JP2014018530A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to objectively understand how many balls enter an operation-start area.SOLUTION: Performance execution means (e.g., number-of-variation LED 28e) varies a performance mode (e.g., varies the color of the number-of-variation LED 28e in white-blue-red-rainbow according to the number of variations per unit time) according to the number of variable displays under predetermined conditions (per unit time, for example, per 10 sec) determined by number-of-variable-display determination means.

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, a predetermined predetermined variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the entry of a game medium into the start area provided in the game area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived and displayed.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a gaming information management device is provided for managing gaming information of gaming machines having different expected output values in a big hit state for each of a plurality of start ports, and the gaming information management device is In some cases, the average number of start times corresponding to the first start port (second start port) for the unit out in the normal state is determined. In other words, this conventional game information management apparatus grasps how many times variable display is performed in a gaming machine under a predetermined setting condition such as per unit time.

JP 2010-29443 A

  However, in the one shown in Patent Document 1, although information about how much the game ball has entered the starting area can be grasped by the game hall side through the game information management device, the player is objective. Cannot know. The starting winning of the game ball is a precondition for generating a specific gaming state (such as a big hit) that is advantageous to the player, and information on how much the player has entered the starting area is information that is also interesting for the player.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can objectively know how much the vehicle has entered the starting area.

  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 a game medium enters the start area and a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information (effects) that can be identified based on the start condition that allows the start of variable display is satisfied When the specific display result (big hit display result) is derived to the variable display means (effect display device 9) for performing variable display of the symbols and deriving the display result, the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is obtained. A gaming machine to control (pachinko gaming machine 1),
A variable winning device (variable winning ball device) that is provided in the start-up area and changes between a first state (open state) in which a game medium easily enters and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is unlikely to enter. 15)
A frequency improvement state in which the variable winning device is frequently set to the first state so that almost all game media launched into the game area can enter the start area in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition. (E.g., in S168 and S169, a high base flag is set and control for shifting the gaming state to the high base state is performed);
Production execution means for executing the production in a predetermined production mode (for example, the number of fluctuations LED 28e)
Variable display number determination means for determining the number of variable displays under a predetermined setting condition (for example, per unit time of 10 seconds) (for example, the production control CPU 101 determines the number of fluctuations per unit time in SA145 and SA158. Control to count)
Effect changing means for changing the effect mode executed by the effect executing means according to the determination result of the variable display number determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 is SA149, SA150, SA152, SA154, SA156, and SA157). The control for determining the effect mode of the variation LED 28e).

  According to such a configuration, the effect changing means changes the effect mode according to the number of variable displays under a predetermined setting condition, so that the player can objectively determine how far the start area has been entered. Can increase the sense of expectation that the game will be in a specific gaming state, and improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The variable display number determination means determines the number of variable displays per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) using the predetermined setting condition per unit time (for example, the effect control CPU 101 uses SA146 as a unit. Control to determine the number of variable displays per hour).

  According to such a configuration, the effect changing means changes the effect mode according to the number of variable displays per unit time, so it is possible to objectively know how much the winning area is won, The expectation that it will become a specific game state is raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before deriving and displaying a display result of variable display (for example, a part for executing the processing of S6003 and S6004 in the CPU 101 for effect control, a big hit shooting effect + The stage is determined with reference to the pre-read LED lighting determination table),
The effect changing means determines the big hit LED mode table according to the determination result of the prior decision means and the determination result of the variable display number determination means (for example, depending on whether or not the big hit flag is ON in SA148). The LED mode is determined (SA149) or the LED mode is determined using the off-time LED mode table (SA150)), and the effect mode executed by the effect executing means is changed.

  According to such a configuration, the effect execution means can also indicate whether or not the game is shifted to the specific game state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the variable display frequency determined by the variable display frequency determination unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the effect change unit changes the effect mode to the first effect mode (for example, if the number of fluctuations per unit time is 10). , When the variable number of times of display is less than a predetermined number, the second aspect is different from the first aspect (for example, If the number of fluctuations per unit time is 9 or less, the number of fluctuations LED 28e is controlled to be turned white by SA152 and SA642.

  According to such a configuration, the effect changing means pays attention to which effect mode it has changed to, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
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 variably displayed. Normal variable display control means (a game control microcomputer 560 for executing the normal symbol display control process of S33 and the display control process of S22) for performing control for deriving and displaying the variable display result;
The normal variable display control means includes
When performing variable display of the normal display means, the identification information is updated and displayed on the first display section of the normal display means (LED 401 is blinked), 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 variable 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 which is the variable display result of the normal display means is displayed in the unit (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 variable display in the normal display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display and the derived display of the variable display result are switched.

(6) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The special display means (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) can be changed 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 variable display control means (game control microcomputer 560) for performing display and performing control for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the special display means,
The special variable display control means includes
When the special display means is variably displayed, 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 the variable display result of the special 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 405 is turned off), while the second display unit Identification information which 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 variable display in the special display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display and the derivation display of the variable display result are switched.

(7) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
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 further includes a plurality of channels (channel 1 (ch1), channel 2 (ch2)) for outputting the effect sound,
The effect sound control means includes
Voice synthesis IC 703 in accordance with 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 variable display, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and the production sound of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display (Based on the control data read from the voice data ROM 704, the voice synthesis IC 703 outputs a production sound so as to be longer than the fluctuation period as shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 52).
Channel switching means for switching the setting of the channel for outputting the effect sound for each variable display (the channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening change is switched for each change, specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control by S8017E. The voice synthesis IC 703 is configured to output a production sound corresponding to the super-shortening variation being executed from the channel A and to switch the channel B in order to output a production sound corresponding to the next super-shortening variation. A plurality of channels provided in 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 corresponding to the variable display, and the variable display from the start time point. Even when the production sound is output for a longer period than the period until the end of the channel, the channel setting means switches the channel setting for outputting the production sound for each variable 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 variable display, the effect sound is not interrupted and can be suitably output.

(8) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
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 further includes a plurality of channels (channel 1 (ch1), channel 2 (ch2)) for outputting the effect sound,
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. 59 to set at least one channel to output a production sound Select and set the channel)
In response to the variable display, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and the production sound of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display (Based on the control data read from the voice data ROM 704, the voice synthesis IC 703 outputs a production sound so as to be longer than the fluctuation period as shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 52).
The channel setting is switched when the next variable display is started when 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 variable display (S8017I in FIG. 59). ) Channel switching means (S8017C confirms whether or not it is possible to output an effect sound longer than the fluctuation period corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation from channel A, and if it is set to output from channel A (Y in S8017C) ) By S8017E, the effect control CPU 101 outputs the effect sound corresponding to the super-shortening variation being executed from the channel A, and sets to switch the channel B to output the effect sound corresponding to the next super-shortening variation. The speech 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 variable display with an extremely short variable display time even after the end of the variable display. When the next variable display is started, the channel setting is switched, so that the effect sound that is continuously output after the end of the variable display is output from the effect sound output means corresponding to another variable display. Even if it straddles the production sound that is started, it is not interrupted and can be suitably output.

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 the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is 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. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. 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 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 a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the table and random number which are used by prefetch notice effect determination 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 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 a variable display frequency display mode determination process. It is a figure which shows the table used for the flowchart which shows a variable display frequency display mode determination process, and the variable display frequency display mode determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display frequency display process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display frequency display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of the fluctuation frequency LED in a fluctuation display frequency display process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of effect design change start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the production | presentation aspect which switches a channel and a display area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the production | presentation aspect which switches a channel and a display area. 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 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 by, for example, 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 hitting ball launching 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 or difficult to guide to the left game area 7A, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails.

  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. In addition, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state (first state) in which the pair of left and right movable wing pieces are opened by the excitation of the solenoid 16 and the game ball is easy to win, and the solenoid 16 is not excited. Sometimes, both movable wing pieces are closed and a closed state (second state) in which a game ball does not win is entered. The guide members 39a to 39c are arranged so that more game balls can win the second start winning opening 13b when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 having the second start winning opening 13b belongs to the right game area 7B. Note that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the tilt control of the movable blade piece, but in the closed state (second state), a rib is provided on the upper portion of the variable winning device of both the movable blade pieces closed. The game ball is repelled by both the movable wing pieces and the ribs and cannot enter the second start winning opening 13b. Note that the second state of the variable winning ball device 15 may be a state in which a game ball can be won but difficult to win. 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, since the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the right hitting which hits the game ball aiming at the right game area 7B or the left hitting which hits the game ball aiming at the left game area 7A may be performed. The ball is awarded to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  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. In this way, even if the board surface design (including the arrangement of the guide members 39a to 39c and the adjustment of the nails) is made so that balls can be awarded very frequently to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the open state, the prize balls (prize balls) ) Can be prevented from becoming too large, and the winning frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the open state can be greatly improved without deteriorating the balance of the game hall. That is, a variable prize is awarded so that almost all game balls launched into the game area 7 can pass through the variable prize ball device 15 in response to the end of the big hit and the establishment of a predetermined condition such as a high base state. It is possible to control the ball device 15 so that the frequency of opening the ball device 15 is increased. Here, the configuration in which almost all game balls can pass through the variable winning ball device 15 is a board-designed configuration in which all game balls launched into the game area 7 can pass through the variable winning ball device 15, It is assumed that about 80% to 90% of the game balls launched in the area 7 are designed so as to be able to pass through the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and so on. In addition, the configuration in which almost all game balls can pass through the variable winning ball device 15 is not limited to the player's skill even if the proportion of game balls that can pass through the variable winning ball device 15 varies depending on the player's skill. It is good also as a structure which the ratio of the game ball which can pass to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 does not change irrespectively. The configuration based on the skill of the player means that, for example, almost all game balls are fired when a shooting handle is operated to a specific part of the game area (for example, the right side of the board) or to a game area (if it does not become a foul ball). And the like so as to pass through the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The configuration that does not depend on the skill of the player is, for example, a case where the specification of the gaming machine is such that if the launch handle is operated, all the game balls pass through the variable winning ball device 15 regardless of the operation. is there. Note that when the rate of passing through the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is low, the number of prize balls to be paid out when winning the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be set to a small number such as two.

  On the other hand, when the winning frequency to the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state is greatly improved, the variable 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 memory reaches the upper limit (four), and there is a wasteful situation where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not variably displayed even if it wins. Therefore, as will be described later, at the time of high base (when the time is short), the variable display time accompanying winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set to a very shortened variation pattern (variation time of the 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. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the special symbol display 8b is executing variable display of the second special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable 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 becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have been continuously provided 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 in which the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) before the final result is displayed is referred to as a reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. 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. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the case where the display of the effect symbol is displayed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is shown, 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 production where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, and if it is a big hit, perform a victory victory against the game or battle, and if it is off, perform an effect defeating the game or battle. 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.

  Further, a pre-reading LED 28d is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. As will be described later, the prefetch LED 28d is a notification means for informing the player in advance of a prefetch notice that there is a big hit in the hold memory. The pre-reading LED 28d is provided separately from the effect display device 9, so that even if the effect display device 9 executes an effect having a predetermined story property, the prefetching LED 28d is prefetched independently from the effect of the effect display device 9. A notice can be given to the player. The prefetch LED 28 d is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. In the present embodiment, the case where the prefetch LED 28d is used as the prefetching notice device will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an area for the prefetching notice device in the effect display device 9 is used. An informing means for providing the information, an informing means using the movable member 78, or the like may be used. For example, in the notifying means using the movable member 78, the movable member 78 moves stepwise as the big hit variation display approaches (the movement may fall at a stroke if the big variation is the next variation display). A pre-reading notice is given to the person. In addition, sound may be used as notification means for the pre-reading notice. For example, the notification means outputs an effect sound that expects a big hit over at least one fluctuation period when there is a big hit in the reserved memory. May be.

  In addition, a change count LED 28e is provided below the effect display device 9. The variation LED 28e can emit a plurality of colors (multicolor or full color) and can be lit in various lighting modes as described later. As will be described later, the number-of-changes LED 28e changes an effect mode according to the number of times of change display under predetermined setting conditions (for example, per unit time, number of unit fired balls, unit amount, and unit lending balls). It is the effect change means to make it. Here, the predetermined setting condition is a condition indicating a period for counting the number of times of variable display, and includes the following examples. As an example of the predetermined setting condition, the number of variable displays per unit time (the number of variable displays during a predetermined time (time other than 10 seconds or 10 seconds)), the number of variable displays per unit shot ball ( The number of variable displays while firing a predetermined number of balls (100 balls), the number of variable displays per unit out ball number (the number of variable displays while the predetermined number of balls (100 balls) passes through the outlet) ). Further, as examples of the predetermined setting conditions, the number of fluctuation displays during the big hit (the number of fluctuation displays during one big hit or the five big hits), the fluctuation display during the high base state, etc. Number of times of change display (number of times of change display during one high base state or 5 times of high base state), number of times of change display during probability change (during 1 time change of probability or 5 times The number of fluctuation display during the probability fluctuation.

  The timing to start counting the number of times of variable display varies depending on a predetermined setting condition. For example, the number of shots per unit shot ball is one shot per unit out ball at the timing when the first game ball is shot into the game area. For example, the timing when the eye game ball passes the outlet, the timing when the big hit flag is set to the ON state during the big hit, and the timing when the high base flag is set to the ON state during the high base state. In addition, the timing for notifying the counted number of variable displays also varies depending on a predetermined setting condition. For example, per unit firing balls, the timing at which the 100th game ball is fired into the game area, or the 100th game ball. This is the timing when the next variation display is started when the game is launched into the game area. For each unit out ball number, there are a timing at which the 100th game ball passes the out port, a timing at which the next variation display after the 100th game ball passes through the out port, and the like. There are timings when the big hit flag is set to the OFF state during the big hit, and timings when the big hit flag is set to the ON state next. Among the high base states are the timing when the high base flag is set to the OFF state, the next timing when the high base flag is set to the ON state, and the like.

  By providing the change count LED 28e, the player can objectively grasp how much the starting area is won compared to the normal state, and by providing it separately from the effect display device 9, Even when the display device 9 is performing an effect having a predetermined story, the player can be informed of the number of times of change without disturbing the effect of the effect display device 9. The variation count LED 28 e is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. In the present embodiment, the case where the variation number LED 28e is used as means for changing the effect mode according to the number of variations will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 9 varies. Even if the display area which displays the means to change an effect mode according to the frequency | count is provided, you may change an effect mode according to the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation using the movable member 78. For example, when the movable member 78 is used, the movable member 78 moves in a stepwise manner as the number of fluctuations per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) increases (may be a movement that falls at once when a certain threshold number of times is exceeded). The number of fluctuations per unit time can be suggested to the player. Moreover, sound may be used as an effect mode that changes in accordance with the number of fluctuations. For example, as the number of fluctuations per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) increases, You may increase the volume. The timing at which the effect execution means (such as a lamp) executes the effect is fluctuating, but it may be executed at a timing during a big hit or during a demonstration (including when it is not changing). Further, the determination of the number of fluctuations is executed based on the fluctuations, but the timing of the determination may be performed at a timing during a big hit or during a demonstration (including a case where there is no fluctuation).

  At the lower right position on the game board 6, there are a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that performs variable display of the first special symbol as identification information and derivation display of the stop symbol, and a second special symbol. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for performing variable 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 that performs variable display of the first special symbol, and the numbers 0 to 9, and the derivation display of the stop symbol ( 7 segment LED404 as a 2nd display part which performs a stop display). In the first special symbol display 8a, the LED 403 keeps blinking repeatedly turning on and off at a predetermined time interval during variable 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 8b can display the LED 405 as a first display unit that performs variable display of the second special symbol, and the numbers 0 to 9, and the stop symbol derivation display ( 7 segment LED406 as a 2nd display part which performs a stop display). In the second special symbol display 8b, the LED 405 continues to blink and repeats turning on and off at predetermined time intervals during variable 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 variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 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 when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. 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. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  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. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

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

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

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

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

  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 for variably displaying effect symbols 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. Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided via the lamp driver board 35 to control the lighting of the pre-reading LED 28d provided on the right side of the effect display device 9, and below the effect display device 9. The lighting control of the certain number of fluctuations LED 28e is performed.

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

  The effect control board 80 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. Further, the LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to the pre-read LED 28d and the fluctuation count LED 28e based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp.

  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 corresponding to the mode is written 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 / outputs information and signals to / 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.

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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 for 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). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. 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 checks the data in 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 part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, high probability flag, high base flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output) Port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid 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. 14). 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. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a 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 are initialized. 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 initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of 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 as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). 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 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using 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.

[Timer interrupt processing]
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 a special symbol process (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 a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on detection signals from the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 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 response to 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 special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, the CPU 56 switches the display state (the lighting and extinguishing of the LED 401) every 0.1 second until the end flag is set when the start flag relating to the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set. In the case of speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “lit” and 0 indicating “dark”) 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 shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that do not eventually become a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “non-reach”) when the variable display result is “out”.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable 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 variation patterns of non-reach and ultra-shortening are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach”. Yes.

  Here, the ultrashort variation pattern has the shortest variation time of the special symbol of 0.20 seconds among the variable display modes of “non-reach”. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a variable display mode of “out of ultra-shortening 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 variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” are prepared.

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

  Here, the ultrashort variation pattern has the shortest variation time of 0.20 seconds for the special symbol among the variation patterns in which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a “super shortened variation big hit” variable display mode. The variation pattern of the super shortening variation big hit is selected only in a high base state (at least one state among a normal symbol probability variation state, a normal symbol time short state, an open extension state, or a plurality of states may be combined).

  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 variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design 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 variable display modes of “non-reach”. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a variable display mode of “out of ultra-shortening variation”. This variation pattern of the super shortening loss is selected only in the high base state.

  Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-2 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 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 that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous, when the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 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 variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Fluctuation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, 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 variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol may be referred to as a “super shortened variation big hit” variable 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 by the effect of a pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous, when the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-continuation, the variation time is 32). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, 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 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 number and the second set pending memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory number 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 type of jackpot (type, type of 15R jackpot A, type of 15R jackpot B) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of 15R big hit A and 15R big hit B are included as the big hit that is the specific gaming state. 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). The 15R big hit A is a big hit that is in a probability variation state (probability change state) and a high base state after the 15 rounds of big hit, and that the probability change state and the high base state continue until the next big hit occurrence. The 15R jackpot B does not become a probability fluctuation state after the 15 round jackpot ends, but becomes a high base state, and when the earlier condition is established among the execution of 100 fluctuation displays and the next jackpot occurrence, A jackpot that ends the base state.

  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 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 are included. 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 the determination random number update process S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the (random 1) jackpot type determination random number and the (random 4) normal symbol determination random number. The counter for generating is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware 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. 19B) is stored. As data for determining whether or not the numerical data indicates that the jackpot control is performed, data for normal determination (normal jackpot determination value) for determining in a normal state (during uncertain change), and a high probability state ( Data for high-probability determination (probability change jackpot determination value) for determination in (probable change state), and is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and compared with random R A table in which values are set.

  The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 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, when the gaming 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. As shown in FIG. 9 (A), the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change is not limited to the example not including the normal jackpot determination value, but the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change is normal as shown in FIG. 9 (A '). It may include a jackpot judgment value for time.

  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.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 13 (B) shows a big hit at the start of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol by using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first starting winning port 13a or the second starting winning port 13b. It is a jackpot type determination table (for first and second special symbols) 131a when determining the type.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “15R jackpot A”, “15R” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of “big hit B”. The number of rounds executed in the big hit game is not limited to 15 rounds, and may be other round numbers. Also, the types of jackpots are not limited to two, and may be three or more.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B determine the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol in the normal state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use.

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of the super CA3-3 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A used when the big hit type is “15R big hit B” and FIG. 10 (A) used when the big hit type is “15R big hit A”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types in the normal state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different. it can.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” in the normal state, random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random) If the value of 2) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the 15R big hit B big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A and the 15R big hit A big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132B selected in the normal state, super reach (super reach A, super reach B). ) And a variation pattern type with pseudo-continuations and a super-reach (super reach A, super reach B) and a variation pattern type without pseudo-continuations.

  FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C is used to determine the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be the jackpot symbol in the high base state. This table is referred to for determination based on the random number (random 2).

  The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for determination of the variation pattern type, and a determination corresponding to the variation pattern type of the ultra-short CA3-6. Value is set. As will be described later, the fluctuation pattern type of the super shortened CA 3-6 is assigned the fluctuation pattern of the super shortened PX1-2 which is a variable display mode for the super shortened fluctuation big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed at a constant rate in a high base state with a very short variation time (0.2 seconds).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B. Among these, FIG. 11A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A that is used when the gaming state is the normal state. Further, FIG. 11B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is a high base state.

  When the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected, the super shortened CA2-9 is assigned. As will be described later, the variation pattern type of the super shortened CA2-9 is assigned the variation pattern of the super shortened PX1-1 that is a variable display mode of the super shortened variation deviation. For this reason, in this embodiment, a shifted symbol is derived and displayed at a relatively high rate in a high base state with a very short variation time (0.2 seconds).

  The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, the case where the common high base deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is used regardless of the total number of pending storages is shown, but the high base deviation variation pattern is used. As the type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  Note that the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (ie, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used.

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

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with values of random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, which are non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4, normal CA2-5, and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the normal state, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251. If so, it can be seen that variable display with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the normal state, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. If so, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slip effect).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when using the big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately depending on whether the current gaming state is the probability variation state or the normal state, respectively. However, a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table may be used regardless of the current gaming state.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table 137A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The hit variation pattern determination table 137A is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the jackpot type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the above. The winning variation pattern determination table 137A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is “big hit” Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and normal CA3, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. -2 and super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach (super reach A, super reach B) (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream together with super reach A and super reach B), and super The case where it is classified into the super shortened CA3-6 which is a variation pattern type with a shortened variation (super shortened PX1-2) is shown. In this example, the super shortened CA 3-6 is a variation pattern type selected only in the high base state.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In this example, the super shortened CA2-9 is a variation pattern type selected only in the high base state.

[Direction control command]
FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 16, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 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 variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) 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 variable display (fluctuation) 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)) for opening the big prize opening designating round 1 is transmitted, 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 (first reserved memory number addition designation command or 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. 20), 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 designation command, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating the type of big hit 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.

[Design command]
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 16, 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” occurs in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 1 designation command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “15R big hit A” is obtained, 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. 14 and FIG. To do.

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

[Timer interrupt processing-special symbol process]
FIG. 17 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). 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 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms 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 in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the production 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. The fluctuation time (except for the fixed time) of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (the fluctuation time timer set in S301 (timer for measuring the fluctuation time excluding the fixed time) is timed out, that is, the fluctuation time timer. When the value of becomes 0), control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example). To do. 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. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing of S22. In this embodiment, since the special symbol fluctuation stop time (design fixed stop time, fixed time) is set to 1.2 seconds at normal time or 0.6 seconds at high base, After the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, the special symbol process flag value is changed to “5” after confirming that 1.2 seconds in normal time or 0.6 seconds in the high base has passed. Alternatively, it may be updated to “0”.

  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 winning opening opening process, a process for confirming the closing condition of the special winning 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 the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, 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 for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. 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.

[Special symbol process process-Start switch pass process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. 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. 19A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 19A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value 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. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). 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. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 19B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (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 the 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. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). 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.

[Special symbol process-Start port passing process-Winning effect process]
FIG. 20 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 match 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 (YES) in S222, 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.

  If NO in S222 or S223, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command (S224).

  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 the “15R big hit A” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating that the “15R big hit A” is set in 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.

[Special symbol process-Special symbol normal process]
21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 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. 19A) 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. In addition, if 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 for the first start winning opening 13a, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 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 out the big hit determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and makes a big hit 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. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. 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 jackpot type determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot 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 a 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).

[Special symbol process-Variation pattern setting]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set (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 super-short-time (super-shortening variation) variation pattern type is stored. As a result, by referring to the table, a variation pattern of ultra-short time (ultra-short variation) is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the extracted random value. That is, if this ultra-short-time (super-shortening variation) variation pattern type is selected, then the variation pattern of ultra-shortening PX1-2 is selected, and the variation time not including the confirmation time is 0.20 seconds, which is the shortest. . 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.

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

  If the high base flag is not set (N in S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 uses a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. The normal deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) is selected (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  If the high base flag is set (Y in S95), that is, if the gaming state is high probability / high base state, the CPU 56 determines the deviation pattern type determination table 135B for high base use (FIG. 11). (Refer to (B)), a variation pattern type of ultra-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, a very short time (super shortened variation) variation pattern is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the extracted random number value (see FIG. 10C). 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 the determination method employs control that is determined by referring to the table based on the extracted random numbers (see S92 and S101), simplification of control due to common 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. In the above-mentioned variation pattern of super short time (super short variation), one pattern is set for each of the lost time and the big hit time, but a plurality of patterns may be set for each of the lost time and the big hit time. Furthermore, when setting ultra-short variation patterns of a plurality of patterns, the variation time not including the fixed time is longer than 0.20 seconds, but the ultra-short variation pattern set to a shorter time than the normal variation time May be included.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is the high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The shortening variation display 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 pending storage number is substantially zero. The table 135A 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 the first symbol variation designation command. Further, 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 variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S107).

  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” in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In consideration of a decrease in the execution ratio of the notice effect, as shown in this embodiment, the “reach out of super reach” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing a lottery process using a 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.

[Special symbol process processing-Display result specification command transmission process]
FIG. 24 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 any effect control command (see FIG. 14) from the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation according to the determined jackpot type and 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”. .

[Special symbol process processing-Special symbol variation processing]
FIG. 25 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 variation time timer (S1125). When the variation time timer times out (S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1127). It is assumed that the variation time measured by the variation time timer does not include the fixed time for continuously displaying the display result displayed after the variation display is executed. 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.

[Special symbol process-Special symbol stop]
FIG. 26 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 a fixed time is set (S131A). The fixed time is a time for continuously displaying the display result (determined symbol) displayed after the variable display is executed. When the fixed time is not set (N in S131A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is the high base state (checks whether the high base flag is set) (S131B). If the gaming state is in the high base state, the CPU 56 sets a fixed time of 0.6 seconds (S131C), and if the gaming state is not in the high base state, it sets a fixed time of 1.2 seconds (S131D). In other words, the fixed time is set to be shorter when the time reduction effect is being performed in the high base state than when the normal state effect is being performed. Therefore, in the high base state, the fixed time is shortened along with the variation period, and a plurality of variation displays can be digested in a short period.

  When the fixed time is set (S131C, S131D) or when the fixed time is set (Y in S131A), the CPU 56 checks whether the fixed time has passed (S131F). When the fixed time has elapsed (Y in S131F), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the variation count flag is ON (S131E). When the determined time has not elapsed (N in S131F), the CPU 56 ends the special symbol stop process without updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). .

  The variation count flag is a flag for confirming whether or not the variation count is counted in order to continue the high base state for 100 variation periods after the end of 15R big hit B. That is, if the variation count flag is in the ON state, the variation period is 100 times, and if it is in the OFF state, it is outside the period. When the variation count flag is in the ON state (Y in S131E), the CPU 56 adds 100 to the variation counter since it is during the variation period of 100 (S131F). On the other hand, when the variation count flag is in the OFF state (N in S131E), the CPU 56 skips the process of incrementing the variation counter by 1 (S131F) because it is not in the variation period of 100 times.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S131). If the big hit flag is not set in S131 (N in S131), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the variation counter is 100 (S132). When the variation counter is not 100 times (N in S132), that is, when the variation count flag is OFF or the variation counter is less than 100, the CPU 56 releases the special symbol process flag value to the big prize opening. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the preprocessing (S305) (S150), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the variation counter is 100 (Y in S132), the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state (S132A). End the probability and high base state (S132B). Furthermore, since the 100 fluctuation periods after the end of 15R big hit B have ended, the CPU 56 returns the fluctuation counter to “0” (S131C), resets the fluctuation count flag (S131D), and performs the special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (S305) (S150), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set in S131 (Y in S131), the CPU 56 performs control to send a big hit start designation command (command A001 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S133). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit 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.

  Further, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state because the variation display being executed is a big hit (S135A). Then, the high base state is set to end (S135B). Further, the CPU 56 returns the variation counter to “0” (S135C), and resets the variation count flag (S135D). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S150), and ends the special symbol stop process.

[Special symbol process processing-jackpot end processing]
FIG. 27 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 in 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.

  When the big hit end display timer is set (Y in S160), 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer in S164. 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 big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit is a 15R big hit A (S165A). If the big hit is 15R big hit A (Y in S165A), the CPU 56 does not have to count the number of fluctuations 100 times, which is one of the termination conditions of the high base state that occurs after the big hit ends. Is not set, but the probability variation state is set, so the high probability flag is set (S166). On the other hand, if the big hit is 15R big hit B (N in S165A), the CPU 56 needs to count the number of fluctuations 100 times, which is one of the end conditions of the high base state that occurs after the big hit ends. Although the count flag is set (S165B), since the probability variation state is not established, the process of setting the high probability flag (S166) is skipped.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a high base flag (S168), and shifts the gaming state to the 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.

[Timer interrupt process-normal symbol process]
FIG. 28 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-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination 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). On the basis of the general symbol holding storage data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol) stored in the head order of the storage unit, the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. A determination is made as to whether the display result in the symbol variation display is “winning” or “out of”.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. 29, there is a ratio in which the normal symbol display result is determined to be “winning” in the high base state (normal symbol probability changing state) than in the normal state. The decision value to be compared with random 4 is assigned to be higher. Specifically, in the normal state, the rate at which the normal symbol display result is determined to be “hit” is 2/13, whereas in the high base state, the normal symbol display result is “hit”. The ratio of the decision to do is as high as 11/13. 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 0.6 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. Note that the normal symbol change time (variable display period) in the high base state may be shorter than the special symbol change time (0.20 seconds) in the high base state. The number of reserved memories is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol changes. By shortening the fluctuation period of the usual figure rather than the special figure, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is earlier than the subtraction interval of the number of reserved memories, so that there is an advantage that the reserved memory is easily increased accordingly.

  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 (normal state: 0.3 seconds, high base state: 5.8 seconds). Instead of increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 13b), the number of times of opening may be increased. 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 high base state, it is easy to determine “winning”, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. If at least one item is implemented among many things, it will become easy for a game ball to enter into the 2nd start winning opening 13b (start winning prize).

  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 ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern 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”.

[Timer interrupt processing-special symbol display control processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing 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 of the LED 403 corresponding to the first symbol or the LED 405 corresponding to the second symbol is controlled, and the designation. Data specifying whether the LED is in a lighting state or a light-off state. In the present embodiment, the LED 403 blinks during variable display of the first symbol, and the LED 405 blinks during variable display of the second symbol, but the lighting state based on the special symbol display control data set and updated By repeating the turn-off state, this blinking state is realized. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data designating that the lighting control of the LED 403 corresponding to the first symbol is to be performed also designates that the 7-segment LED 404 corresponding to the first symbol is turned off. 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. The special symbol display control data designating that the 7-segment LED 406 corresponding to the second symbol is to be turned on also specifies that the LED 405 corresponding to the second symbol is to be 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.

[Timer interrupt processing-normal symbol display control processing]
FIG. 31 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 serving as the first display unit is in the lit state or the unlit state. In the present embodiment, the LED 401 is in a blinking state during normal symbol variable 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. Note that the setting data is not changed after the processing of S3209 is executed and the normal symbol display control data for stop symbol display is set. Therefore, 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 in a lit state (in the case of winning) or in an unlit state (in the case of detachment) during the symbol fixed stop time of the normal symbol. This lighting state is based on the set normal symbol display control data. Or a light extinction state will be implement | achieved. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display control data designating that the lighting control of the LED 402 as the second display unit is to be performed also designates that the LED 401 as the first display unit is to be 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.

[Direction control main]
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 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. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

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

[Direction control main-command analysis processing]
34 to 37 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). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (+2) (S613). The reason for adding 2 (+2) is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out.

  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).

  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. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize. As shown in FIG. 38, 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. 18, 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. 38, 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 total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. Therefore, if command reception is normally performed, FIG. 38 shows. 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. 38, the commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5). Examples stored are shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, 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. .

  Further, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 38 is used in the effect symbol variation start process described later at the timing of starting the effect symbol variation display every 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. 38, 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. 38, in the storage area 2, an example in which the command reception cannot be normally performed and the total pending storage number designation command is missed is shown. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 38, in the storage area 2 of the start winning command storage area, the content of the fourth storage area in which the total pending storage number designation command 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. 38, 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 time of starting winning, it is determined that the setting process of the pre-reading notice effect is not performed. Information is set. In the example shown in FIG. 38, for the storage areas 2 to 5 after the storage area 2 in which the total pending storage number designation command has been missed, the value of the undetermined information indicates that the pre-reading notice effect setting process has not been performed. 1 ”is set.

  In this embodiment, “restricting 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. This 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 of 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 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. 68 (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 background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is a background screen corresponding to the high probability / high base state (for example, FIG. 68). (B) background screen) (S667). The effect control CPU 101 sets a high probability state flag and a high base state flag (S671).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 68 (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 Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), the CPU 101 for effect control uses the 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.

  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.

[Production control main-Production control process]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG.

  The effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice effect determination process (S800A) and the variable display count display process (S800B), and then 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 variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable 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 variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol 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 processing (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).

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

[Production control process process-prefetch notice effect determination process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the prefetch notice effect determination process (S800A). FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining a table and random numbers used in the prefetch notice effect determination 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 the gaming state is in the low base state. The pre-reading notice effect described below is an effect mode of “pre-reading shooting effect” that is executed at the time of a super short fluctuation in the high base state, and lighting of the pre-reading LED 28d. Although the “pre-reading shooting effect” effect is performed at the time of change, the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on in steps S800 to S803 of the effect control process. However, the pre-reading LED 28d may be lit even at the time of a big hit.

  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 pre-read notice flag is set (Y in S6000A), the effect control CPU 101 assumes that the pre-read shooting effect pattern has already been determined (for example, the second and subsequent shots at the time of pre-reading), and ends the process. 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 is terminated. In step S6001, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 38 to check whether the undetermined information is “1”. If the undetermined information is “1” (N in S6001), the pre-reading notice is not performed, the process is terminated, and the normal shooting effect pattern is executed 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 S6001), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the number of reserved memories is two or more (S6001A). When the number of reserved memories is two or more (Y in S6001A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a symbol designating command for the big win symbol in the start winning command storage area (S6002). If there is a jackpot symbol designating command in the start winning command storage area in S6002 (Y in S6020), the effect control CPU 101 refers to the jackpot shooting effect + look-ahead LED lighting determination table shown in FIG. Then, a determination process of shooting effect and pre-reading LED lighting is performed (S6003). In S6003, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute only the pre-reading fire effect if the random 6 extraction value is a value between “0” and “9”, and “10”. When the value is “29”, it is determined that the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on. When the value is “30” to “89”, it is determined that the pre-reading shooting effect is executed and the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on. If the value is “90” to “99”, it is determined that the pre-reading LED 28d is not turned on (turned off) and the normal shooting effect is performed. When the number of reserved memories is less than 2 (N in S6001A), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process.

  If there is no jackpot symbol designating command in the start winning command storage area in S6002 (N in S6002), the effect control CPU 101 refers to the offshoot shooting effect + pre-read LED lighting determination table shown in FIG. 41B. Then, a determination process of shooting effect and pre-reading LED lighting is performed (S6004). In S6004, the effect control CPU 101 determines that only the pre-reading fire effect is executed if the random 6 extraction value is a value between “0” and “3” as shown in FIG. When the value is “6”, it is determined that the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on. When the value is “7” to “9”, it is determined that the pre-reading shooting effect is executed and the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on. If the value is “10” to “99”, it is determined that the pre-read LED 28d is not turned on (turned off) and the normal shooting effect is produced.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the normal shooting effect without performing the pre-reading notice effect (the pre-reading shooting effect, the lighting of the pre-reading LED 28d and the pre-reading shooting effect + the lighting of the pre-reading LED 28d) (for example, holding) It is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the normal shooting effect in S6003 and S6004 (when the number of memories is less than 2) (S6004A). When it is confirmed in S6004A that the normal shooting effect is to be executed (Y in S6004A), the process ends. When it is confirmed in S6004A that the normal shooting effect is not executed (N in S6004A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch notice flag (S6004B).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading shooting effect in S6003 and S6004 (S6004C). In S6004C, when it is confirmed that the pre-reading shooting effect is to be executed (Y in S6004C), the CPU 101 for effect control sets the pre-reading shooting effect flag (S6004D). When it is confirmed in S6004C that the pre-reading fire effect is not executed (N in S6004C), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the next process without setting the pre-reading fire effect flag.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to turn on the prefetch LED 28d in S6003 and S6004 (S6004E). When it is confirmed in S6004E that the pre-reading LED 28d is to be turned on (Y in S6004E), the effect control CPU 101 turns on the pre-reading LED 28d (S6004D). When it is confirmed in S6004E that the pre-reading LED 28d is not turned on (N in S6004E), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process without turning on the pre-reading LED 28d.

  For example, when the fourth start prize is generated in the middle of the second variation and the effect control CPU 101 determines to turn on the prefetch LED 28d at the timing (S6003), the prefetch LED 28d is lit in the middle of the second variation (S6004F). ). The effect control CPU 101 turns on the pre-read LED 28d over the change period from the middle of the second change to the fourth change, and turns off the pre-read LED 28d after the change period of the fourth change ends (the effect symbol change stop process described later). S8303A). As described above, by turning on the pre-reading LED 28d for a plurality of fluctuation periods, that is, for a period longer than one fluctuation time (including a fixed time, for example, 0.2 seconds + 0.6 seconds), Even in the short-time state, it is easy for the player to recognize the advance notice effect, and the expectation for entering the specific game state can be enhanced, and the interest can be prevented from deteriorating.

  In the above-described example, the case where the pre-reading LED 28d is immediately turned on at the timing when the fourth start winning is generated is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading LED 28d may be turned on at other timings. For example, when the fourth start winning is generated in the middle of the second variation and it is determined that the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on at that timing (S6003), the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on from the start of the third variation (S6004F). Note that the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on (prior notice) when the number of reserved memories is two or more, and thus can be turned on for a period longer than one fluctuation period. Further, if the pre-reading LED 28d is turned on (preliminary notice) for a period longer than one fluctuation period, the lighting timing (prior notice start timing) and extinguishing timing (preliminary notice end timing) do not matter. .

[Production control process process-Fluctuation pattern command reception wait process]
FIG. 42 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 (Y in S811), 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 recovered (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.

[Production control process-Production design variation start processing]
43 and 44 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 confirms whether or not the pre-read shooting effect flag is set in the pre-read notice effect determination process S800A (S8015A). When the pre-reading shooting effect flag is set (Y in S8015A), the effect control CPU 101 sets the pre-reading shooting effect pattern using the pre-reading shooting effect selection table (S8015B). 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 look-ahead shooting effect pattern includes, for example, an effect pattern (see FIGS. 48 and 66) that brings the bullet holes closer to the hit position according to 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. In this effect pattern, for example, when the number of reserved memories is 4, an effect pattern in which four bullet holes are sequentially brought closer to the center of the target 1500 and a “fourth” bullet hole hits or loses, or the number of reserved memories is two. In the case of the number of pieces, there is an effect pattern in which the “first shot” bullet hole is off the center of the target 1500 and the “second shot” bullet hole hits or loses.

  The setting of the pre-reading shooting effect pattern by S8015B is a plurality of effect display patterns (for example, “first shot” 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 the variable 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, effects in the variable display for the plurality of times are sequentially executed (S802, S803). As a result, the pre-reading notice effect by the pre-reading LED 28D is executed at the timing of the start winning prize, but the pre-reading shooting effect is executed from the next variable display in which execution of the pre-reading shooting effect is determined. When it is confirmed that the pre-read shooting effect flag is not set (N in S8015A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the gaming state is the high base state (S8015C). If the gaming state is the high base state (Y in S8015C), the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal shooting effect pattern using the normal shooting effect selection table (S8015D). 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. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the high base state (N in S8015C), the production control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of the variable display number display mode determination process S8015E.

  The effect control CPU 101 further performs a variable display number display mode determination process (S8015E) for determining an effect mode to be changed according to the number of times of variable display (also referred to as the number of changes) under a predetermined setting condition (for example, per unit time). Do. In this embodiment, with respect to an example in which the effect mode is changed by changing the lighting color of the change count LED 28e in the change display count display mode determination process (S8015E) [effect design variation start process-variable display count display mode determination process]. This will be explained in detail in the column.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 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). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of S8016, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. Display result determination means for determining () is realized.

  FIG. 45 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. 45, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R big hit A” or “15R big hit B” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2 designation command or 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 in the same odd number is increased, and in the case of “15R big hit B”, the three symbols are 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 effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display a notice effect (a notice effect other than the look-ahead notice effect. For example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect blade role, etc.) 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 this embodiment, when the super reach is executed (when the big hit A is generated), the actor action effect in which the movable member 78 is operated immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol is executed, and the player is given the big hit A Announcing the occurrence of 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 is executed, it is preferable to give priority to the notice effect that is usually executed with priority. For example, in the case of reach, a premier notice with a low appearance rate may be made to appear with a high probability in the case of super reach 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 becomes a super shortening variation, and it is determined that the “pre-reading shooting effect” or “normal shooting effect” effect mode is executed as the effect at the time of the change. If the gaming state is not the high base state (N in S8017B), the “pre-reading shooting effect” or “normal shooting effect” 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 the normal fluctuation is a reach effect, for example. 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 end of the variable period (effect mode in which an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start of change to the end point of the variable 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. 51, in the “pre-reading shooting effect” or “normal shooting effect” effect mode, the first bullet firing sound (effect sound) started in response to the first ultrashort variation ) And bullet trajectory (moving image) overlap with the second bullet firing sound (directing sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the second ultrashort variation. The player cannot correctly grasp the production corresponding to the super shortening variation. 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. 47 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. 47, 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. 47, 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. Further, in each channel control register, a register for setting the phrase number to be played back, a register for setting the volume of each playback channel, and a pan pot (L / R localization) of each playback channel are set. 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 above.

  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) that designates a channel transmitted from the effect control CPU 101 (see S8017D and S8017E in FIG. 43). 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 so that the speech synthesis IC 703 has the channel selection setting function shown in FIG. 43 and the like, 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, the configuration for switching the display area for displaying the moving image is such that the VDP 109 shown in FIG. The data is read and mapped to the display area of the effect display device 9 so that the moving image is displayed. 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. They are displayed (FIGS. 48A and 48B).

  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 display region selection setting function shown in FIG. 43 or the like may be provided in the VDP 109, and the VDP 109 itself may set the display region and switch to the display region 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. 43, a description will be given of the control for switching the channel for outputting the production sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation for each 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 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 ultrashort fluctuation being executed from channel A. Then, a setting for switching channel B is made in order to output a production sound corresponding to the next ultrashort variation (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.

  The production sound corresponding to the super-shortening variation being executed is output from channel A, and the production sound corresponding to the next super-shortening variation is output from channel B, so that it is output even after the super-shortening variation being executed is completed. The production sound (sound from channel A) is not interrupted by the production sound (sound from channel B) corresponding to the next ultrashort fluctuation. 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 the display area 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. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. 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. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 46 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 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed 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 deletes the stored storage display corresponding to the command at the time of start winning stored in the storage area 1 (the variable storage target storage) and shifted the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize. Accordingly, the hold storage display is shifted by one (S8022A).

  As a specific example of the pre-reading notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process, the “pre-reading shooting effect” or “normal shooting effect” effect mode shown in FIG. 48 will be described. In FIG. 48 (a), in the “pre-reading shooting effect” or “normal shooting effect” effect mode, the first bullet fired sound (effect sound) and bullets started in response to the first ultrashort variation. The locus (moving image) is shown. In the effect mode of “pre-reading shooting effect” or “normal shooting effect” shown in FIG. 66, which will be described later, the first bullet and the second bullet are fired before the first bullet hole hits the target. It is an effect at the performed timing. As shown in FIG. 48 (a), the first bullet flies over the area A and lands on the target.

  In FIG. 48 (b), the fluctuation period of the first ultra-shortening fluctuation is completed, but the second ultra-shortening fluctuation fluctuation period in a state where the effect corresponding to the first super-shortening fluctuation is continuing. Shows the case where started. However, unlike the case of FIG. 51, since the effect control CPU 101 switches the channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation, 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. Also, the production control CPU 101 switches the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation for each variation, so that the first bullet trajectory (moving image) started corresponding to the first ultrashort variation. Image) and the trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet started in response to the second ultra-shortening variation are 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. 48 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. As shown in FIG. 60, the display areas A and B are set so that the starting point (fire position) differs between the first bullet and the second bullet, but at the end (landing position) the same hit position. May be. 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, as shown in FIG. 61, the first landmine exploded at a specific position (display area) of A in the preceding super-short-time effect, and B-specific position in the subsequent super-short-time effect. The second land mine may explode in (display area), and the specific position (display area) of A 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.

  49 and 50 show timing charts of the effect sound output and the moving image display for the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 49, the production sound 67b is output from the channel A corresponding to the fluctuation period 67a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the production sound 67b is continuously output from the channel A even after the fluctuation period 67a ends. ing. Specifically, the 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50, 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 is continued 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. 49 and 50, 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, but 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. 52 and FIG. 53 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. 52, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 53, 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. 43, 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. 59 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation start process when the effect is continuously executed even after the fluctuation period. Note that the same processing as in the flowchart shown in FIG. 43 is assigned the same step number, and detailed description thereof will not be repeated. In FIG. 59, if the state flag of channel A is set in S8017C and the setting is made to output 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. 59, 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 change. 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.

[Direction design variation start processing-variable display count display mode determination processing]
In the variable display count display mode determination process (S8015E), a process of determining an effect mode to be changed by the variable count LED 28e according to the number of changes will be described. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the variable display count display mode determination process (S8015E). FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the variable display count display mode determination process (S8015E) and a table used for the variable display count display mode determination process. First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (SA141). Specifically, it is confirmed by whether or not the high base flag is set. If the gaming state is in the high base state (Y in SA141), the effect control CPU 101 displays the variable display count using the variable count LED 28e, and therefore confirms whether or not the variable display count timer is in the set state ( SA142). On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the high base state (N in SA141), the effect control CPU 101 does not display the variation display count using the variation count LED 28e, and therefore sets each color flag and the flashing flag to the OFF state ( SA143), and the process ends. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may display the number of times of variable display even when the gaming state is a state other than the high base state.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the variable display count timer if the variable display count timer is not set (N in SA142) (SA144). If the variable display count timer is in the set state (Y in SA142), the process is skipped. In this embodiment, a variable display count timer is set to measure the number of variable displays per unit time (for example, 10 seconds), but it is necessary to select an appropriate configuration according to a predetermined setting condition. is there. For example, if you want to measure the number of fluctuations per unit number of shots, set the number of shots for the number of shots that counts the number of shots and if you want to measure the number of changes per unit loaned ball, What is necessary is just to set the lending ball number counter for the variable display frequency | count which counts a lending ball. Note that the variable display count timer may count down after setting a unit time (for example, 10 seconds) to measure the time, or may count up from 0 seconds and measure a unit time (for example, 10 seconds). .

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control adds “1” to the variable display number counter to measure the number of variable displays per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) (SA145). By passing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) for each variation display, the variation display count counter is incremented by “1”, and the variation display count per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) can be measured.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the set state variable display count timer has passed 10 seconds as a unit time (SA146). If the variable display count timer has passed 10 seconds (Y in SA146), the variable display count timer is reset (SA148), and it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (SA148). If the variable display count timer has not passed 10 seconds (N in SA146), the variable display count display mode determination process is terminated.

  Next, if the big hit flag is in the ON state (Y in SA148), the effect control CPU 101 determines the LED type of the variation number LED 28e with reference to the big hit LED mode table (FIG. 55 (b)) (SA149). If the big hit flag is not in the ON state (N in SA148), the LED mode of the fluctuation count LED 28e is determined with reference to the off-time LED mode table (FIG. 55 (c)) (SA150).

  When the big hit flag is in the ON state, the effect control CPU 101, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), if the extracted value of random 7 (FIG. 55 (d)) is a value between “0” and “89”, the number of fluctuations In order to blink the LED 28e, it is decided to turn on the blink flag. If the value is "90" to "99", it is decided to turn off the blink flag in order not to blink the variation number LED 28e. Further, when the big hit flag is in the OFF state, the effect control CPU 101 has a random 7 (FIG. 55 (d)) extracted value of “0” to “9” as shown in FIG. 55 (c). In order to blink the fluctuation number LED 28e, it is decided to turn on the blink flag. If the value is "10" to "99", it is decided to turn off the blink flag so that the fluctuation number LED 28e does not blink. To do.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the number of variable displays per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) measured by the variable display number counter is 9 or less (SA151). If the variation display count per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is 9 or less (Y in SA151), the effect control CPU 101 sets the white flag to the ON state to light the variation count LED 28e in white ( SA152). The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of fluctuation display times per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is 10 times if the number of fluctuation display times per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is not 9 or less (N in SA151). Confirm (SA153).

  If the number of times of change display per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is 10 times (Y in SA153), the effect control CPU 101 sets the blue flag to the ON state in order to light the change number of times LED 28e in blue (SA154). ). The effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the number of variable display times per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is 11 times (N in SA153) and the number of variable display times per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is 11 times. (SA155).

  If the variation display count per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is 11 (Y in SA155), the effect control CPU 101 sets the red flag to the ON state in order to light the variation count LED 28e in red (SA156). ). If the number of times of change display per unit time (for example, 10 seconds) is not 11 times (12 times or more) (N in SA155), the effect control CPU 101 sets a rainbow flag to light the change number LED 28e in rainbow colors. Set to ON state (SA157).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets each color flag to the ON state in SA152, SA154, SA156, or SA157, and then resets the variable display number counter (SA158).

[Production control process-Variable display count display process]
Next, processing for turning on the variation number LED 28e based on each color flag and blinking flag set in the variation display number display mode determination processing (S8015E) will be described. Returning to FIG. 39, the CPU 101 for effect control executes a variable display number display process (S800B). 56 and 57 are flowcharts showing the variable display number display process (S800B). First, the effect control CPU 101 updates the variable display count timer to update the time for determining the number of fluctuations per unit time (SA600).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable display is being executed (SA601). If the variable display is not being executed (N in SA601), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether there is a pending storage (SA603). If there is no reserved memory (N in SA603), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. In other words, the effect control CPU 101 turns on the variation number LED 28e when the variation display is being executed (Y in SA601) or when there is a holding storage (Y in SA603). Note that the variation number LED 28e may be turned on also when the variation display is not being executed (N in SA601) or when there is no reserved storage (N in SA603).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the blinking flag is in the ON state (SA602) when the variable display is being executed (Y in SA601) or when there is a holding storage (Y in SA603). If the blink flag is in the ON state (Y in SA602), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the white flag is in the ON state (SA604). If the white flag is ON (Y in SA604), the effect control CPU 101 causes the variation number LED 28e to blink white (SA605), and if the white flag is OFF (N in SA604), the blue flag is ON. Whether or not (SA606).

  If the blue flag is on (Y in SA606), the effect control CPU 101 causes the variation number LED 28e to blink blue (SA607), and if the blue flag is off (N in SA606), the red flag is on. Whether or not (SA608). If the red flag is in the ON state (Y in SA608), the effect control CPU 101 causes the variation number LED 28e to blink red (SA609), and if the red flag is in the OFF state (N in SA608), the rainbow flag is in the ON state. (SA610). If the rainbow flag is in the ON state (Y in SA610), the effect control CPU 101 causes the variation number LED 28e to blink in rainbow colors (SA611), and if the rainbow flag is in the OFF state (N in SA610), the processing ends. .

  If the blinking flag is in the OFF state (N in SA602), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the white flag is in the ON state (SA641). If the white flag is in the ON state (Y in SA641), the effect control CPU 101 turns on the variation LED 28e in white (SA642), and if the white flag is in the OFF state (N in SA641), the blue flag is in the ON state. Whether or not (SA643).

  If the blue flag is in the ON state (Y in SA643), the effect control CPU 101 turns on the variation LED 28e in blue (SA644), and if the blue flag is in the OFF state (N in SA642), the red flag is in the ON state. (SA645). If the red flag is in the ON state (Y in SA645), the effect control CPU 101 lights the variation number LED 28e in red (SA646), and if the red flag is in the OFF state (N in SA645), the rainbow flag is in the ON state. Whether or not (SA647). If the rainbow flag is in the ON state (Y in SA647), the effect control CPU 101 turns on the variation LED 28e in rainbow colors (SA648), and if the rainbow flag is in the OFF state (N in SA647), the processing is terminated. .

  The lighting of the fluctuation count LED 28e will be described in more detail. FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode of the variation count LED 28e in the variation display count display process (S800B). First, FIG. 58 shows a waveform 58a indicating a variation period in which a variation state and a stop period are repeatedly performed, and a waveform 58b indicating a timing at which a big hit process is executed. In the waveform 58a indicating the fluctuation period, there are nine fluctuations in a unit time of 10 seconds, ten fluctuations in a unit time, and eleven fluctuations in a unit time. And a period in which twelve fluctuations occur in the unit time are shown. Further, in the big hit waveform 58b, a big hit occurs at the first fluctuation in a period in which twelve fluctuations occur in unit time, and the big hit rises after the twelfth fluctuation in the period ends. Is shown.

  Therefore, after the period in which the nine fluctuations occur in the unit time ends, the effect control CPU 101 lights the fluctuation number LED 28e in white (SA642), and the period in which the ten fluctuations occur in the unit time. Is finished, the variation LED 28e is lit in blue (SA644). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 turns on the number of fluctuations LED 28e in red after the period in which 11 fluctuations have occurred in the unit time (SA646), and the period in which 12 fluctuations have occurred in the unit time. Is finished, the fluctuation number LED 28e is turned on in rainbow (SA648). Furthermore, since the effect control CPU 101 turns on the variation number LED 28e in a rainbow color and then becomes a big hit state, the variation number LED 28e blinks in a rainbow color (SA611). For example, even if the number-of-changes LED 28e is lit once in red or the like, it is lit white if it is 9 or less in the next determination of the number of changes per unit time. The variable display count display process (S800B) has been described with respect to the configuration executed in the effect control process. However, the variable count is counted for each timer interrupt, and a predetermined setting condition (for example, per unit time (10 seconds)). ) May be configured to start changing the lighting mode of the variation number LED 28e in accordance with the number of variation times.

[Production control process process-Process during production design variation]
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. 62 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).

  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).

[Production control process-Production design variation stop processing]
FIG. 63 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 proceeds to S8304A.

  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 in 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 resets the prefetch notice flag and the prefetch fire effect flag, and turns off the prefetch LED 28d (S8303A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S8304), turns off the variation count LED 28e, and resets the variation display count timer (S8304A). Then, it is confirmed whether or not a jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received 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 effect of any pre-reading notice execution flag (however, the “reserved 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, for the “pre-reading shooting effect” effect, It is also executed during the target variation display and the stop symbol derivation display.

  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 in FIG. 42, 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).

[Production control process process-jackpot display process]
FIG. 64 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.

  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).

[Production control process process-jackpot end production process]
FIG. 65 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).

[Specific example of production mode of ultra-shortening fluctuation at high base]
Next, a specific example of the effect of the super shortening variation at the time of high base will be described. 66 and 67 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. 66 and 67 is the production mode of “pre-reading shooting production”. 66 and 67, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In the example shown in FIGS. 66 and 67, the winning determination is made for 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 the notice effect is sometimes shown is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 66, first, as shown in FIG. 66 (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). Note that the number of shots (the number of bullet holes remaining on the displayed target) in the notice effect of the “prefetched fire effect” may be, for example, the total number of reserved memories 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, it is possible to determine the notice effect of “prefetch shooting effect”.

  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. 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. 48A 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. 48 (b), the production control microcomputer 100 corresponds to the second change before the production is finished after the first bullet has landed on the target 1500 and the bullet hole is 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. 66 (2). As shown, the final stop symbol (FIG. 66 (2) is a missed symbol) is stopped and displayed (see S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 66 (2), 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. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 66 (2), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. 66 (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. 48 (b). It shall be displayed. 66 (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. Also, once the “look ahead shooting effect” is executed, the “first shot”, “second shot”, and “third shot” bullet holes continue until the “fourth shot” bullet holes are displayed. Is displayed. It should be noted that the “fourth bullet” is displayed and the four bullets displayed on the target 1500 are cleared after the fixed time has elapsed. However, if the “pre-reading shooting effect” is executed when the number of reserved memories is two, the “second shot” bullet hole is displayed, and after the fixed time has elapsed, the two bullet holes displayed on the target 1500 are cleared. Will be. In addition, when “pre-shooting shooting effect” is executed after two bullet holes are displayed in “normal shooting effect”, all ball holes of “normal shooting effect” are cleared, and then the effect starts from “first shot” Is started. In addition, when a predetermined number of bullet holes (for example, four bullet holes) are displayed in the “pre-reading shooting effect” and the “normal shooting effect”, all the bullet holes displayed on the target 1500 are cleared. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the relationship between the fluctuation and the bullet holes displayed on the target 1500.

  In a case other than performing the pre-reading notice effect, the table (the normal shooting effect selection table referred to in S8015D in FIG. 43) in which data is set so that the ratio of selecting the stage away from the center of the target 1500 is high. Based on this, “normal shooting effects” are randomly executed. However, when performing the pre-reading notice effect, a pre-reading shooting effect pattern is set using the pre-reading effect selection table in S8015B. For example, as described below, “first shot”, “second shot”, “3” An effect pattern in which the bullets of “starting” and “fourth” approach the center of the target 1500 in order is executed (see FIGS. 48 and 66).

  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 reduces the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c by 1 (see S662A in FIG. 36). Then, the next effect design variation display 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. 66 (3). As shown, the final stop symbol (FIG. 66 (3) is a missed symbol) is stopped and displayed (see S8302 in FIG. 63). Also in the case shown in FIG. 66 (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 reduces the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c by 1 (see S662A in FIG. 36). Then, the next effect design variation display 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 in FIG. 62), and then FIG. 66 (4). As shown in Fig. 63, the final stop symbol (Fig. 66 (4) is a dismissal symbol) is stopped and displayed (see S8302 in Fig. 63). Also in the case shown in FIG. 66 (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 reduces the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c by 1 (see S662A in FIG. 36). Then, the next effect design variation display is executed. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the “fourth bullet” at the center of the target 1500 during the variation display of the production symbol (see S8108 in FIG. 62), and that the center of the target 1500 has been punched. A message “Accurate!” Is displayed to notify the player (that is, to notify the jackpot). Then, as shown in FIG. 66 (5), the production control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the final stop symbol (FIG. 66 (5) is a big hit symbol) (see S8302 in FIG. 63). Also in the case shown in FIG. 66 (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.

  On the other hand, when the “fourth” bullet hole is off the center of the target 1500, the production control microcomputer 100 puts the “fourth” bullet hole at a position off the center of the target 1500 during the variation display of the production symbol. In addition to the display (see S8108 in FIG. 62), a “sorry” message is displayed to notify the player that the center of the target 1500 has not been overcome (that is, to notify the player of the loss). Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (5a), the production control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 67 (5a)) (see S8302 in FIG. 63). Also in the case shown in FIG. 67 (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 the high base state for a predetermined number (4 in this example) or more, if the player shows the variable display of the production symbol as in the normal state, the player It is difficult to recognize the variable display and it is difficult to grasp the digestion status of the reserved memory. In this 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, the execution of variable display can be grasped by the increase in 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 ultrashort fluctuations continue, the variable display of the variable display is performed by performing the effect of paying attention to the bullet holes displayed at different positions on the target 1500, rather than paying attention to the multiple rows of effect symbols. 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.

[Modification]
(1) In the above embodiment, both the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are constituted 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 is provided with the first display unit (LED 405). ) And the second display unit (7-segment LED 406). 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.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the example in which the LEDs 403 and 405 blink during the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b has been described. In addition, a 7-segment LED other than the 7-segment LEDs 404 and 406 may be provided, and each segment of the 7-segment LED may be lit in a relay manner during variable display. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are configured by 7 segment LEDs with a decimal point, and the decimal point portion (DP) is blinked during 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 variable display unit and the stop symbol display unit, and the configuration and control are simplified.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the LED 401 blinks during normal symbol variable display in the normal symbol display 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a 7-segment LED is provided for variable display. The 7-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.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, in the pre-reading notice effect in the “pre-reading shooting effect” mode, when the bullet hole approaches the center position of the target 1500 for each change and finally the bullet hole is displayed at the center of the target 1500, However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a hit line that is parallel to the horizontal direction is displayed, and bullet holes are displayed so as to approach the hit line for each change. If a bullet hole is displayed at the position, an effect may be executed such that it is 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.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the AMM decoder 714 has eight channels (ch0 to ch7) as reproduction channels that can reproduce phrases independently. However, other reproduction channels may be provided.

  (6) 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 A → Channel B → Channel C → Channel A You may switch by circulating a channel. 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.

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

  (8) The above contents can be similarly applied to the switching control of the display areas A and B. That is, the display areas to be switched are not limited to the A and B2 types, and 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. .

  (9) 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 non-pre-reading effect. As the different modes, only one variation may be varied, or may be varied over a plurality of variations.

  (10) Further, 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 value is obtained by using a random counter extracted value (random number). It may be controlled to make a selection decision with the distribution probability. 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.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the notification means for notifying the prefetch notice over a plurality of fluctuation periods depending on whether the prefetch LED 28d is turned on or off has been described. However, the color that the prefetch LED 28d lights up every time the fluctuation period elapses. May be a notification means for notifying the prefetch notice over a plurality of variable periods. The player can recognize the change between the current variation display and the next variation display by changing the color of the pre-read LED 28d.

  Specifically, FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a modification of the prefetch notice effect determination process. FIG. 56 shows a pre-reading notice effect determination process in the case where the color of the pre-reading LED 28d changes every time the variation period elapses. Note that the same processing as in the flowchart shown in FIG. 40 is assigned the same step number, and detailed description thereof will not be repeated. In FIG. 56, when it is confirmed in S6004E that the pre-reading LED 28d is to be turned on (Y in S6004E), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit symbol hold memory is positioned fourth (S6003A). . For example, the effect control CPU 101 can check the position in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 38 where the big hit symbol hold memory is located. Even when Y is S6000A, N is S6001, and N is S6001A, the decision to turn on the prefetch LED 28d is confirmed in S6004E. As a result, it is possible to change the color of the pre-reading LED 28d when the change starts.

  The effect control CPU 101 turns on the pre-reading LED 28d in white when the big hit symbol hold memory is located at the fourth position (Y in S6003A) (S6003B). When the big hit symbol hold memory is not located in the fourth position (N in S6003A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the big hit symbol hold memory is located in the third position (S6003C). The effect control CPU 101 turns on the pre-reading LED 28d in blue when the big hit symbol hold memory is located third (Y in S6003C) (S6003D). When the big hit symbol hold memory is not located at the third position (N in S6003C), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit symbol hold memory is located at the second position (S6003E). The effect control CPU 101 turns on the pre-reading LED 28d in red when the big hit symbol holding memory is located second (Y in S6003E) (S6003F). The effect control CPU 101 turns on the pre-reading LED 28d with a rainbow color (S6003G) when the big hit symbol holding memory is not located second (N in S6003E). Note that the change of the lighting mode of the prefetch LED 28d is not limited to the change of the color, and may be, for example, a blinking interval. That is, the flashing interval of the pre-reading LED 28d may be shortened according to the position of the big hit symbol holding storage. Moreover, when changing the production mode for each change, not the lighting mode of the pre-reading LED 28d, especially if the production mode of the sound is changed, the type of sound (song type) is changed, and the volume of the sound is increased or decreased. It is possible to change the production mode.

  The effect control CPU 101 further increases the player's expectation that a big hit will be obtained by changing the color of the pre-reading LED 28d from white to blue to red to a rainbow color for each fluctuation display as the big hit fluctuation display approaches. Can be increased. In addition, although the structure which changes the lighting mode (for example, color, the interval of blinking, etc.) of the pre-reading LED 28d at the start of variation has been described, even if the lighting mode is changed at the time of the variation start processing of the effect design, Even if the lighting mode is changed at this timing, the lighting mode may be changed at the time of the effect symbol variation end processing.

  (12) In the above embodiment, one pre-reading LED 28d is provided. However, a plurality of pre-reading LEDs 28d may be provided, and the number of pre-reading LEDs 28d to be lit may be changed for each variable display.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the pre-reading LED 28d is provided as the notification means, but an area different from the area where the variable display effect is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 may be used as the notification means. Further, the notifying means displays an image that changes for each variable display in the area to be used. For example, if the picture is an image in which a friend attacks in a battle type, a prefetching notice that becomes a big hit when displayed three times in succession May be performed. In addition, when displaying the said image in another display area, an image shall be changed for every fluctuation | variation.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading LED 28d is provided as the notification unit. However, the movable member 78 as a production component may be used as the notification unit. The notification means of the movable member 78 moves so as to project into the display area of the effect display device 9 or moves step by step for each variable display when performing the pre-reading notice. Further, the fluctuation sound may be combined with the movement of the movable member 78 to be executed.

  (15) In the above embodiment, since the high base flag is reset during the big hit control (S135A, S666 to S668), even if a start winning occurs, NO is determined in S6000 of FIG. The determination process (S6000A to S6004) is not performed, and the pre-reading notice effect by the pre-reading LED 28d is not executed. However, the determination process (S6000A to S6004) for executing the pre-reading notice effect may be executed when a start winning is generated during the big hit control. You may control to do.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the effect mode of the variation LED 28e changes according to the number of variations per unit time has been described. However, the effect mode of the variation LED 28e changes according to the number of variations per unit lending ball. The structure to do may be sufficient. In the case of per unit lending ball, the number of times of change display is determined from when the lending ball button is pressed to start paying out until the next lending ball button is pressed to start paying out. As another method, it is possible to determine the number of times of fluctuation display until a ball to be lent is detected by a lending ball detection switch and a predetermined number (unit lending ball number) is detected. In addition, the count per unit lending ball may be the amount of lending balls, the number of lending balls, or the number of times of variable display. In addition, if the number of balls to be paid out by one operation of the rental ball button is determined to be, for example, 125 balls, the number of rental balls is detected by the number of operation of the rental ball button without directly detecting the number of balls. be able to. Furthermore, the structure which the production | presentation aspect of change frequency LED28e changes according to the frequency | count of change per operation frequency of a unit rental ball button may be sufficient.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the effect mode of the variation LED 28e changes according to the number of variations per unit time has been described, but the effect mode of the variation LED 28e depends on the number of variations per unit firing ball number. A changing configuration may be used. Specifically, based on the detection signal of the shooting ball detection switch for detecting the shot ball and the ball feeding switch for detecting the ball feeding to the shooting position, the number of times of the fluctuation display until the number of shot balls reaches 100 balls is calculated. judge. In addition, a sensor is provided at the out port, the number of times of variation display until the number of out balls passing through the out port reaches 100 balls is determined, and the effect mode of the variation number LED 28e changes according to the number of variations per unit out number. The structure to do may be sufficient.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the effect mode according to the number of changes per unit time is changed by the color and blinking of the change number LED 28e, but the number of changes per unit time may be displayed directly. Good.

  (19) In the above embodiment, one variation number LED 28e is provided. However, a plurality of variation number LEDs 28e may be provided, and the number of lightings may be changed according to the number of variations per unit time.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the number-of-changes LED 28e is provided as means for changing the effect mode according to the number of changes per unit time. However, according to the number of changes per unit time in the display area of the effect display device 9. Means for changing the production mode may be provided. Further, instead of the lighting mode of the fluctuation number LED 28e, changes in the production mode such as changing the sound type (song type) and increasing / decreasing the sound volume according to the number of fluctuations per unit time are also conceivable.

  (21) In the above embodiment, the variation number LED 28e is provided as means for changing the effect mode according to the number of variations per unit time. However, the movable member 78 is provided in the effect display device 9 according to the number of variations per unit time. The effect mode may be changed so as to move so as to protrude into the display area.

  (22) In the above embodiment, an effect (such as lighting of the variation number LED 28e) for notifying the number of variations under a predetermined setting condition is executed at the start of variation, but may not be performed at the beginning of variation. Good. For example, the effect for notifying the number of fluctuations under a predetermined set condition may be configured to start executing at a predetermined timing of fluctuation, during reach, or during the fluctuation display. Moreover, the structure for notifying the number of fluctuations under a predetermined setting condition during a big hit or the like may be started. Furthermore, the period during which the effect for informing the number of fluctuations under a predetermined setting condition is executed may be only the period of one fluctuation display. Further, if the base is high, an effect for notifying the number of fluctuations under a predetermined setting condition may be executed.

  (23) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (24) In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  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, 28d look-ahead LED, 28e fluctuation count LED, 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 Speech synthesis IC.

Claims (1)

When a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the entry of a game medium into the start area. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
A variable winning device that is provided in the start-up area and changes between a first state in which a game medium is likely to enter and a second state in which the game medium is unlikely or unlikely to enter;
A frequency improvement state in which the variable winning device is frequently set to the first state so that almost all game media launched into the game area can enter the start area in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition. A frequency improvement control means for controlling
Production execution means for performing production in a predetermined production mode;
Variable display number determination means for determining the number of variable displays under a predetermined setting condition;
A gaming machine comprising: an effect changing means for changing the effect mode executed by the effect executing means in accordance with a determination result of the variable display frequency determining means.

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