifted (second → 1). The third, second → second, fourth → third, etc.) data in the reserved specific area is updated (S55-).

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

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

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

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

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (No in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIG. 8B) to calculate the small hit The determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (Yes in step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63).

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined in the winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B) performed when the game ball is won, and it is determined whether or not the big symbol is won at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Further, the variation pattern is determined, but it may be determined whether or not the game ball is a big hit at the time of winning the game ball, and the variation pattern may be determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further uses the data stored in the big hit type buffer. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit A (step S91 +).

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

  On the other hand, if the big hit is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the probability variation big hit B, the process proceeds to step S94 to select the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (see FIG. 9B). (Step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

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

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset at the timing of stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in Step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in Step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used (step S98), the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the processes of steps S92, S94, S97, and S98. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S133a), and when set, in the big hit gaming state. The game state is temporarily shifted to the normal state, but when determining the game state after the end of the big hit game state in the big hit end process described later, in order to know whether or not the game state before the big hit was a probable change state In addition, a big hit probability change flag indicating that the gaming state before the big hit was a probability change state is set (step S133b).

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

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 5 times) and the opening time corresponding to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

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

  If the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is not 0 in step S155, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is controlled to the probability change / time reduction state), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction (step S143), and then the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0. If it becomes (step S144), the time reduction flag is reset (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S140, No in S141, or No in S144, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 5 times) and the opening time corresponding to the small hit (the same opening time as the probability variation big hit B) are set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S195).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S158) and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, and if the probability variation big hit B, the small hit / probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Yes in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit A (step S166A). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. If the probability change big hit A, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S167, sets a time-short flag to shift the gaming state to a time-short state, and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 22 times) in a time-short number counter for counting the number of time-shorts. ) Is set (step S168), and control is performed to transmit a time-short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S169).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170), and sets a predetermined number (for example, 25 times) to a probability change number counter for counting the probability change number (step S171). ), A control for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

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

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

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B occurs in the normal state (low accuracy low base state), the probability variation count is updated (set), and the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) or the probability variation / short time state (high accuracy high base state) ), When the probability variation big hit B occurs, the number of time reductions and the number of probability variations are updated (set).

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S187. If the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S185).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S186). finish.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (step S706), and a menu for displaying a menu screen for accepting or outputting a password is displayed. Processing is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

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

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, a suggestion effect type determination random number SR1 and a stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the effect.

  The suggestion effect type determination random number SR1 is a random number for determining one character from a plurality of characters (suggestion effect types) indicating the possibility of becoming a probable big hit A or the like in the variable display in which super reach is executed. The stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 is a random number used for determining a background image to be switched in a super reach variation accompanied by a re-variation due to a pseudo-continuation described later.

  A counter for generating the random numbers SR1 to SR2 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 28), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 28). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a notice effect control pattern table (not shown) including effect control patterns of various notice effects including a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in the hit state are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 29, the control content of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the finalized rendering symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of effect operations for controlling various effect operations according to the effect symbol variation display such as process timer setting value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data. Control data (process data) is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series. The effect control pattern table for the jackpot gaming state is individually provided for each of various songs that can be determined according to the value of the effect parameter described later. In the jackpot gaming state, it is executed at the start of the jackpot game. In the winning display process, the effect of each music determined according to the value of the effect parameter is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the outline of the effect displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the change pattern that becomes super reach as the reach effect among the change patterns in the present embodiment will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (C), fluctuation patterns (super PA3-1, super PA3-2, super PA3-3, super PA3- In the display of the effect of 4), when the display of the effect symbol is changed to the reach state after the display of the effect symbol is changed, the display screen displays the character A, the character B, or the character C (see FIG. 46 (d) to 46 (f)) are displayed, and super reach (super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30D to 30E, fluctuation patterns (special PB3-1, special PB3-2, special PB3-5, special PB3-5, special PB3-5, special PB3-5, special PB3-5, and special PB3-5 are executed. In the display of the effect of PB3-6), after the display of the effect symbol is started, the fact that the pseudo continuous mode has been entered is displayed on the display screen, and at the same time, the background effect in which the background image of the display screen is switched is executed. The Then, after being derived and displayed in a combination in which the variation display state of the effect symbol is out of place, one re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed, and the character B or character C is displayed as the suggestion effect during the re-variation, The change display state of the symbol becomes the reach state. Then, the background effect ends, and super reach (super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A) to FIG. 31 (D), fluctuation patterns (special PB3-3, special PB3-4, special PB3-7, special PB3-3) in which super reach is executed with two pseudo-continuations. 8), in the display of the variation pattern effects shown in FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (B), the fact that the pseudo-continuous mode has been entered is displayed on the display screen after the effect symbol variation display is started. At the same time, a background effect in which the background image of the display screen is switched is executed. Then, after the derived symbol variation display state is derived and displayed in a deviating combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed, and the effect symbol variation display state is deviated and displayed. Further, the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed, and during the re-variation, the character B or the character C is displayed as the suggestive effect, and the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Then, the background effect ends, and super reach (super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, in the display of the effect of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 31C, the fact that the pseudo-continuous mode has been entered is displayed on the display screen after the effect symbol variation display is started, and at the same time, the background image of the display screen is displayed. The background effect to be switched is executed. Then, after the effect symbol variation display state is derived and displayed in a deviating combination, the first re-variation is executed by the pseudo-ream, and the character B is displayed as the suggestion effect during the re-variation, and the effect symbol variation It is derived and displayed in a combination in which the display state is out of sync. Furthermore, the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed, the character B is displayed as the suggestion effect during the re-variation, and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Then, the background effect ends, and super reach (super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  Further, in the display of the effect of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 31 (D), the fact that the pseudo-continuous mode has been entered is displayed on the display screen after the effect symbol variation display is started, and at the same time, the background image of the display screen is displayed. The background effect to be switched is executed. Then, after the effect symbol variation display state is derived and displayed in a deviating combination, the first re-variation is executed by the pseudo-ream, and the character B is displayed as the suggestion effect during the re-variation, and the effect symbol variation It is derived and displayed in a combination in which the display state is out of sync. Furthermore, the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed, the character C is displayed as the suggestion effect during the re-variation, and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Then, the background effect ends, and super reach (super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  FIGS. 32 and 33 are explanatory diagrams showing suggested effect selection tables A to D and suggested effect pattern selection tables A to D stored in a ROM (not shown) built in or externally provided in the effect control CPU 101. It is. The suggestion effect selection tables A to D and the suggestion effect pattern selection tables A to D are based on a random number (SR1) for determining the suggestion effect type when the super reach change pattern determined at the start of change is executed. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of characters to be displayed as suggestive effects. Each suggestion effect selection table A to D and suggestion effect pattern selection table A to D are referred to as a use table in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern to be executed.

  That is, when the variation pattern is determined to be either super PA3-3 or super PA3-4, the suggestion effect selection table A is selected, and the variation pattern is determined to be either super PA3-1 or super PA3-2. Suggestion effect selection table B is selected, and when the variation pattern is determined to be either special PB3-5 or special PB3-6, suggestion effect selection table C is selected, and the variation pattern is special PB3-1. When any of the special PB3-2 is determined, the suggestion effect selection table D is selected.

  When the variation pattern is determined to be the special PB3-7, the suggested effect pattern selection table A is selected. When the variation pattern is determined to be the special PB3-3, the suggestion effect pattern selection table B is selected, and the variation pattern is selected. Is selected as the special PB3-8, the suggested effect pattern selection table C is selected. When the change pattern is determined as the special PB3-4, the suggested effect pattern selection table D is selected.

  Each suggestion effect selection table A to D is a range of numerical values (determination values) compared with the value of the random number (SR1) for determining the suggestion effect type, and the character displayed as the suggestion effect is “character A”, Data (decision value) corresponding to either “Character B” or “Character C” is set, and these suggestion effect selection tables include corresponding variation patterns (Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-4, Special PB3-1, special PB3-2, special PB3-5, and special PB3-6) are set, and are used to determine the character when the corresponding variation pattern is implemented.

  Further, in the suggestion effect pattern selection tables A to D of the present embodiment, there are ranges of numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the value of the random number (SR1) for determining the suggestion effect type, and “character B” and “ Data (determination values) corresponding to each of a plurality of combinations of patterns by “Character C” are set, and the corresponding variation patterns (special PB3-3, special PB3-4, special PB3-4, Since the special PB3-7 and the special PB3-8) are set, it is used to determine the suggestive effect pattern when the corresponding variation pattern is implemented.

  The suggestive effect pattern in this embodiment is a pattern 1 in which the character B is not displayed during the fluctuation of the first pseudo-ream and the character B is displayed during the second pseudo-ream fluctuation. The character is not displayed during the fluctuation, and the character C is displayed during the fluctuation of the second pseudo-run. The character B is displayed during the fluctuation of the first pseudo-run, and the second pseudo-run is changing. Pattern 3 in which the character B is displayed in the first pattern, and pattern 4 in which the character B is displayed during the first fluctuation of the pseudo-ream and the character C is displayed during the second fluctuation of the pseudo-ream.

32. As shown in FIG. 32, the selection is made by super PA 3-3 which is a probability variation big hit A in super reach A without pseudo-ream and super PA 3-4 which is a probability variation big hit A in super reach B without pseudo ream. the range of the judgment value of each character in the presentation selection table a, the character a is set determination value range of 1 to H _1, the character B is determined value range (H 1 ₊₁₎ ~H ₂ The determination value range of (H ₂ +1) to 60 is set for the character C. As H ₁ and H ₂ , the determination ratio P _(A1) determined for the character A, the determination ratio P _(A2) determined for the character B, the determination ratio P _(A3) determined for the character C, Is set such that P _(A1) <P _(A2) <P _{(A3 )} .

Thus, the occurrence probability of each character A~C to determine the proportion in suggesting effect selection table A is set (Q) (probability _{Q (A1} character _A), the appearance probability _Q character B _(A2), the character The appearance probability Q _{(A3) of} C is obtained by adding the determination ratio of each character to the sum of the appearance probability Q _(A3-3) of the super PA 3-3 and the appearance probability Q _(A3-4) of the super PA 3-4. Desired.

The determination value of each character in the suggestion effect selection table B selected by the super PA 3-1 that is shifted in Super Reach A without pseudo-ream and the super PA 3-2 that is shifted in Super Reach B without pseudo-ream. As for the range, the character A has a determination value set in the range of (H ₂ +1) to 60, and the character B has a determination value set in the range of (H ₁ +1) to H _2. In C, the determination value is set in the range of ₁ to H1. Therefore, the determination ratio determined for character A is P _(A3) , the determination ratio determined for character B is P _(A2) , and the determination ratio determined for character C is P _(A1) . In other words, in the case of a variation pattern that is a probable big hit A in super reach without pseudo-ream, character C is most likely to be selected as a suggestive effect, and conversely, a variation pattern that shifts in super reach without pseudo-ream. In this case, the character A is set to be most easily selected as the suggestive effect.

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each of the characters A to C set in the suggestion effect selection table B (the appearance probability Q _{(A4) of} the character A, the appearance probability Q _{(A5) of} the character B, the character The appearance probability Q _{(A6) of} C is obtained by adding the determination ratio of each character to the sum of the appearance probability Q _(A3-1) of the super PA 3-1 and the appearance probability Q _(A3-2) of the super PA 3-2. Desired.

In the suggestion effect selection table C selected by the special PB 3-5 that becomes a probability variation big hit A in the super reach A with one pseudo-ream and the special PB 3-6 that becomes the probability variation big hit A in the super reach B once in the pseudo ream the range of the judgment value of each character, not set the determination value is the character a, the determination value is the character B is set in a range of 1 to H _11, the determination value is the character C ( H ₁₁ +1) to 60. As H ₁₁ , the determination ratio P _(A4) determined for the character B and the determination ratio P _(A5) determined for the character C are such that P _(A4) <P _{(A5 ).} A judgment value is set.

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each character B to C for which the determination ratio is set in the suggestion effect selection table C (the appearance probability Q _{(A7) of} the character B, the appearance probability Q _{(A8) of the} character C) is The special PB 3-5 appearance probability Q _{(B 3-5)} and the special PB _3-6 appearance probability Q _{(B 3-6)} are added to each character's determined ratio.

Determination of each character in the suggestion effect selection table D selected in the special PB3-1 that is shifted in Super Reach A with one pseudo-ream and the special PB3-2 that is shifted in Super Reach B with one pseudo-ream As a range of values, a determination value is not set for the character A, and a determination value is set for the character B in the range of (H ₁₁ +1) to 60. Therefore, the determination ratio determined for character B is P _(A5) , and the determination ratio determined for character C is P _(A4) . In other words, in the case of a variation pattern in which the probability variation hit is A with super reach with one pseudo-ream, the character C is most likely to be selected as the suggestive effect, and conversely, the variation is deviated with super reach with one pseudo-ream. In the case of the pattern, the character B is set to be easily selected as the suggestive effect.

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each character A to C for which the determination ratio is set in the suggestion effect selection table D (the appearance probability Q _{(A9) of} the character B, the appearance probability Q _{(A10) of the} character C) is The special PB3-1 appearance probability Q _(B3-1) and the special PB3-2 appearance probability Q _(B3-2) are obtained by integrating the determined ratio of each character.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, in the suggestion effect selection table C and the suggestion effect selection table D, since the character A does not have the SR1 determination value assigned, the super ream is executed. In the case of reach, as will be described later, the character A with low reliability is not determined, and the character A with the lowest reliability is determined in the case of super reach in which these pseudo-reams are performed, It is possible to avoid a decrease in the player's expectation due to the occurrence of the pseudo-ream.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the suggestion effect pattern selection table A selected by the special PB3-7 that becomes the probability variation big hit A in the super reach A with the pseudo-ream twice, the range of the judgment value of each suggestion effect pattern is as follows. , the determination value in the pattern 1 is set to a range of _{1 to H 21,} is set to a range determination value in the pattern 2 is _(H 21 +1) _{~H 22,} the determination value in the pattern 3 The range is set to (H ₂₂ +1) to H ₂₃ , and the determination value is set to each range of (H ₂₃ +1) to 60 in pattern 4. As H ₂₁ , H ₂₂ , and H ₂₃ , the determination ratio P _(B1) determined for the pattern 1, the determination ratio P _(B2) determined for the pattern 2, and the determination ratio P _(B3 determined for the pattern 3 ₎ . _{) And} the determination ratio P _(B4) determined by the pattern 4 is set to a determination value such that P _(B1) <P _(B2) <P _(B3) <P _(B4) . .

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each suggestion effect pattern for which the determination ratio is set in the suggestion effect pattern selection table A (the appearance probability Q _(B1) of pattern 1, the appearance probability Q _{(B2) of} pattern _2, pattern 3 The appearance probability Q _(B3) of pattern 4 and the appearance probability Q _{(B4) of} pattern 4 are obtained by adding the determination ratio of each suggestive effect pattern to the appearance probability Q _(B3-7) of special PB3-7.

On the other hand, in the suggestion effect pattern selection table B selected by the special PB3-3 that is shifted in Super Reach A with two pseudo-reams, the determination value range for each suggestion effect pattern is a determination value for pattern 1. There _(H 23 +1) _~60 of being set in the range is set to a range of decision values in the pattern 2 is _(H 22 +1) _{~H 23,} the determination value in the pattern 3 _(H 21 +1 ) To H ₂₂ , and the pattern 4 has a determination value set to each of 1 to H ₂₁ . Therefore, the determination ratio determined for pattern 1 is P _(B4) , the determination ratio determined for pattern 2 is P _(B3) , the determination ratio determined for pattern 3 is P _(B2) , and pattern 4 The determined ratio is P _(B1) .

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each suggestion effect pattern for which the determination ratio is set in the suggestion effect pattern selection table B (the appearance probability Q _(B5) of pattern 1, the appearance probability Q _{(B6) of} pattern 2, pattern 3 The appearance probability Q _(B7) of pattern 4 and the appearance probability Q _{(B8) of} pattern 4 are obtained by adding the determination ratio of each suggestive effect pattern to the appearance probability Q _(B3-3) of the special PB3-3.

  As shown in the suggestion effect pattern selection table A and the suggestion effect pattern selection table B, in this embodiment, when a super reach A involving two pseudo-reams occurs and finally becomes a probable big hit A, While many are determined in the order of pattern 4> pattern 3> pattern 2> pattern 1 and when the final result is a loss, conversely, pattern 4 <pattern 3 <pattern 2 <pattern 1 It has come to be decided.

In the suggestion effect pattern selection table C selected by the special PB3-8 that becomes a probable big hit A with Super Reach B with two pseudo-reams, as a range of determination values for each suggestion effect pattern, the determination value for pattern 1 There is set in the range of _{1 to H 31,} is set to a range determination value in the pattern 2 is _(H 31 +1) _{~H 32,} the determination value in the pattern 3 _(H 32 +1) _{~H 33} , and the determination value is set in each range of (H ₃₃ +1) to 60 in pattern 4. H ₃₁ , H ₃₂ , and H ₃₃ are determined ratio P _(B5) determined for pattern 1, determined ratio P _(B6) determined for pattern 2, and determined ratio P _(B7 determined for pattern 3 ₎ . _{) And} the determination ratio P _(B84) determined in the pattern 4 is set to a determination value such that P _(B5) <P _(B6) <P _(B7) <P _(B8) . .

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each suggestion effect pattern for which the determination ratio is set in the suggestion effect pattern selection table B (the appearance probability Q _(B9) of pattern 1, the appearance probability Q _{(B10) of} pattern 2, pattern 3 The appearance probability Q _(B11) of pattern 4 and the appearance probability Q _{(B12) of} pattern 4 are obtained by adding the determination ratio of each suggestive effect pattern to the appearance probability Q _(B3-8) of the special PB3-8.

On the other hand, in the suggestion effect pattern selection table D selected by the special PB3-4 that is shifted in Super Reach B with two pseudo-reams, as a range of determination values for each suggestion effect pattern, a determination value is included in pattern 1 There _(H 33 +1) is set in a range of 60 is set to a range of decision values in the pattern 2 is _(H 32 +1) _{~H 33,} the determination value in the pattern 3 _(H 31 +1 ) To H ₃₂ , and the determination value is set to each range of 1 to H _{31 in} the pattern 4. Therefore, the determination ratio determined for pattern 1 is P _(B8) , the determination ratio determined for pattern 2 is P _(B7) , the determination ratio determined for pattern 3 is P _(B6) , and pattern 4 The determined ratio to be determined is P _(B5) .

Thus, the appearance probability (Q) of each suggestion effect pattern for which the determination ratio is set in the suggestion effect pattern selection table B (the appearance probability Q _(B13) of pattern 1, the appearance probability Q _{(B14) of} pattern 2, pattern 3 The occurrence probability Q _(B15) of pattern 4 and the appearance probability Q _{(B16) of} pattern 4 are obtained by adding the determination ratio of each suggestive effect pattern to the appearance probability Q _(B3-4) of the special PB3-4.

  As shown in the suggestion effect pattern selection table C and the suggestion effect pattern selection table D, in this embodiment, when a super reach B accompanied by two pseudo-reams occurs and finally becomes a probable big hit A, While many are determined in the order of pattern 4> pattern 3> pattern 2> pattern 1 and when the final result is a loss, conversely, pattern 4 <pattern 3 <pattern 2 <pattern 1 It has come to be decided.

  Therefore, if a super reach with two pseudo-reams occurs and eventually becomes a probable big hit A, pattern 4> pattern 3> pattern 2> pattern 1 in either case of super reach A or B. On the other hand, in the case where a lot is determined in the order, in the event that a loss finally occurs, on the contrary, the number is determined in the order of pattern 4 <pattern 3 <pattern 2 <pattern 1.

Thus, by calculating the appearance probabilities (Q) of the characters A to C in each variation pattern, the reliability (S) of each character can be calculated in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 34, the character reliability is a ratio obtained by dividing the total appearance probability of the character at the time of a big hit by the total appearance probability of the character. For example, the reliability (S) of the character C includes the appearance rate Q _(A3) when the super reach big hit is made without the pseudo-ream, the appearance rate Q _(A5) when the super reach big hit is made once per pseudo-ream, the pseudo Appearance rate Q _(B2) when there is no character display at the first series, character display at the second pseudo series, and Super reach A big hit, character display at the first pseudo series, character display at the second pseudo series Appearance rate Q _(B4) when the Super Reach A is a big hit, No character display at the first time in the pseudo-ream, Appearance rate Q _(B10) when the Super Reach B is a big hit with the character display at the second time in the pseudo-ream the sum of the incidence Q _(B12) when the super reach B jackpot is there displayed character in there display character pseudo continuous second at the first pseudo continuous The appearance rate Q _(A1), the appearance rate Q _(A10) at the time of the super reach out in a pseudo-continuous _one, pseudo-continuous first time in the character without character display and pseudo-continuous second time when the tooth becomes a super reach losing in Appearance rate Q _(B6) when there is a display and the super reach A shifts, _(B6) Appearance rate Q _(B8) when the character is displayed at the first pseudo-continuation and character display is displayed at the second pseudo-continuation , No character display at first pseudo-continuation, character display at second pseudo-continuation, appearance rate Q when super reach B is off _(B14) , character display at first pseudo-continuation, character display at second pseudo-continuation There is the sum of the rate of appearance Q _(B16) at the time of the super reach B out in, the incidence of when it becomes a super reach jackpot without the pseudo-communication _(A3), the appearance rate Q of when the super reach jackpot in a pseudo-continuous one _(A5), the advent of when the super reach A big hit in there display character without character display and pseudo-continuous second time in a pseudo-continuous first time Rate Q _(B2) , character display in the first pseudo-ream, character display in the second pseudo-ream, appearance rate Q _(B4) when the character reaches the super reach A big hit, no character display in the first pseudo-ream, pseudo-ream Appearance rate Q _(B10) when the character is displayed at the second time and Super Reach B is a big hit, Appearance rate when the character is displayed at the first Pseudo-ream and the character display is displayed at the second pseudo-ream and the Super Reach B is a big hit It is obtained by dividing by the sum of Q _(B12) .

  Similarly, by calculating the reliability (S) in each of the characters A to B, in this embodiment, in the variable display in which super reach is executed, if the displayed character is the character C, the most probable big hit A is On the contrary, in the case of the character A, the reliability that becomes the most probable big hit A is low.

  That is, according to the reliability of these characters A to C and the reliability of the various reach effects described above (see FIG. 13), in this embodiment, the character C is used in the variation pattern in which super reach is performed without pseudo-continuity. When the super-reach B is executed and the super-reach B is executed, the reliability with the most probable big hit A is high. When the character C is displayed and the super-reach A is executed, the character B is displayed and the super-reach B is executed. When the character B is displayed and the super reach A is executed, when the character A is displayed and the super reach B is executed, when the character A is displayed and the super reach A is executed, the probability variation big hit A Expected to be lower.

  Further, in the fluctuation pattern in which super reach is executed with one pseudo-continuation, when the character C is displayed by re-variation of the pseudo series and the super reach B is executed, the reliability with the most probable variation hit A is high. When the character C is displayed with the re-variation of the pseudo-continuity and the super reach A is executed, when the character B is displayed with the re-variation of the pseudo-ream and the super reach B is executed, The degree of expectation that the probability variation big hit A is displayed in the order in which the super reach A is displayed is reduced.

  Furthermore, in the variation pattern in which super reach is executed with two similar runs, character B is displayed by the first re-variation of the pseudo sequence, and character C is displayed by the second re-variation of the pseudo sequence. When executed, the probability that the probability variation big hit A is the highest is high. Hereinafter, the character B is displayed by the first re-variation of the pseudo-ream, the character C is displayed by the second re-variation of the pseudo-ream, and the super reach A is executed. In the case where the character B is displayed by the first re-variation of the pseudo-series and the character B is displayed by the second re-variation of the pseudo-series and the super reach B is executed, the character B is displayed by the first re-variation of the pseudo-series. When the character B is displayed in the second re-variation of the pseudo-ream and the super reach A is executed, the character is not displayed in the first re-variation of the pseudo-ream, When the character C is displayed in the fluctuation and the super reach B is executed, the character is not displayed in the first re-variation of the quasi-continuation, and the character C is displayed in the second re-variation of the quasi-continuation and the super reach A is executed. In such a case, the character is not displayed by the first re-variation of the pseudo-series, and the character B is displayed by the second re-variation of the pseudo-series, and when the super reach B is executed, the character is displayed by the first re-variation of the pseudo-series Instead, the expectation of the probability variation big hit A in the order in which the character B is displayed and the super reach A is executed in the second re-variation of the pseudo-ream is reduced.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Here, assuming that the variation display of the special symbol is performed once, the counter value of the start number counter is incremented by 1 (step S615 '), and the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S625), a small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S626).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a time-short end designation command (step S638), the effect control CPU 101 resets the time-short state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-short state (step S639).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S665). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs background effect update processing for updating the background image in the effect display device 9 as the stage (mode) type switching (step S822 +). In the background effect update process of this embodiment, the background image is updated according to whether the fluctuation display result is out of the probability variation big hit A.

  In addition, as the background image, a daytime background image, an evening background image, and a nighttime background image are stored in advance, respectively, and the background image is subjected to re-variation by a pseudo-continuation in a variation pattern for executing super reach. At the same time, the day background image is set to one of the evening background image and the night background image.

  Specifically, in the background effect setting process, as shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the variation pattern command read in step S821 is a pseudo variation pattern, that is, It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is special PB3-1 to special PB3-8 (step S921). If the fluctuation pattern is not special PB3-1 to special PB3-8, the background effect setting process is terminated. If the fluctuation pattern is special PB3-1 to special PB3-8, the display screen in the fluctuation pattern enters the pseudo continuous mode. A buffer formed in the RAM with the timing at which the fact that the fact has been displayed and the timing at which the super reach is executed being specified and the fact that the entry into the pseudo-continuous mode has been displayed on the display screen being the start timing of the background effect In addition to setting the area, the timing at which the super reach is executed is set in the buffer area formed in the RAM as the end timing of the background effect. (Step S922).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random value SR2 for determining the stage (mode) type, and based on the extracted random value SR2 and the background effect determination table shown in FIG. The background image at night is determined, and the determined background image is set in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the background effect determination table, in the variation display result “out of”, seven determination values are set to the dusk mode (evening background image), and three determination values are set to night. The mode (night background image) is set. In the fluctuation display result “probability big hit A”, three judgment values are set in the dusk mode (evening background image), and seven judgment values are set in the night mode (night background image). Yes. That is, in the variation pattern with pseudo-ream in this embodiment, when the background image is updated from the day background image to the night background image, the background image is updated from the day background image to the evening background image. Since the background image is updated from the background image of the day to the background image of the night, the player can Further, it can be expected that the fluctuation display result will be a probable big hit A than when the background image is updated from the daytime background image to the evening background image.

  Returning to FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 101 executes suggestion effect setting processing for setting the display of the characters A to C in the variation pattern for executing super reach.

  Specifically, in the suggestion effect setting process, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 101 first has a variation pattern of super (super PA3-1 to super PA3-4) or special (special PB3-1 to special). It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is PB3-8) (step S870). If the variation pattern is not a super or special variation pattern, the suggestion effect setting process is terminated. If the variation pattern is a super or special variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step). S870 +). If the fluctuation pattern is not a special fluctuation pattern, that is, if it is a super fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step 871, and if the fluctuation pattern is a special fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step 874.

  In step S <b> 871, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the probability variation big hit A. If the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a probable big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is Super PA3-3 or SuperPA3-4, a random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random value SR1 and the figure Based on the suggestion effect selection table A shown in FIG. 32A, the type (character) of the suggestion effect is determined (step S872), and the process proceeds to step S885. Further, if the variation pattern is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is Super PA3-1 or Super PA3-2, a random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random value SR1 Based on the suggestion effect selection table B shown in FIG. 32B, the type (character) of the suggestion effect is determined (step S873), and the process proceeds to step S885.

  In step S874, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with one pseudo-continuation. If the variation pattern is a variation pattern with one pseudo-ream, that is, if the variation pattern is special PB3-1 to special PB3-2, special PB3-5 to special PB3-6, the process proceeds to step S875, and the variation pattern is pseudo-ream. If the change pattern is not special PB3-3 to special PB3-4 or special PB3-7 to special PB3-8, the process proceeds to step S878.

  In step S875, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with the probability variation big hit A. If the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a probable big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is special PB3-5 or special PB3-6, a random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random number SR1 and the figure Based on the suggestion effect selection table C shown in FIG. 32C, the type (character) of the suggestion effect is determined (step S876), and the process proceeds to step S885. Further, if the variation pattern is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is the special PB3-1 or the special PB3-2, the random number SR1 for suggesting effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted disturbance Based on the numerical value SR1 and the suggested effect selection table D shown in FIG. 32D, the type (character) of the suggested effect is determined (step S877), and the process proceeds to step S885.

  In step S878, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for executing super reach A. If the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern for executing super reach A, that is, if the fluctuation pattern is special PB3-3 or special PB3-7, the process proceeds to step S879, and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern for executing super reach B, that is, special. If it is PB3-4 or special PB3-8, the process proceeds to step S882.

  In step S879, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with the probability variation big hit A. If the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a probable big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is special PB3-7, a random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random number SR1 and FIG. Based on the suggested effect pattern selection table A shown, the type of suggestion effect (suggest effect pattern) is determined (step S880), and the process proceeds to step S885. Further, if the variation pattern is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is special PB3-3, a random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random number SR1 and FIG. ) To determine the type of suggestion effect (suggestion effect pattern) (step S881), and the process proceeds to step S885.

  In step S882, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with the probability variation big hit A. If the variation pattern is the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is special PB3-8, a random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random value SR1 and FIG. A suggestion effect type (suggest effect pattern) is determined based on the suggested effect pattern selection table C shown (step S883), and the process proceeds to step S885. Also, if the variation pattern is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the variation pattern is special PB3-4, the random value SR1 for suggestion effect type determination is extracted, and the extracted random value SR1 and FIG. ) To determine the type of suggested effect (suggested effect pattern) (step S884), and the process proceeds to step S885.

  In step S885, the effect control CPU 101 sets the determined suggestion effect (character or suggestion effect pattern) in the buffer area formed in the RAM, and ends the suggestion effect setting process. At this time, the suggestion effect execution decision flag is also set.

  Returning to FIG. 39, after the suggestion effect setting process in step S823, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether there is an suggestion effect, specifically, whether the suggestion effect execution determination flag is set (step). S824).

  Then, when the suggestion effect execution determination flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 indicates the suggestion effect control pattern corresponding to the stored suggestion effect type (characters A to C, suggestion effect variation patterns 1 to 4). Based on the suggestion effect process table, the suggestion effect start waiting time is specified, and after the specified waiting time is set in the suggestion effect start waiting timer (step S825 +), the process proceeds to step S825.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the production symbol variation processing, the production control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C), and the variation pattern is a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. In other words, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is special PB3-1 to special PB3-8 (step S840D). If the variation pattern is not special PB3-1 to special PB3-8, the process proceeds to step S841. If the variation pattern is special PB3-1 to special PB3-8, the process proceeds to step S840E.

  In step S840E, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the buffer area formed in the RAM and displays whether the current timing is the start timing of the background effect, that is, the fact that the pseudo continuous mode has been entered on the display screen in the variation pattern. It is determined whether or not the timing is set. If the current timing is the start timing of the background effect, the background image (the evening background image or the night background image) set in the background effect setting process in step S822 + is updated from the daytime background image as the background effect ( Step S840H) Proceeding to Step S841, if the current timing is not the start timing of the background effect, the current timing is also the end timing of the background effect, that is, whether the super reach in the variation pattern is executed. Determine whether.

  If the current timing is the end timing of the background effect, the display of the background image (the evening background image or the night background image) is terminated (step S840G), and the process proceeds to step S841, where the current timing is the start timing of the background effect. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S841.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is determined in step S841. If it is not determined to perform the suggestion effect, the process proceeds to step S842. If it is determined to perform the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution process is executed (step S842), and the process proceeds to step S843. Whether or not it is determined to perform the suggestion effect is determined by whether or not the suggestion effect execution determination flag is set.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S846), and the process proceeds to step S847.

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . The variation control of the effect design ends only when the variation period elapses (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out), but the control of the suggestion effect is performed in step S532 shown in FIG. The processing is terminated by the processing of S533. In this embodiment, the time when the processing of steps S532 and S533 ends (when the suggestion effect period timer times out) is before the time when the effect symbol change period elapses.

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

  If the suggestion effect has not been started, the value of the suggestion effect start wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S502). Note that the suggestion effect start wait timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the suggestion effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S825 + in FIG. 39). If the suggestion effect start waiting timer has not timed out (step S503), the process is terminated. If the suggestion effect start waiting timer has timed out, the suggestion effect execution determination flag is reset (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the effect control CPU 101 sets a suggestion effect executing flag indicating that the suggestion effect is being executed. Further, the stored suggested effect types (characters A to C, patterns 1 to 4) are specified (step S512), and a value corresponding to the suggested effect period corresponding to the specified suggested effect type is set in the suggested effect period timer. (Step S513).

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

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

  In step S530, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the suggestion effect period timer for timing the end of the suggestion effect period. When the suggestion effect period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (Yes in step S531), control for deleting the image related to the suggestion effect displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S532), The executing flag is reset (step S533).

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

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

  Next, aspects of the suggestion effect and the background effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the fluctuation pattern (super PA3-1, super PA3-2, super PA3-3, super In PA3-4), the change display of the effect design is shown. Note that the background image in this variable display is maintained as a daytime background image until the super reach is executed.

  This variation display will be described with reference to FIG. 46. As described above with reference to FIG. 30, the reach state shown in FIG. 46 (b) is changed from the state where the effect symbol shown in FIG. 46 (a) is variably displayed. As the suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 46C, first, a shutter effect is executed in which the shutter is closed on the display screen. Then, as shown in FIGS. 46D to 46F, when the shutter is opened, one of the characters A to C is displayed on the display screen. As shown in FIG. Super reach A or super reach B) is executed.

  Next, fluctuation patterns (special PB3-1, special PB3-2, special PB3-5, and special PB3-6) accompanied by one pseudo-continuation will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (c), when it is displayed that the pseudo-continuous mode has been entered on the display screen from the state in which the effect symbol variation display is being performed, the background effect is simultaneously displayed. The background image of the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the evening background image.

  47 (c) to 47 (d), after the derivation display is performed with a combination in which the variation display state of the effect symbols is out of place, one re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. As shown in FIG. 47G or FIG. 47H, the character B or the character C is displayed on the left side of the display screen as the suggestive effect during the re-variation. The display of the character B or the character C at this time is executed simultaneously with the display of the evening background image as a background effect, so that the display screen is switched from the display of the evening background image to the display of the character B or the character C. Thus, it is possible to prevent the effect of presentation accompanying the display of the evening background image from being lost. Furthermore, since the display of the character B or character C at this time is displayed in a size smaller than that displayed on the display screen in FIG. 46, the presentation effect associated with the display of the evening background image is more effective. To prevent. Then, as shown in FIGS. 47 (i) to 47 (j), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. Further, the display of the evening background image updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  Further, when a night background image is set as the background effect, as shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (b), the display screen is simulated from the state where the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When a message indicating that the mode has been entered is displayed, a background effect is executed at the same time, and the background image on the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the nighttime background image, as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 48 (c) to 48 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed in a combination, the re-variation is performed once by the pseudo-ream, and FIG. As shown in (g) or FIG. 48 (h), during the re-variation, the display of the character B or the character C is executed simultaneously with the display of the background image of the night that is the background effect. It is possible to prevent the production effect accompanying the display of the background image from being lost. Then, as shown in FIGS. 48 (i) to 48 (j), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. In addition, the display of the background image of the night updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  Next, of the variation patterns (special PB3-3 to special PB3-4, special PB3-7 to special PB3-8) accompanied by two pseudo-reams, the character is displayed only by re-variation of the second pseudo-ream. The case will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 48. First, as shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (b), when it is displayed that the pseudo-continuous mode has been entered on the display screen from the state where the variation display of the effect symbol is performed, the background effect is simultaneously displayed. As shown in FIG. 47C, the background image of the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the evening background image.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 (c) to 47 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. On the display screen at this time, unlike the variation pattern with one pseudo-ream, the character is not displayed, and is again derived and displayed in a combination in which the variation display state of the effect symbol is out of place. Are re-varied (FIGS. 47E to 47F).

  As shown in FIG. 47 (g) or 47 (h), during the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream, the display of the character B or the character C is simultaneously with the display of the evening background image as the background effect. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the display of the evening background image from being lost. Then, as shown in FIGS. 47 (i) to 47 (j), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. Further, the display of the evening background image updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  Further, when a night background image is set as the background effect, as shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (b), the display screen is simulated from the state where the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When a message indicating that the mode has been entered is displayed, a background effect is executed at the same time, and the background image on the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the nighttime background image, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 (c) to 48 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed in a combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. On the display screen at this time, unlike the variation pattern with one pseudo-ream, the character is not displayed, and is again derived and displayed in a combination in which the variation display state of the effect symbol is out of place. Are re-varied (FIGS. 48E to 48F).

As shown in FIG. 48 (g) or FIG. 48 (h), during the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream, the display of the character B or the character C is simultaneously with the display of the night background image that is the background effect. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the display of the night background image from being lost.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 48 (i) to 48 (j), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. In addition, the display of the background image of the night updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  Next, the character is displayed only by re-change of the second pseudo-continuation among the variation patterns ((special PB3-3 to special PB3-4, special PB3-7 to special PB3-8) involving the pseudo-continuous twice. 47 to 48 will be described with reference to Fig. 47 to 48. First, as shown in Fig. 47 (a) to Fig. 47 (b), the display screen is changed from the state where the variation display of the effect symbols is performed. When the fact that the pseudo continuous mode has been entered is displayed, a background effect is executed at the same time, and as shown in FIG. 47C, the background image of the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the evening background image.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 (c) to 47 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. On the display screen at this time, unlike the variation pattern with one pseudo-ream, the character is not displayed, and is again derived and displayed in a combination in which the variation display state of the effect symbol is out of place. Are re-varied (FIGS. 47E to 47F).

  As shown in FIG. 47 (g) or 47 (h), during the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream, the display of the character B or the character C is simultaneously with the display of the evening background image as the background effect. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the display of the evening background image from being lost. Then, as shown in FIGS. 47 (i) to 47 (j), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. Further, the display of the evening background image updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  Further, when a night background image is set as the background effect, as shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (b), the display screen is simulated from the state where the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When a message indicating that the mode has been entered is displayed, a background effect is executed at the same time, and the background image on the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the nighttime background image, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 (c) to 48 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed in a combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. On the display screen at this time, unlike the variation pattern with one pseudo-ream, the character is not displayed, and is again derived and displayed in a combination in which the variation display state of the effect symbol is out of place. Are re-varied (FIGS. 48E to 48F).

  As shown in FIG. 48 (g) or FIG. 48 (h), during the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream, the display of the character B or the character C is simultaneously with the display of the night background image that is the background effect. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the display of the night background image from being lost. Then, as shown in FIGS. 48 (i) to 48 (j), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. In addition, the display of the background image of the night updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  Next, among the fluctuation patterns (special PB3-3 to special PB3-4, special PB3-7 to special PB3-8) that involve two pseudo-continuations, the first pseudo-continuous re-variation and the second pseudo-continuous A case where the character is displayed by re-variation will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 50. First, as shown in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (b), when the fact that the pseudo-continuous mode has been entered is displayed on the display screen from the state where the display of the effect symbols is being changed, the background effect is simultaneously displayed. As shown in FIG. 49C, the background image of the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the evening background image.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 (c) to 49 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed in a combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. During the first re-variation by the pseudo-ream, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), the display of the character B is executed simultaneously with the display of the evening background image as the background effect. It is possible to prevent the production effect accompanying the display of the image from being lost. Then, the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed again, and the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed (FIGS. 49 (f) to 49 (g)).

  As shown in FIG. 49 (h) or 49 (i), during the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream, the display of the character B or the character C is simultaneously with the display of the night background image as the background effect. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the display of the night background image from being lost. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (j) to FIG. 49 (k), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. Further, the display of the evening background image updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  When a night background image is set as the background effect, as shown in FIGS. 50 (a) to 50 (b), the display screen is displayed in a pseudo-continuous state from the state in which the effect symbol variation display is performed. When a message indicating that the mode has been entered is displayed, a background effect is simultaneously executed, and the background image of the display screen is updated from the daytime background image to the night background image, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 (c) to 50 (d), after the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed in a combination, the first re-variation by the pseudo-continuous is executed. During the first re-variation by the pseudo-ream, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the display of the character B is executed simultaneously with the display of the night background image as the background effect. It is possible to prevent the production effect accompanying the display of the image from being lost. Then, the variation display state of the effect symbols is derived and displayed again, and the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed (FIG. 50 (f) to FIG. 50 (g)).

  As shown in FIG. 50 (h) or 50 (i), during the second re-variation by the pseudo-ream, the display of the character B or the character C is simultaneously with the display of the night background image as the background effect. By being executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the display of the night background image from being lost. Then, as shown in FIGS. 50 (j) to 50 (k), when the display of the character B or the character C is finished and the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, the super reach A or the super reach B is executed. Is done. Further, the display of the evening background image updated as the background effect ends when the super reach A or the super reach B is executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the re-variation is executed and the reach state is reached, before entering the reach state instead of the effect in which one of the characters A to C is displayed after the shutter effect. Since an effect in which one of the characters B to C is displayed on the left side of the display screen is executed, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in interest due to a decrease in the effect executed by omitting the effect. be able to.

  In addition, when re-variation is executed, when the player's expectation is increasing, the suggestion (display of the character C) in a specific manner corresponding to high reliability is easily performed. It is possible to suppress as much as possible the increase in expectation.

  In addition, any one of the characters B to C on the left side of the display screen and the background effect are simultaneously executed, and the background effect is not interrupted by any display of the characters B to C on the left side of the display screen. It is possible to avoid as much as possible to reduce the production effect of the production.

  In addition, in the variation pattern involving the second pseudo-ream, even if the display of any of the characters B to C on the left side of the display screen is executed due to the re-variation due to the first pseudo-ream, the second time without reaching the reach state. Since a state in which re-variation by the pseudo-ream is executed can be formed, the unexpectedness of the player can be increased, and the player's expectation can be sustained by the occurrence of the second re-variation, so a pachinko gaming machine The interest of 1 can be improved.

  Further, in the display of the character on the left side of the display screen in the second variation due to the pseudo-ream, the character B having the reliability suggested by the character display on the left side of the display screen in the first variation due to the second variation. Since it is possible to prevent the character A having a lower reliability from being suggested, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being lowered, so that the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, since the player pays attention to the timing at which the characters B to C are displayed on the left side of the display screen, the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, in a variation pattern in which super-reach is executed with two pseudo-reams, character B is displayed by re-variation by the first pseudo ream, and character C is displayed by re-variation by the second pseudo-ream. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the expectation level that is the most probable big hit A is high. As the suggestive effect pattern, a suggestive effect pattern may be further provided in which the character C is displayed by re-variation by the first pseudo-ream and the character C is displayed by re-variation by the second pseudo-ream.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the character is displayed by re-variation by the pseudo ream in the variation pattern in which the super reach is performed with the pseudo ream, the character is reduced so that the effect of the background effect is not deleted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background image of the evening or night located on the back side through the character is displayed by displaying the character in a transparent state on the display screen. May be visible, and the effect of the background effect may not be deleted.

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 9 Production display device 101 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

Variable display means comprising a plurality of variable display units for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and a specific display result predetermined on the variable display means A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when it is derived and displayed,
In the variable display means, the identification information constitutes a part of the specific display result, but at least a part of the variable display unit performs a reach effect after reaching a reach state in which the identification information is variably displayed. A reach production execution means to be executed;
After the variable display means starts variable display of the identification information until it reaches the reach state, the variable information is variable after temporarily displaying the identification information on the non-specific display result in all of the plurality of variable display sections. Re-variable display execution means for executing re-variable display for resuming display once or a plurality of times;
When the reach state is entered without the re-variable display execution means being executed by the re-variable display executing means, the reliability is a probability that the specific game result is obtained after the reach effect is executed before the reach effect is executed. While the first suggestive effect suggesting the degree is executed, when the revariable display is executed by the revariable display executing means to reach the reach state, the variable display is started without executing the first suggestive effect. Suggestion effect execution means for executing a second suggestion effect that suggests a reliability that is a probability of the specific game result before entering the reach state;
With
The suggestion effect executing means executes effects of a plurality of modes having different reliability levels in the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, and in the second suggestion effect, the effects of each aspect in the first suggestion effect. A game machine characterized in that the performance of each aspect is executed at a rate different from the rate of executing.

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