JP2013248341A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with which a performance corresponding to variable display can be correctly recognized even if the performance is executed beyond variable display time.SOLUTION: A performance sound control means (sound control CPU 710) for performing control for making performance sound output means (sound output board 70, speaker 27) output performance sound can execute control for setting at least one channel so as to output the performance sound, and control for starting output of the performance sound by setting a channel for outputting the performance sound corresponding to variation display in a reduction variation state, and for outputting the performance sound for a period longer than that from the start time to completion time of the variation display. Channel change means (speech synthesis IC 703, AMM decoder 714) change setting of the channel for outputting the performance sound for each variation display in a reduction variation state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived by a variable display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. .

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, it has been known that the above-mentioned gaming machine is provided with a voice synthesis IC and outputs a production sound during fluctuation display of the fluctuation display means using a predetermined channel. Yes.

JP 2007-130185 A

  On the other hand, for example, in a so-called short-time state after the end of a specific gaming state such as a big hit state, the variation time of the variation display means may be extremely short, the effect sound executed in one variation display becomes too short, There is an inconvenience that the effect on the player is impaired.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to perform control so that the effect sound is output beyond the short fluctuation display time.

  However, when such control is performed, when the next variation display is started while the effect sound corresponding to the variation display is being output from the effect sound output means, the output of the effect sound is the same as in Patent Document 1. When trying to realize using a channel, the output of the production sound corresponding to the variable display that has already started is interrupted with the output of the next production sound, and the production sound corresponding to the fluctuation display is suitable. It becomes difficult to output. In particular, in the case of a shortened variation state in which the time until the next variation display is started compared to the normal variation state, it corresponds to the variation display already started with the output of the production sound corresponding to the next variation display. The output of the produced sound is easily interrupted.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and the purpose thereof is to suitably output a production sound corresponding to the fluctuation display even if the production sound is output beyond the time of the fluctuation display. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are added in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to those added.

(1) After the start condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information (effect symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) is obtained,
Predetermining means (game control microcomputer 560, S61, S71 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not the display result is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Fluctuation display execution means (special symbol process processing of the game control microcomputer 560, effect control process processing of the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes the change display based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
A normal fluctuation state (non-short-time state) in which the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation display is a normal length, and a shortened fluctuation state (super-short-time state) in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal fluctuation state State control means (game controlling microcomputer 560) for controlling
Production sound output means (audio output board 70, speaker 27) for outputting production sound;
Production sound control means (production control microcomputer 100 and speech synthesis IC 703) for controlling the production sound output means to output production sound;
The effect sound output means includes a plurality of channels (channel 1 (ch1), channel 2 (ch2)) for outputting the effect sound,
The fluctuation display execution means displays the next fluctuation display after continuing the display of the display result for the first time (set the fixed time other than the high base time in FIG. 22 to 1.2 seconds) in the normal fluctuation state. On the other hand, in the shortened variation state, the second time shorter than the first time is set (the fixed time at the time of high base in FIG. 22 is set to 0.6 seconds). After the display of the display result is continued, the next time Start the variable display,
The effect sound control means includes
Voice synthesis IC 703 according to control (channel A designation information and channel B designation information) for specifying a channel transmitted by S8017D and S8017E in FIG. Select and set the channel)
In response to the variation display in the shortened variation state, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and from the period from the start time to the end time of the fluctuation display. Control for outputting the production sound for a longer period (based on the control data read from the audio data ROM 704, the speech synthesis IC 703 outputs the production sound so as to be longer than the fluctuation period as shown in FIGS. 45 and 48), Is feasible and
It further includes channel switching means for switching the channel setting for outputting the effect sound for each variation display in the shortened variation state (the speech synthesis IC 703 switches a plurality of channels provided in the AMM decoder 714).

  According to such a configuration, the production sound control means starts outputting the production sound by setting a channel for outputting the production sound in response to the fluctuation display, and the fluctuation display from the start time point. Even when the production sound is output for a longer period than the period up to the end of the channel, the channel setting means switches the setting of the channel for outputting the production sound for each variation display. Even if the effect sound that is continuously output straddles the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output means in response to another change display, the effect sound is not interrupted and can be suitably output.

(2) After the start condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information (effect symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) is obtained,
Predetermining means (game control microcomputer 560, S61, S71 in FIG. 18) for determining whether or not the display result is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Fluctuation display execution means (special symbol process processing of the game control microcomputer 560, effect control process processing of the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes the change display based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
A normal fluctuation state (non-short-time state) in which the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation display is a normal length, and a shortened fluctuation state (super-short-time state) in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the normal fluctuation state State control means (game controlling microcomputer 560) for controlling
Production sound output means (audio output board 70, speaker 27) for outputting production sound;
Production sound control means (production control microcomputer 100 and voice control CPU 710) for controlling the production sound output means to output production sound;
The effect sound output means includes a plurality of channels (channel 1 (ch1), channel 2 (ch2)) for outputting the effect sound,
The fluctuation display execution means displays the next fluctuation display after continuing the display of the display result for the first time (set the fixed time other than the high base time in FIG. 22 to 1.2 seconds) in the normal fluctuation state. On the other hand, in the shortened variation state, the second time shorter than the first time is set (the fixed time at the time of high base in FIG. 22 is set to 0.6 seconds). After the display of the display result is continued, the next time Start the variable display,
The effect sound control means includes
Voice synthesis IC 703 according to control (channel A designation information and channel B designation information) for specifying a channel transmitted by S8017D and S8017E in FIG. Select and set the channel)
In response to the variation display in the shortened variation state, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and from the period from the start time to the end time of the fluctuation display. Control for outputting the production sound for a longer period (based on the control data read from the audio data ROM 704, the speech synthesis IC 703 outputs the production sound so as to be longer than the fluctuation period as shown in FIGS. 45 and 48), Is feasible and
The channel setting is switched when the next variation display is started while the effect sound is output for a period longer than the period from the start time of the output to the end time of the variation display (S8017I in FIG. 50). ) Further includes channel switching means (the voice synthesis IC 703 switches a plurality of channels provided in the AMM decoder 714).

  According to such a configuration, the effect sound control means continuously outputs the effect sound started to be output from the effect sound output means in response to the change display with a very short change display time even after the end of the change display. When the next variation display is started, the channel setting is switched, so that the effect sound that is continuously output after the end of the variation display is output from the effect sound output means corresponding to another variation display. Even if it straddles the production sound that is started, it is not interrupted and can be suitably output.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The normal gaming state in which the start condition for starting the variable display is established at a normal frequency and the average fluctuation display time from the start to the end of the variable display is a normal length, and the start condition more than the normal gaming state Further includes a game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling to an advantageous state in which the establishment frequency is high and the average variation display time is shortened,
The effect sound control means starts outputting the effect sound by setting a channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the variation display, and from a period from the start time to the end time of the variation display. Control for outputting effect sound for a long period is performed in the advantageous state.

  According to such a configuration, since the frequency of start winnings is increased while shortening the average variation display time, the player waits for the end of the variation display and the next variation display starts after the variation display ends. Since the time to wait is shortened, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Information for specifying whether or not the result of the variable display is set as the specific display result when the game medium enters the start area for starting the variable display provided in the game area is stored as hold information Possible hold storage means (second hold storage buffer);
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to make the result of the variable display to be the specific display result based on the one hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display (random R in S61) A game control microcomputer 560 for executing a process of comparing the value and the jackpot determination value;
Pre-reading determination means for determining whether or not the one hold information is information corresponding to the specific display result at a stage before the start of the variable display (production control CPU 101, S6003 in FIG. 38) Etc.)
When the effect sound control means outputs the effect sound in the fluctuation display before the fluctuation display based on the one hold information, the one hold information indicates the result of the fluctuation display by the prefetch determination means. When it is determined that the specific display result is determined, a special effect sound is output from a plurality of predetermined types of effect sounds at a higher rate than when the specific display result is determined not to be determined. The first table which is referred to when a special jackpot sound is included in a plurality of types of fluctuating sounds stored in the table and the table is determined to be a big hit look-ahead decision (when there is a random value corresponding to the big hit in the reserved memory) Two types, the second table to be referred to when determining the deviation, are prepared, and the numerical value range for special effect random number comparison is set and stored in the first table in a larger numerical value range than the second table. ).

  According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to the kind of specific production sound is raised, and the interest of a game improves.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The normal gaming state in which the start condition for starting the variable display is established at a normal frequency and the average fluctuation display time from the start to the end of the variable display is a normal length, and the start condition more than the normal gaming state A game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling to an advantageous state in which the establishment frequency is high and the average fluctuation display time is shortened;
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the normal start area (gate 32) provided in the game area, the normal display means (the normal symbol display 10 comprising the LEDs 401 and 402) is displayed in a variable manner. Normal variation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the variation display result (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the normal symbol display control process of S33 and the display control process of S22),
The time (0.2 seconds (0.7 seconds including the symbol fixed stop time)) from when the normal display means starts the variable display in the advantageous state until the variable display result is derived and displayed is the game medium. Set to be equal to or shorter than the shortest firing interval (0.6 seconds),
The normal variation display control means includes:
When the variable display of the normal display means is performed, the identification information is updated and displayed on the first display section of the normal display means (LED 401 blinks), while the identification information is identified on a second display section different from the first display section. The information is updated and displayed in a certain display state (LED 402 is turned off),
When the fluctuation display result of the normal display means is derived and displayed, the update display of the identification information is stopped in the first display unit to make a constant display state (LED 401 is turned off), while the second display The identification information that is the result of the variable display of the normal display means is displayed in the section (if it is a hit, the LED 402 is turned on, and if it is off, the LED 402 is turned off).

  According to such a configuration, even if the fluctuation display on the normal display means is shortened, it can be easily grasped that the fluctuation display and the derivation display of the fluctuation display result are switched.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The normal gaming state in which the start condition for starting the variable display is established at a normal frequency and the average fluctuation display time from the start to the end of the variable display is a normal length, and the start condition more than the normal gaming state A game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling to an advantageous state in which the establishment frequency is high and the average fluctuation display time is shortened;
Changes in the special display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the special start region (second start winning port 13b) provided in the game region. Special fluctuation display control means (game control microcomputer 560) for performing display and performing control for deriving and displaying the fluctuation display result of the special display means,
Time from the time when the special display means starts the variable display in the advantageous state to the time when the variable display result is derived and displayed (0.2 seconds of ultra-shortened variation (0.7 seconds including the symbol fixed stop time)) Is set to be equal to or shorter than the shortest firing interval (0.6 seconds) of the game medium,
The special variation display control means includes
When the variable display of the special display means is performed, the identification information is updated and displayed on the first display section of the special display means (LED 405 blinks), while the identification information is identified on a second display section different from the first display section. The information is updated and displayed in a certain display state (LED 406 turns off all segments)
When deriving and displaying the variable display result of the special display means, the update display of the identification information is stopped in the first display unit to make it a constant display state (LED 405 is turned off), while the second display unit Identification information that is a variable display result of the special display means is displayed (a predetermined segment of the LED 406 is turned on according to the display result).

  According to such a configuration, even if the variation display in the special display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variation display and the derivation display of the variation display result are switched.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The normal gaming state in which the start condition for starting the variable display is established at a normal frequency and the average fluctuation display time from the start to the end of the variable display is a normal length, and the start condition more than the normal gaming state A game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling to an advantageous state in which the establishment frequency is high and the average fluctuation display time is shortened;
Special fluctuation display control means for performing control to display the fluctuation display of the special display means and to derive and display the fluctuation display result of the special display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the special start area provided in the game area. A game control microcomputer 560);
Specific display means (fourth symbol display areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) provided in the fluctuation display means and performing fluctuation display in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special display means;
Time from when the specific display means starts the variable display in the advantageous state to when the variable display result is derived and displayed (0.2 seconds of ultra-shortened variation (0.7 seconds including the symbol fixed stop time)) Is set to be equal to or shorter than the shortest firing interval (0.6 seconds) of the game medium,
During execution of the variable display,
When the variable display of the specific display means is performed, the identification information is updated and displayed in the first display section (fourth symbol display area 9c) in the specific display means (display and non-display (a state in which a background image is displayed) ) Alternately and repeatedly flashing), while the identification information is not updated and displayed in the second display part (fourth symbol display area 9d) different from the first display part (non-display (background The image is displayed)),
When the variability display result of the specific display means is derived and displayed, the update display of the identification information is stopped in the first display unit to make a constant display state (stop display state), while the second display unit The identification information that is the variable display result of the specific display means is displayed (if it is a big hit, it will be displayed in red, and if it is off, it will be displayed in blue).

  According to such a configuration, even if the variation display in the specific display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variation display and the derivation display of the variation display result are switched.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Information for specifying whether or not the result of the variable display is set as the specific display result when the game medium enters the start area for starting the variable display provided in the game area is stored as hold information Possible hold storage means (second hold storage buffer);
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to make the result of the variable display to be the specific display result based on the one hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display (random R in S61) A game control microcomputer 560 for executing a process of comparing the value and the jackpot determination value;
Information display means (production control microcomputer 100) for displaying index information indicating whether or not the specific display result is obtained according to the variation display;
Display position determining means for determining the display position of the index information in the information display means (production control microcomputer 100 for determining the position of the bullet hole displayed on the target 1500),
The information display means is a cumulative display means for displaying the index information displayed in accordance with the previous fluctuation display until at least the index information in accordance with the next fluctuation display is displayed (the bullet holes once displayed are changed a plurality of times. Including a production control microcomputer 100) that continuously displays over the display,
The display position determining means is a variable display when the hold information that is the specific display result is stored in the hold storage means (when a command for designating a big hit is stored in the start winning command storage area). The position of the index information to be displayed next is determined in accordance with the display position of the index information to be displayed first (the bullet hole displayed after the previously displayed bullet hole is brought closer to the center of the target 1500. ) Hold storage determination time position determining means (production control microcomputer 100).

  According to such a configuration, the index information is cumulatively displayed, so that it is possible to more clearly indicate to the player whether or not the specific display result is based on the index information. Then, for the variable display when the hold storage information that is the specific display result is stored in the hold storage means, the position of the index information to be displayed next is determined according to the display position of the index information that is displayed first. Therefore, at least paying attention to the display position of the index information, it is possible to grasp the index as to whether or not a specific display result is obtained, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy to grasp for the player, So that it does not cause confusion.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of IC for speech synthesis. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is 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 the symbol designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process, (b) is a figure which shows the deviation variation pattern classification determination table at the normal time. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol display control process. It is a time chart which shows the example of the signal output from a gaming machine according to a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the background image according to the high probability state background continuation counter value. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a signal flow figure which shows the flow of the signal in IC for speech synthesis. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect which switches a channel and a display area. It is a timing chart which shows the timing which switches a channel corresponding to a fluctuation period. It is a timing chart which shows the timing which switches a display area corresponding to a change period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the conventional effect aspect. It is a timing chart which shows another timing which switches a channel corresponding to a change period. It is a timing chart which shows another timing which switches a display area corresponding to a change period. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of effect design change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the rank according to a continuous channel counter value and a high probability state background continuation counter value. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of the super shortening fluctuation | variation at the time of a high base. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of the super shortening fluctuation | variation at the time of a high base. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the background image according to a game state.

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

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

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

  The game area 7 includes a left game area 7A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 7B (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area 7 </ b> A that is the first game area and the right game area 7 </ b> B that is the second game area may be divided, for example, by the end face of the effect display device 9 or the arrangement of the game nails in the game area 7. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area 7A, the game ball is guided to the right game area 7B, for example, by being guided along the array of game nails. When it is impossible to guide or difficult to guide, and when it is guided to the right game area 7B, it is impossible to guide to the left game area 7A or difficult to guide by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

  In the left game area 7 </ b> A, a first start winning opening 13 a is provided below the effect display device 9. In the right game area 7B, a variable winning ball device 15 having a gate 32 and a second start winning opening 13b is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9, and a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the effect display device 9. Is provided.

  Here, the first start winning opening 13a is provided immediately below the effect display device 9. However, when the left-handed game ball is shot to aim at the left game area 7A, the game ball is easy to win, If the player hits the game area 7B and hits the game ball to the right, the game ball is difficult to win due to the arrangement of the game nails provided on the flow path of the game ball, and therefore belongs to the left game area 7A. . The variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning port 13b is provided below the first starting winning port 13a. When the player makes a right strike, the game ball passes through the gate 32. Then, it can be expected that the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 13b. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 having the second start winning opening 13b belongs to the right game area 7B. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the tilt control of the movable blade piece. Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened during the big hit gaming state.

  In a normal state, the player does not open the special variable winning ball device 20 and the variable winning ball device 15 is not released with high frequency even if the game ball is passed through the gate 32. Therefore, the player aims at the left game area 7A. A left strike is made to strike the ball, and the game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 13a. In the high base state (which is also a high probability state in this example), when the game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is released at a high frequency, so that the right to hit the right game area 7B and hit the game ball A hit is made and the game ball is awarded to the second start winning opening 13b. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, so that the right hitting the game ball is aimed at the right game area 7B and the special ball winning ball device 20 is won.

  The number of prize balls (prize balls) to be paid out for winning in the variable prize ball device 15 is set to a very small number such as one. By doing so, even if the board surface design (including nail adjustment) is made so that balls can be awarded very frequently to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the open state, the number of payout balls (prize balls) will be excessive. This can be prevented, and the winning frequency to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the open state can be greatly improved without deteriorating the balance of the game hall.

  On the other hand, when the winning frequency to the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state is greatly improved, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the winning. As soon as the fluctuation period is long, the reserved storage reaches the upper limit (four), and there is a wasteful situation in which fluctuation display is not performed even if the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is won. Therefore, as will be described later, at the time of high base (when the time is short), the variation display time associated with winning the variable winning ball device 15 is changed to a very short variation pattern (variation time of special symbol is 0.20 seconds), This prevents inconveniences that cause unnecessary situations.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to execute effect display along with the change display when the first special symbol display 8a is executing the change display of the first special symbol. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the special symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is easy to grasp the progress of the game. it can.

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

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game and battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game and battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the lower right position on the game board 6, there are a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for performing a variation display of the first special symbol and a derivation display of the stop symbol as identification information, and a second special symbol. A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b for performing variation display and derivation display of stop symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a can display the LED 403 as a first display unit for performing variable display of the first special symbol, and the numbers 0 to 9, and the stop symbol derivation display ( 7 segment LED404 as a 2nd display part which performs a stop display) is comprised. In the first special symbol display 8a, the LED 403 keeps blinking repeatedly turning on and off at predetermined time intervals during the fluctuation display, and the LED 403 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the 7-segment LED 404 is turned on according to the display result. A predetermined LED (segment) among the constituent LEDs is turned on.

  A second special symbol display 8b is provided at the upper right position of the first special symbol display 8a. In this embodiment, the second special symbol display unit 8b can display the LED 405 as a first display unit for performing variable display of the second special symbol, and the numbers 0 to 9, and display the stop symbol derivation display ( 7 segment LED406 as a 2nd display part which performs a stop display) is comprised. In the second special symbol display 8b, the LED 405 continues to blink and repeats turning on and off at predetermined time intervals during the fluctuation display, and the LED 405 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the 7 segment LED 406 is turned on according to the display result. A predetermined LED (segment) among the constituent LEDs is turned on.

  In addition, the first special symbol type and the second special symbol type that are stopped and displayed on the second display portion of each of the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the second display unit may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to 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 an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Also, an input driver circuit 58 that provides the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b. It is mounted on the main board 31. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the solenoid 21a for opening and closing the opening and closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Has been.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer in accordance with data given from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Has been. This information output signal will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  Also, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side of the game board via the lamp driver board 35. In addition, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp 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, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies current to light emitters provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c based on signals for driving the LEDs and the lamp. In addition, a current is supplied to a decoration LED or the like provided on the game board side.

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the speech synthesis IC 703. The voice synthesis IC 703 is an automatic performance LSI having both an SSG sound source and a high-performance compressed voice playback function.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the CPU interface 711 is an interface for connecting to the effect control CPU 101 via the output port 104 and the input driver 702, and inputs information and signals from the effect control CPU 101. The CPU interface 711 includes / SEL (interface mode selection terminal), S6M (CPU interface mode selection terminal), / CS (chip select signal input terminal), / WR (write enable signal input terminal), ENA (enable signal or write enable). Signal input terminal), AD (address data selection signal input terminal) and CD0 to CD7 (command data input terminal from CPU: data bus) are connected. The mode is selected according to the signal levels of the terminals / SEL and S6M, and command data is written according to the mode according to the signal levels of the terminals / CS, / WR, ENA and AD.

  The timing generation circuit 712 is a circuit for generating a clock for determining processing timing, and includes XI (crystal oscillator connection terminal or external clock input terminal), XO (crystal oscillator connection terminal), and CLKO (clock output terminal). And the terminal of / RESET (reset input terminal) is connected. A crystal oscillation circuit is configured by connecting the terminals of XI and XO to a crystal oscillator. It is also possible to input an external clock from the XI terminal. A clock having a predetermined frequency is output from the CLKO terminal. When the / RESET terminal is at a low level, the internal register is initialized. The speech synthesis IC 703 needs to perform a system reset when the power is turned on.

  The external ROM interface 713 is an interface for connecting to an audio data ROM (external ROM) 704, and inputs and outputs information and signals to and from the audio data ROM 704. The external ROM interface 713 is connected to terminals MA00 to MA23 (address bus), MD00 to MD15 (data bus), and MBMD (data bus width selection signal input terminal). The external ROM interface 713 outputs an address from the terminals of MA00 to MA23 to the audio data ROM 704, and reads data from the audio data ROM 704 from the terminals of MD00 to MD15. When the MBMD terminal is at a high level, it corresponds to a 16-bit data bus, and when it is at a low level, it corresponds to an 8-bit data bus.

  The AMM decoder 714 reads phrase data compressed in the AMM data format from the voice data ROM 704 via the external ROM interface 713 in accordance with a command (command) from the effect control CPU 101, and reads the read phrase data into PCM data (Pulse Code). (Modulation). In addition, the AMM decoder 714 has a function of controlling volume, pan (a function for setting a position (direction) where sound can be heard in stereo reproduction), and bass boost (bass emphasis) in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 101 for effect control. I have. In this embodiment, the AMM decoder 714 is provided with eight channels as audio reproduction channels, and can reproduce eight independent phrases simultaneously. Details of the AMM decoder 714 will be described later (see FIG. 43 and the like).

  The SSG sound source 715 is composed of three series of pulse generators, one series of noise generators and envelope generators, and generates various complex sounds (three square waves + one noise) such as sound effects and alarms. Is possible. Detailed contents of the SSG sound source 715 will be described later (see FIG. 43 and the like).

  The digital output interface 716 is an interface for digitally outputting the phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714. The digital output interface 716 is connected to terminals of LRO (word clock digital output terminal), BCO (bit clock digital output terminal), and SDO (phrase data digital output terminal). The word clock is output from the LRO terminal, the bit clock is output from the BCO terminal, and the phrase data is output from the SDO terminal. When digital output is not performed, the terminals of LRO, BCO, and SDO are opened.

  The DA converter operational amplifier 717 is a circuit that converts the phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714 into analog data, amplifies the converted analog data, and outputs the analog data. The DA converter operational amplifier 717 is connected to AOL (L channel analog output terminal) and AOR (R channel analog output terminal) terminals. Analog data is output from the AOL terminal to the left speaker 27L, and analog data is output from the AOR terminal to the right speaker 27R.

  To the OR circuit 718, an AMM decoder 714 and an SSG sound source 715 are connected to the input side, and a terminal of / PLAY is output. The terminal of / PLAY becomes low level when any one of the reproduction channels of the AMM decoder 714 and the SSG sound source 715 is being reproduced. High when all playback channels are stopped.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 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 (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (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 the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not 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 (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in 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 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric 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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (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 of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, high probability flag, high base flag, etc.), and an area (output) where the output state of the output port is saved Port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (15R big hit A, 15R big hit B, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (S44). Then, the process proceeds to S14. In S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 10). You may do it. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for performing processing selectively according to the control state 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). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 is a game display device provided in the game machine, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device, etc. In the process of controlling, the process of sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or the game device control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal symbol is one round (the random number for determining the normal symbol) When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are 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 except when the jackpot is caused by the super shortening variation (when the super shortening PX1-2 is selected as the variation pattern). . When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of 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 (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 of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state determination is performed. (Switch processing: S21).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (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, the normal symbol process is performed (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: S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start opening switch 14a, the second start opening switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning opening switch 30a, 30b ( S30). Specifically, the payout control board 37 is activated in response to a winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to a mounted payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag for normal symbol variation is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (LED 401 is turned on and off) every 0.1 second until the end flag is set. In the case of the speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “lighting” and 0 indicating “lighting off”) is switched every 0.1 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the 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 do not eventually become a big hit symbol 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 “non-reach”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  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 jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of non-reach and ultra-short variation patterns are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach”. Yes.

  Here, the variation pattern of the super shortening (super short state) has the shortest variation time of the special symbol of 0.20 seconds among the variation display modes of “non-reach”. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a variation display mode of “out of ultrashort variation”. This variation pattern of the super shortening loss is selected only in the high base state.

  In addition, a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” are also prepared.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns of normal, super, and ultra-shortened are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol.

  Here, the variation pattern of the super shortening has the shortest variation time of the special symbol of 0.20 seconds among the variation patterns in which the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a “super shortened variation jackpot” variation display mode. The variation pattern of the super shortening variation big hit is selected only in the high base state (normal symbol probability variation state, normal symbol time short state, open extended state).

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. Variation patterns of reach PA1-4 and ultrashort PX1-1 are prepared.

  Here, the variation pattern of the super shortened PX1-1 has the shortest variation time of the special symbol of 0.20 seconds among the variation display modes of “non-reach”. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a variation display mode of “out of ultrashort variation”. This variation pattern of the super shortening loss is selected only in the high base state.

  Also, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2, and Super PG1-1 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when 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 super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Here, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2-3 to normal are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, super PG1-2 to super PG1-3, and super shortened PX1-2 are prepared.

  Here, the variation pattern of the super shortened PX1-2 has the shortest variation time of the special symbol of 0.20 seconds among the variation patterns in which the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a “super shortened variation jackpot” variation display mode. The fluctuation pattern per this super shortening fluctuation big hit is selected only in the high base state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when using normal PB2-3 among the fluctuation patterns accompanied with the effect of a pseudo-continuous, re-change 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 super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of a non-time-short state, the super reach A with the pseudo-ream) In this case, the fluctuation time is fixed at 32.75 seconds and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream). Even in the case of reach, the variation time may be varied according to 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, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory count and the second set pending memory count (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory count 0 to 2 and the reserved memory count 3, 4), 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.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, any of 15R normal jackpot A to C, 15R probability variation jackpot A to H, or 2R probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (jacket type determination For determining jackpot symbols)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hits in the specific gaming state include a plurality of types of 15R normal big hits A to C, 15R probability variable big hits A to H, and 2R probability variable big hits. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with 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 variable pattern types. 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-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. 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 S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a (random 1) jackpot type determination random number and a (random 4) normal symbol determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is an example of determination data storage means, and numerical data for the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 15B) is stored. As data for determining whether or not it is numerical data indicating that the jackpot is to be controlled, it is determined in the normal judgment data (normal jackpot judgment value) for judgment in the normal state and in the high probability state (probability variation state). Data for high-probability judgment (probability change jackpot judgment value) to be stored, a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and a jackpot judgment value to be compared with random R is set. It is a table.

  The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  Here, since the probability change big hit judgment value does not include the normal time big hit judgment value, the random R (for example, 1020) that matches the normal time big hit judgment value does not match the probability change big hit judgment value, and the probability variation big hit judgment is determined. Random R (for example, 2020) that matches the value does not match the normal big hit determination value. Therefore, if the game state changes, what was a big hit in the normal state will be lost in the probability change state, and what was a big hit in the probability change state will be lost in the normal state. . Therefore, in the present invention, the execution of the pre-reading notice is restricted until the game state after the jackpot is stored is controlled to the normal state or the probability change state after the jackpot holding memory is stored (in this example, Forbidden) to eliminate the risk of informing the player of indefinite information. A modified example shown in FIG. 9A 'will be described later.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (15R big hit A, 15R big hit B). 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.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the 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. 7, 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 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variable display) 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 (variable display) 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 variation display (variable display) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variation display (variable display) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

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

  The 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. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state.

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

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total number of reserved holds However, the effect control command to be transmitted as the stored storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not the big win is determined among the winning determination results and the determination result of the type of the big win.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 16), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the value of the big hit type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Is in which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating the type of jackpot is set, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, based on the value set in the symbol designation command.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted in accordance with whether or not the jackpot is large and the type of jackpot.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “15R big hit A”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “15R big hit B” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10 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 presentation control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variable display) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variation display (variable display) of the production symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the special symbol display 8b, and the production is performed with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling a production component such as the production display device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a is turned on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13a. If a winning has occurred, or if the second starting port switch 15a for detecting that the game ball has won the second starting winning port 13b is turned on, that is, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 13b. If this occurs, start port switch passage processing is executed (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 15a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold 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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time (variable display time: time from the start of variable display (variable display) to the time when the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) in the variation pattern It is decided to. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 25), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the set contents of the output buffer in the display control processing of S22. In this embodiment, since the special symbol variation stop time (symbol fixed stop time) is set to 0.5 seconds, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” and then 0. It is preferable to update the value of the special symbol process flag to “5” or “0” after confirming that 5 seconds have passed.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big 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 21a is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit a special prize opening opening designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S306. Update to the corresponding value (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after opening the jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to S307 (this example) Then, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is 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. Also, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a high probability flag or a high base flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 14a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). 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 13a and the second start winning opening 13b. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13a), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 15a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 13b), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 14 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). 2 When the start port switch 15a 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. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 15 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 15A, 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 award 13a or the first Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 13b. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), the winning order to the first start winning port 13a and the second starting winning port 13b 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. 15B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random) 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. The jackpot type determination random number may be a hardware random number.

  FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1), and a variation pattern type determination. A random number (random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) 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 presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 Every time a start winning prize is awarded to one start winning opening 13a, a symbol designating command is always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designating command, the first start winning designating command, and the total pending storage A set of number specification commands is sent in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 15a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 15a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 15a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). 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 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, 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) (S1226).

  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. 15B) (see FIG. 15B). S1227). Note that in the processing of S1227, random numbers (random hit determination random numbers) that are hardware random numbers, big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation pattern type determination random numbers (random 2), and variation pattern determination random numbers (random) 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 2 Each time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13b, a symbol designating command is always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol specifying command, the second start winning specifying command, and the total pending storage A set of number specification commands is sent in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state = high probability / high base state) is set (S221).

  If the high probability flag is not set in S221 (NO), the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 is compared with the normal big hit determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9A. Then, it is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value in S222 (NO), the CPU 56 performs the process of S224. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the normal jackpot determination value in S222 (YES), the CPU 56 performs the process of S229.

  If the high probability flag is set in S221 (YES), the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Then, it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (NO) in S223, the CPU 56 performs the process of S224. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change in S222 (YES), the CPU 56 performs the process of S229.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type, or determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b, before the change display based on the start winning starts, the effect at the time of winning By executing the processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit is made, whether the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number value falls within a range of determination values. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach is displayed during the change display of the effect symbol.

  In the case of NO in S222 or S223, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of place” in the symbol designation command (S224), and performs a process of determining the current gaming state. Perform (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state in S225 (specifically, whether the high probability flag and the high base flag are set). Or not).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for detachment according to the determination result of S225 (S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined.

  In the case of YES in S222 or S223, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13a (when executing the winning effect processing at S1217), the CPU 56 determines that the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”. Determine which one will be. Also, if there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 13b (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), whether the big hit type is “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” Determine.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S230). In this case, when it is determined that “15R big hit A” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “15R big hit A” to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “15R big hit B”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “15R big hit B” to the symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the gaming state determined by the jackpot type determined by S229 (S231).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold set in S226 and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is in any range of determination values. Is determined (S232).

  In S226 and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table is set. In S232, using the set variation pattern type determination table, a random number for variation pattern type determination is used. It may be determined which value range and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result as a variation pattern (S233).

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined even if it is determined that the win is determined in the determination at the time of winning a prize, If it is determined that this is the case, the range of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, a symbol designating command indicating that the winning determination is made when a big win is received, and a variation pattern category comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type is a big hit may be transmitted. For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. A pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the pattern category.

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

  In S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total number of reserved storage, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is determined that there is no hold storage, the process may proceed to S51A.

  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. 15A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. 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 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. 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 shifts to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning opening 13b 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 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store 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 (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, 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 reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. 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 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 (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 a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (S60). In this case, when the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 56 sets the high probability high base state background. Controls sending specified commands. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background control command, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the total pending storage number subtraction specifying command are sequentially set for each timer interrupt. It is transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed with respect to the first start winning opening 13a, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed with respect to 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 13b. 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 S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When 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. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to 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. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Then, it is reset when the next big hit occurs and the big hit flag is set.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75.

  In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72).

  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 big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R jackpot A” or “ 15R jackpot B ") is determined as the jackpot type (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start port passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the big hit type.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “15R jackpot A”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “15R jackpot B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either “7” or “9”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “15R big hit B”, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R big hit A” is decided, “9” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. decide.

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

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

  FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process, and FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a normal variation pattern type determination table. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set (Y), the CPU 56 uses the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the high probability flag, the high base flag, and the big hit type. Then, one of the plurality of big hit variation pattern type determination tables is selected (S92). The plurality of big hit variation pattern type determination tables are classified into a table referred to in a high probability / high base state and a table referred to in a normal state other than the high probability / high base state. In the table referred to in the high probability / high base state, only the variation pattern type in the super-short time state (super short variation) is stored. As a result, by referring to the table, the variation pattern type of ultra-short time (super-short variation) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the extracted random number value. If the variation pattern type in the super-short state (super-short variation) is selected, the variation time is as short as 0.20 seconds. Next, the process proceeds to S102. The plurality of big hit variation pattern type determination tables include a table for selecting a variation pattern for shortening (variation time of 0.20 seconds) that is selected only when the high base flag is set.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state are set (S95). .

  If the high probability flag and the high base flag are not set (N in S95), that is, if the gaming state is a normal state, the CPU 56 is used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used, a normal deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 19B) is selected (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the high probability flag and the high base flag are set (Y in S95), that is, if the gaming state is the high probability / high base state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type of the super-short time (super-short variation). Is selected (S101). Specifically, the determination is made with reference to a table that stores only the ultra-short time (super short variation) variation pattern type. As a result, by referring to the table, the variation pattern type of ultra-short time (super-short variation) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the extracted random number value. As described above, at the time of high base, the variation pattern type of ultra-short time (ultra-short variation) is selected with a probability of 100% at the time of determining the big hit or the loss (see S92 and S101). In addition, since all of the determination methods employ control that is determined by referring to the table based on the extracted random numbers (see S92 and S101), simplification of control by sharing control can be expected. If this ultra-short time (super short variation) variation pattern type is selected, the variation time is as short as 0.20 seconds. Next, the process proceeds to S102.

  Based on FIG. 19B, the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A will be described. When the gaming state is a normal state (a state that is neither a high probability state nor a high base state), this normal use variation pattern type determination table 135A is used (see S98). Non-reach CA 2-1, non-reach CA 2-2, normal CA 2-4, normal CA 2-5, super CA 2-7, and four types of variation pattern types are stored, and random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) Based on this, one of a plurality of types (four types) of variation pattern types is determined.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The change display of the shortening change may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines N in S95A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storage is almost zero. Table A may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in the processing of S92, S98, and S101. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S102).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S102, the CPU 56 uses a predetermined hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined deviation variation pattern as a table to be used for determining any one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of the determination tables is selected (S103). Further, the random pattern (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 the process of S103. One of a plurality of types is determined (S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag is set (S107A). If the high probability flag is not set (N in S107A), the process of S108 is executed. If the high probability flag is set (Y in S107A), it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (S107F). If the big hit flag is not set (N in S107F), the process of S108 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is set in S107F (Y in S107F), the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag and the high base flag (S107D), sets the end of the high probability / high base state (S107E), and S108. Execute the process.

  With the high probability / high base state end setting in S107E, the random R and the big hit judgment value (FIG. 9A) at the normal time (non-probability change) are compared in the big hit judgment after this processing. Become. Specifically, it is determined to be N in S221, and the determination of S222 (comparison between random R and the normal jackpot determination value) is executed, and in S61, the random R and the normal jackpot determination value are determined. To be compared. Also, the high base state (the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is higher than the normal state, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are higher than the normal state) Is ended, and the gaming state becomes a normal state (low probability / low base state).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (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 S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not it will be reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to pre-determine whether or not “non-reach” will occur and perform a pre-reading notice effect.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 10) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type or deviation. Do.

  Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S110). In S110, when the big hit flag is not set (NO), that is, when it is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 1 designation command (S120), and sets the value of the special symbol process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S121), and the display result designation command transmission process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set in S110 (YES), when the big hit type is “15R big hit A”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 2 designation command (S111, S112), the process proceeds to S121. Whether or not it is “15R big hit A” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in “S74” of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. .

  Further, when the type of jackpot is “15R jackpot B”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (S111, S114), and proceeds to S121. Whether or not it is “15R big hit B” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in “S74” of the special symbol normal process is “02”. .

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the combined pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined, for example, by transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in S1122 described later. The total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag shown is set, and in S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

  Next, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S1125). When the variable time timer times out (S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304) (S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S131). When the big hit flag is not set in S131 (N in S131), the CPU 56 has already set the fixed time for displaying the display result after executing the variable display until the next variable display is started. It is confirmed whether or not there is (S131A). Here, the fixed time is the time from the end of the currently executing change display until the start of the next change display, and the change display that may be continuously displayed. This is the interval time with the next variable display. If the fixed time has not been set in S131A (N in S131A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (S131C). If the flag of the high base state is set in S131C, it is determined that the gaming state is the high base state (Y in S131C), and the CPU 56 has a short fixed time of 0.6 seconds because of the variable display during the time reduction. Is set to a predetermined timer (for example, a timer that counts down every time the special symbol stop process is executed) (S131D). When the flag of the high base state is not set in S131C and it is determined that the gaming state is not the high base state (N in S131C), the CPU 56 has a long fixed time of 1.2 seconds because it is a normal variation display. A predetermined timer is set (S131E). Regarding the fixed time, the fixed time in the high base state (0.6 seconds (second time)) is more than the fixed time in the low base state (1.2 seconds (first time)). The reason for setting it short is as follows. In the low base state (normal state), emphasis is placed on allowing the player to recognize the display result (stop symbol) of the variable display, ensuring a long time for the display result to stop (still), In the base state, the time during which the display result is stopped (still) is shortened with an emphasis on improving the execution frequency of the big hit determination (S61 in FIG. 18) by starting the next fluctuation display early. Note that, in order to achieve the above-described object, it is sufficient that the second time is shorter than at least the first time, and the time is not limited to the exemplified time.

  On the other hand, if the fixed time has been set in S131A (Y in S131A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the set fixed time has elapsed (S131B). If the fixed time has passed in S131B (Y in S131B), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305) (S150), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. To do. If the fixed time has not elapsed in S131B (N in S131B), the special symbol stop process is terminated. That is, when there is a pending storage for executing the next variable display, the stop symbol is displayed statically until the fixed time set in the timer for measuring the fixed time has elapsed, and then the next variable display is executed. On the other hand, when there is no pending storage for performing the next variable display, the stationary symbol is still displayed even after the fixed time set in the timer for measuring the fixed time has elapsed.

  When performing variable display during a short time, the fixed time until the start of the next variable display is shortened compared to the normal variable display. Overall time can be reduced. In addition, by shortening the fixed time, there is a possibility that the moving image or sound of the effect produced by continuing the display result after executing the variable display will overlap with the moving image or sound of the effect produced by the next variable display. However, this problem can be avoided by switching the display area for displaying the moving image of the effect and the channel for outputting the effect sound as described later. In addition, the fixed time of 0.6 seconds and the fixed time of 1.2 seconds are examples, and at least the fixed time of the variable display during the time reduction may be shorter than the fixed time of the other variable display.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set in S131, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state (S132). Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) to the control microcomputer 100 is performed (S133).

  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 (S134). Further, the number of times of opening (15 times in this example) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S135). In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. Here, in the big hit A, 29 seconds is set as the round time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the first to the 15th rounds, and in the big hit B, 29 seconds is set as the round time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the first to the 14th rounds. Is set, and 1 second is set as the round time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the 15th round. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (S305) (S136), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (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 (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S161), and the big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted (S162). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 sets a high probability flag (S166) and also sets a high base flag (S168), and sets the gaming state to a high probability / high base state. (S169). By the high probability / high base state control start setting in S169, the random R and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (FIG. 9A) are compared after the processing. Specifically, the determination at S221 is Y and the determination at S223 (comparison between random R and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change) is executed, and at S61, the random R and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change are determined. To be compared. Also, the high base state (the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is higher than the normal state, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are higher than the normal state) It becomes.

  In this embodiment, the high base flag set in S168 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 S27), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is successful. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The high base flag set in S168 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time. In addition, in the case of a configuration that can be controlled even in the normal symbol variation state with an increased probability of winning the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol, the high base flag determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Also used to determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S170), and ends the process.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). In S501, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passed ball), Processing at the time of passing through the gate is executed (S502).

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

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

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

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

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether or not the high base flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in a high base state (normal symbol certain change state, normal symbol short-time state, open extended state). Based on the general symbol hold storage data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol) stored in the head order of the reservation storage unit, the normal symbol change display is made with reference to the normal symbol display result determination table. A determination is made as to whether the display result at is “win” or “out”.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, in the high base state (ordinary symbol probability variation state), the rate at which the normal symbol display result is determined to be “hit” is higher than in the normal state. The decision value to be compared with random 4 is assigned. For example, in the normal state, the ratio that the display result of the normal symbol is “hit” is 2/11, whereas in the high base state, the determination that the display result of the normal symbol is “hit” is made. The ratio of being made is as high as 9/11. Thus, in the high base state, the normal symbol display process of S511 makes it easier to determine that the display result of the normal symbol is “winning” compared to the normal gaming state, so that the second start formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The winning opening 13b is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter (start winning prize) into the second starting winning opening 13b.

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. In the normal symbol display result determination table, the normal symbol variation time is set to be shorter in the high base state (normal symbol short state) than in the normal state. Thus, in the high base state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, when the high base flag is set, the high base state is recognized, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal state. The variation time is determined. For example, in the normal state, the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol is 10 seconds, whereas the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the high base state is 0.2 seconds. In the high base state, the interval at which the variation display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the variation display result of “winning” is derived and displayed is also shortened. The start winning opening 13b is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter (start winning prize) into the second start winning opening 13b.

  Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 13b) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. However, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of times of opening is one in both the normal state and the high base state. In the normal symbol display result determination table, when the high base flag is set, the high base state (open extended state) is recognized, and the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning prize) is more than in the normal state. The opening time of the mouth 13b) is set to be long. Therefore, in the high base state, control is performed such that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 13b) is longer than in the normal gaming state. As a result, in the high base state, the opening time becomes longer, thereby increasing the time for the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning port 13b) to be in the opened state, and the game ball enters the second starting winning port 13b. (Starting prize) will be easier.

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

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

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”. In this embodiment, since 0.5 seconds is set as the normal symbol fluctuation stop time (symbol fixed stop time), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and then 0. It is preferable to update the value of the normal symbol process flag to “4” or “0” after confirming that 5 seconds have passed.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control for changing the winning opening 13b from the closed state to the open state is performed. For example, in the normal electric accessory operation process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 in accordance with the setting of the operation pattern set in the normal symbol stop process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern according to the gaming state and the display result. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol display control process (S32) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.1 second, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is updated every time 0.1 second elapses. After that, display control processing (see S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. Variation display of special symbols on the symbol displays 8a and 8b is executed.

  Here, the special symbol display control data set or updated in S3202 includes the data for designating which lighting control of the LED 403 corresponding to the first symbol or the LED 405 corresponding to the second symbol is to be performed. Data specifying whether the LED is in a lit state or an unlit state. In this embodiment, the LED 403 blinks during the first symbol variation display, and the LED 405 blinks during the second symbol variation display, but the lighting state based on the set and updated special symbol display control data and By repeating the turn-off state, this blinking state is realized. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display control data designating that the lighting control of the LED 403 corresponding to the first symbol is controlled also designates that the 7-segment LED 404 corresponding to the first symbol is turned off. It is assumed that the special symbol display control data designating that the LED 405 corresponding to the second symbol is controlled to turn off the 7-segment LED 406 corresponding to the second symbol.

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

  Here, the special symbol display control data set in S3204 includes data specifying which lighting control of the 7-segment LED 404 corresponding to the first symbol or the 7-segment LED 406 corresponding to the second symbol is to be performed, Data specifying which of the segments (LEDs) constituting the designated 7-segment LED is to be lit is included. In this embodiment, during the symbol fixed stop time of the first symbol, a predetermined segment of the segments constituting the 7-segment LED 404 is lit, and during the symbol fixed stop time of the second symbol, the segment configuring the 7-segment LED 406 Among these, a predetermined segment is in a lighting state, and this lighting state is realized based on the set special symbol display control data. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data designating that the 7-segment LED 404 corresponding to the first symbol is to be turned on also specifies that the LED 403 corresponding to the first symbol is to be turned off. It is assumed that the special symbol display control data designating that the 7-segment LED 406 corresponding to the second symbol is to be turned on also designates that the LED 405 corresponding to the second symbol is turned off.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the normal symbol display control process (S33) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the normal symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 2 (S3206). If the value of the normal symbol process flag is 2 (that is, if the normal symbol variation process is being executed), the CPU 56 outputs the normal symbol display control data for normal symbol variation display for setting the normal symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the buffer is performed (S3207). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates normal symbol display control data for performing variable symbol display. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.1 second, the value of the normal symbol display control data set in the output buffer is updated every time 0.1 second elapses. Thereafter, display control processing (see S22) is executed, and a normal signal display is performed by outputting a drive signal to the normal symbol display 10 in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data. The normal symbol variation display in the vessel 10 is executed.

  Here, the normal symbol display control data set or updated in S3207 includes data designating whether the LED 401 as the first display unit is in a lighting state or a light-off state. In the present embodiment, the LED 401 is in a blinking state during normal symbol variation display, but this blinking state is realized by repeating the lighting state and the extinguishing state based on the set and updated normal symbol display control data. It will be. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display control data for designating whether the LED 401 as the first display unit is in the lit state or the unlit state sets the LED 402 as the second display unit in the unlit state. Is also specified.

  If the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 2, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (S3208). If the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (that is, when shifting to the normal symbol stop process), the CPU 56 stops the normal symbol set in the normal symbol determination process. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data is performed (S3209). In this case, the CPU 56 sets normal symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the normal symbol. Thereafter, display control processing (see S22) is executed, and a normal signal display is performed by outputting a drive signal to the normal symbol display 10 in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data. In the container 10, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. Since the setting data is not changed after the processing of S3209 is executed and the normal symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the display control processing of S22 is based on the latest normal symbol display control data. Thus, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started.

  Here, the normal symbol display control data set in S3209 includes data designating whether the LED 401 serving as the first display unit is in a lighting state or a light-off state. In the present embodiment, the LED 402 is lit (when hit) or turned off (when disconnected) during the symbol fixed stop time of the normal symbol, but this lighting state is based on the set normal symbol display control data. Or a light extinction state is implement | achieved. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display control data designating that the lighting control of the LED 402 serving as the second display unit is to be performed also designates that the LED 401 serving as the first display unit is turned off. To do.

In this embodiment, the normal symbol display control data is set in the output buffer in accordance with the value of the normal symbol process flag. However, in the normal symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of normal symbol fluctuation. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the normal symbol fluctuation. In the normal symbol display control process (S33), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the normal symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Ordinary symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.
[Information output signal]
Next, an information output signal output from the information output circuit 64 will be described with reference to FIG. During the big hit gaming state related to big hit A and big hit B, the CPU 56 outputs a single big hit signal from the information output circuit 64 (sets to the ON state). For example, during the period from the transmission of the jackpot start designation command (S133) to the transmission of the jackpot end designation command (S162), the jackpot 1 signal may be turned on. In the example of FIG. 27, one jackpot signal is in the ON state during the periods (1) to (2) and (4) to (5). In an external device such as a hall computer or a call lamp device to which a jackpot signal is input, the number of jackpot occurrences in the gaming machine is calculated based on the number of times the jackpot signal is turned on (the number of times of switching from OFF to ON). Can be counted.

  In the example of FIG. 27, the periods (2) to (3) after the end of the jackpot gaming state related to the jackpot A and the periods (5) to (6) after the jackpot gaming state related to the jackpot B are high probability. / Controlled to a high base state.

  In the present embodiment, since the end of the high probability / high base state is set in the variation pattern setting process before the variation in which the variation display result is a big hit (S107E), the variation period is related to these variations. Not controlled to high probability / high base state. In the example of FIG. 27, the period of (3) to (4), which is a symbol variation period with a big hit, is not controlled to the high probability / high base state.

  Therefore, even if a high probability signal indicating that the CPU 56 is in the high probability state is output from the information output circuit 64 during the high probability state period, the signal is not output before the big hit gaming state occurs. Therefore, it is not possible to take the method of [determining that when one big hit signal is ON during high probability signal input and counting the number of consecutive chunks] in an external device. Here, the continuous chunk is “a big hit is generated by the jackpot determination executed in a high probability state (S61)”, and the consecutive chunk count is “a jackpot determination executed in a high probability state (S61). ) Is the number of consecutive big hits generated by +1 ”, which is different from the value based on the continuous channel counter counted by the production control microcomputer 100 (described later).

  On the other hand, when the high probability signal is continuously output during the period (3) to (4), which is a symbol variation period with a big hit, the player can change the variation period according to the display of an external device such as a call lamp. There is a problem in that it will be determined whether or not a big hit will occur, and the interest will be reduced.

  In this embodiment, in order to solve such a problem, two jackpot signals shown in FIG. 27 are output. The CPU 56 outputs two jackpot signals to the information output circuit 64 during the jackpot gaming state relating to the jackpot A and the jackpot B, (2) during the high probability state, and (3) during the jackpot fluctuation occurring in the high probability state. Is output (set to ON state). That is, two jackpot signals are (1) while one jackpot signal is being output, (2) the period when the high probability flag is set, and (3) the jackpot flag is set while the high probability flag is set (S71). Is output during the period from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop of the change (turned ON).

  By outputting two jackpot signals in this way, in an external device such as a hall computer or a call lamp device, when one jackpot signal is input during the period when the two jackpot signals are being input, it is assumed that a continuous change occurs. You can recognize and count the number of consecutive chunks. In addition, the big hit is generated by the big hit judgment (S61) executed in the high base state, and the big hit generated by the big hit judgment (S61) executed in the high base state is set. Even when it is defined that “the number of consecutive times + 1”, it is possible to recognize the occurrence of consecutive chunks and count the number of consecutive chunks by a similar method.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit gaming state related to the big hit B occurs, the CPU 56 outputs three jackpot signals from the information output circuit 64 during the big hit gaming state (set to the ON state). Thus, in the external device, if a big hit 1 signal is input and a big hit 3 signal is not inputted, a big hit A is generated, and if a big hit 1 signal is input and a big hit 3 signal is input, a big hit B is generated. And the number of occurrences of jackpot A and the number of occurrences of jackpot B can be counted individually.

  Further, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 is in the case where the big hit gaming state related to the big hit B occurs, and when the game ball wins the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 during the big hit gaming state, the information output circuit outputs the big hit four signals. 64 (turned on). The external device can count the number of times that a game ball has won the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit B, which is short-circuited, by counting the number of outputs of the big hit four signals. For example, if the number of wins to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is large (for example, 7 times) with respect to the number of occurrences of the big hit B that is short-circuited (10 times), the game hall manager may be cheated. It is possible to grasp sex.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, 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, 4 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (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 (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: S704).

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (S706). In the 4th symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9a, 9b, At 9c and 9d, display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

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

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

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 10 and 11) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  30 to 33 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (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 (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 (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (S622). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the high probability state background continuation counter is 1 or more (S622A). If the value of the high probability state background continuation counter is 1 or more (Y in S622A), the value of the continuous channel counter is incremented by 1 (S622B).

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

  If the received production control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command) (S631), the production control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the production display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. (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 (S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. (S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (S642) and ends the process.

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area (S652).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 34, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start port switch passing process of FIG. 14, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13a or the second start winning port 13b. In one timer interruption, four commands of a symbol designation command, a start prize designation command (a first start prize designation command or a second start prize designation command), and a combined pending storage number designation command are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the start winning designation command, and the combined pending storage number designation command within one timer interrupt. Thus, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 34, the commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5). Examples stored are shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, a total pending storage number designation command (7) that designates the total pending storage number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. .

  Also, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 34 is an effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. In step S8022, the contents stored in the first storage area 1 are deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 34, when a new effect symbol variation display is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. Each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2 and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4.

  In addition, in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 34, the storage area 2 shows an example in which the command cannot be normally received and the total pending storage number designation command is missed. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 34, in the storage area 2 of the start winning command storage area, the content of the fourth storage area where the command for specifying the total number of pending storages is originally stored is “0000 (H)”. The remaining state is shown.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the pre-reading notice effect determination process (see S800A), the pre-reading notice effect is set at the time of high base. If the specified command and the total number of pending storage number designation command) are missed or inconsistent, the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is limited until the change display of the pending memory corresponding to the command at the start winning prize is exhausted. . In this embodiment, the command received at the start winning prize stored in the start winning command storage area is received during a period during which the setting of the prefetching notice effect is restricted (hereinafter also referred to as the prefetching notice setting restriction period). As shown in FIG. 34, for the case where the setting process of the pre-reading notice effect is not performed at the timing of receiving the command at the start winning prize, it is not determined that the setting process of the pre-reading notice effect is not performed. Information is set. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the value of the undetermined information indicates that the pre-reading notice effect setting process has not been performed for the storage areas 2 to 5 after the storage area 2 in which the total pending storage number designation command has been missed. 1 ”is set.

  In this embodiment, “restrict the execution of the pre-reading notice effect” means that the pre-reading notice effect is not set at all for the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning that occurred within the pre-reading notice setting restriction period. It includes both the concept of not executing the pre-reading notice effect and the concept of not setting and executing the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects.

  In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the start prize designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command received when the start prize is generated are also referred to as a command at the time of the start prize. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information.

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (S655), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command is stored in the storage area (S656). However, if the start winning designation command or the combined pending storage number designation command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command is stored, the first starting prize designation command will be issued within the current timer interrupt. Means that the symbol designating command to be received first has been missed. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first start winning designation command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (S657), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received second start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command is stored in the storage area (S658). However, if the start winning designation command or the total pending storage number designation command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command is stored, the second starting prize designation command will be used within the current timer interrupt. Means that the symbol designating command to be received first has been missed. In that case, the CPU 101 for effect control stores the received second start winning designation command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (S659), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received accumulated pending storage number designation command in each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command and the start winning designating command are stored in the storing area (S660). However, if the total pending memory number designation command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command or start winning designation command is stored, the total pending memory number designation command will be used within the current timer interrupt. This means that all of the symbol designation command and the start winning designation command to be received have been missed. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received total pending storage number designation command in the first free storage area in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is a combined hold memory number subtraction designation command (S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and displays one remaining hold display. Shifting is performed one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display portion 18c is updated (S662A). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays on the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit up, the first hold display is deleted when the combined hold storage number subtraction designation command is received. At the same time, the second hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth display is displayed. The held display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the held display that has been displayed fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 holds the target of the notice of the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in holding ball” described later (that is, the first special display or the second special display described later). When the display is erased), the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the set “change in holding ball” is reset (S662B).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (S666), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. 58 (a)). Background screen) (S667). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a high probability state flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state flag indicating that the gaming state is a high base state ( S668).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability / high base state background designation command (S669), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the high probability state background continuation counter (S670A), and the effect display device 9 The background screen displayed on the screen is a background screen corresponding to the high probability / high base state (for example, the background screen of FIG. 58B) (S670). The effect control CPU 101 sets a high probability state flag and a high base state flag (S671).

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), during the period when the effect control CPU 101 receives the normal state background designation command, the mountain 1001 and the sun 1002 serve as background screens according to the normal state. Displays a background image containing As shown in FIG. 58 (b), the production control CPU 101 uses UFO (in this example) as a background screen corresponding to the high probability state during the period when the high probability / high base state background designation command is received. An image including a small UFO 1003) is displayed.

  The value of the high-probability state background continuation counter is incremented by 1 each time a high-probability / high-base state background designation command is received that is sent before the change display in the high-probability state is started. After that, the display is changed after a predetermined number of fluctuations are displayed. Depending on the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, the value of the high probability state background continuation counter is not reset and is updated cumulatively. In the present embodiment, the trigger for the gaming state to be in the normal state is that any of the conditions that the gaming ball does not win the special variable winning ball device 20 during the big hit gaming state is satisfied, and thus these events occur. Unless this is done, the value of the high probability state background continuation counter is added and updated without being reset. In the present embodiment, the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is made different according to the high probability state background continuation counter value.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing the production contents of the background screen according to the high probability state background continuation counter value. In the period in which the high-probability state background continuation counter value is 1 to 100, as shown in FIG. 58B, one small UFO 1003 is displayed, and at this time, the color of the background screen is blue. As the high-probability state background continuation counter value increases from 101 to 200, 201 to 300,..., 501 to 600, the small UFO 1003 increases to 2, 3,. The color of the background screen is blue when the high probability state background continuation counter value is 1 to 300, and is green during the period 301 to 600.

  As described above, since the effect mode of the background screen is changed according to the period during which the high probability state continues, the interest of the game in the high probability state can be improved. For example, even when a big hit is not likely to occur in a high probability state (so-called probabilistic change climax occurs), the interest in the change of the background screen due to the continued high probability state is raised, and the player is not bored. ing. In the present embodiment, the number of small UFOs 1003 is initially increased every 100 fluctuations, and the background color is initially changed every 300 fluctuations. In this way, the player is not bored by changing the change cycle for two different elements (the number of characters and the background color).

  In the period in which the high probability state background continuation counter value is 601 to 800, as shown in FIG. 35, one medium-sized UFO is displayed. At this time, the color of the background screen is yellow. As the high-probability state background continuation counter value increases to 801 to 1000 and 1001 to 1200, the medium-sized UFO 1004 increases to two and three. Further, the color of the background screen remains yellow while the high probability state background continuation counter value is 601 to 1200. When the high probability state background continuation counter value is 1201 or more, one large UFO is displayed, and the background screen color is red. Thus, the change in the size and number of UFOs changes every 200 in the period where the high probability state background continuation counter value is 601 to 1200, and the color of the background screen does not change during this period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the high probability state background continuation counter value exceeds 601, the frequency of changing the background screen is reduced, and thus the period of the background image change is set to the high probability state background continuation counter. Unexpectedness can be given to the player by changing the value according to the value.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (S678), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (S679). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command received in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (S680). The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the number of rounds during the big hit game by confirming the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. Can do.

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the special winning opening (S681), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the special winning opening (S682). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in the designated winning opening after opening special command opening storage area formed in the RAM (S683).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S684). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG.

  The effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the first special symbol variation and the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the second special symbol variation may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect process (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command (start winning prize designation command, etc.) reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation display of the production symbol is performed. Will not start.

  38 and 39 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a prefetch notice effect determination process (S8014).

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining the prefetching notice effect determining process (S800A), and FIG. 40A is a flowchart of the prefetching notice effect determining process (S800A). The pre-reading notice effect determination process (S800A) according to the present embodiment will be described assuming that it is executed only when the gaming state is in the high base state and the super-shortening variation is not performed, and is not executed when in the low base state. The pre-reading notice effect described below is an effect mode of “shooting” that is executed in the high base state when there is a super shortening change.

  In S6000, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the gaming state is a high base state. This confirmation is determined by whether or not the high base state flag (see S668 and S671) is set. If the gaming state is the high base state (Y in S6000), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the prefetch notice flag is set (S6000A). If the prefetch notice flag is set (Y in S6000A), the effect control CPU 101 assumes that a prefetch fire effect pattern has already been determined (for example, the second and subsequent shots at the time of prefetch), and proceeds to S6020. To do. If the prefetch notice flag is not set (N in S6000A), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether there is a symbol designation command in the start winning command storage area and there is no undecided information (S6001). If the gaming state is not the high base state (N in S6000), the process proceeds to S6020. In step S6001, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 34 to check whether the undetermined information is “1”. If the undetermined information is “1” (N in S6001), since the pre-reading notice is not performed, the control advances to S6008, and the normal shooting effect pattern is set using the normal shooting effect selection table. If there is a symbol designation command in the start winning command storage area and there is undecided information (Y in S6000), the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a jackpot symbol design designation command in the start winning command storage area (S6002). In S6002, if there is a jackpot symbol designating command in the start winning command storage area (Y in S6020), the effect control CPU 101 refers to the jackpot shooting effect determination table shown in FIG. Is determined (S6003). In S6003, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the random 6 extraction value is a value between “0” and “89”, it determines that the pre-reading effect is effected, and if it is a value between “90” and “99”, indicates that it is a normal effect. decide.

  If there is no jackpot symbol designating command in the start winning command storage area in S6002 (N in S6020), the effect control CPU 101 refers to the offshooting shooting effect determination table shown in FIG. Is determined (S6004). In S6004, if the CPU 6 for effect control determines that the random 6 extraction value is a value of “0” to “9”, it determines that the pre-reading effect is effected, and if it is a value of “10” to “99”, it indicates that the effect is a normal shooting effect decide. The effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to perform the pre-reading notice effect in S6003 and S6004 (S6005). When it is confirmed in S6005 that the pre-reading notice effect has been determined (Y in S6005), the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading shooting effect pattern using the pre-reading shooting effect selection table (S6006). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch notice flag (S6007). In the pre-reading shooting effect selection table, a plurality of pre-reading shooting effect patterns can be selected and set based on the symbol designation command. The pre-reading fire effect pattern includes, for example, an effect pattern (see FIGS. 44 and 56) that brings the bullet hole closer to the hit position in accordance with the hold memory, an effect pattern that collectively displays the positions of the bullet holes corresponding to a plurality of hold memories, and the like. It is. The setting of the pre-reading shooting effect pattern in S6006 is performed for a plurality of effect display patterns (for example, “first occurrence” from the current variation display to the variation display (for example, four variation display) of the reserved memory subject to the pre-reading notice. ”,“ 2nd shot ”,“ 3rd shot ”,“ 4th shot ”bullet patterns that are brought closer to the center of the target 1500 in order) are determined and set in advance. However, depending on whether or not a symbol designating command for a big hit symbol has been received (see S6002), control is performed to vary the effect of varying display at the final time (fourth time in the above example). Specifically, the bullet hole hits the center of the target 1500 when the symbol designation command for the big hit symbol is received, and the bullet hole other than the center of the target 1500 when the symbol designation command for the big hit symbol is not received. Control to fall outside the area. Then, once a plurality of effect display patterns are set, the effects in the variable display for the plurality of times are sequentially executed and executed. When it is confirmed in S6005 that it is determined not to perform the pre-reading notice effect (N in S6005), the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal shooting effect pattern using the normal shooting effect selection table (S6008). Specifically, a plurality of effect patterns that are different from each other in the effect pattern in which the bullet holes hit the off-region other than the center of the target 1500 are stored in the normal shooting effect selection table, and a random number is extracted. Then, an effect pattern corresponding to the random value is selected and determined with reference to the normal shooting effect selection table.

  In S6020, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first start winning designation command. If the first start winning designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first normal display by one as the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S6021).

  If the latest start winning designation command is not the first start winning designation command (that is, if the second start winning designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 holds the sum in the total hold storage display unit 18c. As the display, the second normal display is increased by one (S6022).

  Returning to FIG. 38, the CPU 101 for effect control reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S8015). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) according to the variation pattern command read in S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). ) Is determined (S8016). In other words, the processing of S8016 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result (effect) of the variation display of the identification information according to the variation display (variation) pattern (variable display pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol to be stopped) is realized.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R jackpot A” or “15R jackpot B” (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation). In the case of a command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same symbol as stop symbols. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the stop symbol may be varied depending on whether “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B”. For example, in the case of “15R big hit A”, the ratio of determining the combination of production symbols in which the three symbols are arranged with the same odd number of symbols is increased, and in the case of “15R big hit B”, the three symbols have the same even number. You may make it raise the ratio which determines the combination of the production | presentation symbol arranged with the symbol.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area designates a big hit, specifically, a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command. It is determined whether or not there is (S8016A). When it is determined in S8016A that the big hit is designated (Y), the prefetch notice prohibition flag is set (S8016B), and S8017A is executed. When it is determined in S8016A that the jackpot is not designated (N) (in the case of a display result 1 designation command), the process proceeds to S8017A. The prefetch notice prohibition flag set here is reset at the end of the big hit gaming state controlled after the change is stopped, specifically, upon receipt of the big hit end designation command (S643).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display the notice effect (notice effect other than the pre-read notice effect. The object notice effect setting process is executed (S8017A) for determining whether or not to execute the object notice effect and setting the effect mode of the notice effect.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the super reach D is executed (when the big hit A is generated), the accessory act effect that the movable member 78 operates immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol is executed. The player is informed of the occurrence of the big hit A. If you perform an effect that suggests that there is an extremely high probability of winning a big hit, such as this role-playing effect, immediately after the start of the change of the production pattern, until the transition to the jackpot gaming state During the period, there is a problem that the player's interest in the game decreases. Here, in the notice effect setting process of S8017A, when super reach D is executed, it is preferable to give priority to the notice effect that is normally executed with priority. For example, in the case of Super Reach A to C, a premier notice with a low appearance rate may be made to appear with a high probability in the case of Super Reach D after the effect activation. Thereby, it is possible to have an interest in the effect after the effect act activation effect.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the high base flag (see S668 and S671) is set in order to check whether or not the gaming machine is in the high base state (S8017B). If the high base flag is set (Y in S8017B), it is determined that the effect mode of “shooting” is executed as an effect at the time of change due to a super shortening change. If the gaming state is not the high base state (N in S8017B), the “shooting” effect mode is not executed as the effect at the time of change, and the process proceeds to S8018. When a pre-reading notice effect is performed in the high base state (the prefetching notice flag is set), using the prefetching effect selection table, an effect that brings the bullet hole closer to the hit position according to the hold memory, or a plurality of hold memories It is possible to select an effect for displaying the positions of bullet holes corresponding to.

  In the effect at the time of normal fluctuation, the production sound is output or the moving image is displayed within the fluctuation period. For example, in the effect at the time of normal fluctuation, the effect sound is output and the moving image is displayed at the same time as the change starts, and the output of the effect sound and the display of the moving image are stopped at the same time as the change ends. A specific example of the effect at the time of this normal fluctuation is, for example, a reach effect. However, since the ultra-short variation has a very short variation period, there is a possibility that the player may not be able to fully grasp the ultra-short variation when the presentation is finished in the variation period, and the production continues even after the variation period ends. It is necessary to adopt a prefetch notice effect of the effect mode. In the case of an effect mode in which the effect continues even after the change period ends (effect mode in which an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start of change to the end time of the change display is output or a moving image is displayed) When a plurality of ultra-shortening fluctuations are continuously executed, the production sound corresponding to the super-shortening fluctuation is being output from the speaker 27, and the production of the production sound corresponding to another ultra-shortening fluctuation is started from the speaker 27. It will be. In addition, while the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation is being displayed on the effect display device 9, the display of the moving image corresponding to another ultrashort variation is started on the effect display device 9.

  When the production sound corresponding to another ultrashort variation is started to be output from the speaker 27 using the same channel, the output of the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation already started is interrupted. If you start displaying moving images that correspond to ultra-shortening fluctuations in the same display area, it will overlap with the display of moving images that already correspond to ultra-shortening fluctuations, giving the player an effect that corresponds to the super-shortening fluctuations. It becomes difficult to grasp correctly.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, in the “shooting” production mode, the first bullet firing sound (production sound) and the bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation. ) And the second bullet firing sound (production sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the second ultra-shortening variation, The player cannot grasp correctly. Note that the firing sound (effect sound) is illustrated as a balloon for easy understanding.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the channel for outputting the production sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is switched, and the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is switched.

  First, a configuration for switching a channel for outputting effect sound will be described. FIG. 43 is a signal flow diagram showing a signal flow in the speech synthesis IC. The speech synthesis IC 703 includes an AMM decoder 714 that decodes the AMM data format phrase data stored in the speech data ROM (external ROM) 704 into PCM data, and outputs various complex sounds (three rectangular waves + SSG sound source 715 that independently generates and outputs a single noise).

  As shown in FIG. 43, the AMM decoder 714 is provided with 8 channels (ch0 to ch7) as playback channels capable of playing back phrases independently. The even playback channel can decode monaural and stereo phrases, and the odd playback channel can only decode mono phrases. When playback channel 0 is decoded with a stereo phrase, playback channel 1 cannot be decoded. Similarly, when the reproduction channels 2, 4, and 6 are decoded with the stereo phrase, the reproduction channels 3, 5, and 7 cannot be decoded. Note that the monaural and stereo phrases are automatically detected from the phrase data in the speech synthesis IC 703. The production sound corresponding to the super shortening variation is a stereo phrase, and the combination of the reproduction channel 0 and the reproduction channel 1 is channel A, the combination of the reproduction channel 2 and the reproduction channel 3 is channel B, and the reproduction channel 4 is reproduced. Hereinafter, the group with the channel 5 will be described as a channel C. As shown in FIG. 43, the SSG sound source 715 is provided with two sound sources that generate various sounds (three rectangular waves + one noise).

  The speech synthesis IC 703 has a built-in sequencer of 8 systems, and uses the phrase playback stop detection function and timer function to specify the output order of phrases, fade in / out, auto pan (sound image left / right, front / back) Effects that move periodically).

  The voice synthesis IC 703 executes control data (code data) registered in the voice data ROM 704 based on a command from the effect control CPU 101, and stores data in the phrase playback control register, the SSG sound source control register, and the sequencer register. Set and execute phrase data playback and sequencer startup.

  The phrase playback control register for controlling phrase playback includes a control register for all channels and a control register for each channel. The all channel control registers are provided with a register for setting mute, a register for setting the volume of all playback channels, a register for setting bass boost, and the like. In addition, the control register for each channel is set with a register for setting the phrase number to be played, a register for setting the volume of each playback channel, and a pan pot (L / R localization) for each playback channel. There are provided a register for setting (PAN setting register), a register for setting repetition of reproduction, a register for setting reproduction start / stop, and the like.

  The SSG sound source control register for controlling the SSG sound source 715 is generated by a pulse generator of 6 channels (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c) different from the 8 channels (ch0 to ch7) of the AMM decoder 714. Register for setting the frequency of the rectangular wave to be generated (register for setting the musical sound frequency), a register for setting the frequency of the noise sound generated by the noise generator, and each channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c) a register (mixer setting register) for setting whether to output a musical tone (tone) and noise sound, and the volume of each channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c) Register for setting, envelope generator (from the moment you play the keyboard in the sound generator section of an electronic instrument until the sound disappears) A register for setting the part (device) that changes the output level of the sound (adjustment of the sharpness and attenuation of the sound can be adjusted), and each channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c) There are provided a register (PAN setting register) for setting the pan pot (L / R localization), a register for setting the total volume of all SSG sound channels, and the like.

  The sequencer register for controlling the sequencer includes a register for setting control data (code data) to be executed by each sequencer, a register for setting start / stop of each sequencer, and timer for each of the eight sequencers A register or the like is provided for setting.

  The AMM decoder 714 decodes phrase data in the AMM data format read from the audio data ROM 704 into PCM data in one or a plurality of playback channels in which data indicating the phrase number to be played is set in the control register. The control register also includes information (channel A designation information and channel B designation information) for designating a channel transmitted from the effect control CPU 101 (see S8017D and S8017E in FIG. 38). Therefore, the AMM decoder 714 outputs effect sound from the channel set by the effect control CPU 101 based on the control register.

  In the above-described embodiment, information (channel A designation information and channel B designation information) for setting the channel and designating the channel by the production control CPU 101 is transmitted from the production control CPU 101 and received. The voice synthesis IC 703 switches to the designated channel. Instead of the control of the CPU 101 for effect control, the control of the speech synthesis IC 703 may be used. Specifically, for example, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are provided in the speech synthesis IC 703, the channel synthesis setting function shown in FIG. 38 and the like is provided in the speech synthesis IC 703, and the speech synthesis IC 703 itself sets the channel. The sound generation control may be performed by switching to the channel.

  In the volume (VOL), the volume of the decoded audio data is adjusted according to the data set in the control register. In pan, the pan pot (L / R localization) is adjusted in accordance with the data set in the control register. Then, audio data from each reproduction channel is synthesized, and in bass boost, audio data processing for emphasizing bass according to the data set in the control register is performed. Then, the audio data is output to the output I / F (digital output interface 716 and / or DA converter operational amplifier 717).

  In the SSG tone generator 715, the pulse generator and noise generator output tone and noise source data of a predetermined frequency in accordance with the data set in the control register. The musical sound and noise sound output from the pulse generator and noise generator are mixed (mixed) by the mixer. Then, according to the data set in the control register, the envelope generator adjusts the sharpness and attenuation of the sound rise and adjusts the pan pot (L / R localization). Then, the audio data from each channel is synthesized, and the synthesized audio data is output to the output I / F (digital output interface 716 and / or DA converter operational amplifier 717).

  The output I / Fs 716 and 717 digitally or analogly output audio data from the AMM decoder 714 and the SSG sound source 715.

  On the other hand, in the configuration for switching the display area for displaying the moving image, the VDP 109 shown in FIG. 3 reads out the moving image data from the ROM (not shown) in which the moving image is stored, and displays differently for each ultrashort variation. The data is read and mapped to the display area of the effect display device 9 so that the moving image is displayed in the area. At that time, bullets are applied to the display area (A or B or the like) in which the VDP 109 is specified based on the information (display area A specifying information or display area B specifying information) specifying the display area transmitted from the effect control CPU 101. It is displayed (FIGS. 44A and 44B).

  In the embodiment described above, the display control CPU 101 sets a display area for displaying a moving image, and information for specifying the display area is transmitted from the display control CPU 101, and the VDP 109 that has received the information specifies the display area. The display area is switched to. It is also possible to use VDP 109 main control instead of such production control CPU 101 main control. Specifically, the VDP 109 may have the display area selection setting function shown in FIG. 38 or the like, and the VDP 109 itself sets the display area and switches to the display area to perform display control.

  Further, the display area and the moving image to be displayed may be controlled as a pair. For example, the moving image A is displayed when the display area A is designated, and the moving image B is displayed when the display area B is designated.

  Furthermore, the display area selection / designation may be controlled mainly by the CPU 101 for the effect control, and the moving image selection / designation may be controlled by the VDP 109, and vice versa. The selection and selection of moving images may be controlled so as to be performed mainly by the CPU 101 for effect control.

  Returning to FIG. 38, description will be given of control for switching the channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation and switching the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation. First, an effect sound that is longer than the variation period corresponding to the ultrashort variation (a sound that is output from the effect corresponding to the variation, for example, a variation sound, a warning sound (a sound during reach), BGM, etc.) is output from channel A. In order to check whether or not it is possible to check whether or not the status flag of channel A is set (S8017C). The channel A status flag is set when it is used to output a production sound or the like corresponding to another variation. The effect control CPU 101 may be configured to switch the channel from which the effect sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is output without determining the channel state flag.

  If the status flag of channel A is not set and the output from channel A is not set (N in S8017C), the effect control CPU 101 outputs effect sound corresponding to the super shortening variation from channel A. (S8017D). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 outputs channel A designation information for designating channel A to the audio output board 70 to the AMM decoder 714 of the speech synthesis IC 703, thereby producing the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation. Is set to output. When the effect sound corresponding to the super shortening variation is set to be output from channel A, the state flag of channel A is set so that the effect sound corresponding to another variation cannot be output.

  If the status flag of channel A is set and the output from channel A is set (Y in S8017C), the effect control CPU 101 outputs the effect sound corresponding to the super shortening variation from channel B. Set (S8017E). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 outputs channel B designation information for designating the channel B to the audio output board 70, thereby setting the output from the channel B to the AMM decoder 714 of the voice synthesis IC 703. Then, it is set to output the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation, and the output channel is switched. When the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation is set to be output from channel B, the production sound etc. corresponding to another variation is output after the production sound output from channel A is completed. The channel A status flag is reset so that Here, channels A and B are not dedicated channels that output effect sound for a period longer than the variation period, but are used as channels for outputting effect sound for the same period as the change period or effect sound for a period shorter than the change period. May be. Further, the effect control CPU 101 may not switch to the channel B or A when the effect sound output from the channel A or B is the same period as the change period or a period shorter than the change period.

  Next, in order to confirm whether or not the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation can be displayed in the display area A, it is confirmed whether or not the status flag of the display area A is set (S8017F). If the state flag of the display area A is set to display a moving image or the like corresponding to another change, the state flag is set.

  If the state flag of the display area A is not set and is not set to be displayed in the display area A (N in S8017F), the effect control CPU 101 displays a moving image corresponding to the super-shortening variation in the display area A. (S8017G). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is set to display in the display area A by outputting the display area A designation information for designating the display area A to the VDP 109, and the moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation is set. Set to display an image. Note that when the moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation is set to be displayed in the display region A, the state flag of the display region A is set so that the moving image corresponding to another variation cannot be displayed.

  If the state flag of the display area A is set and set to be displayed in the display area A (Y in S8017F), the effect control CPU 101 displays a moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation in the display area B. It is set to display (S8017H). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is set to display in the display area B by outputting the display area B designation information for designating the display area B to the VDP 109, and the moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation is set. The image is set to be displayed and the display area to be displayed is switched. In addition, when the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation is set to be displayed in the display region B, the moving image corresponding to another variation is displayed after the moving image displayed in the display region A is completed. The state flag of the display area A is reset so that it can be performed. Here, the display areas A and B are not dedicated display areas for displaying a moving image of a period longer than the variation period, but display for displaying a moving image of the same period as the variation period or a moving image of a period shorter than the variation period. It may be used as a region. Further, the effect control CPU 101 may not switch to the display area B or A when the moving image to be displayed in the display area A or B is the same period as the fluctuation period or a period shorter than the fluctuation period.

  In S8017C to S8017H, after setting the channel for outputting the production sound corresponding to the super shortening variation and the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation, the process proceeds to S8018.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the prefetching notice effect and other notice effects when executing the variation pattern, the prefetch notice effect, and other notice effects (S8018 shown in FIG. 39). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S8019).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display variation time (variable display time) of the effect symbol. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 42 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect or other notice effect, and if the pre-reading notice execution flag or other notice execution flag is set, the pre-reading notice in S8018. A process table corresponding to the production or other notice production is selected.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (S8020). 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 sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect pattern CPU 101 so as to display the effect pattern change display by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S8021). Next, the production control CPU 101 uses the start winning command (symbol designation command, start winning designation command, and total pending storage number) stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the start winning command storage area. The designated command) is deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (S8022).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the prefetch notice flag is set (S8022A). If the pre-reading notice flag is set in S8022A (Y in S8022A), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether there is a change in the hold memory that is the target of the prefetching notice (S8022B). The effect control CPU 101 performs a process of reducing the target hold memory when the pre-reading notice is given. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the pre-reading notice effect has been performed by confirming the change in the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice. In S8022B, if there is a change in the reserved memory subject to the prefetching notice (Y in S8022B), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the prefetching notice effect has been performed and resets the prefetching notice flag (S8022C). If the prefetch notice flag is not set in S8022A, and if there is no change in the pending storage subject to the prefetch notice in S8022B, the process proceeds to S8023.

  As a specific example of the pre-reading notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process, the effect mode of “shooting” shown in FIG. 44 will be described. In FIG. 44A, in the effect mode of “shooting”, the firing sound (effect sound) of the first bullet started in response to the first ultrashort variation and the trajectory of the bullet (moving image) are shown. It is shown. In the “shooting” effect mode shown in FIG. 56 to be described later, this is an effect at the timing when the first bullet and the second bullet are fired before the first bullet hole hits the target. As shown in FIG. 44A, the first bullet flies over the area A and lands on the target.

  In FIG. 44 (b), the variation period of the first ultra-shortening variation is completed, but the second ultra-shortening variation variation period in a state where the effect corresponding to the first ultra-shortening variation is continuing. Shows the case where started. However, unlike the case of FIG. 47, the effect control CPU 101 switches the channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation, so that the first bullet started corresponding to the first ultrashort variation is changed. The firing sound (effect sound) and the firing sound (effect sound) of the second bullet started in response to the second ultrashort variation are not output from the same channel. In addition, since the effect control CPU 101 switches the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation, the first bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation is used. The trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet started in response to the second ultrashort variation is not displayed in the same display area. Specifically, the first bullet flies over the area A and hits the target, while the second bullet flies over the area b and hits the target. Note that areas A and B indicated by virtual lines (broken lines) in FIG. 44 are virtual areas drawn for convenience of explanation, and are not actually displayed.

  As described above, even if the firing sound (production sound) of the first bullet is straddled over the firing sound (production sound) of the second bullet, it can be output suitably, and the player can correctly The production sound can be grasped. Also, the trajectory of the first bullet (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation does not suffer from the trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet, and is preferably displayed. And the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance.

  Therefore, the first bullet firing sound (effect sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) corresponding to the first ultrashort variation will continue even after the end of the variation period, so that the player can grasp the effect. An easy-to-use game machine can be provided.

  In the above embodiment, these display areas A and B are shown so that they do not intersect at all from the start (launch position) to the end (landing position) where the bullet moves, but are not limited thereto. The start point (launch position) may be different and the end point (landing position) may be the same position. Furthermore, it may be such that it intersects at an intermediate point from the start (launch position) to the end (landing position).

  The display areas A and B are not limited to the moving display area of the moving display object, but may be a change display area in which an image changes at a specific position. For example, it may be an area for displaying an explosion image in which a landmine explodes at a specific position. Specifically, a mine explodes at a specific position (display area) of A in the preceding super-short time effect, and a mine explodes at a specific position (display area) of B in the subsequent super-short time effect. The specific position (display area) of B and the specific position (display area) of B may be different display areas.

  Further, the display areas A and B may have a display area set in advance for each effect data (for each shooting effect pattern), or may change the area in which the same image is displayed.

  45 and 46 show timing charts of the effect sound output and the moving image display with respect to the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 45, the effect sound 67b is output from the channel A corresponding to the fluctuation period 67a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 67b is continuously output from the channel A after the fluctuation period 67a ends. ing. Specifically, channel A is channel 0 + channel 1 with reference to FIG. In addition, the effect sound 67d is output from the channel B corresponding to the fluctuation period 67c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 67b is continuously output from the channel B even after the change period 67c ends. Specifically, the channel B is a channel 2 + channel 3 with reference to FIG. As described above, even playback channels can decode monaural and stereo phrases, and odd playback channels can only decode mono phrases. Both channels A and B can be combined from odd playback channels and even playback channels. Therefore, both mono phrases and stereo phrases can be dealt with.

  The output of the effect sound 67b and the output of the effect sound 67d partially overlap in the variation period 67c of the second ultrashort variation. The vertical axis of the production sound in the figure represents the volume, and the production sound 67b and the production sound 67d are controlled so that the volume gradually increases at the start and gradually decreases at the end. Has been. As a result, in the portion where the output of the effect sound 67b and the output of the effect sound 67d overlap, the effect sound 67b whose volume gradually decreases and the effect sound 67d where the sound volume gradually increases overlap, and the volume suddenly increases. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the performance.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the moving image 68b is displayed in the display area A corresponding to the fluctuation period 68a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the moving image 68b continues in the display area A after the fluctuation period 68a ends. Is displayed. In addition, the moving image 68d is displayed in the display area B corresponding to the fluctuation period 67c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, and the moving image 68d is continuously displayed in the display area B even after the fluctuation period 67c ends. The display of the moving image 68b and the display of the moving image 68d are partially overlapped in the variation period 68c of the second ultrashort variation. Note that the vertical axis of the moving image in the figure represents the contrast amount, and the moving image 68b and the moving image 68d are controlled so that the contrast amount gradually increases at the start and gradually decreases at the end. The situation is illustrated. As a result, in a portion where the display of the moving image 68b and the display of the moving image 68d overlap, the moving image 68b with a gradually decreasing contrast amount and the moving image 68d with a gradually increasing amount overlap each other, so that a limited display area is obtained. Even if a part of the moving image overlaps, the player can correctly grasp the effect.

  In the timing charts of FIGS. 45 and 46, the case where the output of the effect sound and the display of the moving image is started at the timing when the change period starts is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change is performed. The timing at which the period starts is different from the timing at which the production sound output or the moving image display is started, and the timing at which the production sound output or the moving image display ends is later than the timing at which the variable period ends. It may be timing.

  For example, FIG. 48 and FIG. 49 show timing charts when the production sound output and the moving image display are started from the middle of the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 48, the effect sound 69b is output from the channel A in the middle of the fluctuation period 69a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 69b is continuously output from the channel A even after the fluctuation period 69a ends. ing. In the middle of the fluctuation period 69c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, the effect sound 69d is output from the channel B, and the effect sound 69b is continuously output from the channel B even after the change period 69c ends. The output of the effect sound 69b and the output of the effect sound 69d are partially overlapped in the fluctuation period 69c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, but the channel for outputting the effect sound 69b and the channel for outputting the effect sound 69d are different. Therefore, the production sound 69b is not interrupted by the production sound 69d.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, the moving image 70b is displayed in the display area A in the middle of the fluctuation period 70a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, but the moving image 70b is displayed in the display area A even after the fluctuation period 70a ends. Is displayed continuously. In addition, the moving image 70d is displayed in the display area B in the middle of the fluctuation period 70c of the second ultra-shortening fluctuation, but the moving image 70d is continuously displayed in the display area B even after the fluctuation period 70c ends. Yes. Although the display of the moving image 70b and the display of the moving image 70d partially overlap in the fluctuation period 70c of the second ultra-shortening change, the display region for displaying the moving image 70b and the display region for displaying the moving image 70d are displayed. Therefore, the moving image 70b is not covered with the moving image 70d.

  In the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 101 has described the control for switching the channel for outputting the effect sound for each ultrashort variation and switching the display area for displaying the moving image. The invention is not limited to this. For example, the control may be such that the effect sound is continuously output even after the fluctuation period, or the channel or the display area is switched only when the moving image is displayed.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol fluctuation start process in the case where an effect is continuously executed even after the fluctuation period. Note that the same processing as in the flowchart shown in FIG. 39 is assigned the same step number, and detailed description thereof will not be repeated. In FIG. 50, if the status flag of channel A is set in S8017C and the output is set from channel A (Y in S8017C), the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect of the effect executed in the previous change. It is confirmed whether or not the timer is 0 (zero) (S8017I). Here, the effect execution timer is a timer that counts down the period of the effect that is executed corresponding to the change period, and when the effect that is executed ends, the timer becomes 0 (zero). The effect execution timer may be one that counts up the effect period that is executed in response to the change period, and the effect that is executed when the count value of the effect execution timer reaches a value corresponding to the effect period. You may comprise so that it may complete | finish.

  The effect control CPU 101 provides an effect execution timer to determine the variation period. However, the effect control CPU 101 may be an effect that continuously outputs effect sound during the change period or an effect that displays a moving image continuously during the change period. For example, the variation period may be determined based on the effect sound or the moving image. Further, the effect execution timer may be provided separately for those corresponding to effect sounds and those corresponding to moving images.

  If the effect execution timer is 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous fluctuation has ended (Y in S8017I), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it can be set to output from channel A. Then, the state flag of channel A is reset (S8017J), and it is set to output from channel A so that it can be set to output the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation. The effect control CPU 101 resets the state flag of channel A, and then proceeds to S8017D.

  If the effect execution timer is not 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous variation has not ended (N in S8017I), the effect control CPU 101 outputs the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation from channel B. (S6017E).

  In FIG. 50, if the status flag of the display area A is set in S8017F and set to display in the display area A (Y in S8017F), the effect control CPU 101 executes in the previous variation. It is confirmed whether or not the effect execution timer of the effect is 0 (zero) (S8017K).

  If the effect execution timer is 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change has ended (Y in S8017K), the effect control CPU 101 can be set to display in the display area A. The state flag of the display area A is reset (S8017L), and it can be set to display in the display area A and can be set to display a moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation. To. The effect control CPU 101 resets the state flag of the display area A, and then proceeds to S8017G.

  If the effect execution timer is not 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous variation is not completed (N in S8017K), the effect control CPU 101 displays a moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation in the display area B. (S6017H).

  As described above, the effect control CPU 101 controls the channel or the display area by switching the channel or the display area only when the effect sound is continuously output after the fluctuation period or when the moving image is displayed. Processing to be switched can be reduced, and the load can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, there is a case where the prefetching notice effect is configured to be restartable from the next fluctuation display after digesting the fluctuation display that caused the command miss and inconsistency and caused the prefetching notice setting restriction period. As shown, for example, the shift process of S8022 is executed after it is determined as Y in S811 of the variable pattern command reception wait process, which causes a missed command or inconsistency, which causes a prefetching notice setting limit period. The pre-reading notice effect may be configured to be restartable from the variable display. In this case, for example, if the change display that caused the missed-out command or inconsistency and caused the pre-reading notice setting restriction period is “non-reach”, it caused the pre-reading notice setting restriction period. A pre-reading notice effect may be executed in the variable display.

  Returning to FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S8023).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S8102). When the process timer times out (S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S8104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the pre-reading notice execution flags (except for the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the effect of “holding ball change”) is set. Confirmation is made (S8106). If any of the pre-reading notice execution flags is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice effect in the “shooting” effect mode according to the effect mode determined in the pre-reading preview effect mode determining process in S6011, S6027, and S8010. Is executed (S8108). In addition, when it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice effect (however, a pre-reading notice effect of an effect mode other than “change in holding ball”), specifically, a predetermined time after the start of the change of the effect symbol At the timing when elapses, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the corresponding effect mode. When the prefetching notice effect is executed, it is determined as Y in S8106 at the timing of executing the prefetching notice effect, and the process of S8108 is executed. Then, it is determined to be Y repeatedly in S8106 until the prefetch notice effect is finished, and the process of S8108 is executed.

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S803) (S8112).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, then the flow shifts to S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S8302 is executed. Instead, the process shifts to S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-line symbol or jackpot symbol) (S8302). When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of S8302 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N of S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S8311.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S8302 (Y in S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S8304) and indicates that the jackpot start designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether the reception flag is set (S8305). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S8306) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data) 1. Control of effect device (effect display device 9 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, speaker 27 as effect component, and movable member 78 as effect component) according to movable member control data 1) Is executed (S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S8310).

  If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control responds to any pre-reading notice execution flag of the pre-reading notice execution flag (however, the “holding ball change” effect mode). It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (S8311). If set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (S8312). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (S8313). Then, if the value of the fluctuation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the pre-reading notice corresponding to the set pre-reading notice execution flag (however, the “preserving ball change” effect mode pre-reading notice effect) (Excluding the execution flag) is reset (S8316). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect (effects other than “change in reserved ball”) is displayed until the change display one before the start of the change that has been determined for winning. Is executed, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset at the start of the variable display subject to the determination at the time of winning (the pre-reading notice is displayed during the variable display subject to the determination at the time of winning). There will be no directing). Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even during the variable display that is the target of the winning determination. In this embodiment, the “shooting” effect is the target of the winning determination. This is executed even during the change display and the derivation display of the stop symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (S8317). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in S811 of FIG. 38, the variation pattern command). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S8318).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1902), and the effect device (the effect display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27, LEDs 25, 28, etc.) are executed (S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (S1905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (S1906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in S1901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (S1907) and selects process data corresponding to the round presentation ( S1908). Here, in this embodiment, a background screen corresponding to the high probability / high base state is set as the background screen during the round based on the value of the high probability state background continuation counter. That is, if the background screen before the start of the big hit gaming state is a background screen corresponding to the high probability / high base state, the background screen is continuously displayed during the round.

  Furthermore, display corresponding to the values of the continuous channel counter and the high probability state background continuation counter is set for the background screen (S1908A). In this example, since the value of the continuous chunk counter is updated when a big hit occurs in a high probability state, the big hit in the normal state (so-called first hit) that is the base point for counting the number of consecutive chunks. Is not included in the value of the continuous counter. Therefore, in this example, the value of the continuous channel counter + 1 (the initial hit) is displayed as the continuous channel count 1400. In this way, the interest of the game is improved by displaying the number of consecutive chunks on the screen during the round.

  FIG. 54 is a table for determining the rank 1500 displayed at the upper part of the screen during the round presentation, and the rank is determined based on the values of the continuous channel counter and the high probability state background continuation counter. In this example, the high probability state background continuation counter value when the continuous counter is 4 is ranked as the most advanced person when the value is 80 or less, the advanced person when 81 to 120, and the intermediate person when 121 or more. In other words, the smaller the number of fluctuations until the number of consecutive chunks reaches 5, the higher the ranking. In the example of FIG. 54, it is ranked as an advanced player. In this way, ranking is performed according to the values of the continuous channel counter and the high probability state counter. Therefore, the interest is improved by elements other than the background screen, and the player is not bored. Also, even if the number of consecutive chunks is the same, the interest is improved by changing the rank according to the high-probability state background continuation counter value.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S1909), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805) (S1910).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (S880). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (S881). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the confirmation of reception of the ending command, for example, during the round process (see S805).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in S881), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S882). In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part). Then, various lamps as effect parts and control of the speaker 27 as effect parts are executed (S883), for example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S884), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in S884), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S885). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S886).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in S881), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (S888). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S889).

  Next, a specific example of the effect of the super shortening variation at the time of high base will be described. 56 and 57 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect of the super shortening variation at the time of high base. A specific example of the production mode of the super shortening variation at the time of high base shown in FIGS. 56 and 57 is the production mode of “shooting”. 56 and 57, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In the example shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, determination at the time of winning is made with respect to the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b, and the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. The case where a notice effect is sometimes performed is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56, first, as shown in FIG. 56 (1), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, the second start winning opening 13b is started. It is assumed that there is a prize (a memory of a command indicating that it is a big hit due to a super short fluctuation). In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the winning effect processing based on the newly received start winning (see S1228). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command) corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see S1229 and S1230). Also, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the second start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command as the pending storage information (see S1231, S1232), and the production control microcomputer 100 Based on the received second start winning designation command and total pending storage number designation command, the pending display (in this example, the second normal display) in the total pending storage display unit 18c is incremented by 1 (see S6022). The number of shots in the “shooting” notice effect (the number of bullet holes remaining on the displayed target) may be, for example, the total number of pending storages when the execution of the notice effect is determined. Here, on the condition that there is a predetermined number (4 in this example) of pending storage that can execute the shooting effect, the notice effect of “shooting” can be determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 56 (1), the pending display in the total pending storage display section 18c. Is decreased from 4 to 1 (see S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 fires the first bullet as shown in FIG. 44A in response to the first change, and is displayed on the display screen of the production display device 9. A moving image in which a bullet draws a trajectory with respect to the target 1500 is displayed (see S8108). At this time, it is assumed that the effect symbol is displayed small in the lower right of the effect display device 9.

  “Hit” is displayed at the center of the target 1500, indicating that a big hit will occur if it hits the center (if a bullet hole remains). During the period in which the target 1500 is displayed (the period in which the shooting effect is being executed), the effect symbol variation display is all super-short variation, so the effect symbol variation display is performed as in the normal state. However, it is difficult for the player to grasp that the production pattern is fluctuating. For this reason, a bullet hole is left on the target 1500 for each variation display (every time the reserved memory is consumed) so that the player can easily grasp the execution of the variable display (the reserved memory is consumed).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the production control microcomputer 100 corresponds to the second fluctuation before the production is finished after the first bullet hits the target 1500 and the bullet holes are displayed. The second bullet is fired, and a moving image in which the bullet traces the target 1500 is displayed. The production control microcomputer 100 displays the “first shot” bullet hole at the position farthest from the center of the target 1500 (outermost circumference) during the production symbol variation display (see S8108), and then in FIG. 56 (2). As shown, the final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 56 (2)) is stopped and displayed (see S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 56 (1), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 56 (2). 56 (2) does not show the second and third bullets before landing on the target 1500, but the second and third bullets are not shown in FIG. 44 (b). It shall be displayed. 56 (3) and (4), the third and fourth bullets are not shown.

  Since the “first shot” bullet hole displayed here is away from the center of the target 1500, the player can grasp that no big hit occurs. As for the position of the bullet holes displayed on the target 1500, the effect control micro is set so that the distance between the center of the target 1500 and the bullet holes is closer in the order of "first shot", "second shot", and "third shot". The computer 100 determines the coordinates of the bullet holes. Specific coordinates may be determined based on a predetermined random number, or may be determined based on a predetermined pattern. If the display result corresponding to the “fourth shot” is a big hit, it is determined to display a bullet hole at the center of the target 1500, and if it is out of place, a position off the center of the target 1500 ( For example, it is determined to display bullet holes on a predetermined random number or a predetermined pattern. In addition, once the “shooting” effect is executed, the “first shot”, “second shot”, and “third shot” bullet holes are continuously displayed until the “fourth shot” bullet holes are displayed. Is done.

  In a case other than performing the pre-reading notice effect, the table (the normal shooting effect selection table referred to in S6008 in FIG. 40) in which data is set so as to increase the rate at which the stage away from the center of the target 1500 is selected. Based on this, a “shooting” effect is executed at random. However, when performing the pre-reading notice effect, a pre-reading shooting effect pattern is set using the pre-reading effect selection table in S6006. For example, as described below, “first shot”, “second shot”, “3” The effect pattern in which the bullet holes of “shot” and “fourth shot” are sequentially brought closer to the center of the target 1500 is executed (see FIGS. 44 and 56).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and decrements the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c by 1 (see S662A). The variation display of the effect design is executed. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the “second shot” bullet hole at the second closest position from the center of the target 1500 during the effect symbol variation display (see S8108), and then in FIG. 56 (3). As shown in the figure, the final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 56 (3)) is stopped and displayed (see S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 56 (3), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol, and the symbol confirmation designation command is received. Based on this, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and decrements the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c by 1 (see S662A). The variation display of the effect design is executed. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the “third” bullet hole at the position closest to the center of the target 1500 during the effect symbol variation display (see S8108), and then as shown in FIG. 56 (7). In addition, the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 56 (4)) is stopped and displayed (see S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 56 (4), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol, and the symbol confirmation designation command is received. Based on this, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and decrements the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c by 1 (see S662A). The variation display of the effect design is executed. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a “fourth” bullet hole at the center of the target 1500 during the display of the variation of the production symbol (see S8108) and informs the player that the center of the target 1500 has been punched. A message “Not hit!” Is displayed to notify (that is, to notify the jackpot). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (5), the production control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the final stop symbol (the big hit symbol in FIG. 56 (5)) (see S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 56 (5), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol, and the symbol confirmation designation command is received. Based on this, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 56 (4), after the final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 56 (4)) is stopped and displayed (see S8302), the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the change pattern command and the display result. The designation command and the total pending storage number subtraction designation command are received, the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is reduced by 1 (see S662A), and the next effect design variation display is executed. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the “fourth” bullet hole at a position deviated from the center of the target 1500 during the variation display of the production symbol (see S8108) and does not penetrate the center of the target 1500. A message of “sorry” is displayed to inform the player of that fact (that is, to inform the player of the loss). Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (5a), the production control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the final stop symbol (the dismissed symbol in FIG. 57 (5a)) (see S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 57 (5a), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol, and the symbol confirmation designation command is received. Based on this, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol.

  In this way, when the super-shortening variation continuously occurs in a high base state with a predetermined number (4 in this example) or more, if the player displays the variation display of the effect symbol as in the normal state, the player It is difficult to recognize the change display and it is difficult to grasp the digestion status of the reserved memory. In the present embodiment, the bullet holes are displayed at different positions of the target 1500 displayed on the screen every time the variable display is executed (every time the reserved memory is consumed), so the player is paying attention to the target 1500. For example, it is possible to grasp the execution of the fluctuation display by the increase of the bullet holes. In addition, the player will have a big hit expectation as the bullet hole gradually approaches the center, the first shot, the second shot, and the third shot. It will be sufficient to pay attention to whether or not the center of the target 1500 is punched out. In this way, the player can be prevented from being confused by visually presenting the condition that is a big hit.

In this way, during the period in which the ultra-shortening variation continues, it is not necessary to pay attention to a plurality of lines of effect symbols, but by performing an effect that focuses attention on bullet holes displayed at different positions on the target 1500, It makes it easy to grasp the execution visually. Further, regarding the suggestion as to whether or not a big hit will occur, the effect is that the bullet hole approaches the center position of the target 1500 (that is, gradually approaches the big hit condition) while digesting the reserved memory before being subject to the pre-reading notice. By doing so, the player's expectation is raised and the interest is improved.
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In the above embodiment, both the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are configured by the first display unit (LEDs 403, 405) and the second display unit (7-segment LEDs 404, 406). In the high base state, right-handed is executed and a start winning is made at the second start winning opening 13b. Therefore, only the second special symbol display 8b and the first display unit (LED 405) You may make it comprise 2 display parts (7 segment LED406). Similarly, for the 4th symbol display area, only the 4th symbol display area corresponding to the variation of the 2nd special symbol may be composed of the first display portion (9c) and the second display portion (9d). good.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b have explained the example in which the LEDs 403 and 405 blink during the special symbol variation display. A 7-segment LED different from the LEDs 404 and 406 may be provided, and each segment of the 7-segment LED may be lit in a relay manner during the variable display. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are constituted by 7 segment LEDs with a decimal point, and the decimal point portion (DP) is blinked during the variable display, and the display result is derived and displayed. During the period, a predetermined segment of the 7-segment portion (for example, a segment constituting 9 if it is a big hit, and-if it is a deviation) may be turned on according to the display result. By doing so, it is not necessary to combine a plurality of parts in the change display unit and the stop symbol display unit, and the configuration and control are simplified.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the LED 401 blinks during the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display 10 has been described. Each segment of the segment LED may be lit in a relay manner. Further, the display result may not be indicated by turning on (when hitting) or turning off (when missing), but the red LED may be turned on when hitting, and the blue LED may be turned on when falling off.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the pre-shooting notice effect in the “shooting” mode, an example has been described in which a bullet hole approaches the center position of the target 1500 for each change, and finally a big hit is displayed when the bullet hole is displayed at the center of the target 1500. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by displaying a big hit line parallel to the horizontal direction, bullet holes are displayed so as to approach the big hit line for each change, and finally the bullet holes are displayed at positions beyond the big hit line. If it is done, it is possible to execute an effect that makes a big hit, and if it does not exceed the big hit line, it will be out of place. Further, for example, a picture may be drawn with bullet holes, and an effect may be executed such that when the picture is finally completed (for example, becomes a star mark), it becomes a big hit, and if it is not completed, the picture is lost.

  In the above embodiment, the AMM decoder 714 has 8 channels (ch0 to ch7) as playback channels capable of playing back phrases independently, but other playback channels may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the channel A and the channel B are alternately switched. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, three or more channels such as channel A → channel B → channel C → channel A are used. May be switched in a circulating manner. In short, any switching control may be used as long as channel switching control is performed so that each overlapping fluctuation sound is generated in a separate channel when the preceding fluctuation sound and the subsequent fluctuation sound partially overlap.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are provided as an example of the fluctuation display means, and the effect display device 9 is provided as an example of the display means. The one special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b), and the display means (effect display device 9) may be configured as a single display device.

  The above contents can be similarly applied to the switching control of the display areas A and B. In other words, the display areas to be switched are not limited to the A, B2 types, but display areas C, D, E,. Then, three or more display areas may be circulated and switched in the order of display area A → display area B → display area C → display area A. In short, any switching control may be used as long as the display area is switched so that the overlapping effect images are displayed in separate display areas when the preceding effect image and the subsequent effect image partially overlap. .

  In the high base state, at least one of the fluctuating sound and the effect image (shooting effect) may be different between the pre-reading effect and the effect when not pre-reading. As the different modes, only one variation may be varied, or may be varied over a plurality of variations.

  In addition, as a method for determining the fluctuating sound and effect image (shooting effect) to be executed at the time of the pre-reading effect, a plurality of types of fluctuating sound and effect image are stored in a table, and a predetermined distribution probability using a random counter extracted value (random number) It may be controlled so as to be selected and determined. For example, subdivide “pre-reading shooting” in FIG. 40B into a plurality of types of image effect patterns (pre-reading shooting 1, 2, 3,...), And set a numerical value range for random number comparison for each pre-reading shooting. The image effect pattern of the pre-reading fire to be executed is stored and selected according to which numerical range the extracted random number belongs to. Similarly, the variable sound is subdivided into a plurality of types of variable sounds 1, 2, 3,... Stored in a table, and a numerical range for random number collation is set and stored for each variable sound, which extracted random number The sound pattern of the fluctuating sound to be executed is selected and determined according to whether it belongs to the numerical range.

  At that time, control may be performed so that the degree of expectation of jackpot varies depending on which image effect pattern and fluctuating sound is executed. Specifically, a special image effect or special effect sound is included in the plurality of types of image effect patterns and fluctuating sounds stored in the above-mentioned table, and when these tables are determined to be a big hit look-ahead (corresponding to a big hit in the hold memory) Two types of tables, the first table referenced when the random number value is present) and the second table referenced at the time of determination are prepared, and a numerical range for random comparison of special image effects and special effect sounds The first table is set and stored in a larger numerical range than the two tables.

  Furthermore, the degree of expectation of jackpot may be different depending on the combination type of the image effect pattern and the fluctuating sound to be executed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 15 variable winning ball apparatus, 20 special variable winning Ball device, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 64 information output circuit, 560 game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP, 703 audio IC for synthesis.

Claims (2)

After the start condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner, and the derived display result is a predetermined specific display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision means, the fluctuation display execution means for executing the fluctuation display;
A state control means for controlling a normal variation state in which a variation time from the start to the end of the variation display is a normal length, and a shortened variation state in which the variation time is shorter than the normal variation state;
Production sound output means for outputting production sound;
Effect sound control means for controlling the effect sound output means to output effect sound;
The production sound output means comprises a plurality of channels for outputting production sound,
The fluctuation display execution means starts the next fluctuation display after continuing the display of the display result for a first time in the normal fluctuation state, and on the second time shorter than the first time in the shortened fluctuation state. After continuing the display of the display result for the time of
The effect sound control means includes
Control for setting at least one channel to output a production sound;
In response to the variation display in the shortened variation state, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and from the period from the start time to the end time of the fluctuation display. Control that outputs production sound for a long period of time,
A gaming machine further comprising channel switching means for switching the setting of a channel for outputting effect sound for each variation display in the shortened variation state. After the start condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner, and the derived display result is a predetermined specific display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision means, the fluctuation display execution means for executing the fluctuation display;
A state control means for controlling a normal variation state in which a variation time from the start to the end of the variation display is a normal length, and a shortened variation state in which the variation time is shorter than the normal variation state;
Production sound output means for outputting production sound;
Effect sound control means for controlling the effect sound output means to output effect sound;
The production sound output means comprises a plurality of channels for outputting production sound,
The fluctuation display execution means starts the next fluctuation display after continuing the display of the display result for a first time in the normal fluctuation state, and on the second time shorter than the first time in the shortened fluctuation state. After continuing the display of the display result for the time of
The effect sound control means includes
Control for setting at least one channel to output a production sound;
In response to the variation display in the shortened variation state, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and from the period from the start time to the end time of the fluctuation display. Control that outputs production sound for a long period of time,
Channel switching means for switching the channel setting when the next variation display is started when an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start time of the output to the end time of the variation display is being output. Including gaming machines.

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