JP2014076152A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep a sense of expectation of a player.SOLUTION: When it is determined that display of a first special pattern results is losing, a long or super-long non-ready-to-win variation pattern having variation time of a first special pattern equal to or longer than predetermined time is selected with the proviso that control has been performed to a time-shortening state and a varied probability state. When it is determined that display of the first special pattern results in a jackpot, a long or super-long jackpot variation pattern having variation time of the first special pattern equal to or longer than the predetermined time is selected with the proviso that the control has been performed to the time-shortening state and the varied probability state. When the first special pattern is varied by the long or super-long variation pattern of the non-ready-to-win or the jackpot, a special performance, such as a battle performance, is executed. After a special performance is executed in accordance with the fact that a stop pattern results in a jackpot pattern, a performance for reporting control to a jackpot game state is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, variably displays a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each of them, and derives a display result. First variable display means for displaying, and second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information each identifiable based on the establishment of the second start condition and for deriving and displaying the display result The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the above.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, variable display by a plurality of variable display means can be executed simultaneously, and the number of rounds, the number of winning balls, and other games depending on which variable display means the display result is a specific display result What makes the game value given to a person different is proposed (for example, patent document 1). In addition, the variable display by the first variable display means and the variable display by the second variable display means can be executed simultaneously, and in the normal game, the variable display time by the second variable display means is larger than the variable display time by the first variable display means. There has been proposed a technique in which the display time is lengthened while the variable display time by the first variable display means is longer than the variable display time by the second variable display means in a specific game (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2010-104811 A JP 2008-079743 A

  In the techniques described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, when the variable display time by the first variable display means is long, the display result in the second variable display means does not become the specific display result, but is variable by the first variable display means. When the display time is over, it is difficult to maintain the expectation that a game value advantageous to the player will be given.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that maintains the player's expectation and improves the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application can identify each based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13). 1st variable display means (for example, the 1st special symbol display device 8a, production display) which carries out variable display of various kinds of 1st discernment information (for example, the 1st special symbol, the 1st production symbol), and derives and displays a display result Based on the first effect symbol display area 9A) of the device 9 and the fact that the second start condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14) Second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 8b, the first display of the effect display device 9) for variably displaying the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol, the second effect symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result. 2 special design display area 9B) specific table A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state) advantageous to the player when a result (for example, a big winning symbol) is derived and displayed, wherein the first start Whether the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific display result based on the fact that the condition is satisfied, and the first specific gaming state (for example, the first display state after the specific display result is derived and displayed) A plurality of hit games with 500 balls in one special symbol) and a second specific game state that is more advantageous than the first specific game state (for example, 2000 jackpot game states with two balls in the second special symbol). First pre-determining means (for example, executing steps S62 and S66 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) for determining which of the specific gaming states of the type to control. Min), whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second identification information is to be the specific display result based on the establishment of the second start condition, and a plurality of results after the specific display result is derived and displayed. Second pre-determining means (for example, a part for executing the second special symbol normal process in step S330 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining which of the specific gaming states of the type to be controlled; 1st variable display pattern (for example, variation pattern of the 1st special symbol: 1st variation pattern) which can specify variable display time (for example, variation time) of the 1st discernment information based on the decision result by 1 prior decision means And a second variable display pattern (e.g., a variable display time (for example, a variable time) of the second identification information can be specified based on a determination result by the second pre-determining means. For example, variable display pattern selection means (for example, a part for executing steps S302 and S332 in the game control microcomputer 560) for selecting a variation pattern of the second special symbol (second variation pattern), and the second identification information Regardless of whether or not variable display is being executed, variable display of the first identification information is executed based on the first variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means, and the first identification information Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the second identification information based on the second variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selecting means regardless of whether or not variable display is being executed ( For example, the part which performs step S304, S305, S334, S335 in the microcomputer 560 for game control The portion corresponding to steps S801 to S803 in the production control microcomputer 100 and steps S801 to S803 in the second production control process), and the variable display execution unit and the first variable display unit and the first variable display execution unit. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the two variable display means, the normal gaming state is controlled after the specific gaming state is controlled by controlling to the specific gaming state determined by the predetermining means. Game state control means (for example, step S140 in the game control microcomputer 560) that controls to a special game state (for example, a probability variation state or a short time state) in which the second start condition is more easily established than (for example, a normal state). A portion for executing S306 to S309, S169, and S170) and the variable table Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information by the execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 and the VDP 109 of the effect control microcomputer 100). And the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, and the decorative lamp 25), and the second predetermination unit determines to control the second specific gaming state at a higher rate than the first predetermination unit. The variable display pattern selection means, when it is determined by the first pre-decision means that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is not the specific display result, the special game state is determined by the gaming state control means. On the condition that the variable display time of the first identification information is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute). For example, non-specific variable display pattern selection means for selecting a non-reach long variation pattern or a non-reach ultra-long variation pattern (for example, a part for executing steps S205 and S206 in the game control microcomputer 560). The effect execution means executes a special effect based on the non-specific variable display pattern selected by the non-specific variable display pattern selection means, and after executing the special effect, the variable display execution means When the non-specific variable display pattern is further selected in response to the variable display of the first identification information executed next time, the special effect is executed by the first non-specific variable display pattern executed next time. Execute continuously over variable display of identification information.

  According to such a configuration, based on the fact that the non-specific variable display pattern in which the variable display time of the first identification information is equal to or longer than a predetermined time after the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state or the probable change state, Special effects are performed. After that, when a non-specific variable display pattern is further selected corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information executed next time, the special effect is continuously executed over the variable display executed next time. Thereby, a player's expectation can be maintained until the display result of the variable display of the 1st identification information performed next time is derived-displayed, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the non-specific variable display pattern selection means is controlled to the special gaming state by the gaming state control means, and then the first first display by the first variable display means. In the variable display of the identification information, the non-specific variable display pattern may be always selected when the first pre-determining unit determines that the specific display result is not used.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the possibility and opportunity of executing special effects, increase the player's expectation that the display result will be a big hit, and improve the interest of the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the effect executing means executes the special effect based on selection of the non-specific variable display pattern by the non-specific variable display pattern selecting means. Then, the first identification to be executed next by the variable display executing means based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is determined not to be the specific display result by the first predetermining means. A normal variable display pattern other than the non-specific variable display pattern is selected corresponding to the variable display of information, and then the non-specific variable display pattern is selected corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information to be executed thereafter. In the case of performing the special effect, the variable display of the first identification information by the normal variable display pattern to be executed next time, and then further executed Serial may be configured to run continuously throughout the variable display of the first identification information by the non-specific variable display pattern.

  In such a configuration, even if a normal variable display pattern other than the non-specific variable display pattern is selected, the special effects are continuously executed, thereby increasing the possibility and opportunity to maintain the player's expectation. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the gaming machine of (3), the effect executing unit may include a continuous notification unit that notifies that the special effect is continuously executed.

  In such a configuration, since it is notified that the special effect is continuously executed, it is possible for the player to easily recognize this and maintain the expectation, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the gaming state control means may display the variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information after the specific gaming state ends. Special game state control means (for example, steps S168, S141 to S144 in the game control microcomputer 560) that controls the special game state until the total number of executions with the variable display reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times). The variable display pattern selection means, when the remaining number of variable display controlled to the special gaming state by the special gaming state control means becomes a specific number (for example, 15 times) or less, Selection restriction means for restricting selection of the non-specific variable display pattern or the specific variable display pattern may be included.

  In such a configuration, even when the special gaming state is controlled, when the remaining number of times up to the predetermined number is equal to or less than the specific number, the non-specific variable display pattern and the specific variable display pattern are not selected. This prevents the situation where the variable display of the first identification information according to the non-specific variable display pattern or the specific variable display pattern continues after the end of the special gaming state and the new variable display is not started as much as possible. It is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being delayed while adding tension to the game.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the gaming state control means may change the variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information after the specific gaming state has ended. Until the total number of executions with the variable display reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), special gaming state control means (for example, steps S168 and S141 to S144 in the gaming control microcomputer 560 are executed). The effect execution means includes a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result by the prior determination means. And when the remaining number of variable displays controlled to the special game state by the special game state control means is equal to or less than a specific number, It may be configured to include a presentation limiting means for limiting the run.

  In such a configuration, during the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the game state from being changed from the advantageous game state to the normal game state and changing the effect mode so that the effect is not unnatural as a whole. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows 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 a 1st special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a 1st special symbol, the stop symbol of a 2nd special symbol, and the game state controlled after that. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of production mode. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st effect design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end effect process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the variation time of the special symbol in a time-short state and a probability variation state.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
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 a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Also good.

  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).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. 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.

  Near the center of the game area 7, the first start condition that is the first execution condition is established (for example, when the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 13 and wins, the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit. A plurality of types of first production symbols (first identification information) for production that can be identified based on each of the first production information (first identification information) on the basis of the number (four). When the second start condition which is the execution condition is satisfied (for example, the hit ball has won the second start winning opening 14 and the number of reserved memories has not reached the predetermined upper limit number (4) when winning) There is provided an effect display device 9 that variably displays a plurality of types of second effect symbols (second identification information) that can be distinguished from each other and displays the display result in a stopped manner.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 9 includes a first effect symbol display area 9A for variably displaying the first effect symbol, and a second effect for variably displaying the second effect symbol. An effect symbol display area 9B is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the first effect symbol display area 9 </ b> A is provided at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the second effect symbol display region 9 </ b> B is provided at the lower right of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It has been. In this embodiment, the area of the first effect symbol display area 9A is configured to be larger than the area of the second effect symbol display area 9B. Accordingly, the player is more likely to visually recognize the first effect symbol display area 9A than the second effect symbol display area 9B. In some cases, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are collectively referred to as an effect symbol (identification information).

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and is configured to display the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol on the effect display device 9, but each is separately provided. The liquid crystal display device may be configured to display.

  The first effect symbol display area 9A of the effect display device 9 is provided with three display areas of left, middle and right, and the left, middle and right first effect symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle and right display areas. (Varying). In this embodiment, symbols of numbers “1” to “8” are used as the left, middle, and right first effect symbols. In principle, the variable display (fluctuation) of the first effect symbol is such that the symbols “1”, “2”,. The first effect symbol displayed in the left display area is called “left symbol”, and the first effect symbol displayed in the middle display area is called “middle symbol”, and is displayed in the right display area. The first effect symbol may be referred to as a “right symbol”.

  The second effect symbol display area 9B of the effect display device 9 is also provided with three display areas of left, middle, and right, and the left, middle, and right second effect symbols are displayed in the left, middle, and right display areas. Variable display (variation). In this embodiment, symbols of numbers “1” to “8” are used as the second effect symbols of left, middle, and right. As for the variable display (fluctuation) of the second effect symbols, in principle, the symbols “1”, “2”... “8” are displayed in order. The second effect symbol displayed in the left display area is referred to as “left symbol”, and the second effect symbol displayed in the middle display area is referred to as “middle symbol”, and is displayed in the right display area. The second effect symbol may be referred to as a “right symbol”.

  The display area of the effect display device 9 includes a first effect symbol display area (area at the center of the screen) 9A for variably displaying the first effect symbol and a second effect symbol display area for variably displaying the second effect symbol ( In addition to 9B in the lower right area of the screen, the number of winning balls that have not yet been variably displayed among the number of winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, hold memory (also referred to as start memory or start winning memory) And the number of winning balls that have not yet been variably displayed among the number of winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A display area (area at the bottom of the screen: not shown in FIG. 1) is provided. The number of winning balls that have not yet been variably displayed among the number of winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of established first execution conditions, is also referred to as the first reserved memory number or the first starting winning memory number. The upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is four. Further, the number of winning balls that have not yet been variably displayed among the number of winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of established second execution conditions, is referred to as the second reserved memory number or the second starting winning memory number. Say. The upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is four. Furthermore, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is referred to as a total reserved memory number. The upper limit of the total pending storage number is eight.

  In the memory display area of the effect display device 9, every time the first execution condition is satisfied, that is, every time there is an effective start winning for the start winning opening 13, one figure of a predetermined shape (for example, a circle) is displayed. The Each time the variable display of the first effect symbol is started, one figure with a predetermined shape is deleted.

  In this embodiment, the number of reserved memories of the first effect symbol is configured to be displayed in the memory display area of the effect display device 9, but a display device (hold memory) that displays the number of reserved memories of the first effect symbol. Display) may be provided separately from the effect display device 9. Specifically, for example, the number of reserved memories may be displayed at the operation position of a light emitting body such as a lamp LED, a movable object, or the like. For example, the number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified, or a combination thereof may be used.

  Note that winning means that a game ball enters a predetermined area such as a winning opening and pays out a winning ball.

  In the lower right part of the game area 7, a first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols as identification information are provided vertically. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is a simple and small display (for example, 7 segments) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”, for example. LED). Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a is referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol.

  The effect display device 9 changes the first effect symbol as a decorative (effect) symbol in the first effect symbol display area 9A during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a. Display. Further, the effect display device 9 performs variable display of the second effect symbol as a decorative symbol in the second effect symbol display area 9B during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Do. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol are synchronized (when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the variable display of the first effect symbol is started and the variable of the first special symbol is changed). When the display stops, the variable display of the first effect symbol stops), and the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol are synchronized (when the variable display of the second special symbol is started) When the variable display of the second effect symbol is started and the variable display of the second special symbol is stopped, the variable display of the second effect symbol is stopped).

  The display result on the first special symbol display device 8a (stop symbol of the first special symbol) corresponds to the display result of the first effect symbol on the effect display device 9 (stop symbol of the first effect symbol). Further, the display result on the second special symbol display unit 8b (stop symbol of the second special symbol) corresponds to the display result of the second effect symbol on the effect display device 9 (stop symbol of the second effect symbol). The correspondence between the two symbols will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol (and the first effect symbol synchronized with the first special symbol) and the second special symbol (and the second effect symbol synchronized with the second special symbol) are variably displayed at the same time. (Variation) can be made. That is, during the variable display of the first special symbol (first effect symbol), the variable display of the second special symbol (second effect symbol) is executed, and conversely, the variable display of the second special symbol (second effect symbol). The variable display of the first special symbol (first effect symbol) can be executed.

  The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. On the other hand, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b that perform variable display of special symbols are controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a game control board (main board).

  In the vicinity (right side) of the first special symbol display 8a, four effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories that have not reached the upper limit value) are displayed. From the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a composed of LEDs and four LEDs that display the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories that have not reached the upper limit value). And a second special symbol storage memory indicator 18b. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Each time the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 is formed in which a game ball can be won. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. Further, a second start winning opening 14 is formed immediately below the first starting winning opening 13. The second start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, no gaming ball is won in the second starting winning port 14, and when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14. . The variable winning ball device 15 is opened and closed by a solenoid 16 (not shown in FIG. 1). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  As described above, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided close to the lower side of the effect display device 9, and the player aims at the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, Even when a game ball is launched toward the first start winning opening 13 to try to win the first starting winning opening 13), the second start winning opening 14 is won at a predetermined rate, and conversely, the second start is started. Even when aiming at the winning opening 14 (that is, when trying to make the second starting winning opening 14 win a game ball toward the second starting winning opening 14), the first starting winning opening 13 is given at a predetermined rate. I won a prize. That is, it is impossible (difficult) to win only one of the start winning openings (the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 cannot be distinguished (difficult)). is there). By arranging the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 as described above, a big hit with a lot of balls to be obtained (a big hit based on the start winning of the second start winning opening 14 described later: (See FIG. 12).

  A special variable winning ball apparatus (also called an attacker) 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 (not shown in FIG. 1) in the big hit gaming state is provided below the second start winning opening 13. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate and forms a large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  Above the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 is provided. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 starts variable display of the normal symbol. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state when the normal symbol is a winning symbol. The probability of winning is 2/11 in the low probability state (normal state), and 10/11 in the probability variation state (probability variation state) and the short time state (time reduction state) described later. In other words, the variable winning ball device 15 is likely to be in the open state in the probability variation state and the short time state. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 30, 33, 39, and winning of game balls to the winning holes 30, 33, 39 is detected by winning hole switches 30a, 33a, 39a (see FIG. 3), respectively. Is done. Each of the winning openings 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts a game ball and allows winning.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp, a left frame lamp, a right frame lamp, and the like provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, the outer periphery right portion, and the like of the game area 7.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the big hit game ends or the previous variable display ends) The first start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the first effect symbol display area 9A of the effect display device 9 is started. The variable display of the first effect symbol is started. If variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the number of reserved memories displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is increased by one. If the variable display of the first special symbol is not started and the number of reserved memories is the upper limit value, the winning to the first start winning opening 13 becomes an invalid winning.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variable display) And the second start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the second effect symbol display area of the effect display device 9 In 9B, variable display of the second effect symbol is started. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the number of reserved memories displayed on the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is increased by one. If the variable display of the second special symbol is not started and the number of reserved memories is the upper limit value, the winning at the second start winning opening 14 becomes an invalid winning.

  The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display area 9A of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the first effect symbol display device 9 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the stop symbol at the stop of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol becomes a big hit symbol, the game proceeds to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state). That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the winning line. Is done. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening. In this embodiment, when the stoppage of the first special symbol is changed to the big win game state based on the big hit game state, the big hit game state is continued for 8 rounds (see FIG. 12).

  The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display area 9B of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the stop symbol at the time of stoppage of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol becomes a big hit symbol, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. In other words, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins a big winning opening. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period from when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening. In this embodiment, when the stoppage of the second special symbol becomes the big hit symbol, the big hit gaming state is continued for 15 rounds (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the type of gaming state and the transition of gaming state will be described.

  If the stop symbol at the time of the stoppage of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol becomes a probable variation symbol (a jackpot symbol with probability variation) in the jackpot symbol, it shifts to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state), and the jackpot gaming state ends. Later, the state changes to the probability variation state (probability variation state) by a predetermined number of variation times (100 times in this embodiment). The probability variation state is a gaming state that is advantageous to a player who has a higher probability of making a big hit (that is, a symbol is a big hit symbol) than a low probability state (normal state). Note that the probability variation state is not limited in the number of fluctuations (variable display number), and may continue until the next big hit occurs. Further, when the next big hit is a big hit (probability big hit) according to the probability variation symbol in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is further continued after the big hit game ends. A jackpot with a probable symbol is called a probable jackpot.

  When the stop symbol at the time of the stoppage of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol becomes a probable change symbol (a big hit symbol with a probability variation) among the big hit symbols, it shifts to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) and the big hit game After the end of the state, the state changes to the probability change state (probability change state) by a predetermined number of changes (in this embodiment, 100 times). In this case as well, the probability variation state is not limited in the number of fluctuations (variable display number), and may continue until the next big hit occurs. Further, when the next big hit is a big hit (probability big hit) according to the probability variation symbol in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is further continued after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state, the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8a becomes the big hit symbol is high. In addition, the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. That is, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the low probability state. Similarly, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol and is controlled to the probable variation state after the big hit gaming state, there is a probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol. In addition to the increase, the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol also increases. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the first start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

  If the stop symbol at the time of the stoppage of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol becomes a non-probable variation symbol (a jackpot symbol with no probability variation) of the jackpot symbol, it shifts to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) and a jackpot gaming state After the end of, the state shifts to the time reduction state (time reduction state) by a predetermined number of fluctuations (100 in this embodiment). The short-time state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit (that is, the symbol is a big hit symbol) is a low-probability state, but the variation time of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is shorter than the normal state. . A big hit with a non-probable symbol (usually big hit symbol) is called a normal big hit (or a non-probable big hit symbol).

  When the stop symbol at the time of the stoppage of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol becomes a non-probable change symbol (a jackpot symbol without a probability change) of the jackpot symbol, it shifts to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) After the big hit gaming state is completed, the state is shifted to the short time state (time shortening state) by a predetermined number of fluctuations (100 times in this embodiment). The short-time state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit (that is, the symbol is a big hit symbol) is a low-probability state, but the variation time of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is shorter than the normal state. .

  In this embodiment, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended. 2. It becomes easy to start and win at the start winning opening 14. Such a state is called a high base state. In the high base state, it is easy to win the second start winning opening 14, so that the player can play the game with almost no reduction of the ball.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a variable display (fluctuation display) for the effect symbols that have not yet stopped when the effect symbols that have stopped constitute a part of the jackpot symbol. (For example, the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed in the same design, and the middle symbol is variably displayed), and all or part of the production symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot symbol in synchronization. It is in a state where it is fluctuating. In this embodiment, when reach is established, an effect different from normal is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the effect display device 9 are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character image (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a background display mode of the effect display device 9 (for example, color etc.) ) May change.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit 53 including a game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. An output circuit 59 that is mounted on the main board 31 and drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device (large winning port) 20 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. Is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on, and an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state are sent to an external device such as a hall computer. An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 performs display control of the special symbol display (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) that variably displays the special symbol, and also the normal symbol. The display control of the normal symbol display 10 that variably displays is also performed. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the display state of the first special symbol storage memory display 18a and also controls the display state of the normal symbol storage memory display 41.

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

  FIG. 4 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. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

  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.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as a top frame lamp, a left frame lamp, and a right frame lamp. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output 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).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are communicated between the effect control CPU 101, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 in such a way that a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side. Communication).

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data frequently used among the images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. Is. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control of the effect display device 9 based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

  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 the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). In 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 the interrupt address. Is the mode shown.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In step S9, 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 for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (first special symbol process flag, second special symbol process flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is stored ( Output port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and in accordance with the contents, the control command (power) indicating that the power supply has been restored to the effect control board 80. Control is performed such that a recovery command as an initialization command at the time of supply recovery is transmitted (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  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 state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). 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 big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop An initial value is set to a flag such as a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display 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. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). 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 a process to transmit, a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game device control process), the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter or the like is one round (a jackpot determination random number generation counter or the like) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interruption occurs, the CPU 56 executes the game control process of steps S20 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop 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 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, State determination is performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes 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 first special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the start memory display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: It is determined whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit determination).
(2) Random 2: The type of jackpot is determined (for determining the jackpot type).
(4) Random 4: Decide the special symbol's off symbol (for determining off symbol).
(5) Random 5: A special symbol variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern determination).
(6) Random 6: It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(7) Random 7: An initial value of random 1 is determined (for determining a random 1 initial value).
(8) Random 8: The initial value of random 6 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 6).

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) big hit determination random number, (2) big hit type determination random number, and (4) off symbol determination random number. (6) The counter is incremented (added by 1) to generate the random number for determination per normal symbol. (1) jackpot determination random number, (2) jackpot type determination random number, (5) normal symbol determination random number is a determination random number, and other random numbers ((3) off symbol determination random number) , (4) random number for determining a variation pattern, (6) random number for determining an initial value of 1 and (7) random number for determining an initial value of 5) are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the effect display device 9 (effect symbol command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step 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 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 30a, 33a, 39a. (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the. 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 provides the output port with contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area of the output port. Output (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. In addition, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data A control process is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby variably displaying the special symbols on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the normal symbol fluctuation speed is such that the display state (“◯” and “×”) is switched every 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 sets the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. The display control data value to be switched (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “×”) is switched. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. 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.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The jackpot determination table includes a low probability jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (a probability state that is not a probability variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in a probability variation state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the low probability jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. A numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value at the low probability is the jackpot determination value even at the time of probability change.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the jackpot determination random number at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1). If it matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, it is decided to make a big hit (normal big hit or probable big hit) for the special symbol. 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. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The first special symbol jackpot type determination table is a jackpot type based on a random number (random 2) for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “normal big hit 1”, “normal big hit 2”, “probable big hit 1”, and “probable big hit 2”.

  Here, “ordinary jackpot 1” means that the jackpot game state is controlled (in the case of the first special symbol, the number of appearances is about 500, which is a real 8-round jackpot game state: see FIG. 12). After the end of the state, the state is shifted to the short-time state over the number of fluctuations of 100 times, and the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time of the non-reach deviation of the first special symbol is predetermined as the fluctuation time of the non-reach deviation of the second special symbol. This is a big hit to shift to the first selection state selected by the ratio. “Normal jackpot 2” means that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the short-time state over 100 fluctuations, and the non-reach deviation fluctuation time of the second special symbol is This is a big hit to shift to the second selection state in which the variation time shorter than the non-reach deviation variation time of one special symbol is selected at a higher rate than the first selection state. “Probability big hit 1” means that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is shifted to the probability changing state, and the non-reach outage of the first special symbol is changed as the non-reach deviation time of the second special symbol. This is a big hit to shift to the first selection state in which the variation time shorter than the variation time is selected at a predetermined rate. “Probability big hit 2” means controlling to the big hit gaming state, shifting to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the non-reach outage of the first special symbol as the fluctuation time of the non-reach outage of the second special symbol. This is a big hit to shift to the second selection state in which the variation time shorter than the variation time is selected at a higher rate than the first selection state.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The second special figure jackpot type determination table is a jackpot type based on a random number (random 2) for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol. Is a table referred to in order to determine one of “normal big hit 3”, “normal big hit 4”, “probability big hit 3”, and “probability big hit 4”.

  Here, “ordinary big hit 3” is controlled to the big hit gaming state (in the case of the second special symbol, the number of balls to be obtained is about 2000 round 15 big hit gaming state: see FIG. 12). After the end of, the transition to the short-time state over the number of fluctuations of 100 times, and the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time of the non-reach deviation of the first special symbol as a fluctuation time of the non-reach deviation of the second special symbol is a predetermined ratio This is a big hit to shift to the first selection state selected in step (b). “Normal big hit 4” means that the big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the short-time state over 100 fluctuations, and the non-reach deviation fluctuation time of the second special symbol is This is a big hit to shift to the second selection state in which the variation time shorter than the non-reach deviation variation time of one special symbol is selected at a higher rate than the first selection state. “Probability big hit 3” means that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is entered, and the non-reach outage of the first special symbol is changed as the non-reach off time of the second special symbol. This is a big hit to shift to the first selection state in which the variation time shorter than the variation time is selected at a predetermined rate. “Probability big hit 4” means controlling to the big hit gaming state, shifting to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state, and the non-reach outage of the first special symbol as the variation time of non-reach out of the second special symbol. This is a big hit to shift to the second selection state in which the variation time shorter than the variation time is selected at a higher rate than the first selection state.

  The first special figure jackpot type judgment table and the second special figure jackpot type judgment table are numerical values to be compared with random 2 values, such as “probable variation jackpot 1”, “probability variation jackpot 2”, “probability variation jackpot”. 3), “Probable variation big hit 4”, “Normal big hit 1”, “Normal big hit 2”, “Normal big hit 3”, “Normal big hit 4” are set. Yes. When the value of random 2 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  8 (B) and 8 (C), the number of judgment values assigned to normal big hits 1, 2 and the probability variation big hits 1, 2 and the judgment values assigned to normal big hit 3, 4 and probability variation big hits 3, 4 are shown. The same type (type) of big hits (normal big hit 1 and normal big hit 3, normal big hit 2 and normal big hit 4, positive variable big hit 1 and probability variable big hit) 3. The probability variation jackpot 2 and the probability variation jackpot 4) are determined at the same rate. However, you may comprise so that the jackpot of the same classification | type (kind) may be determined in a different ratio in a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol. For example, in FIG. 8C, by increasing the number of judgment values for the normal big hit 4 and the probability variation big hit 4, the second special symbol is likely to become the second short time state (second selection state). May be. In such a configuration, the ratio of consecutive big hits with a large number of balls to be generated (ream) increases, and the player is more likely to acquire a lot of balls at once. Can be increased.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure fluctuation pattern table (a first special symbol fluctuation pattern table). Since the variation of the first special symbol is synchronized with the variation of the first effect symbol, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol also indicates the variation pattern (variation time) of the first effect symbol. In FIG. 9, “number” indicates a number assigned to each to identify the variation pattern of the first special symbol, “time” indicates the variation time of the first special symbol, and “variation pattern” indicates the first variation symbol. The variation mode during the variation of the special symbol is shown, and the “condition” indicates whether it is selected when it is “out of” or “big hit”.

  In the first special figure fluctuation pattern table for detachment in the normal time (in the normal state) shown in FIG. 9A, the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation without reach (the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach normal fluctuation: fluctuation time 7). Second), a variation pattern with normal reach (simple reach mode), a variation pattern with super reach A, a variation pattern with super reach B, and a variation pattern with super reach C are set.

  The first special figure variation pattern table for loss at the time of shortening shown in FIG. 9B is the first special symbol in the first variation after the big hit game (the variation counter value is “99”). This is a variation pattern table that is selected when it is determined that the display result is out of place. In the first special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss, the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol selected in the first fluctuation after the big hit game is finished (when the fluctuation counter value is “99”) A reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute) and a non-reach super long variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) are set.

  The first special figure fluctuation pattern table for losing shown in FIG. 9C is a period from the second fluctuation to the 40th fluctuation after the end of the big hit game (the value of the fluctuation counter is “98” to In the case of “60”), the variation pattern table is selected when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place. In the first special figure variation pattern table for loss, it is selected in the period from the second variation to the 40th variation after the end of the big hit game (when the variation counter value is “98” to “60”) As the first special symbol variation pattern, the non-reach normal variation variation pattern (variation time 7 seconds), the non-reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute), and the non-reach ultra-long variation pattern (Fluctuation time 4 minutes) is set.

  The first special figure fluctuation pattern table for losing shown in FIG. 9D is a period from the 41st fluctuation to the 85th fluctuation after the end of the big hit game (the value of the fluctuation counter is “59” to In the case of “15”), the variation pattern table is selected when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place. The first special figure variation pattern table for loss is selected in the period from the 41st variation to the 85th variation after the end of the big hit game (when the variation counter value is “59” to “15”) As the first special symbol variation pattern, a non-reach normal variation variation pattern (variation time 7 seconds) and a non-reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute) are set.

  The first special figure variation pattern table for loss at the time of shortening shown in FIG. 9E is a period from the 86th variation to the 100th variation after the end of the big hit game (the variation counter value is “14” to “14”). In the case of “0”), the variation pattern table is selected when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place. The first special figure variation pattern table for loss is selected in a period from the 86th variation after the end of the big hit game to the 100th variation (when the variation counter value is “14” to “0”). As a variation pattern of the first special symbol, a variation pattern of a shortened variation without reach (a variation pattern of a shortened variation of non-reach), a variation pattern of a normal variation of non-reach (variation time 7 seconds), and a super reach A variation pattern with A and a variation pattern with super reach B are set.

  The first special figure variation pattern table for jackpot shown in FIG. 9F includes a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern with super reach A, a variation pattern with super reach B, and a variation with super reach C. Pattern is set.

  Here, the “variation pattern of normal variation without reach” is, for example, a variation pattern selected when the gaming state is the normal state. “Normal reach” is the same as the normal fluctuation before the reach is reached, when the middle symbol changes rapidly after the reach is established, when the change rate and direction of the middle symbol changes after the reach is established, or the character appears after the reach is established. And the background may change after reaching reach. However, in the case of normal reach, the mode of production is relatively simple. On the other hand, “super reach” combines a plurality of effects of normal reach, develops from normal reach to another effect, or executes an effect with a story. In the case of super reach, an effect that makes it possible to expect a big hit than normal reach is performed. In general, the fluctuation time is set longer in the super reach than in the normal reach.

  In addition, the display result of the first special symbol is out of place during the period from the first fluctuation after the big hit game to the 84th fluctuation (when the value of the fluctuation counter is “99” to “16”). Is determined, the first special symbol may be changed according to a non-reach long fluctuation pattern or a non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, or the period from the 85th change to the 100th change after the end of the big win game (the value of the change counter is “15 ”To“ 0 ”), when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of sync, the first special symbol is displayed according to the non-reach long fluctuation pattern or the non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern. There is no change.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place, the variation time of the first special symbol is a predetermined time on the condition that the time is controlled to be in the time reduction state or the probability variation state. A non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern that is equal to or greater than (1 minute in this example) is selected. However, even when controlled to the time-short state or the probability variation state, if the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the time-short state or the probability variation state is less than 16, the non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern is not selected. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a situation in which the first special symbol variation according to the non-reach long or ultra long variation pattern continues after the completion of the short-time state or the probability variation state, and a new variation is not started. It is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being delayed while adding tension to the game.

  In addition, the remaining fluctuation count “16” serving as the threshold value is controlled so that the fluctuation time (in this example, 1 minute) of the first special symbol specified by the non-reach long fluctuation pattern is a short-time state or a probable variation state. The value of the variation time of the second special symbol specified by the variation pattern of the second special symbol selected sometimes is larger than the value (in this example, “15”) obtained by dividing the expected value of 4 seconds. According to such a configuration, it is ensured that the first special symbol according to the non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern continues after the completion of the short-time state or the probability variation state, and a new variation is not started. Therefore, it is possible to ensure that a new variable display can be executed after the short-time state or the probability change state.

  In addition, during the period from the first change to the 40th change after the end of the big hit game (when the value of the change counter is “99” to “60”), the display result of the first special symbol is off. When it is determined, either a non-reach long fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time 1 minute) or a non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time 4 minutes) is selected. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the variation pattern of the variation time of one minute or four minutes is selected.

  In addition, after the start of the short-time state or the probability variation state, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of the first first special symbol variation, the non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern is always present. Selected. According to such a configuration, the second start condition can be more established during the control of the short-time state and the probability change state where the second start condition is more easily established than in the normal state. The possibility of continuous control increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol). Since the variation of the second special symbol is synchronized with the variation of the second effect symbol, the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol also indicates the variation pattern (variation time) of the second effect symbol. In FIG. 10, “number” indicates a number assigned to each to identify the variation pattern of the second special symbol, “time” indicates the variation time of the second special symbol, and “variation pattern” indicates the second The variation mode during the variation of the special symbol is shown, and the “condition” indicates whether it is selected when it is “out of” or “big hit”.

  In the second special figure fluctuation pattern table for detachment at the normal time (in the normal state) shown in FIG. 10A, the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation without reach (the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach normal fluctuation: fluctuation time 7). Only seconds) is set.

  The second special figure variation pattern table for losing time when the time is short (the selection state in which the variation time of the second special symbol after the big hit is finished) shown in FIG. This is selected when it is determined that the display result of the second special symbol is out of the period from the first fluctuation to the twentieth fluctuation (when the value of the fluctuation counter is “99” to “80”). It is a fluctuation pattern table. The second special figure variation pattern table for loss is selected in the period from the first variation to the twentieth variation after the big hit game is finished (when the variation counter value is “99” to “80”). As a variation pattern of the second special symbol, only a variation pattern of high-speed variation without reach (variation pattern of non-reach high-speed variation: variation time 1 second) is set.

  The second special figure variation pattern table for losing time in the short time (selected state in which the variation time of the second special symbol after the big hit is finished) shown in FIG. It is selected when it is determined that the display result of the second special symbol is out of place during the period from the 21st change to the 100th change (when the value of the change counter is “79” to “0”). This is a fluctuation pattern table. In the second special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss, it is selected in the period from the 21st fluctuation to the 100th fluctuation after the big hit game is finished (when the value of the fluctuation counter is “79” to “0”). As the second special symbol variation pattern, a non-reach normal variation variation pattern (variation time 7 seconds) and a non-reach high-speed variation variation pattern (variation time 1 second) are set.

  In the big hit second special figure fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 10D, a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern with super reach D are set.

  Here, in the second special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss of time shown in FIG. 10B, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach normal fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 7 seconds is selected at a rate of 50%. A determination value is assigned such that a fluctuation pattern of non-reach high-speed fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 1 second is selected at a rate of 50%. For this reason, the expected value of the variation time of the second special symbol is 4 (= 7 × 0.5 + 1 × 0.5) seconds. For example, the determination value is assigned so that the fluctuation pattern of non-reach normal fluctuation is selected at a rate of 10%, and the determination value is set so that the fluctuation pattern of non-reach high-speed fluctuation is selected at a rate of 90%. When assigned, the expected value of the variation time of the second special symbol is 1.6 (= 7 × 0.1 + 1 × 0.9) seconds.

  Here, after the start of the short-time state or the probability variation state, until the 20th special symbol change, if it is determined that the display result of the second special symbol is out of order, the second special symbol is displayed more than when the normal state is controlled. A variation pattern of non-reach high-speed variation that reduces the variation time of the special symbol is selected. According to such a configuration, the second start condition can be more established during the control of the short-time state and the probability change state where the second start condition is more easily established than in the normal state. The possibility of continuous control increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the second special figure fluctuation pattern table for normal deviation shown in FIG. 10A, only the fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation without reach (the fluctuation pattern of non-reach normal fluctuation) is set. 9A and 9B, normal reach variation patterns and super reach variation patterns may be set.

  Further, in the second special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss of time shown in FIG. 10B, the fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation without reach (the fluctuation pattern of non-reach normal fluctuation) and the high speed without reach. The fluctuation pattern of fluctuation (the fluctuation pattern of non-reach high-speed fluctuation) is set, but only the fluctuation pattern of non-reach high-speed fluctuation (fluctuation time 1 second) may be set. In addition, in the second special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss of time shown in FIG. 10C, the fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation without reach (the fluctuation pattern of non-reach normal fluctuation) and the superfluidity without reach are shown. Although a high-speed fluctuation pattern (a non-reach ultra-high-speed fluctuation pattern) is set, only a non-reach ultra-high-speed fluctuation pattern may be set.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a relationship between a special symbol stop symbol and a gaming state controlled thereafter.

(1) Stop symbol of the first special symbol:
As shown in FIG. 11, the first special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a are “0” to “9”. Of these, “0” to “4”, “9” are outliers, “5” is a normal jackpot symbol (a symbol that generates a normal jackpot 1 out of non-probable variations), and “6” is a normal symbol. 2 big hits (a symbol that generates a normal big hit 2 out of non-probable symbols), "7" is a symbol that produces a promiscuous big hit 1 (a symbol that produces a probable big hit 1 among probable symbols), and "8" is a probable big hit 2 symbols (designs that generate a probability variation big hit 2 out of the probability variation symbols).

  When the probability variation symbols “7” and “8” are stopped and displayed, the game state is shifted to a big hit game state of substantially eight rounds, and when the big hit game ends, the game state is controlled to the probability variation state. In addition, when the non-probability variable symbols “5” and “6” are stopped and displayed, the game state is shifted to a big win game state of substantially 8 rounds, and when the big hit game is finished, the game state is controlled to the time-short state.

(2) Stop symbol of the second special symbol:
As shown in FIG. 11, the second special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b are “0” to “9”. Of these, “0” to “4”, “9” are out-of-band symbols, “5” is a normal jackpot 3 symbols (a symbol that generates 3 normal jackpots out of non-probable variations), and “6” is a normal one. 4 big hits (of the non-probable variation, the symbol that normally generates 4 big hits), “7” is the 3 probable big hits (the symbol that produces the 3 probabilistic big hits of the probable variation), and “8” is the probable big hit 4 symbols (a symbol that generates a probability variation big hit 4 out of the probability variation symbols).

  When the probability variation symbols “7” and “8” are stopped and displayed, the game is shifted to the 15-round big hit game state, and when the big hit game is finished, the game state is controlled to the probability change state. In addition, when the non-probability variation symbols “5” and “6” are stopped and displayed, the game state is shifted to the 15-round big hit game state, and when the big hit game ends, the game state is controlled to the time-short state.

(3) Stopping design symbols:
The left middle right first effect symbol variably displayed in the first effect symbol display area 9A of the effect display device 9 and the left center right variably displayed in the second effect symbol display region 9B of the effect display device 9 are displayed. The two effect symbols are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8”, respectively.

(3-1) The first effect symbol is a symbol (for example, “358” or the like) in a state in which the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is not aligned in the same symbol. In addition, although the left and right effect symbols are aligned in the same symbol (although it is reach), the state where only the effect symbol in the middle is not aligned is also an outlier symbol.

(3-2) The jackpot symbol of the first effect symbol is a symbol in a state where combinations of the left, middle, and right effect symbols are aligned in the same symbol. Among the jackpot symbols, the symbols in the state where the combinations of the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in odd numbers (“1”, “3”, “5” and “7”) are the probability variation symbols. Of the jackpot symbols, the symbols in the state where the combinations of the left, middle and right effect symbols are even-numbered symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) are non-probable symbols. Note that the non-probability variable symbol that generates the normal jackpot 1 and the non-probability variable symbol that generates the normal jackpot 2 may be a combination of different symbols. Also, the probability variation symbol that generates the probability variation big hit 1 and the probability variation symbol that generates the probability variation big hit 2 may be a combination of different symbols.

(3-3) The off-design of the second effect symbol is a symbol (for example, “358” or the like) in a state where the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is not aligned with the same symbol. In addition, although the left and right effect symbols are aligned in the same symbol (although it is reach), the state where only the effect symbol in the middle is not aligned is also an outlier symbol.

(3-4) The jackpot symbol of the second effect symbol is a symbol in a state where the combinations of the left, middle, and right effect symbols are aligned in the same symbol. Among the jackpot symbols, the symbols in the state where the combinations of the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in odd numbers (“1”, “3”, “5” and “7”) are the probability variation symbols. Of the jackpot symbols, the symbols in the state where the combinations of the left, middle and right effect symbols are even-numbered symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) are non-probable symbols. Note that the non-probability variable symbol that generates the normal jackpot 1 and the non-probability variable symbol that generates the normal jackpot 2 may be a combination of different symbols. Also, the probability variation symbol that generates the probability variation big hit 1 and the probability variation symbol that generates the probability variation big hit 2 may be a combination of different symbols.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the jackpot of the first special symbol and the jackpot of the second special symbol will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit game state, the number of rounds in the internal control during the big hit game is fixed to 15 rounds regardless of the big hit type, the first special symbol big hit or the second special symbol big hit. It is. However, in this embodiment, it is a big hit of 15 rounds, or a big hit of 8 rounds (a round hit where 15 rounds (15 times) opening control is executed during the big hit but the game balls can win a prize is actually 8 rounds) Depending on the round, the opening time and the number of opening of the big prize opening of each round are different, and depending on the round, the control where the big winning opening is opened only for a very short time (in this example, 1 second) (hereinafter referred to as high-speed opening control). )), The apparent number of rounds looks different depending on the jackpot.

  First, with reference to FIG. 12 (1), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the 8-round big hit will be described. In this embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the eight round big hit, the operation for controlling the big winning opening to be closed for one second after controlling the big winning opening to be open for 30 seconds per round is 8. Repeated 8 times (8 rounds) (however, 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). After that, after controlling the grand prize opening for 1 second per round, the operation for controlling the grand prize opening to be closed for 1 second is repeated 7 times (7 rounds). 1 second is the interval period). In this way, the round of the long open time is repeated 8 times, and then the round of the short open time is repeated 7 times, so that the apparent number of rounds is 8 rounds.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 (2), a description will be given of the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the round 15 big hit. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 15th round big hit, after the big winning opening is controlled to open for 30 seconds per round, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed for 1 second (however, , 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating the round of such an opening mode 15 times, as shown in FIG. 12 (2), the operation of controlling the grand prize opening to the open state for 30 seconds and then to the closed state for 1 second is performed. Repeated continuously. Therefore, in this embodiment, when 15 rounds are a big hit, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening operation that can sufficiently expect the winning of the game ball is continuously executed 15 times. The upper number of rounds coincides with the number of internal control rounds of 15.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol, it is eight rounds jackpot regardless of the jackpot type. If the jackpot symbol is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol stop symbol, the bonus game is 15 rounds regardless of the type of jackpot.

  Also, when the 8R jackpot or 15R jackpot is reached, in each round during the jackpot game, for example, the number of rounds is displayed, or the number of game balls won in the jackpot is displayed for each round. Production for the regular round is performed.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of contents of effect control commands transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the first special symbol (variation pattern of the first effect symbol: see FIG. 9). . “XX” corresponds to the variation numbers “1” to “11” shown in FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls to start variable display of the first effect symbol in the first effect symbol display area 9A of the effect display device 9.

  Command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the second special symbol (variation pattern of the second effect symbol: see FIG. 10). “XX” corresponds to the variation numbers “1” to “4” shown in FIG. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 81XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the second effect symbol display area 9B of the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the second effect symbol.

  Commands 8 </ b> B <b> 01 (H) to 8 </ b> B <b> 05 (H) are effect control commands for specifying the content of the stop symbol (display result) of the first effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the commands 8B01 (H) to 8B05 (H) are referred to as symbol information designation commands (first display result designation commands). Commands 8 </ b> C <b> 01 (H) to 8 </ b> C <b> 05 (H) are effect control commands for designating the content of the stop symbol (display result) of the second effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as symbol information designation commands (second display result designation commands).

  Command 8B01 (H) is an effect control command (first special symbol deviation designation command) for designating that the first special symbol has been determined to be deviation. Command 8B02 (H) is an effect control command (first special symbol normal jackpot 1 designation command) that designates that the first special symbol has been determined to be a normal big hit 1. Command 8B03 (H) is an effect control command (first special symbol normal jackpot 2 designation command) for designating that the normal special jackpot 2 is determined for the first special symbol. Command 8B04 (H) is an effect control command (first special symbol probability variation big hit 1 designation command) for designating that the probability variation big hit 1 has been determined for the first special symbol. Command 8B05 (H) is an effect control command (first special symbol probability variation big hit 2 designation command) for designating that the probability variation big hit 2 has been determined for the first special symbol.

  Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command (second special symbol deviation designation command) for designating that the second special symbol is determined to be deviation. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command (second special symbol normal jackpot 3 designation command) for designating that the second special symbol is determined to be a normal jackpot 3. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command (second special symbol normal big hit 4 designation command) for designating that the second special symbol is determined to be a normal big hit 4. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command (second special symbol probability variation big hit 3 designation command) for designating that the probability variation big hit 3 has been determined for the second special symbol. Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command (second special symbol probability variation big hit 4 designation command) for designating that the probability variation big hit 4 has been determined for the second special symbol.

  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 8F01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. When receiving the first symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the first effect symbol and stops displaying the display result. Command 8F02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. When receiving the second symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the second effect symbol and stops 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.

  The commands A001 (H) and A002 (H) are effect control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating that the big hit game is started. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start 1 designation command that designates the start of a jackpot when the normal jackpot of 15 rounds is determined based on the fact that the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the stage display device 9 ). Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start 2 designation command that designates the start of a jackpot when the probability variation jackpot of 15 rounds is determined based on the fact that the odd variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the stage display device 9. ). The effect control microcomputer 100 displays a fanfare screen corresponding to the jackpot type on the display screen of the effect display device 9 based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command for opening a big prize opening) that specifies display during a round (opening screen) in a 15-round jackpot game. A value corresponding to the number of rounds is set in XX. The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) that designates display after the round (screen after opening) in the 15 round big hit game. A value corresponding to the number of rounds is set in XX.

  The commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) are effect control commands (a jackpot end designation command or an ending designation command) for designating that the jackpot game is to end. The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command) for designating the end of a jackpot when the 15-round normal jackpot is determined. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command) for designating the end of 15-round probability change jackpot game (displaying the transition to the probability change state after the jackpot game ends). The effect control microcomputer 100 displays an ending screen corresponding to the jackpot type (a jackpot end screen) on the display screen of the effect display device 9 based on the reception of the jackpot end designation command.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability state designation command) that designates that the probability state is an uncertain change state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state designation command) for designating that the probability state is a probabilistic state.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first interruption designation command) for designating interruption of variable display of the first effect symbol in first effect symbol display area 9A of effect display device 9. Command B 101 (H) is an effect control command (first restart designation command) for designating restart of variable display of the first effect symbol in first effect symbol display area 9 A of effect display device 9.

  Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second interruption designation command) for designating interruption of variable display of the second effect symbol in second effect symbol display area 9B of effect display device 9. Command B 201 (H) is an effect control command (second resume designation command) for designating restart of variable display of the second effect symbol in second effect symbol display area 9 B of effect display device 9.

  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. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  Command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (holding memory number designation command) for designating the first holding memory number. “XX” in the command E1XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. .

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 has occurred (Y in step S311), the first start opening switch passing process is executed (step S313). The contents of the first start port switch passing process will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the second jackpot symbol stop process to the second jackpot end process (specifically, step S300 in the first special symbol process process). When the value of the second special symbol process flag corresponding to each process in the second special symbol process corresponding to S309 is “0” to “9”, the second big winning opening opening pre-processing to the second big hit It is confirmed whether or not the value corresponding to one of the end processes is “6” to “9”) (step S314). When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value according to any of the second big winning opening opening pre-processing to the second big winning end processing (Y in step S314), the processing in steps S315 and S316 is performed. After the execution, the first special symbol process is terminated. If not (N in step S314), after executing the processing of steps S317 and S318, depending on the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag) Do one of the following. In this embodiment, whether or not the second big winning opening opening pre-processing to the second big hit end processing can be determined by the value of the second special symbol process flag. The value corresponding to the second big winning opening opening pre-processing to the second big hit end processing is a continuous value (for example, 6 to 9). Therefore, the determination process of step S314 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S315, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first effect symbol and the first special symbol are changing, and whether or not the first interrupt designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S315). Step S315). Whether or not the first effect symbol and the first special symbol are changing can be determined based on whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the process of step S303. Processing when not changing, or when the first interruption designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the first interruption designation command is transmitted) Exit. If the first interruption designation command has not yet been transmitted, the process is terminated after the first interruption designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S316).

  In step S317, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first interruption designation command has been transmitted (step S317). When the first interruption designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the first interruption designation command is transmitted), the CPU 56 performs the effect control. A first restart designation command is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 (step S318). Then, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S300 to S312.

  When receiving the first interrupt designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 interrupts the fluctuation (variable display) of the first effect symbol. When the first restart designation command is received, the change in the first effect symbol is resumed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S312 are as follows.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): When the CPU 56 is in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started (the first special symbol is not variablely displayed and not in big hit), the first reserved memory buffer The number of numerical data stored (number of pending storage) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example).

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): The CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a jackpot (whether or not the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol). In the case of big hit, the first big hit flag is set, and the type of big hit (non-probable big hit (normal big hit 1, 2) and probable big hit) is determined. If it is not a big hit, a special symbol losing symbol is determined. In addition, a flag corresponding to whether or not the jackpot is set and the jackpot type is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) according to step S302.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): The variation pattern of the variable display of the first special symbol (the production mode during the variation of the symbol: the variation time is also specified by the variation pattern) is extracted when the start winning prize occurs. It is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number (one of the display random numbers). Based on the selected variation pattern and variation type, the variation time from the start of variable display of the first special symbol to the stop display is set in the first variation time timer, and then the first variation is displayed. Start the time timer. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303 (3 in this example).

  First display result specifying command transmission process (step S303): Control is performed to transmit a display result specifying command corresponding to the type of jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 100 whether or not to make a big hit. . Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  First special symbol variation processing (step S304): The variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process has elapsed (the first variation time timer set in step S302 is timed out, that is, the variation time timer value is Then, the first symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (in this example, 5).

  First special symbol stop process (step S305): The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Also, a process for subtracting the value of the time reduction counter is performed, and the time reduction flag (a flag indicating that the time reduction state is controlled) is reset in order to end the time reduction state when the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0. . If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. If the first jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the first effect symbol when the first symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the CPU 56 is received.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S306): In the first big winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the big winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the process for opening the big prize opening is set by the timer (the opening time of the big prize opening is 29.5 seconds), and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  First big winning opening opening process (step S307): A process for confirming the closing condition of the big winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is established, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to close the special winning opening. Also, the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval time) is set in the big prize opening control timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is set to step S308 (8 in this example). Update to a value according to.

  Post-opening processing for the special winning opening (step S308): When the interval time has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not there is a remaining round. If there are remaining rounds, control to open the big prize opening is started. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to open the special winning opening. The number of rounds is counted by a counter. Also, the execution time (round time) of the special winning opening control process is set in the special winning opening control timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307. On the other hand, when all rounds are finished, an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform an effect (ending effect) for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended) ) Is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the execution time of the big hit end process (big hit end time) is set in the big prize winning control timer, and then the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is set to a value (step S309). In this example, it is updated to 9).

  Big hit end process (step S309): A predetermined flag set / reset process for ending the big hit gaming state is performed. Also, a process for setting a value corresponding to the big hit type in the variation counter is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S300.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S313. In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step S321). If the first reserved storage number is 4 (Y in step S321), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the first reserved memory number is not 4 (N in step S321), the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number by 1 (step S322). Further, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (such as a counter value for generating a big hit determination random number), and uses them as the extracted random number value corresponding to the value of the first reserved memory number counter. Processing for storing in the storage area in the buffer is executed (step S323). In the first reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number are secured. Further, a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number and the like and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. In step S323, random values 1 to 4 (see FIG. 7) are extracted and stored in the storage area. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S324). Then, the process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the first special symbol indicator 8a does not display the variation of the first special symbol and the first big hit This is a case where the game is not in progress (a jackpot game based on the fact that the first special symbol has become a jackpot symbol).

  In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 0 (step S51). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is zero.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number storage buffer of the RAM 55 ( Step S52), the contents of each storage area are shifted (Step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the storage area corresponding to.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) (step S54).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage buffer in the process of step S52 (step S61), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8A) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S64. Specifically, in the low probability state (state in which the probability variation flag is not set), the jackpot determination random number value is compared with the numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 8, and the probability variation state (the probability variation flag is set). In the state, the jackpot determination random number value is compared with the numerical value described in the right column in FIG. In addition, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but in the first special symbol display 8a and the effect display device 9, the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do.

  If the big hit determination module determines that the big hit is made (Y in step S63), the first big hit flag is set (step S64). Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number stored in the random number storage buffer in the process of step S52 (step S65), and executes the process of determining the big hit type (normal big hit, probability variation big hit) (step S66). .

  The jackpot type determination process is performed using the first special figure jackpot type determination table (FIG. 8B). In the jackpot type determination table, a predetermined number of jackpot type determination random number values are distributed in advance for each jackpot type. The CPU 56 determines the big hit type, that is, the normal big hit 1, 2 or the probable big hit 1, 2 depending on which range the random number for determining the big hit type read in step S65 belongs.

  As shown in FIG. 12, only one type of big hit symbol of the first special symbol is provided according to the big hit type, so the big hit symbol is automatically determined by determining the big hit type. The

  Next, the CPU 56 stores (stores) the effect symbol information corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S66 in the first effect symbol information buffer (step S67), and the flag corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S66. (If the probability variation big hit is 1, the first probability variation big hit 1 flag, if the probability variation big hit 2 is the first probability variation big hit 2 flag, if the normal big hit 1 is the first normal big hit 1 flag, if the normal big hit 2 is the first normal big hit 2 flag) is set (step S68), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S79), and the first special symbol stop symbol setting process is performed. Exit.

  If it is determined in step S63 that it will not be a big hit (N in step S63), the CPU 56 reads out the deciding symbol determination random number (one of the display random numbers) stored in the storage area in the process in step S323 ( Step S76). Then, the CPU 56 executes a process of determining the detachment symbol of the first special symbol based on the read out detachment symbol determining random number value (step S77). As a result, one of the symbols of the first special symbol is determined.

  Next, the CPU 56 stores the effect symbol information corresponding to the loss in the first effect symbol information buffer (step S78). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S79).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the current gaming state is in the probability changing state or the time saving state (step S200A), and if the current gaming state is in the probability changing state or the time saving state. For example, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter (step S200B). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S201).

  When the first jackpot flag is set (Y in step S201), the CPU 56 determines to use the jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9F (step S202). When the first jackpot flag is not set (N in step S201), the CPU 56 checks whether the current gaming state is in the probability changing state or the time-shortening state (step S203). When the current gaming state is not in the probability changing state or in the time saving state (N in Step S203), the CPU 56 determines to use the first special figure variation pattern table for normal deviation shown in FIG. 9A. (Step S204). When the current gaming state is in the probabilistic change state or in the short-time state (Y in step S203), the CPU 56 checks the value of the change counter to identify the number of changes after the big hit, The first special figure variation pattern table for loss corresponding to the number of variations is selected (step S205). For example, when it is determined that the value of the fluctuation count counter is 99 (the fluctuation count is the first), it is decided to use the deviation variation pattern table of FIG. 9B. If it is determined that the value of the variation counter is 60 or more and 98 or less (the variation number is the second to the 40th variation), it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern table of FIG. Furthermore, when it is determined that the value of the variation counter is 16 or more and 60 or less (the number of variations is the 41st to 84th), it is decided to use the variation pattern table for deviation shown in FIG. When it is determined that the value of the variation counter is 15 or less (the number of variations is from the 85th to the 100th), it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number (one of the display random numbers) stored in the storage area in step S323, and based on the read variation pattern determination random number value, in steps S202, S204, and S205. A symbol variation pattern is determined using the table determined in the process (step S206). Specifically, the EXT data of the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the EXT data of the variation pattern of the symbol to be variably displayed next.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of transmitting a variation pattern command according to the EXT data of the variation pattern determined in step S206 (step S208). Then, the CPU 56 sets the variation time of the first special symbol specified by the variation pattern command in the first variation time timer (step S209). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for transmitting the first symbol variation designation command (step S210). Then, the CPU 56 starts changing the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a (step S211), and decrements the value of the first reserved memory number by 1 (subtracts the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first display result specifying command transmission process (step S303) (step S213).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first display result specifying command transmission process (step S303). In the first display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 determines any one of the first display result 1 designation to the first display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviation (see FIG. 13). ) Is transmitted. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S110). If it is set, the first display result 2-5 designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted (step S111). If the first big hit flag is not set, the first display result 1 designation command is transmitted (step S112).

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (step S304) (step S113).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can specify whether or not to make a big hit based on the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125), and when the variation time timer times out (step S126), transmits the first symbol determination designation command (step S127). The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S305) (step S128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (step S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 derives and displays a stop symbol of the first special symbol (step S130).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S135). If the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (step S136), and the microcomputer 100 for effect control is reset. Control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command (a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command) (step S137). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted.

  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 (step S138). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S139). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first grand prize opening pre-processing (step S306) (step S140).

  On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is not set in step S135, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S150).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S309) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the first jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted, and if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit (step S166). If it is not a promising big hit (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (100 times) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). Then, when the big hit type is normal big hit 1, the CPU 56 sets a first short time flag indicating that the first short time state (first selection state) is controlled after the big hit game is over (step S170). When the type is normal big hit 2, a second short time flag indicating that the second short time state (second selection state) is controlled after the big hit game ends is set (step S171). Then, control goes to a step S172. In the second big hit end process (step S339), when the big hit type is a normal big hit 3, a first short time flag is set to indicate that control is made to the first short time state (first selection state) after the big hit game is over. If the big hit type is normally big hit 4, the second short time flag indicating that the second short time state (second selection state) is controlled after the big hit game is ended is set.

  If it is a probability change big hit (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S169). Then, when the big hit type is a probable big hit 1, the CPU 56 sets a first short time flag indicating that it is controlled to the first short time state (first selection state) after the big hit game ends (step S170). If the type is a probable big hit 2, a second short time flag indicating that the second short time state (second selection state) is controlled after the big hit game is ended is set (step S171). Then, control goes to a step S172. In the second big hit end process (step S339), when the big hit type is a probable big hit 3, a first short time flag is set to indicate that control is made to the first short time state (first selection state) after the big hit game is over. When the big hit type is a probable big hit 4, the second short time flag indicating that the second short time state (second selection state) is controlled after the big hit game ends is set.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S172).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). As described above, in the second special symbol process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process, the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 has occurred (Y in step S341), the second start opening switch passing process is executed (step S343). Since the content of the second start port switch passing process is merely replacing “first” with “second” in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the first big hit symbol stop process to the first big hit end process (specifically, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing ~ It is confirmed whether or not the value corresponding to any one of the first big hit end processes is “6” to “9”) (step S344). When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any of the first big winning opening opening pre-processing to the first big winning end processing (Y in step S344), the processing in steps S345 and S346 is performed. After the execution, the second special symbol process is terminated. If not (N in Step S344), after executing the processing of Steps S347 and S348, depending on the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag), among Steps S330 to S339 Do one of the following. In this embodiment, whether or not the first big winning opening opening pre-processing to the first big winning end processing can be determined by the value of the first special symbol process flag. The value corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing to the first big hit end processing is a continuous value (for example, 6 to 9). Therefore, the determination process of step S344 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S345, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second effect symbol and the second special symbol are changing and the second interrupt designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( Step S345). Whether or not the second effect symbol and the second special symbol are changing can be determined by whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the process of step S333. Processing when not changing, or when the second interrupt designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the second interrupt designation command is transmitted) Exit. If the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the processing is terminated after the second interruption designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S346).

  In step S324, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second interruption designation command has been transmitted (step S347). When the second interrupt designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the second interrupt designation command is transmitted), the CPU 56 performs the effect control. A second restart designation command is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 (step S348). Then, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S330 to S339.

  When receiving the second interrupt designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the second effect symbol. Further, when the second restart designation command is received, the variation of the second effect symbol is resumed.

  The contents of the second special symbol normal process (step S330) to the second jackpot end process (step S339) are substantially the same as the contents described in the first special symbol process, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, processing different from the first special symbol process in the second special symbol process will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S330) in the second special symbol process. The second special symbol normal process can be realized by replacing “first” with “second” in the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the second variation pattern setting process (step S332) in the second special symbol process. In the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the current gaming state is in the probability changing state or the time-shortening state (step S220A), and if the current gaming state is in the probability changing state or the time-shortening state. For example, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter (step S220B). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S221).

  When the second big hit flag is set (Y in step S221), the CPU 56 decides to use the second special figure variation pattern table for big hit shown in FIG. 10D (step S222). When the second jackpot flag is not set (N in step S221), the CPU 56 checks whether the current gaming state is in the probability changing state or the time-shortening state (step S223). When the current gaming state is not in the probability changing state or in the time saving state (N in Step S223), the CPU 56 determines to use the second special figure variation pattern table for normal deviation shown in FIG. (Step S224). When the current gaming state is in the probabilistic change state or in the short-time state (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 checks the value of the change counter to identify the number of changes after the big hit, The second special figure variation pattern table for detachment according to the number of variations is selected (step S225). For example, when it is determined that the value of the variation counter is 80 or more and 99 or less (the number of variations is 1st to 20th), it is determined to use the variation pattern table for deviation shown in FIG. If it is determined that the value of the variation counter is 79 or less (the number of variations is 21st to 100th), it is determined to use the variation pattern table for deviation shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number (one of the display random numbers) stored in the storage area, and determines it by the processing of steps S222, S224, and S225 based on the read variation pattern determination random number value. The symbol variation pattern is determined using the table thus obtained (step S226). Specifically, the EXT data of the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the EXT data of the variation pattern of the symbol to be variably displayed next.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of transmitting a variation pattern command according to the EXT data of the variation pattern determined in step S226 (step S228). Then, the CPU 56 sets the variation time of the second special symbol specified by the variation pattern command in the second variation time timer (step S229). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for transmitting the second symbol variation designation command (step S230). Then, the CPU 56 starts the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b (step S231), and the value of the second special symbol process flag corresponds to the second display result specifying command transmission process (step S333). The updated value is updated (step S233).

  In the other second special symbol process, “first” can be replaced with “second” and “second” can be replaced with “first”. .

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a first production control process (step S705A). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the first effect symbol display area 9A of the effect display device 9 is selected. Display control and the like. Further, the second effect control process is performed (step S705B). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the second effect symbol display area 9B of the effect display device 9 is selected. Display control and the like. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the memory display area of the effect display device 9 is executed (step S706). Then, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a design determining random number is executed (step S707). As in the special symbol process executed by the CPU 56, the first effect symbol display control process and the second effect symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module, for effect control. The capacity of the program executed by the microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  28 to 30 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80 is a reception interruption process different from the main process shown in FIG. The effect control command transmitted from the board 31 is received, and the received effect control command is stored in the reception command buffer.

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

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

  If the received presentation control command is the first display result designation command (step S617), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the first display result designation command (first display result 1 designation command to first display result 3 designation command). Is stored in the first display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618).

  If the received presentation control command is the second display result designation command (step S619), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the second display result designation command (second display result 1 designation command to second display result 3 designation command). Is stored in the second display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol confirmation designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the second symbol confirmation designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S629A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S629B).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S630A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S630B).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability state designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 resets a special state flag indicating that the probability state is a low probability state (step S634). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special state flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S640). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number designation command (step S644), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the reserved memory number designation command in the reserved memory number storage area. (Step S645).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S648), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning flag (step S649). If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S650), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second start winning flag (step S651).

  If the received production control command is the first interruption designation command (step S652), the production control CPU 101 sets the first interruption designation command reception flag (step S653). If the received effect control command is the second interruption designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second interruption designation command reception flag (step S655).

  If the received effect control command is the first resume designation command (step S656), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first resume designation command reception flag (step S657). If the received effect control command is the second resume designation command (step S658), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second resume designation command reception flag (step S659).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S660). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705A) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state (normal state, first short time state (first selection state), second short time state (second selection state)). (Step S800A). The game state can be determined by whether or not the first short time effect flag and the second short time effect flag (see step S887 in FIG. 37) are set. That is, when neither the first short-time effect flag nor the second short-time effect flag is set, the gaming state is the normal state, and when the first short-time effect flag is set, the gaming state is the first short-time effect flag. Yes, when the second time reduction effect flag is set, it is determined that the gaming state is the second time reduction state.

  As an example of the effect mode, as shown in FIG. 32, the “normal mode” indicating that the gaming state is the normal state is an effect mode in which the background image is a mountain image during the daytime period. The “chance mode” indicating that the state is the first short-time state is an effect mode in which the background image is a mountain image in the night time zone, and the “super state” indicates that the gaming state is the second short-time state. The “chance mode” is an effect mode in which the background image is an image of the sea.

  Note that the effect mode shown in FIG. 32 is an example, and display modes of other effect modes may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, in the “normal mode”, the range of the first effect symbol display area 9A is large and the range of the second effect symbol display area 9B is small, but in the “chance mode”, the first effect symbol display area 9B is small. The range of the display area 9A is the same as the range of the second effect symbol display area 9B. In the “super chance mode”, the range of the first effect symbol display area 9B is small and the range of the second effect symbol display area 9B is large. It may be made to become. In addition, depending on the production mode, the shape, color, etc. of the design may be changed, the sound effect may be changed, or the lighting pattern of the light emitter (lamp / LED) may be changed. Two or more of them may be combined.

  The effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. The second effect control process (step S705B) is configured in the same manner as the first effect control process, although there is a difference that the control target is the second effect symbol display area 9B of the effect display device 9. That is, in the following description, if “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”, the second effect control process is described.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation effect control command (variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been received has been set, and whether or not a first symbol variation designation command reception flag has been set. The variation pattern reception flag is set when it is confirmed that the variation pattern command has been received in the command analysis processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. The first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set when it is confirmed that the first symbol variation designation command has been received in the command analysis processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. When the variation pattern command and the first symbol variation designation command are received, the variation pattern of the first effect symbol (the variation rate of the effect symbol during the variation period, the variation of the background, character type, character display start time, etc.) Aspect) is selected from a plurality of types determined in advance according to each variation pattern. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation start process (step S801).

  First effect symbol variation start process (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the first effect symbol on the left middle right is started. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  First effect symbol variation processing (step S802): The end of the variation time determined according to the variation pattern is monitored. In addition, the left and right symbols are stopped. When the variation time ends, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  First effect symbol variation stop process (step S803): Control is performed to finally stop the variation of the first effect symbol and display the stop symbol. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) or the first big hit display process (step S804).

  First big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, the big hit display is controlled. For example, when a jackpot start designation command designating the start of a jackpot is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first round process (step S805).

  First round processing (step S805): Display control during the round is performed. For example, when a command for opening a special prize opening indicating that the special prize opening is open is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first round post-processing (step S806).

  First round post-processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the special prize opening is after being opened (closed) is received, an interval display or the like is performed. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first round process (step S805) or the first big hit end effect process (step S807).

  First jackpot end effect processing (step S807): Control of the big hit end display after the end of the big hit game is performed. For example, when a jackpot end designation command for designating the jackpot end is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the first effect control process. In the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811). If it has been set, it is confirmed whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag has been set (step S812). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is also set, the variation pattern reception flag is reset (step S813). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the value of the first production control process flag to a value corresponding to the first production symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a first effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the first effect control process. In the first effect symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first determines the variation pattern of the first effect symbol based on the content (variation time) specified by the variation pattern command, and responds to the determined content. The selected process table is selected (step S815). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S816). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the production device (production display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step S817). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing 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. Then, a value corresponding to the variation time is set in the variation time timer to start the variation time timer (step S818), and the value of the first effect control process flag is determined according to the first effect symbol changing process (step S802). The value is updated (step S819).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a first effect symbol variation process (step S802) in the first effect control process. In the first effect symbol variation processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the variation interruption flag is set (step S821). If the variation interruption flag is not set, the first interruption designation command is received. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S822). If the first interruption designation command reception flag is set, the variable interruption flag is set (step S823), and the first interruption designation command reception flag is reset (step S824).

  If it is confirmed in step S821 that the variable interruption flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether the first restart designation command reception flag is set (step S835). If the first resumption designation command reception flag is set, the fluctuation interruption flag and the first resumption designation command reception flag are reset (step S836), and the fluctuation of the first presentation symbol is resumed in the presentation display device 9 (step S836). S837). If the first restart designation command reception flag is not set, the first effect symbol changing process is terminated.

  If it is confirmed in step S822 that the first interruption designation command reception flag is not set, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S827) and decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S828). ). When the process timer expires, process data is switched (steps S829 and S830). That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer, and the control for the effect device is performed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. Change state.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data) ( Step S830A).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (Y in step S831), the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S832).

  As described above, the production control microcomputer 100 has received the first interruption designation command when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second production symbol display area 9B of the production display device 9 to enter the big hit gaming state. Based on this, the variable interruption flag is set and the variable interruption process is performed. And it controls so that the process of step S827-S831 is not performed until the 1st restart designation | designated command is received. That is, control is performed so as not to change the first effect symbol.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the first effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the first effect control process. In the first effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) instructing to stop the variation of the first effect symbol. It is confirmed whether the reception flag is set (step S841). If the first symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol of the first effect symbol stored in the command analysis process (the middle symbol that stops last) (step S842A). 1 Symbol designating command reception flag is reset (step S842B).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to stop and display the first production symbol in response to the reception of the first production symbol stop designation command from the CPU 56. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Instead, control for stopping and displaying the first effect symbol may be performed based on the time-up of the variable time timer.

  When the stop symbol of the first effect symbol stopped and displayed in step S842A is a jackpot symbol (non-probability variable symbol, probability variable symbol) (Y in step S843), the effect control microcomputer 100 designates the jackpot start 1 or 2 It is confirmed whether the command reception flag is set (step S844). When the jackpot start 1 or 2 designation command reception flag is set (Y in step S844), the set jackpot start 1 or 2 designation command reception flag is reset, and the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the jackpot start 1 Or, based on the contents of the 2 designation command, either the fanfare effect corresponding to the normal jackpot or the fanfare effect corresponding to the probable big hit is selected (step S845). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 selects a process table corresponding to the selected fanfare production (step S846). Then, the process timer is started (step S847), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first big hit display process (step S804) (step S848).

  If the stop symbol of the first effect symbol stopped and displayed in step S842A is not a big hit symbol (non-probability variable symbol, probability variable symbol), that is, if it is an outlier symbol (N in step S843), the effect control microcomputer 100 will The predetermined flag is reset (step S849). Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S850).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the first jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the first effect control process. In the first jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot end effect timer for measuring the execution time of the jackpot end effect is in operation (step S880). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S881). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set, the processing is ended as it is. If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S882) and sets a jackpot end presentation timer (step S883). Then, the effect control CPU 101 displays a jackpot end screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S884), and ends the process.

  When it is determined in step S880 that the jackpot end effect timer is in operation, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the jackpot end effect timer by 1 (step S885). When the jackpot end effect timer times out (Y in step S886), that is, when the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, the first time-short effect flag or the second time-short effect flag corresponding to the jackpot type is set (step S887). Specifically, when the big hit type is a normal big hit 1 or a probable big hit 1, the first short-time effect flag is set, and when the big hit type is a normal big hit 2 or a probable big hit 2, the second short-time effect Set the flag. The jackpot type is determined based on the contents of the display result designation command (first display result designation command, second display result designation command) stored in the display result designation command storage area in steps S618 and S620.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S888).

  Next, a specific example of the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 38 is a timing chart for explaining the variation time of the special symbol in the short time state and the probability variation state.

  First, after the big hit gaming state is ended and the short-time state and the probability variation state are started, it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place when the first variation is the variation of the first special symbol. Since the value of the variation counter is “99”, the deviation variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9B is selected in step S205 of FIG. 19, so that the non-reach super long in step S206. The variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) is selected. Thereby, the fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol is performed over 4 minutes, and the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol is performed in multiple times in the meantime. If the variation of the first special symbol and the first production symbol is performed based on the non-reach ultra long variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) or non-reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute), A special effect is executed in an effect mode different from that in the case of a change based on a change pattern other than.

  In this case, in the process of step S815 shown in FIG. 34, the variation pattern of the first special symbol specified by the variation pattern command (the variation pattern of the first effect symbol) is a non-reach super long variation pattern or a non-reach long variation. Corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, a process table prepared in advance for executing a special effect is selected. As an example of the special effect, a battle effect including an effect display in which an ally character and an enemy character fight may be executed. Alternatively, an effect of shifting to an effect mode with a different background image from the “normal mode”, “chance mode”, and “super chance mode” shown in FIG. 32 may be executed. In addition, the display mode of the image on the effect display device 9, the sound output mode from the speaker 27, the lighting / extinguishing mode of various lamps, the operating mode of the movable member provided for the rendering, or some or all of these By changing the combination to a non-reach ultra-long variation pattern or non-reach long variation pattern, and different modes corresponding to other variation patterns, any rendering operation that becomes a special rendering can be performed. It only has to be executed.

  When a battle effect is executed as a special effect, during the variable display of the first effect symbol, an effect display in which an ally character and an enemy character fight repeatedly by attack and defense is performed. After that, when a predetermined result notification condition is satisfied due to reaching during the variable display of the second effect symbol or the remaining variation time of the first effect symbol being less than the predetermined time, the ally character And an enemy character perform each other's special moves. Then, if the teammate character loses the battle, the stop symbol is lost, and if the teammate character wins, the stop symbol may be a jackpot symbol (non-probable variation symbol, probability variation symbol). In this way, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is determined to be the off symbol as the non-specific display result, the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state or the short-time state, on the condition that Based on the selection of a non-reach long fluctuation pattern or a non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern in which the variation time of one special symbol and the first effect symbol is a predetermined time or longer (1 minute or 4 minutes) A special effect having a different effect mode from that when the change pattern is selected is executed.

  When the first special symbol variation pattern table for jackpot shown in FIG. 9 (F) is used, the number of variations when the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol becomes the jackpot symbol as the specific display result. Regardless of the value of the counter, a variation pattern is selected in which the variation time of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is less than a predetermined time. Instead of this, for example, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is the big hit symbol (specific display result), the first symbol is controlled on the condition that it is controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state. A big hit long fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time of 1 minute) or a big hit big fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time of 4 minutes) in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the first effect design is a predetermined time or more may be selected. Then, when the first special symbol and the first effect symbol are changed by the big hit super long fluctuation pattern or the big hit long fluctuation pattern, the special effect described above is executed.

  When the battle effect is executed as a special effect in the variation of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol due to the big hit variation pattern of the big hit or the big hit long variation pattern, during the variable display of the first effect symbol After the effect display in which the ally character and the enemy character fight repeatedly attacking and defending is performed, the remaining variation time of the first effect symbol becomes less than a predetermined time (for example, reach during the variable display of the first effect symbol) ) Based on the establishment of the predetermined result notification condition, an effect display in which the teammate character wins may be performed. In this way, in response to the stop symbol becoming a big hit symbol, after the special effect is executed based on the fact that the variation pattern whose variation time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time is selected, the stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol. It is only necessary to execute an effect that informs that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  After the game state is controlled to the short-time state or the probable change state, the stop symbol does not become a big hit symbol (specific display result) in the first (first) variable display using the first special symbol and the first effect symbol. When it is determined that (non-specific display result), the variation time may always be determined as a variation pattern of a predetermined time or more. For example, in the process of step S205 shown in FIG. 19, the first special figure fluctuation pattern table for detachment shown in FIG. 9B is selected corresponding to the case where the value of the fluctuation counter is “99”, In the process of S206, a non-reach ultra-long variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) or a non-reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute) can be determined.

  In the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19 and the second variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, when it is determined that the current gaming state is in the probability variation state or in the short-time state (shown in FIG. 19). In step S200A, Y in step S220A shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol after the time-short state or the probability change state is controlled causes the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol to be started. When the first start condition is satisfied, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter in the process of step S220B shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the first start condition is satisfied, the value of the variation counter is further subtracted by 1 in the process of step S200B shown in FIG. 19, and the value of the variation counter is less than “99” in the process of step S205. turn into. Then, the first special figure fluctuation pattern table for detachment shown in FIG. 9B cannot be selected, and a non-reach normal fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time of 7 seconds) may be selected.

  Therefore, it is determined whether or not variable display using the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is executed for the first time after being controlled to the time-saving state or the probability variation state, and the second special symbol and Even if the variable display of the second effect symbol is executed, when the first variable display is started for the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, it is determined that the stop symbol is a symbol other than the jackpot symbol Based on this, a non-reach super long variation pattern or a non-reach long variation pattern may be selected. As a specific example, when step S309 shown in FIG. 15 or the first big hit end process shown in FIG. 23 is executed and the big hit gaming state is ended, the first variable display start waiting flag is set. Then, in the process of step S205 shown in FIG. 19, when the first variable display start waiting flag is on, the first special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment shown in FIG. 9B regardless of the value of the fluctuation counter. Select a table. Thus, when the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is executed for the first time after being controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state, it is always non-reach when it is determined that the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol. A very long fluctuation pattern or a non-reach long fluctuation pattern may be selected so that the fluctuation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

  In addition, after the control to change to the short-time state or the probable variation state is started, the variation time is predetermined as the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol until a predetermined specific variation period (for example, 5 minutes) ends. You may make it select the fluctuation pattern which becomes more than time. As a specific example, when step S309 shown in FIG. 15 or the first big hit end process shown in FIG. 23 is executed and the big hit gaming state is ended, a value corresponding to the specific fluctuation period is set in the specific fluctuation period timer. Then, the specific variation period timer is started. Then, every time a timer interrupt occurs, the value of the specific variation period timer is decremented by 1, and until the specific variation period timer times out, as the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, the stop symbol is separated from the symbol. If it is determined, the non-reach super long variation pattern or the non-reach long variation pattern is selected, while if the stop symbol is determined to be a big hit symbol, the big hit long variation pattern or It is only necessary to select a very long fluctuation pattern of big hit.

  In the second special symbol stop symbol setting process shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on. If it is on, it is stored in the random number storage buffer in the process of step S56 (FIG. 25). Even if it is determined that the stop symbol in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is an off symbol (non-specific display result) other than the big hit symbol (specific display result) without reading the random number for determining the big hit Good. Alternatively, as a variation pattern of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, it is determined whether or not variable display is being performed by a big hit super long variation pattern or a big hit long variation pattern, and variable display by these variation patterns If it is in the middle, the stop symbol in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is used as the off symbol (non-specific display result) other than the big hit symbol (specific display result) without using the random number for determining the big hit. Then you may decide. As described above, it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is the big hit symbol, and the fluctuation time such as the big hit big fluctuation pattern or the big hit long fluctuation pattern is a predetermined time or more. When the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is being executed based on the selected variation pattern, the display result in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is selected by lottery. Regardless of the big hit, it may be determined to be off (stop symbol is off symbol). Thereby, when it is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state within a short period of time, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the gambling ability of the game is excessively increased and to ensure a healthy gaming property.

  During the variable display of the first effect symbol or during the variable display of the second effect symbol, a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a big hit symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed may be executed. For example, when the reach effect is executed based on the reach of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol, the jackpot symbol can be derived and displayed as a variable display result according to the effect aspect of the reach effect. Can suggest sex. In addition, as a notice effect different from the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, and a variable display operation of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol such as a message display or voice output is displayed. By executing different performance operations, it is possible to suggest (notice) the player that there is a possibility of reaching or a big hit.

  When these suggestive effects are executed, the second special symbol and the second effect symbol are stopped as compared with the case where it is determined that the stop symbol of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is to be removed by lottery. When it is determined that the symbol is a non-specific display result as a non-specific display result regardless of the lottery, it may be determined to execute the suggestion effect at a low rate. As an example, in step S332 shown in FIG. 24 and the second variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, it is determined that the stop symbol of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is an off symbol as a non-specific display result regardless of lottery. Based on this, it is determined to be a non-reach normal fluctuation pattern or a non-reach high-speed fluctuation pattern so that the reach is not suggested during variable display of the second effect symbol, and the suggestion effect is obtained. The reach production may not be executed. As another example, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 provides an effect control command that can specify that the stop symbol in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is decided to be a symbol that is not a lottery. Alternatively, it may be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. In the production control microcomputer 100, the production control CPU 101 has a lower rate when it is decided to make the stop symbol out of the drawing regardless of the lottery than when it is decided to make the display result out of the lottery. The decision to execute the notice effect may be made. Alternatively, when it is determined that the stop symbol is not used regardless of the lottery, the notice effect may be restricted (execution prohibited). In this way, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is a non-specific display result irrelevant symbol regardless of the lottery, the reach effect is lower than when determined by the lottery. It is possible to limit the execution of the suggestion effect such as the reach effect or the notice effect by deciding to execute the notice effect or the notice effect, or deciding to prohibit the execution of the reach effect or the notice effect. .

  If it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is to be a symbol that is out of place, a non-reach super long variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) or a non-reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute) After executing the special effect based on the selection of the first special symbol and the variable display of the first effect symbol to be executed next time, the non-reach super long variation pattern and the non-reach long variation When a pattern is further selected, the special effect may be continuously executed over the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol to be executed next time. For example, when a battle effect is executed as a special effect, the teammate character loses the battle once and the stop symbol is lost, and then a non-reach super long variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) or non-reach In the case where the first special symbol and the first effect symbol are changed based on the long change pattern, an effect display in which the teammate character is restored and fights against the enemy character again may be performed. Alternatively, after the special effect transitioning to the effect mode that becomes the predetermined background symbol is executed, the first special symbol and the first special symbol based on the variation pattern other than the non-reach super long variation pattern or the non-reach long variation pattern When the change of the first effect symbol is performed, the effect mode (such as “normal mode” shown in FIG. 32) that becomes a normal background image may be restored.

  Also at this time, after being controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state, the stop symbol is not changed to the jackpot symbol (specific display result) in the first variable display using the first special symbol and the first effect symbol (non-display symbol) If it is determined that the display result is a specific display result, the variation time may always be determined to be a variation pattern of a predetermined time or more.

  When the battle effect is executed as the special effect, in the process of step S815 shown in FIG. 34, the change pattern of the first special symbol specified by the change pattern command (the change pattern of the first effect symbol) is non-reachable. When it is a long fluctuation pattern or a non-reach long fluctuation pattern, it is determined whether or not a battle effect has been performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol executed last time. For example, by setting a predetermined battle effect flag, it is stored in an identifiable manner that the battle effect has been executed. When it is determined that the battle effect has been performed, a process table prepared in advance is selected in order to notify that the teammate character is restored and the battle effect continues. Thereafter, by performing the process of step S830A shown in FIG. 35, etc., the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) is controlled to notify that the battle effect is continuously executed. That's fine.

  In the process of step S815 shown in FIG. 34, even when the variation pattern of the first special symbol specified by the variation pattern command (the variation pattern of the first effect symbol) is a variation pattern of non-reach normal variation, Similarly to the case of the non-reach ultra-long variation pattern or the non-reach long variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not a battle effect has been performed in response to the previously executed variable display. And when it determines with the battle production having been performed, what is necessary is just to select the process table prepared beforehand in order to alert | report that a teammate character revives and a battle production continues. In this way, after the special effect is executed based on the selection of the non-reach super long variation pattern or the non-reach long variation pattern, the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (specific display) Result) and a non-reach normal fluctuation pattern is selected based on the decision to not, and then a non-reach super long fluctuation pattern or a non-reach long fluctuation pattern is selected. The special effects are continued over the variable display based on the non-reach normal fluctuation pattern and the variable display based on the non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern or the non-reach long fluctuation pattern that is subsequently executed. Can be executed.

  Whether or not to continuously execute the special effect may be determined when variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is started, or the display result of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol It may be determined before the stop symbol to be determined is determined. In the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 56 executes a predetermined winning random number value determination process (winning determination) at the time of starting winning when the game ball won in the first starting winning opening 13 is detected. Using the extracted numerical data (random 1 that is a big hit determination random number, random 5 that is a random number for determining a variation pattern, etc.), whether or not it is a big hit and within a determination range determined by a predetermined variation pattern It may be determined whether or not. Then, a symbol designating command for designating a stop symbol corresponding to whether or not it is a big hit and a variation category command for designating a determination range including a variation pattern determining random number value are sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. To send. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are effect control commands indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes a predetermined prefetch effect determination process each time the first effect control process is executed in step S705A shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to be able to determine whether a special effect is performed continuously. In the pre-reading effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not there is a new reception for the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 at the time of start winning. When a new start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination range specified by the variable category command is a predetermined special category determination range. The special category determination range may be determined in advance as a determination range of a random number for determining a variation pattern determined as a non-reach super long variation pattern or a non-reach long variation pattern. If it is determined that it is within the special category determination range, it is determined whether or not the special effect is being executed. If it is being executed, the special effect continuation flag is set. Determine whether the flag is set. At this time, if the special effect start flag is not set, the special effect start flag is set. On the other hand, when the special effect start flag is set, it is determined whether or not a special effect continuous condition for continuously executing the special effect over a plurality of variable displays is satisfied.

  The special effect continuation condition is that the determination range specified by the variable category command received from when the special effect start flag is set until it is determined to be the special category determination range at this start winning prize is all non-reach. What is necessary is just to be preset as what is formed when it is the determination range corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of a normal fluctuation. When such a special effect continuous condition is satisfied, a special effect continuous flag is set.

  In the process of step S815 shown in FIG. 34, a process table corresponding to whether or not the special effect continuation flag, the special effect start flag, and the special effect continuation flag are set may be selected. For example, when the special effect continuation flag is set, a process table prepared in advance for notifying that the special effect continues is selected as in the case where the battle effect flag is set. If the special effect start flag is set but the special effect continuous flag is not set, the special effect is displayed in one variable display with the first effect symbol corresponding to the current variable display. A process table prepared in advance for starting and ending is selected. Further, when the special effect start flag is set and the special effect continuous flag is set, it is prepared in advance to continuously execute the special effect over a plurality of variable displays by the first effect symbol. Select the process table. In the process table for continuously executing the special effect, for example, when the battle effect is executed as the special effect, the effect display in which the ally character and the enemy character fight is continued even when the outlier symbol is derived and displayed, Multiple variable displays until a non-reach ultra-long variation pattern or non-reach long variation pattern is selected corresponding to the variable display from the next time onward, and a stop symbol is derived and displayed for variations based on the variation pattern. It is only necessary to set process data for continuously executing special effects.

  The special effect start flag and the special effect continuous flag are both set when the special effect continuous condition is satisfied at the time of starting winning. That is, after setting the special effect start flag in response to receiving a variable category command specifying a special category judgment range corresponding to a non-reach ultra-long variation pattern or a non-reach long variation pattern, The special effect continuous flag is set when one or more variation category commands that specify the determination range corresponding to the variation pattern of the normal variation are received, and then the variation category command that specifies the special category determination range is further received. Is done. Therefore, after executing the special effect based on the selection of the non-reach ultra-long variation pattern or the non-reach long variation pattern, the stop symbol of the first special symbol is not used as the big hit symbol (specific display result). A non-reach normal fluctuation pattern is selected based on the non-reach normal fluctuation pattern, and then a non-reach super long fluctuation pattern or non-reach long fluctuation pattern is selected. Special effects will continue to be performed over variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of fluctuations and variable display based on the non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern or non-reach long fluctuation pattern that is subsequently executed. . Also in this case, when variable display of the first effect symbol in which the special effect is continuously executed is started, it may be notified that the special effect is continuously executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of order when the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state is less than a predetermined number of times, for example, 10 times or less. May be selected (non-reachable) so that only non-reach variation patterns are selected and variation with reach is not performed. For example, in the process of step S205 shown in FIG. 19, in the period from the 91st change to the 100th change after the end of the big hit game (when the value of the change counter is “9” to “0”), non-reach It is decided to use the first special figure fluctuation pattern table for losing at the time of shortening in which only the fluctuation pattern of fluctuation fluctuation (variation time 3 seconds) is set. Thereby, in the process of step S206, only the variation pattern of the non-reach shortening variation is selected, and the variation with the reach is not performed. As a result, the game state shifts from the short-time state or the probability change state to the normal state during the execution of the fluctuation with reach, and the display mode (effect mode) such as the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 changes to the short-time state or the probability change state. The effect mode at the time of control is changed to the effect mode at the time of control in the normal state, and the effect display on the effect display device 9 is prevented from becoming unnatural as a whole, and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  The period (30 seconds) in which non-reach shortening fluctuation (fluctuation time 3 seconds) is executed 10 times is compared with any fluctuation pattern with reach executed when it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is out of sync. Alternatively, it may be set to be longer than those fluctuation times (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 25 seconds shown in FIG. 9E). With such a setting, the number of times that the shortening variation without reach can be executed during the execution of variation with reach is 10 or less. Therefore, the non-reach shortening variation is executed more than 10 times during the execution of the variation with reach, and the gaming state does not shift from the short-time state or the probability variation state to the normal state. Thereby, during the execution of the fluctuation with reach, the display mode (effect mode) of the effect symbols and the like on the effect display device 9 is changed from the effect mode at the time of control in the short-time state or the probability change state to the effect mode at the time of control in the normal state. It is possible to reliably prevent the change.

  On the other hand, even when the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the short-time state or the probability-changing state is 10 or less, if the display result of the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, there is a fluctuation with reach. May be executed. As a result, when the display result of the first special symbol is off, the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit while preventing the effect display (effect mode) on the effect display device 9 from becoming unnatural as a whole. When it comes to, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing fluctuations with reach.

  When the remaining number of fluctuations that are controlled to the short-time state or the probable state is 10 or less, the game state is controlled to the normal state when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit. Compared to any variation pattern with reach used when being performed, variation times shorter than those variation times (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 25 seconds, and 30 seconds shown in FIG. 9A) A variation pattern with a reach of (for example, 10 seconds) may be selected. As a result, when the remaining number of fluctuations in which the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state is 10 times or less, when the variation with the reach of the first effect symbol is executed, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Although the player knows that this is done, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by shortening the variation time in the variation pattern with reach, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, the variable of the first effect symbol is executed during execution of the variable display of the second effect symbol, for example, among the variable display of the first effect symbol and the variable display of the second effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the display, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed and the jackpot start designation command corresponding to the variable display of the first effect symbol is received, the predetermined fanfare effect is started, and the display result of the variable effect display of the second effect symbol is as follows: An outlier design may be derived and displayed. For example, the second effect symbol changing process executed in the second effect control process of step S705B shown in FIG. 27 (step S802 shown in FIG. 31 and the first effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 35 are changed to the second effect symbol). In the adapted process), when the second effect symbol fixed display flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit start designation command reception flag is set. When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the process timer is reset and the variable time timer is reset. Furthermore, the symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the second effect symbol. At this time, the second effect symbol fixed display time timer is started, and the second effect symbol fixed display flag is set. Note that the confirmed display time of the second effect symbol measured by the second effect symbol fixed display time timer is that of the jackpot symbol or the outlier symbol derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol. It may be set so as to be shorter than the execution period of the fanfare effect that is the same as the fixed display time and notifies that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thus, when the variable display of the first effect symbol and the variable display of the second effect symbol are simultaneously progressing, if the display result of the variable display of the first effect symbol becomes a big hit symbol, the player is Recognize that the display result of the variable display of the second effect symbol is forcibly removed and becomes a symbol.

  Of the variable display of the first effect symbol and the variable display of the second effect symbol, for example, the variable display of the second effect symbol is not performed, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first effect symbol. When a jackpot start designation command corresponding to the variable display of the first effect symbol is received, the fanfare effect may be started and the second effect symbol may be restricted (prohibited) from being displayed. For example, the second variation pattern command reception waiting process executed in the second effect control process of step S705B shown in FIG. 27 (step S800 shown in FIG. 31 or the first variation pattern command reception waiting process shown in FIG. In the process adapted to the symbol), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set. If it is set, the second effect symbol is not displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the execution of the fanfare effect from being obstructed by the display of the second effect symbol for which variable display has not started, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The fixed display time for stopping and displaying the shifted symbols during the execution of the fanfare effect may be set to be shorter than the execution period of the fanfare effect. Thus, during the execution of the fanfare effect, it is possible to prevent the deviation symbol from being stopped and displayed more than necessary, thereby preventing the execution of the fanfare effect from being obstructed.

  The confirmed display time during which the fan symbol effect is stopped during the fanfare effect is the same as the confirmed display time of the jackpot symbol or the error symbol derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol. What should be done. Thereby, even during the execution of the fanfare effect, the off-line symbols are stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed display time, so that the player can be surely recognized the display result.

  When the battle effect is executed as the special effect, the effect display device 9 may perform the reduced display of both the variable display of the first effect symbol and the variable display of the second effect symbol. On the other hand, for example, when the execution of the battle effect is started, if the second effect symbol is confirmed and displayed and the second effect symbol is in the definite display time, the second effect symbol is not reduced and displayed. To be limited. For example, when the execution of the battle effect is started by the process of step S830A shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether it is during the fixed display time of the second effect symbol. At this time, if it is determined that it is not in the fixed display time, the reduced display of the second effect symbol is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is during the fixed display time, the normal display is maintained by restricting (prohibiting) the reduced display of the second effect symbol from being performed. Thus, in the effect display device 9, only the variable display of the first effect symbol is reduced and displayed, and the second effect symbol is limited (prohibited) so that the reduced display is not performed, and the normal display is maintained. The Thereafter, when the fixed display time of the second effect symbol elapses, the second effect symbol is reduced and both the variable display of the first effect symbol and the variable display of the second effect symbol are reduced and displayed. Like that. In this way, by restricting the reduced display of the second effect symbol during the fixed display time, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the display result, and to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

  When the display result in the variable display of the second effect symbol is derived and displayed during execution of the battle effect as the special effect, the reduced display of the second effect symbol may be terminated and returned to the normal display. For example, the second effect symbol variation stop process executed in the second effect control process of step S705B shown in FIG. 27 (step S803 shown in FIG. 31 or the first effect symbol variation stop process shown in FIG. 36 is used as the second effect symbol). In the adapted process), when the second effect symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the second effect symbol is being reduced and displayed. When it is determined that the reduced display is being performed, the second effect symbol is returned to the normal display and stopped. Thereafter, when the final display time of the second effect symbol has elapsed, if the battle effect is continuously being executed, the second effect symbol may be reduced and displayed again. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the display result, while paying attention to the battle effect and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if the display result in the variable display of the second effect symbol is derived and displayed during execution of the battle effect as the special effect, if the display result is out of the design, the reduced display of the second effect symbol May be continued and not returned to the normal display. In this case, for example, when the display result in the variable display of the first effect symbol is derived and displayed, when the end timing of the battle effect that becomes the special effect is reached, the setting for ending the battle effect is performed, It is determined whether or not the determined display time of the second effect symbol has elapsed. At this time, if the fixed display time of the second effect symbol has not elapsed, the reduced display of the second effect symbol is continuously performed so as not to return to the normal display. On the other hand, if the determined display time of the second effect symbol has elapsed, the second effect symbol that is displayed in a reduced size is returned to the normal display and stopped. Thus, after the display result of the variable display of the second effect symbol is derived and displayed, when the battle effect ends before the predetermined fixed display time elapses, the normal display is not returned until the fixed display time elapses. It may be restricted (prohibited). This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the display result of the first effect symbol that is the target of the battle effect, and prevents the interest of the game from decreasing.

  Even when the battle effect ends in this way, after the fixed display time of the second effect symbol has elapsed, the second effect symbol that has been reduced and displayed is returned to the normal display. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by making a player recognize a display result and paying attention to a battle effect.

  When the battle effect is executed as the special effect, the effect display device 9 performs both the variable display of the first effect symbol and the variable display of the second effect symbol in a reduced display. That is, not only the second effect symbol that is not the target of the battle effect, but also the first effect symbol of the target that is the target of the battle effect is displayed in a reduced manner. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the execution of the battle effect from being obstructed and improve the interest of the game.

  Then, after the time-short state and the probability variation state are started, it is determined that the display result of the second special symbol is out of order until the 20th variation, that is, until the value of the variation counter becomes “80”. For example, only the non-reach high-speed fluctuation pattern (variation time 1 second) is selected. As a result, if the display result of the second special symbol is determined to be out of order until the 20th variation after the short-time state and the probability variation state are started, the variation of the second special symbol is completed in 1 second. .

  In addition, after the time-short state and the probability variation state are started, the first special symbol is not varied according to the non-reach long variation pattern or the non-reach ultra long variation pattern in the 85th and subsequent variations. . As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a situation in which the first special symbol variation according to the non-reach long or ultra long variation pattern continues after the completion of the short-time state or the probability variation state, and a new variation is not started. be able to.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place, the non-reach long Based on the selection of the variation pattern or the non-reach ultra-long variation pattern, the special effect is executed in a different effect mode from the variation based on the other variation patterns. Also, after the game state is controlled to the short-time state or the probable change state, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, the big hit long fluctuation pattern or the big hit super long fluctuation pattern is selected Based on this, after performing a special effect similar to that in the case of losing, the display result is a big hit by performing an effect different from the case of losing, such as an effect display in which the ally character wins in the battle effect. It is informed that it will be controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thus, even after the display result in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is derived and displayed, the display result is a big hit until the display result in the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is derived and displayed. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for becoming and improve the interest of the game.

  If it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is to be a symbol that is out of place, a non-reach super long variation pattern (variation time 4 minutes) or a non-reach long variation pattern (variation time 1 minute) After executing the special effect based on the selection of the first special symbol and the variable display of the first effect symbol to be executed next time, the non-reach super long variation pattern and the non-reach long variation When a pattern is further selected, the special effect may be continuously executed over the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol to be executed next time. In this way, after the display result in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is derived and displayed, as the display result in the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, the off symbol that is a non-specific display result is displayed. Even in the case of the derivation display, the player's expectation that the display result will be a big hit is maintained until the display result in the variable display of the first special symbol and the first performance symbol to be executed next time is derived and displayed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when it is determined that the stop symbol is a non-specific display result as a non-specific display result in the first variable display using the first special symbol and the first effect symbol after being controlled to the short-time state or the probability variation state. The fluctuation pattern may always be determined as a fluctuation pattern having a predetermined time or more. Thereby, the possibility and opportunity that a special effect is performed can be increased, the player's expectation that the display result will be a big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in which the variation time is a predetermined time or longer, such as a big hit super long variation pattern or a big hit long variation pattern When the variable display of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is being executed based on the selection, the display result in the variable display of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is not a big hit regardless of the lottery. It may be determined that it is a deviation (a stop symbol is a missing symbol). Thereby, when it is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state within a short period of time, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the gambling ability of the game is excessively increased and to ensure a healthy gaming property.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is a non-specific display result without depending on the lottery, the reach effect and the notice effect are performed at a lower rate than when determined by the lottery. You may set so that it may determine to perform, or may determine to prohibit execution of reach production or notice production. The stop symbol of the second special symbol and the second effect symbol is determined to be a severing symbol regardless of the lottery when the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol is determined to be a big hit symbol. is there. Therefore, after the situation where the reach effect and the notice effect are difficult to execute or the situation where the effect is not executed continues, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the first effect symbol, The unexpectedness controlled by the big hit gaming state can be enhanced to give the player a sense of joy and improve the fun of the game.

  After executing the special effect based on the selection of the non-reach ultra-long variation pattern or the non-reach long variation pattern, it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is not the jackpot symbol (specific display result) A non-reach normal fluctuation pattern is selected on the basis of the non-reach normal fluctuation pattern, and then a non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern or non-reach long fluctuation pattern is selected. The special effects are set to continue to be executed over the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of fluctuation and the variable display based on the non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern or the non-reach long fluctuation pattern that is further executed thereafter. May be. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility of maintaining the player's expectation and the opportunity to improve the interest of the game.

  In this way, when variable display of the first effect symbol in which the special effect is continuously executed is started, it may be notified that the special effect is continuously executed. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the special effect is continuously executed, and the expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the period from the first fluctuation to the 84th fluctuation after the end of the big hit game (when the value of the fluctuation counter is “99” to “16”), it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place. In such a case, the first special symbol may be changed according to a non-reach long fluctuation pattern or a non-reach super-long fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, or the period from the 85th change to the 100th change after the end of the big win game (the value of the change counter is “15 ”To“ 0 ”), when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of sync, the first special symbol is displayed according to the non-reach long fluctuation pattern or the non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern. There is no change.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of place, the variation time of the first special symbol is a predetermined time on the condition that the time is controlled to be in the time reduction state or the probability variation state. A non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern that is equal to or greater than (1 minute in this example) is selected. However, even when controlled to the time-short state or the probability variation state, if the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the time-short state or the probability variation state is less than 16, the non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern is not selected. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a situation in which the first special symbol variation according to the non-reach long or ultra long variation pattern continues after the completion of the short-time state or the probability variation state, and a new variation is not started. It is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being delayed while adding tension to the game.

  In addition, the remaining fluctuation count “16” serving as the threshold value is controlled so that the fluctuation time (in this example, 1 minute) of the first special symbol specified by the non-reach long fluctuation pattern is a short-time state or a probable variation state. The value of the variation time of the second special symbol specified by the variation pattern of the second special symbol selected sometimes is larger than the value (in this example, “15”) obtained by dividing the expected value of 4 seconds. According to such a configuration, it is ensured that the first special symbol according to the non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern continues after the completion of the short-time state or the probability variation state, and a new variation is not started. Therefore, it is possible to ensure that a new variable display can be executed after the short-time state or the probability change state.

  In addition, during the period from the first change to the 40th change after the end of the big hit game (when the value of the change counter is “99” to “60”), the display result of the first special symbol is off. When it is determined, either a non-reach long fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time 1 minute) or a non-reach ultra-long fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time 4 minutes) is selected. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the variation pattern of the variation time of one minute or four minutes is selected.

  In addition, after the start of the short-time state or the probability variation state, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol is out of the first first special symbol variation, the non-reach long or ultra-long variation pattern is always present. Selected. According to such a configuration, the second start condition can be more established during the control of the short-time state and the probability change state where the second start condition is more easily established than in the normal state. The possibility of continuous control increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, after the start of the short-time state or the probable change state, until the 20th special symbol change, if it is determined that the display result of the second special symbol is out of place, the second special symbol is more than when the normal state is controlled. A variation pattern of non-reach high-speed variation in which the variation time of the symbol is shortened is selected. According to such a configuration, the second start condition can be more established during the control of the short-time state and the probability change state where the second start condition is more easily established than in the normal state. The possibility of continuous control increases, and the interest of the game is improved. The predetermined period during which the non-reach high-speed fluctuation pattern is selected may be the number of fluctuations of only the second special symbol as well as the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, it may be until a predetermined period elapses after the start of the time reduction state or the probability variation state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 are provided at positions where it is impossible (difficult) to aim at only one of the start winning openings. Therefore, by hitting the launching device, it is possible to prevent hitting with big hits with many winning balls. Further, it is possible to prevent the expectation degree of the acquired ball from changing depending on the operation mode of the player's launching device.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the probability of jackpot determination for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the same, but the probabilities may be different.

  In the above embodiment, by adjusting the variation time of one special symbol, the occurrence probability of an advantageous jackpot was adjusted, but by adjusting the variation time of both special symbols, You may make it adjust the generation | occurrence | production probability of an advantageous jackpot.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice (random 1, 2, 4, 5, etc. are extracted at the time of starting winning, and the jackpot determination, the jackpot type determination, the determination of the variation pattern, etc. are performed based on the random number value, On the basis of the determination result, it may be configured to execute a notice of jackpot, reach, etc. in the fluctuation before the fluctuation based on the start winning is started.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first effect symbol is displayed in the first effect symbol display area 9A on the screen of the effect display device 9, and the second effect symbol display area 9B is displayed in the second effect symbol display area 9B. Although it has been configured to display the two effect symbols, it may be configured to display only one of the first effect symbol or the second effect symbol on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  In the above-described embodiment, the three-stage variation pattern table for normal time, first time reduction, and second time reduction is provided. Thereafter, the control may be performed in either the normal state or the time-short state (including the probability variation state).

  In addition, the configuration of the above embodiment and the configuration of the modification can be applied in appropriate combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but is scored in response to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It may take the form of being distributed by preinstalling in a recording device such as a device. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention may be distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I do not care.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form in which a game is executed by exchanging data via a network with hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 1st starting winning port 17 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display results, and the second start condition being established Based on the above, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on any one of the second variable display means for variably displaying each of the plurality of types of second identification information that can be identified and displaying and displaying the display result, the player A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state,
Whether the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is the specific display result based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the first specific gaming state after the specific display result is derived and displayed And a first pre-determining means for determining which of a plurality of types of specific game states including the second specific game state that is more advantageous than the first specific game state;
Whether the display result of the variable display of the second identification information is set as the specific display result based on the establishment of the second start condition, and a plurality of types of specific games after the specific display result is derived and displayed. Second pre-determining means for determining which of the states to control;
A first variable display pattern capable of specifying a variable display time of the first identification information is selected based on a determination result by the first prior determination unit, and the first variable display pattern is selected based on a determination result by the second prior determination unit. 2 variable display pattern selection means for selecting a second variable display pattern capable of specifying a variable display time of identification information;
Regardless of whether the variable display of the second identification information is being executed, the variable display of the first identification information is executed based on the first variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means. Regardless of whether the variable display of the first identification information is being executed, the variable display of the second identification information is executed based on the second variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means. Variable display execution means for
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display means or the second variable display means by the variable display execution means, the specific game state determined by the prior determination means is set. A game state control means for controlling to a special game state in which the second start condition is more easily established than in the normal game state after the specific game state is finished,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information by the variable display execution means;
With
The second predetermining means determines to control the second specific gaming state at a higher rate than the first predetermining means;
The variable display pattern selection means is set to the special game state by the gaming state control means when the first prior determination means determines that the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is not the specific display result. Including a non-specific variable display pattern selection means for selecting a non-specific variable display pattern in which the variable display time of the first identification information is equal to or longer than a predetermined time on the condition that it is controlled,
The effect execution means executes a special effect based on the non-specific variable display pattern selected by the non-specific variable display pattern selection means, and after executing the special effect, the variable display execution means When the non-specific variable display pattern is further selected corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information to be executed next time, the first identification by the non-specific variable display pattern to be executed next time. Run continuously over variable display of information,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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