JP2014195580A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from being confused which performance when the performance is performed with a movable object on the basis of the clocked result.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a movable object which is movably disposed; clock means for clocking; movable performance execution means which is able to execute the movable performance which moves the movable object from a prescribed position as the performance which is executed when the clocked result of the clock means fulfills the prescribed condition; specific movable performance execution means which is able to execute the performance which moves the movable object from the prescribed position when the advantageous game value is given; performance limit means which limits execution of the other performance when either of the movable performance or the performance by the specific movable performance execution means is executed. The game machine also executes a count down performance and a specific light-emitting performance by performing the light emission control which uses a back light guide plate 505b.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and can give a predetermined game value based on a game result.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. When it is made, “big hit (specific game state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some of these gaming machines are arranged side by side on islands in a hall, and are configured to simultaneously execute a synchronous effect at regular intervals. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that a countdown image is displayed before the execution of this synchronous effect.

JP 2007-252534 A

  For the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, display of variable display is performed by performing an effect of emitting light to the front surface of the gaming machine from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate by causing the light emitter to emit light. Added a configuration to execute a notice effect for notifying the result and emitting light to the front of the gaming machine from the reflection part provided on the light guide plate by causing the illuminant to emit light even during the effect based on the timing result It is conceivable to perform an effect to be performed. However, in that case, there is a risk of confusion as to which direction.

  Therefore, the present invention confuses which effect is produced when performing an effect of emitting light to the front surface of the gaming machine from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate by causing the light emitter to emit light based on the time measurement result. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent this.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and giving a predetermined game value based on the game result, and having a light-transmitting light guide plate that can transmit light ( For example, a front light guide plate 505a and a rear light guide plate 505b) and a light emitting body (for example, display LEDs 62a and 62b) provided so that light can enter from an end surface of the light guide plate, the light guide plate is guided by the light emitter. Reflecting portions (for example, the reflecting portions 510a to 510c and 511) for reflecting the light incident on the inside of the light guide plate from the end face of the light plate and emitting it to the front surface of the gaming machine are provided, and time measuring means for measuring time (for example, When the CPU 101 for effect control executes the time measurement process (step S707) or the part that executes steps S702 and S703a, and when the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, every time) As an effect executed at 00), a light emission effect (for example, a part of a countdown effect) in which light is emitted from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light. The light emission effect execution means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 101 executes step S5008a) and the advantageous game value (for example, the transition to the big hit game state or the short time state) are possible. A specific light-emitting effect that can execute an effect (for example, a specific light-emitting effect by a light guide plate effect) in which light is emitted from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light. Execution means (for example, the part where the CPU 101 for effect control executes step S8116) and any of the effects by the light emission effect or the specific light effect execution means Is provided with production restriction means for restricting the execution of the other production (for example, the portion where the production control CPU 101 executes steps S5006 to S5007, steps S834, S8341 to S8344, etc.). And
With such a configuration, when performing an effect of emitting light from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light based on the time measurement result, it is confusing which effect it is. This can be prevented.

(Means 2) A variable display means (for example, special display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, decorative symbol) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying a display result. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the symbol displays 8a and 8b or the effect display device 9). The specific light emission effect execution means includes specific light emission effect determination means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes step S834) that determines whether or not to execute an effect by the specific light emission effect execution means. An effect is executed based on the determination result of the specific light effect determination means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes step S835, etc.) Is configured not to determine that the effect is to be executed in the variable display that is started during the execution of the effect by the light emission effect executing means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes steps S8341, S8344, etc.). Also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the need to determine whether or not to produce an effect by the light emission effect executing means at the timing when the execution of the effect by the specific light emission effect executing means is started.

(Means 3) It is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in the means 1 or 2, and deriving and displaying the display result. Predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that determines whether or not to control to a specific gaming state before derivation and display of a display result of variable display. Steps S61 and S62 in FIG. 5) and variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the pre-deciding means (for example, steps S828 and S8106 in the production control microcomputer 100 are executed). Portion) and a player's operation (for example, pressing operation button 120), a plurality of types of characters A plurality of types of identification information corresponding to the type of the identification information (for example, a part for executing step S8012 in the production control microcomputer 100). Characters A to I (see FIG. 47)) in which normal identification information (for example, normal decoration symbols) is set in advance, and a mode in which the character (for example, character C) selected by the character selection unit is set ( For example, it includes special identification information (for example, a special decoration pattern) that is a mode in which only the character C is displayed or a mode in which a plurality of characters including at least the character C are displayed. A character other than the character is a combination of preset normal identification information. The ratio of being controlled to the specific gaming state is higher when the reach mode is the combination of special identification information than when the mode is changed (for example, steps S8203 and S8207 in the production control microcomputer 100 are executed) (See FIG. 50).
According to such a configuration, the player has higher expectation when the reach is made by the combination of special identification information, which is the mode in which the character selected according to the player's operation is set. The interest of the game can be improved according to the taste of the game.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the display unit from diagonally forward, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state seen from diagonally back. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of a display unit. (A) is a front light-guide plate, (b) is a rear light-guide plate, (c) is a principal part enlarged view which shows a dot pattern, (d) is an expanded sectional view which shows a dot pattern. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of an upper frame. (A) is a top view of a condensing lens, (b) is a front view of a condensing lens, (c) is AA sectional drawing of (a), (d) is BB sectional drawing of (a). is there. (A) is a principal part enlarged plan view which shows an upper frame, (b) is CC sectional drawing of (a), (c) is DD sectional drawing of (a). It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows a display unit. It is a principal part expanded sectional view of FIG. It is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 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 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a countdown effect and a simultaneous effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a specific light emission effect. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows a time measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a countdown effect process. It is a flowchart which shows simultaneous production processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a character selection process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of character selection. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a stop symbol determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a temporary stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit display process. It is a time chart which shows an example of countdown production and simultaneous production. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the main process which CPU for production control performs.

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

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

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

  A display unit 550 is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display unit 550 is provided with an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). The display screen of the effect display device 9 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decoration (effect) identification information of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, but the position of the symbol display area 9A is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) , A state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start prizes are generated regardless of the prizes in the first start prize slot 13 and the second start prize slot 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, since the total reserved memory display unit 18c is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of decorative symbols as the symbols. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  On the right side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, an upper effect LED 85a, a middle effect LED 85b, and a lower effect LED 85c are provided. On the left side, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having 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 through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs 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.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 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. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  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 variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of decorative symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display result of the special symbol variation becomes the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state. In this probability variation state, control is performed so as to attain a high probability state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to at least the normal state. In addition, in the probability variation state, while controlling to a high probability state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, or the variation time of the ordinary symbol is increased. The opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be increased. In this case, any one or more of these may be executed in the probability changing state, or all of them may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to a time short state where at least the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened. It should be noted that, in the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, or the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. You may make it do. In this case, any one or more of these may be executed in the time-saving state, or all of them may be executed.

  Next, the structure of the display unit 550 will be described. 2A is a perspective view showing a state in which the display unit is viewed obliquely from the front side, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a state in which the display unit is viewed from the diagonally rear side. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the display unit. 4A is a front light guide plate, FIG. 4B is a rear light guide plate, FIG. 4C is an enlarged view of a main part showing a dot pattern, and FIG. 4D is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the dot pattern. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the upper frame. 6A is a plan view of the condenser lens, FIG. 6B is a front view of the condenser lens, FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 6A, and FIG. It is B sectional drawing. 7A is an enlarged plan view of a main part showing the upper frame, FIG. 7B is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 7A, and FIG. 7C is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the display unit. FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG.

  In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions will be described with reference to the case where the display unit 550 is viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display unit 550 is formed by integrally assembling the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 disposed on the front side of the effect display device 9. The effect display device 9 is attached to the front surface of an attachment member 502 provided with attachment brackets 501a and 501b for attachment to the gaming machine 1 on the left and right sides. The display device 500 is disposed so as to cover the front side of the display area of the effect display device 9, and is attached to the mounting member 502 via the locking claws 503a to 503c protruding from the upper side and the lower side toward the back side. It is locked to.

  The display device 500 includes a light guide plate 505 including a front light guide plate 505a and a rear light guide plate 505b having translucency that can transmit light, and a display as a light emitter that is provided so that light can be incident on an end surface of the light guide plate 505. LEDs 62a and 62b (see FIG. 5) and display LEDs 62a and 62b which are provided on the back surface of the light guide plate 505 in a manner representing predetermined display information (see FIG. 4) and are incident on the inside from the end face of the light guide plate 505. Are disposed between the light guide plate 505 and the display LEDs 62a and 62b, and from the display LEDs 62a and 62b. The front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b that collect the incident light toward the light guide plate 505 side and collect it in the thickness direction and emit it toward the end face of the light guide plate 505. Comprising condensing lens 507 (see FIG. 5), a frame frame 504 formed into a square frame shape by a synthetic resin material having a non-translucent, are mainly composed.

  The frame body 504 is formed in a square frame shape by a left frame 504a and a right frame 504b, a lower frame 504c connecting the lower ends of the left frame 504a and the right frame 504b, and an upper frame 504d connecting the upper ends. ing. The left frame 504a, the right frame 504b, and the lower frame 504c are integrally formed in an upward U-shape, and the upper frame 504d is detachably attached to the upper ends of the left frame 504a and the right frame 504b with screws N1, Is provided to be openable.

  An insertion groove 508a into which the front light guide plate 505a is inserted and an insertion groove 508b into which the rear light guide plate 505b is inserted continuously on the inner side surfaces of the left frame 504a, the right frame 504b, and the lower frame 504c. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the light guide plate 505 can be inserted into the insertion grooves 508a and 508b from above and pulled out upward by removing the upper frame 504d as shown in FIG.

  Since the light guide plate 505 is detachably provided from the left frame 504a, the right frame 504b, and the lower frame 504c as described above, the light guide plate 505 can be easily replaced. When exchanging to another light guide plate 505 having different information, only the light guide plate 505 can be easily replaced.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b have a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front by a transparent synthetic resin plate such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a predetermined front-rear width dimension L3 {plate thickness (for example, 5 mm)}. Is formed. The light guide plate 505 is not necessarily transparent as long as it has translucency. For example, the light guide plate 505 may be colored or translucent.

  Reflecting portions 510a to 510c are formed on the back surface 505B of the front light guide plate 505a to reflect the light from the display LED 62a and emit the light from the front surface 505F (see FIG. 4A). The reflective portion 510a is formed to represent the characters “Large”, the reflective portion 510b is represented as “Hi”, and the reflective portion 510c is represented as “Li”. The left region, the middle region, and the right region obtained by dividing the front surface 505F into three equal parts in the horizontal direction. It is arranged to fit in each.

  Further, on the back surface 505B of the rear light guide plate 505b, there is formed a reflection portion 511 for reflecting the light from the display LED 62b and emitting it from the front surface 505F (see FIG. 4B). The reflection part 511 is formed in a mode like a group of flowers.

  Therefore, the reflection portions 510a, 510b, 510c and the reflection portion 511 are arranged at positions where the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are overlapped in the front-rear direction in a state of being inserted into the frame frame body 504.

  As shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, the reflecting portions 510a to 510c and 511 have an uneven state in which the sectional view in the traveling direction of the light guided through the light guide plate 505 has a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch. (Rough surface). Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which an uneven portion is formed on the back surface 505B of the light guide plate 505 by a stamper or injection. For example, a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, an acrylic plate, You may comprise a reflection part by the sticking dot system which affixed the reflecting plate with the dot-shaped adhesive material, a groove processing system, etc.

  In this embodiment, the reflection portions 510a to 510c and 511 on the back surface 505B of the light guide plate 505 are uneven portions having a substantially triangular wave shape in cross section in the light traveling direction, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the reflecting portions 510a to 510c and 511 can be variously modified as long as they form a reflecting surface capable of reflecting light toward the front surface 505F, such as a substantially semicircular cross section. 4 (a) and 4 (b), these reflecting portions 510a to 510c and 511 are represented as characters or designs surrounded by a frame, but actually there is no frame, and the dots and the like Characters and designs are formed by the gathering.

  In this embodiment, characters and pictures are exemplified as display information that can be displayed by the light guide plate 505, but other display information including decorations such as symbols, patterns, or patterns is also included. Can be displayed. Hereinafter, an effect of displaying characters and designs by the light guide plate 505 is referred to as a light guide plate effect. In this embodiment, the light guide plate effect is executed when a countdown effect and a simultaneous effect to be described later are executed, when a specific light emission effect is executed, or when a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the light guide plate effect is not limited to the case shown in this embodiment, for example, during super reach, during the big hit game state, during the high base state after the big hit game, etc. It may be executed at the timing.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the upper frame 504c is formed with a pair of front and rear lens grooves 512a and 512b extending in the left-right direction and penetrating in the up-down direction. The lens grooves 512a and 512b are arranged side by side with a central wall portion 513 therebetween, and are formed in a tapered shape so that the front and rear width dimension gradually decreases from the upper side to the lower side. In addition, a pair of front and rear locking claws 517a and 517b facing the lens grooves 512a and 512b are provided at the left and right ends of the wall portion 513, and the condensing lens 507 fitted in the lens grooves 512a and 512b is provided. The upper end is locked to restrict upward movement.

  In addition, a concave substrate placement portion 515 into which the LED substrate 514 provided with display LEDs 62a and 62b on the lower surface can be fitted is formed in the upper surface opening of the upper frame 504c. By disposing the LED substrate 514 on the substrate disposition portion 515, the display LEDs 62a and 62b are disposed opposite to the upper surface openings of the front and rear lens grooves 512a and 512b, and screws N2 attached to the left and right end portions thereof are screwed. The LED substrate 514 can be fixed by screwing into the holes 516a and 516b.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the front lens 507 a and the rear lens 507 b are formed in a horizontally long plate shape by a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic or polycarbonate, and are along the upper end surface 505 H of the light guide plate 505. Extending between the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505 and the display LEDs 62a and 62b (see FIG. 10).

  Specifically, a plurality of substantially semicircular convex portions 518 bulging downward in front view are continuously arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction on the lower sides of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b. Each convex portion 518 is formed corresponding to each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b, and the front surface of each convex portion 518, that is, the lower surface facing the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505 in the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b. The end surface 507L (outgoing surface) constitutes a plurality of curved surfaces (lens surfaces).

  Note that the plurality of convex portions 518 are not limited to one-to-one correspondence with display LEDs, and for example, a plurality of convex portions 518 (lens surfaces) corresponding to two or more LEDs (light emitters) may be provided. Further, although the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b are configured by a single member integrally provided with a plurality of convex portions 518, a plurality of display LEDs 62a and 62b arranged in parallel along the upper end surface 505H. Correspondingly, a plurality of condensing lenses formed separately from each other may be provided.

  On the upper sides of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b, a plurality of curved bulges 519 that bulge slightly upward in a front view are continuously formed in the longitudinal direction. Each bulging portion 519 is formed corresponding to each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b, and the top surface of each bulging portion 519, that is, the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b is opposed to the display LEDs 62a and 62b. The end surface 507H (incident surface) constitutes a plurality of curved surfaces (lens surfaces). Note that the curved upper end surface 507H has a smaller curvature than the curved lower end surface 507L and is formed so as to swell slightly.

  The front-rear width dimension L1 (plate thickness) of the lowermost portion of the lower end surface 507L of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b is shorter than the front-rear width dimension L2 (plate thickness) of the uppermost portion of the upper end surface 507H. (L1 <L2). The front-rear width dimension L1 of the lower end surface 507L is substantially the same as the front-rear width dimension L3 of the light guide plate 505 (L1≈L3), and the front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H is the light emitting surface of the display LEDs 62a and 62b. The front-rear width dimension L4 of 62c (see FIG. 9) is formed to be approximately the same dimension.

  The front surface 507F constitutes a flat inclined surface that gradually inclines toward the lower end surface 507L from the upper end surface 507H, and the rear surface 507B is a flat surface that inclines toward the lower front surface from the upper end surface 507H toward the lower end surface 507L. It constitutes a simple inclined surface. That is, since the front surface 507F and the back surface 507B form inclined surfaces that are gradually inclined toward each other from the upper end surface 507H toward the lower end surface 507L, the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b are arranged from the upper end surface 507H to the lower end surface. It is formed in the shape of a substantially inverted letter C in the longitudinal section in which the plate thickness gradually decreases toward 507L.

  Therefore, the front-rear width dimension (plate thickness) of the lower end surface 507L of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b becomes shorter as it approaches the lowest part of each convex part 518, and the front-rear width dimension L1 becomes minimum at the lowest part. . In this embodiment, short non-inclined surfaces 507Fa and 507Bb that are parallel to each other are provided between the upper end surface 507H and the inclined surface.

  Hook pieces 520a and 520b are formed at the left and right ends of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b, and are locked from above by ribs (not shown) provided in the upper frame 504d, and in the lens grooves 512a and 512b. Is supposed to be retained.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the thus configured front lens 507a and rear lens 507b are inserted from above into the front and rear lens grooves 512a and 512b from the upper surface opening of the upper frame 504d. Then, the upper end surface 507H is inserted until it is positioned at substantially the same height as the upper surface openings of the lens grooves 512a and 512b, and the hook pieces 520a and 520b are locked to the ribs (not shown), A concave groove portion into which the light guide plate 505 is inserted is formed at a position slightly above the lower surface opening of the lens grooves 512a and 512b.

  Actually, when the upper frame 504d is connected between the upper ends of the left frame 504a and the right frame 504b, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are inserted into the lower portions of the lens grooves 512a and 512b. In this manner, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are inserted into the lower portions of the lens grooves 512a and 512b, so that the upper end surfaces 505H of the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b and the lower end surfaces of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b. 507L faces the lens grooves 512a and 512b with a predetermined gap therebetween. As described above, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are fitted into the lower portions of the lens grooves 512a and 512b, thereby preventing the positional deviation between the upper end surface 505H and the lower end surface 507L in the front-rear direction.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 7C, a space is formed between the lower end surface 507L and the upper end surface 505H because the lower end surface 507L is formed as a curved surface by the convex portion 518. The space is sealed by the non-transparent wall surface of the upper frame 504d constituting the lens grooves 512a and 512b, so that the light emitted from the lower end surface 507L is incident on the upper end surface 505H without leaking to the surroundings. The In addition to the example shown in this embodiment, in order to obtain the same effect, for example, the upper end surface 507H and the upper end surface 505H may be formed to be concave or processed into a knurled shape. .

  As shown in FIG. 8, the display device 500 configured in this way is assembled on the front side of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 2). In the state assembled on the front side, the frame frame 504 surrounds the display area of the effect display device 9, and the pair of front and rear light guide plates 507 cover the entire display area of the effect display device 9.

  In addition, the rear light guide plate 505b is disposed on the front side with a predetermined gap (for example, about 20 mm) from the display area of the effect display device 9, and the front light guide plate 505a is predetermined with respect to the rear light guide plate 505b. It arrange | positions on the front side through a clearance gap (for example, about 15 mm). The gap width can be changed variously. Alternatively, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b may be disposed in contact with each other.

  In addition, the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 are configured separately and are detachably assembled with each other so that the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 are integrated. Since it can be assembled or removed from the gaming machine 1, not only the workability is improved, but also the relative position between the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 does not shift when assembled to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the replacement operation of the effect display device 9, the front and rear light guide plates 507, and the display LEDs 62a and 62b can be performed separately in a state of being separated from each other. Further, the display device 500 includes the light guide plate 505, the LED substrate 514, the condenser lens 507, and the like integrated with each other via the frame frame body 504. Therefore, the workability is improved, and the relative positional relationship of each member is changed by the removal by replacement so that the light emission display is not adversely affected.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display device 500 is arranged on the upper side of the front light guide plate 505 a in a state where the condenser lens 507, the LED substrate 514, and the light guide plate 505 are integrally assembled to the frame frame 504. A front lens 507a is disposed along the front lens 507a. A plurality of display LEDs 62a are arranged in the longitudinal direction above the front lens 507a, and a rear lens 507b is disposed along the upper side of the rear light guide plate 505b. A plurality of display LEDs 62b are juxtaposed in the longitudinal direction above the lens 507b. That is, the condenser lens 507 is disposed between the light guide plate 505 and the display LEDs 62a and 62b.

  Specifically, in the condenser lens 507, the lower end surface 507L faces the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505, and the upper end surface 507H faces the light emitting surface 62c of each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b. In addition, each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b is disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the individual upper end surface 507H and lower end surface 507L corresponding to each convex portion 518.

  The front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H and the front-rear width dimension L4 of the light emitting surface 62c are substantially the same (L2≈L4), and there is no deviation in the front-rear direction between the light emitting surface 62c and the upper end surface 507H. Light emitted from the light emitting surface 62c is incident on the upper end surface 507H without being diffused in the front-rear direction. Further, the front-rear width dimension L3 of the upper end surface 505H is substantially the same as the front-rear width dimension L1 near the lowest part of the lower end surface 507L (L3≈L1), and the deviation in the front-rear direction between the upper end surface 505H and the lower end surface 507L is As a result, the light emitted from the lower end surface 507L is incident on the upper end surface 505H without being diffused in the front-rear direction.

  Further, a predetermined gap (for example, about 1 to 3 mm) is provided between the lowermost portion of the lower end surface 507L and the upper end surface 505H and between the upper end surface 507H and the light emitting surface 62c of the display LEDs 62a and 62b. It is done. Thereby, the condensing lens 507 and the light guide plate 505 are prevented from being damaged by vibration generated when the gaming machine is transported or used.

  Next, the light guide state of the emitted light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b will be described.

  The outgoing light emitted from each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b enters the upper end surface 507H of the condenser lens 507. Here, since the front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H and the front-rear width dimension L4 of the light emitting surface 62c are substantially the same dimension (L2≈L4), the emitted light from the display LEDs 62a, 62b diffuses in the front-rear direction. Without being incident on the upper end surface 507H. Further, since the left and right width of the upper end surface 507H is longer than the left and right width of the light emitting surface 62c, the light diffused in the left and right direction is substantially incident on the upper end surface 507H.

  Incident light that enters the condenser lens 507 from the upper end surface 507H is guided toward the light guide plate 505 below. Although the LED light has high directivity, the incident light is diffused radially in the left-right direction by being incident through the upper end surface 507H formed in a curved shape so as to form a lens surface. Similarly, when passing through the lower end surface 507L formed as a curved lens surface, the light is refracted and emitted downward vertically (see FIG. 10).

  As a result, the light emitted from the display LEDs 62a and 62b having high directivity can be diffused radially to some extent in the left and right directions by the condenser lens 507 to widen the light emitting region, and the left and right directions on the lower end surface 507L can be expanded. Since light emitted from different positions is guided vertically downward and does not spread radially, only the vertically downward regions corresponding to the display LEDs 62a and 62b can be caused to partially emit light.

  Further, the incident light that has entered the condenser lens 507 from the upper end surface 507H is guided toward the lower light guide plate 505, and repeatedly undergoes total reflection in the front-rear (plate thickness) direction. (See FIG. 9), and finally exits from the lower end surface 507L having a shorter front-rear width than the upper end surface 507H.

  In this way, the light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b can be collected without being diffused in the front-rear width (plate thickness) direction and guided to the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505, so that attenuation of light is suppressed. . In particular, even when the front-rear width dimension L4 of the light emitting surface 62c of the display LEDs 62a, 62b is larger than the front-rear width dimension L3 of the upper end surface 505H (L4> L3), the light from the display LEDs 62a, 62b is front-rear. Since the light can be guided to the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505 without being diffused in the width (plate thickness) direction, the light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b is prevented from being diffused to the surroundings.

  Although not specifically shown, for example, even when a plurality of display LEDs 62a and 62b are arranged in the front-rear width direction, the front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H is expanded according to the display LEDs 62a and 62b, thereby Without being diffused into the upper end surface 507H. Therefore, even when the front and rear width dimension of the light emitting area of the display LEDs 62a and 62b is larger than the front and rear width dimension L3 (plate thickness) of the light guide plate 505, the light emitted from the display LEDs 62a and 62b is guided in the thickness direction while guiding the emitted light. The light can be condensed and incident on the light guide plate 505.

  The light emitted from the lower end surface 507L enters the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505, and is guided downward while repeating total reflection by the front and rear surfaces. And when it reaches | attains reflection part 510a-510c, 511, an incident light is reflected toward the front side by the reflective surface formed of the recessed part, and from a player, each reflection part 510a-510c is reflected. When the portion corresponding to 511 is emitted by reflected light, display information such as predetermined characters and characters is displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 11 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided on the display board 62a corresponding to the front light guide plate 505a, the display LED 62b corresponding to the rear light guide plate 505b, and the game board via the lamp driver board 35. Display control of the decorative LED 25 provided and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed, and sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 12 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. 12, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

  In addition, the production control board 80 is equipped with a real time clock 108. The real-time clock 108 has a function of outputting time information including year / month / day / day of the week and hour / minute / second information.

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 12 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 106 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

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

  Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 100 has a built-in random number circuit 107 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit). The random number circuit 107 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines an addition value based on a random number value generated by the random number circuit 107, and adds the determined addition value to obtain a predetermined production content (for example, a decorative design). The final determination design random number (specifically, random numbers SR1-1 to SR6-1 shown in FIG. 40) is updated.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c provided on the game board side. Further, a current is supplied to the display LED 62a corresponding to the front light guide plate 505a, the display LED 62b corresponding to the rear light guide plate 505b, and the like.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes 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) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 53 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 53 to update the random R value.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (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 type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 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.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: 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 prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display state starts after the variable symbol variable display is started. There is a case where a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

  When “2”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “suddenly probable big hit”. In the same way as in the case of, after the decorative symbols are variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “2”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 15, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times when using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 15, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when suddenly suddenly changing big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the re-variation is performed once when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns which are used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and which has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, in the case of the same type of super reach Alternatively, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 15R big hit, it includes a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 17 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 17 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 17A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 17B and 17C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 17B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Also, the numerical values described in FIGS. 17B and 17C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (15R big hit described later, suddenly probable big hit) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 17A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. In addition, “probability” shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas the small hit determination table is used. In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  It should be noted that the small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be determined when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In that case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the time-shortening state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. However, when the gaming state is a high base state (for example, a short time state), a small hit is generated, and an effect is made so that the player can guess whether or not the high base state is reached. If configured, the player may feel annoyed on the contrary even though the current gaming state is a high base state. However, if it is configured so that a small hit does not occur during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is a high base state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and whether or not the probability change state is more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 18, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot (10R) based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). ”,“ Probability variation jackpot (10R) ”,“ Probability variation jackpot (15R) ”, and“ Sudden probability variation jackpot ”.

  Normally, the big jackpot (10R) is a big hit that allows the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to 10 in the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is changed to the time-saving state. The probability variation jackpot (10R) is a jackpot that allows the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to ten times in the jackpot gaming state, and changes the gaming state to the probability variation state when the jackpot gaming state ends. The probability variation jackpot (15R) is a jackpot that allows the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to 15 in the jackpot gaming state, and changes the gaming state to the probability variation state when the jackpot gaming state ends. Suddenly promising big hits are big hits in the big hit gaming state where the number of opening of the big prize opening is small and the opening time of the big winning opening is very short (for example, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is two). It is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the game to the probability changing state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed to the certainty state). Hereinafter, the sudden probability variation big hit (the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability variation big hit is an example of a special gaming state) may be referred to as a sudden big hit or two rounds (2R) big hit. Hereinafter, “normal big hit (10R)” is also simply referred to as “normal big hit”, and “probable big hit (10R)” and “probable big hit (15R)” are also collectively referred to as “probable big hit”.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 2, that is, the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is 2, The number of rounds of the basic jackpot game may be the same (for example, 15 rounds) as the number of rounds of the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. In that case, the opening time of one round is further shortened (for example, 0.1 second).

  Also, in this embodiment, as an example, the stop symbol of the sudden probability variation big hit special symbol is “1”, and when the probability variation big hit (15R) is reached, the special symbol stop symbol is “7” which is the probability variation big hit symbol. When the probability big hit (10R) is reached, the special symbol stop symbol is “5”, which is a probability big hit symbol, and when the normal big hit (10R) is normal, the special symbol stop symbol is “3”, which is a normal big hit symbol. . That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

  FIG. 18 (A) shows a case in which the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). A jackpot type determination table is shown. FIG. 18B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown.

  In the high base state, there are more opportunities for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13, so the second special symbol shown in FIG. There are many occasions where the big hit type determination table for use is used. Also, in the low base state, there is no opportunity for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14, so the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 18A is used.

  It should be noted that even when using either the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 18A or the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Although it may be distributed, it may be distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” only when using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and when using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol, “ There is no possibility of being distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the first special symbol is changed).

  Further, in this embodiment, a jackpot type is determined using a predetermined random number, but a special symbol stop symbol is determined using a predetermined random number, and the jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type. It may be determined.

  In addition, when a special symbol stop symbol is determined using a predetermined random number, and a jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type, one symbol or a plurality of symbols may be determined. Depending on the game state at that time, there may be a case where the game is shifted to the short time state after the end of the big hit game, or there is a case where it is not possible to shift to the time reduction state.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 19, after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the game state is controlled to the probability change state and the low base state. After the big hit game based on the probability change big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state and the high base state. After a big hit game based on a normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to a normal state (non-probability changing state) and a high base state (however, until the end of the short-time state).

  20A and 20B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  In addition, about the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type (a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) with a pseudo-ream and the variation pattern type (a super PB3-3, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B used when the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit”, for example, when the big hit types such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are other than “suddenly probable big hit” A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “suddenly promising big hit”, the variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20C, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 21A to 21C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. FIG. 21A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. Further, FIG. 21B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 21C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is a short time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, different variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used depending on whether the gaming state is the short-time state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the time-short state and for the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 21C, one short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used, but a plurality of time-variant variation pattern type determination tables corresponding to the total number of pending storages. The deviation variation pattern determination table (a table with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used in the above, are used, but the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the combined pending storage number may be used. As an example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used. Further, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each value of the total number of pending storages may be provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are used according to the total number of pending storages. You may make it use.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for losing shown in FIG. 21B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 21A is used. As shown in FIG. 21, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 21B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the same determination value is assigned to the super CA-7 regardless of the number of reserved memories. Despite being determined to be, it will not be determined that the super reach will not be reached at the start of the fluctuation due to the change in the number of holds, and the notice effect for the super reach (for example, the continuous notice effect) was executed. Regardless, there will never be a situation where you will not be super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, a common determination value (230˜) is used for the variation pattern type with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage. 251). Therefore, when determining the variation pattern type (such as at the time of starting winning a prize), it is possible to easily determine whether or not super-reach is achieved based on the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). . That is, when it is determined whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained before the variable display start condition corresponding to the start prize is satisfied, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is within the common determination value range. The variation pattern type can be determined only by determining whether or not it is included.

  Note that the “specific variable display pattern” is not limited to a variation pattern with super reach, and is a variation pattern in which at least the expectation for the big hit is set high, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. . In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” is an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) by the specific variable display pattern is executed. Show. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and out of place) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If the value is 1 to 79, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach) in the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B). Regardless of the number stored in the hold storage means (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (the first hold storage number, the second hold storage number, the combined hold storage number), the common determination value (FIG. 21). In the example shown in (A) and (B), 1 to 79) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used in any gaming state, but different big hit variation pattern type determination tables are used depending on the probability variation state, the short time state, and the normal state. You may do it.

  22A and 22B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3).

  Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A, 137B is selected according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected. When it is decided to change the variation pattern type to either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2, the hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to a variation pattern type, and a variable display result of a decorative pattern. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where is a “big hit” is set.

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 22 (A), the variation pattern type is a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). Further, in the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 22B, the variation pattern type is a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 22B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In that case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are the variation patterns not accompanied by the specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 is the special PG 1-2 accompanied by the specific effect. The special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 24, a command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 15, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands (display result designation commands) indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are also referred to as display result specifying commands. .

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

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

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

  Commands A001 and A003 (H) are presentation control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command). The effect control commands for designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game include a big hit start designation command and a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command corresponding to the type of big hit.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the jackpot game has been won. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (an abrupt big hit / small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden odd change big hit game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is in the low base state.

  The command B101 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a certain change state. Command B102 (H) is an effect control command (low probability state designation command) that designates the normal state. The high probability state designation command and the low probability state designation command may be collectively referred to as a probability state designation command.

  Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C201 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one.

  Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C301 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased is transmitted, but the reserved memory number itself is designated. An effect control command may be transmitted.

  In addition, as a winning determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which determination value range the variation pattern type determination random number value at the time of starting winning, and an effect control command indicating the content of the determination result May be controlled to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. By doing in this way, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize the variation pattern type based on the received production control command, and can also recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 24, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates a decorative pattern variation pattern each time a start winning is made and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Further, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212A). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S211B.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213A) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S2141A).

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

  FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 27 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 27A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 27B) ( Step S215A). In the process of step S215A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 27B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 27B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218A), and increases the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a by 1 (step S219A). .

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212B). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214B).

  In addition, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S215B). As shown in FIG. 27B, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number are secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the process of step S215B, the CPU 56 stores a value in a storage area corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the second reserved storage buffer.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B), and increases the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b by 1 (step S219B). .

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, control is performed to transmit a demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S58), and the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 27A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for one special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (step S54). When the first data set in the hold specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S53). ).

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S52 to S54 is executed, so that the first special symbol changes according to the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 28, and for example, it may be configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

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

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

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

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S57).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determining random number) from the random number buffer area and determines whether or not to make a jackpot. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 17) set in the jackpot determination table (step S61). The CPU 56 reads out the big hit determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The jackpot determination (processing for comparing the value of the random number for determining the jackpot with the jackpot determination value) is performed.

  When the gaming state is a probabilistic change state (high probability state), the probability that a big hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability changing state (normal game state and short-time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 17A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 17A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If it is decided to win, the process proceeds to step S65. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  When it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of random R (random number for jackpot determination) does not match any of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 refers to the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 17B and 17C). ) Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. When the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, when it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S71. In the process of step S62, the CPU 56 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (FIG. 17B) ( The first special symbol) is used to decide whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. .

  Then, when the value of the big hit determination random number coincides with any of the small hit determination values (step S62), that is, when it is determined to be the small hit, the CPU 56 determines that it is a small hit. The small hit flag shown is set (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S65, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S66). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“probable big hit”, “normal "Big hit" or "Suddenly promising big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S67). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S68). For example, when the jackpot type is “10R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “10R probability variable hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S71). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” which is the off symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “normal jackpot” is determined, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S72).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B (FIG. 20 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (B)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C (FIG. 20C) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the display of the special symbol fluctuation display is ended when it is determined that the number of time reductions is exhausted or the big hit Then, it is reset when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 21A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 21B )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 21C) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 21B is selected. The If the gaming state is the short-time state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 21C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in step S105. Short reach fluctuation non-reach PA1-2 is determined (see FIG. 23). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a short-time state or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state (see FIG. 21C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 21B). ))) Is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 21A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 22) as tables used for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 23) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern type regardless of the reach, it is first determined whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. Good. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 21) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 21). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in determining whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range in the reach determination table. It may be determined in advance whether or not to reach by determining whether or not.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 24) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not it is a 15R probable big hit, and when it is a 15R probable big hit, it sends a display result 2 designation command. (Step S111, S112a, S112b). Further, when it is not 15R probability variation big hit (that is, when 10R probability variation big hit), control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111, S112a, S112c). Whether or not it is a 15R probability variation big hit or a 10R probability variation big hit is specifically determined whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. Or whether it is “02” or not. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command when the type of jackpot is a sudden probability variation jackpot (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal process is “04”. When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  In step S116, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display by 1 (step S119). Further, control is performed to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S120). In step S120, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125). When the variable time timer times out (step S126), the special symbol stop time symbol is derived and displayed (step S127), and the effect control is performed. Control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the microcomputer 100 (step S128). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state when set (step S134). Control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command or a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, if the type of jackpot is a probability jackpot or a normal jackpot, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit or a sudden probable big hit is based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Determined.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139). In the processing of S138, the CPU 56 sets 15 times when the type of big hit is 15R probability variation big hit, sets 10 times when it is 10R probability variation big hit or 10R normal big hit, and suddenly sudden change big hit. If there is, set 2 times.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S140). If the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S147. If the probability variation flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). If not set, the process proceeds to step S147. If the time reduction flag is set, 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 S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 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 jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). In the process of step S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end designation command when it is a probable big hit or normal big hit, and sends a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command when it is suddenly probable big hit. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). If the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is found, a probability variation flag is set (step S168). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S169). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found (usually, when it is a big hit), the time-count counter is set to 100 (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (step S171). If it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, a time reduction flag is set (step S172). Moreover, control which transmits the high base state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S173). Then, control goes to a step S175.

  When the gaming state is the high base state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state), the time reduction flag may not be reset when the game is suddenly probable big hit.

  If neither the probable big hit nor the normal big hit (a sudden probable big hit), control is performed to transmit a low base state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S174). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal process is “01”, “02” or “03”. It is determined by checking whether or not there is.

  The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. The hour / short flag is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If it is, the control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per winning) in the lottery of no. That is, the state in which the time reduction state is set is the high base state.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S175).

  In the small hit release pre-processing, the small hit open process, and the small hit end process in steps S308 to S310, the CPU 56 performs the same control as the big hit release pre-process, the big hit open process, and the big hit end process in steps S305 to S307. .

  However, in the case of the small hit game, the number of rounds is two rounds as in the case of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit. Also, the opening time is short as in the case of a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit.

  Further, when the small hit game ends, the CPU 56 does not execute control for changing the game state. That is, the processing for setting or resetting the time reduction flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a short-time state (a state where the short-time flag is set), the short-time state is maintained after the small hit game is over. Also, the processing for setting or resetting the probability variation flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a probability variation state (a state where the probability variation flag is set), the probability variation state is maintained after the small hit game is ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. First, the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect for notifying that the simultaneous effect is started will be described. In this embodiment, a countdown effect and a simultaneous effect are executed over a predetermined period based on the predetermined condition being satisfied. The countdown effect and the simultaneous effect are simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store at a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect will be described separately. However, in principle, both effects are executed at the same time on a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store at a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is done. Specifically, the first predetermined condition is satisfied based on the hour of 00 minutes, and the light guide plate effect is executed and the predetermined image display is started all at once for the first predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). Such an effect is executed as a countdown effect, the second predetermined condition is established based on the elapse of the first predetermined period, and predetermined moving image playback is started all at once over a second predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes). Such effects are executed as simultaneous effects. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the light guide plate effect can be executed by an effect other than the countdown effect (for example, the reach state. In this embodiment, the reach state) In order to prevent confusion with other effects, a countdown with execution of the light guide effect is performed in order to prevent confusion with other effects. Production does not start. However, even when the countdown effect is not started, the simultaneous effect is executed after the first predetermined period has elapsed. In other words, both the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect are effects that are executed simultaneously on a plurality of gaming machines, but the countdown effect may not be executed, and the simultaneous effect may not be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed in all or part of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store based on the fact that it is 00 minutes per hour, and after the first predetermined period has elapsed, Simultaneous production is performed on all the gaming machines. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and a countdown effect may be executed without fail. In a predetermined state (for example, a state where a light guide plate effect can be executed by another effect), the simultaneous effect is not executed. You may do it. Further, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied and the light guide plate effect can be executed by another effect, the countdown effect (that is, the execution of the light guide plate effect is omitted) without executing the light guide plate effect. Countdown effect) may be performed. In addition, although it is expressed that the production is executed at the same time by a plurality of gaming machines, specifically, each gaming machine executes the same production at the same timing, and a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side. It is that the production seems to be performed all at once as a phenomenon. For example, each gaming machine acquires time information from the real-time clock 108 and measures time, and when the time measurement result satisfies a predetermined condition (in this example, when every hour is 00 minutes), the countdown effect is started. The production can be started at the same timing with a plurality of gaming machines.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a countdown effect and a simultaneous effect. In the example shown in FIG. 35, in the effect display device 9, the first predetermined condition is satisfied based on the fact that the hour, middle, and right decorative symbols are fluctuating and the hour is 00 minutes (FIG. 35A). ). Then, the countdown effect is started, and the light from the display LED 62b is incident from the end surface of the rear light guide plate 505b, so that the light is reflected to the front side by the reflecting portion 511 of the rear light guide plate 505b, and a group of flowers appears. In this manner, the effect is executed (FIG. 35 (B)). Next, as the countdown effect, a countdown image (“countdown” “10”) for notifying that the simultaneous effect is started is displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 35C). In the first predetermined period in which the countdown effect is executed, a different countdown image (“countdown” “3”), (“countdown” “1”) is displayed on the effect display device 9 for each predetermined period. (FIGS. 35D and 35E). Next, when the first predetermined period elapses, the countdown effect is ended and the simultaneous effect is started. In the example shown in FIG. 35, as a simultaneous effect, the moving image reproduction for the simultaneous effect is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 35 (F)). In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner at the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 9 even during the period when the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect are performed. In the example of the countdown effect shown in FIG. 35, the countdown image is displayed after the light guide plate effect is executed. However, the countdown effect is not limited to this, and continues during the countdown effect (even during the period during which the countdown image is displayed). Then, the light guide plate effect may be executed (the effect of a mode in which a group of flowers appear is continued). In this case, for example, the first predetermined period in which the countdown effect is executed and the execution period of the light guide plate effect may be the same or different. Further, even when the light guide plate effect is continuously executed during the countdown effect, the same effect is not continuously performed (the effect of a mode in which a group of flowers appear), but the light guide plate is controlled to emit light a plurality of times. The light emission control mode of the light guide plate may be changed according to the elapsed time from the start of operation (for example, the light emission color may be changed or the light emission control portion of the light guide plate may be changed). .

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, the case where the light guide plate effect is executed in the countdown effect is shown, but the light guide plate effect may be executed in the simultaneous effect. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 35F, the simultaneous effect is executed by starting the moving image reproduction. However, the light guide plate effect may be executed as the simultaneous effect instead of the moving image reproduction.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the specific light emission effect. In this embodiment, a specific light emission effect is executed in addition to the countdown effect as an effect of controlling the light emission of the rear light guide plate 505b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, in the effect display device 9, from the state in which the left, middle and right decorative symbols are fluctuating (FIG. 36A), the left and right decorative symbols stop and reach a reach state. When this happens (FIG. 36B), as the specific light emission effect that suggests that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the light from the display LED 62b is incident from the end face of the rear light guide plate 505b. The light is reflected to the front side by the reflecting portion 511 of 505b, and an effect in such a manner that a group of flowers appears is executed (FIG. 36C), and then a big hit symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 36D). ). As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, as the specific light emission effect for controlling the light emission of the rear light guide plate 505b, an effect suggesting that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the reach state is performed. For example, the rear light guide plate 505b may be controlled to emit light in a notice effect or a pseudo-continuous effect. In this embodiment, the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the countdown effect and the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the specific light effect are the same (or substantially the same), but different light emission modes. You may control. Further, as the specific light emission effect, in the reach state of FIG. 36 (B), when the character “Press the button” is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the operation button 120 is pressed by the player, If so, the rear light guide plate 505b may be controlled to emit light (FIG. 36C), and if not, the rear light guide plate 505b may be controlled not to emit light.

  In this embodiment, the specific light emission effect shown in FIG. 36 (C) is executed only when the big hit is made. However, if the specific light emission effect is executed, it is not always necessary to determine the big hit, and it will be off. Even so, the specific light emission effect may be executed at a low rate. However, even in that case, it is desirable that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is increased to some extent when the specific light emission effect appears.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36, the case where the specific light emission effect is executed during the reach is shown. However, the execution timing of the specific light emission effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and is a timing other than the reach. There may be. In this case, for example, the specific light emission effect may appear at a fixed timing from the start to the end of the variable display, or the specific light emission effect may appear at a plurality of timings. It doesn't matter.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 reads time information from the real-time clock 108 (step S702). Next, the production control CPU 101 identifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the identified time (step S703). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. In general, since game stores are opened around 10:00, in step S703, a time measurement timer is set so as to time out at 11:00. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 9:50, in step S703, a value corresponding to 70 minutes until 11:00 is set in the time measurement timer. In step S703, the time measurement timer may not be set so as to time out at 11:00, but may be set to the nearest 00 minutes (for example, when power is turned on at 8 o'clock, 9: Set to 00).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S704). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S705) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S706).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs time measurement processing (step S707). In the time measurement process, a time measurement process is performed using a time measurement timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S708). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  38 to 39 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received production control command is a demonstration designation command (step S614), the production control CPU 101 sets a demonstration designation command reception flag (step S615).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S626).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the total reserved memory counter by 1 (step S652). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S653). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is increased by one. Specifically, an image is additionally displayed on the rightmost of the displayed images, for example.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the total reserved memory counter by 1 (step S658). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S659). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is increased by one. Specifically, an image is additionally displayed on the rightmost of the displayed images, for example.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S665), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the total reserved memory counter by 1 (step S666). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S667). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S670), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the total reserved memory counter by 1 (step S671). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S672). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 40, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, jackpot. The symbol type determination random number SR3 and the reachable symbol type determination random number SR4 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “in” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each “right” symbol display area. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. The combination of the big hit symbols of the decorative symbols is determined by any one of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  The temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2 is a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 in a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect. It is a random number used to determine (temporary stop symbol). The jackpot symbol type determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine the type of jackpot symbol (including the reach mode). Further, the random symbol SR4 for reaching and losing symbol type determination is a random number used to determine the type of symbol for losing and reaching symbol (that is, the reach mode at the time of detachment).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the time measurement process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the time measurement process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S751), and checks whether the time measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S752). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the time measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 sets a countdown effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the countdown effect start condition is satisfied (step S753).

  In this embodiment, the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour, the countdown effect start condition establishment flag is set (see steps S752 and S753), and the countdown effect start condition establishment flag is set. A countdown effect is executed in a countdown effect process (see step S810) described later.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 reads time information from the real-time clock 108 (step S754). Next, the production control CPU 101 identifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the identified time (step S755). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 11:00, in step S703, a value corresponding to 60 minutes until the next 12:00 is set in the time measurement timer.

  In this embodiment, the time information is read from the real time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set. However, the time information is read from the real time clock 108 only when the gaming machine is turned on. When the timer is set (see steps S702 and S703) and the time measurement timer is set for the second and subsequent times after the power is turned on, a value corresponding to 60 minutes is uniformly read without reading time information from the real-time clock 108. May be set in the time measurement timer. In such a case, the process of step S754 becomes unnecessary. However, in this embodiment, by reading the time information from the real-time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set, the time measurement timer can be timed out more accurately at 00 hours and start a specific effect. I have to.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a countdown effect process (step S810) for performing a countdown effect, and then executes a simultaneous effect process (step S811) for performing a simultaneous effect. In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition (a countdown effect start condition establishment flag is set, a simultaneous effect start condition establishment flag is set, or the like) is satisfied, steps S810 and S811 are performed. By executing the process, the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect is started regardless of whether or not the variable display is executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

  Further, the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good.

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

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the countdown effect process (step S810) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the countdown effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a countdown start flag indicating that it is within the first predetermined period in which the countdown effect is executed is set (step S5001). If the countdown start flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the countdown effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (step S5002). If the countdown effect start condition establishment flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the countdown effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (ie, if the countdown effect start condition is satisfied), effect control CPU 101 resets the countdown effect start condition satisfaction flag (step S5003). Then, a value corresponding to a predetermined period (10 seconds in this example) is set in a countdown effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the countdown effect (step S5004), and a countdown start flag is set and set (step S5004). S5005).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol changing process (step S5006). If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation processing (that is, if the decorative symbol variation is being displayed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is in the reach state. (Step S5007). For example, the effect control CPU 101 can confirm whether or not it is in a reach state based on effect control execution data of a process table, which will be described later, and a variable time timer. If the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable state and the reach state is reached, the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately start the countdown effect, and proceeds to step S5011. As described above, in this embodiment, the specific light emission effect accompanied by the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b may be performed as an effect on the variable display in the reach state. Is controlled so as not to start a countdown effect accompanied by light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b. That is, since the specific light emission effect with the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b can be executed as an effect indicating whether or not the big hit is in the reach state, the rear light guide plate 505b is controlled to emit light by the countdown effect during the reach state. If this happens, there is a risk that the player will misunderstand that it is a big hit. However, in this embodiment, in the reach state, control is performed so as not to start the countdown effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding. In this embodiment, the rear light guide plate is in the reach state (specifically, in the normal reach, super reach A or super reach B) regardless of the change display based on the change pattern. A specific light emission effect with light emission control of 505b can be performed (strictly, it is performed only when the display result is a big hit). Therefore, if the variable display is in the reach state, the process of step S5007 is controlled so as not to start the countdown effect. For example, the countdown effect is started according to the conditions under which the specific light emission effect can be performed. The conditions for determining whether or not can also be changed. For example, only in a specific reach state (specifically, in Super Reach A or Super Reach B), a specific light emission effect with light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b can be performed (strictly, the display result is a big hit) In such a case, control may be performed so that the countdown effect is not started only in a specific reach state.

  On the other hand, if the value of the process flag for the effect control is not a value indicating the decorative pattern changing process (that is, the decorative pattern is not changing), or if the decorative pattern is being changed, the reach state is not reached. The control CPU 101 executes control for irradiating the rear light guide plate 505b with the display LED 62b to emit and display the pattern of the rear light guide plate 505b (step S5008a). Specifically, the light from the display LED 62b is incident from the end face of the rear light guide plate 505b so that the light is reflected to the front side by the reflecting portion 511 of the rear light guide plate 505b, and a group of flowers appear. An effect is executed (see FIG. 35B). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays a countdown image on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the countdown effect period measurement timer (step S5008b), and displays a countdown effect execution flag indicating that the countdown effect is being executed. Set (step S5009). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5011.

  If the countdown start flag is set in step S5001, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the countdown effect execution flag is set (step S5010). If the countdown effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to step S5011. If the countdown effect executing flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S5006.

  In step S5011, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the countdown effect period measurement timer (step S5011). If the countdown effect execution flag is set at this time, the effect control CPU 101 controls to switch the countdown image displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the value of the countdown effect period measurement timer. . When the countdown effect execution flag is not set, display of the countdown image is not started, and therefore the effect control CPU 101 does not perform control to switch the countdown image. Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the countdown effect period measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S5012). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the countdown effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if a predetermined period (in this example, 10 seconds) has elapsed and the end condition of the countdown effect is satisfied), the effect control CPU 101 sets the countdown start flag and The countdown effect execution flag is reset (steps S5013 and S5014), a simultaneous effect start condition establishment flag indicating that the start condition of the simultaneous effect is established is set (step S5015), and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the processing of steps S5006 to S5007 is executed, so that even if the start condition of the countdown effect is satisfied, the countdown is performed if the specific light emission effect can be executed. Production does not start. In addition, by executing the processing of steps S5001 to S5002, a countdown effect is started when the reach state ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the countdown effect from being confused with the specific light emission effect. In addition, the countdown effect for notifying that the simultaneous effect is started can prevent the player from seeing the change display of the reach state that is more interested for the player. Note that the countdown effect may not be started not only in the reach state but also in a big hit game state, for example.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the simultaneous effect process (step S811) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the simultaneous effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the simultaneous effect end condition establishment flag indicating that the end condition of the simultaneous effect has been established is set (step S5101). If the simultaneous effect end condition establishment flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the simultaneous effect execution flag indicating that the simultaneous effect is being executed is set (step S5102). If the simultaneous effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the simultaneous effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the simultaneous effect start condition establishment flag is set (step S5103). . If the simultaneous production start condition establishment flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the simultaneous production start condition establishment flag is set (that is, if the simultaneous production start condition is established), the production control CPU 101 resets the simultaneous production start condition establishment flag (step S5104), On the display screen of the effect display device 9, control for starting the moving image playback of the simultaneous effect is performed (step S 5105). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a simultaneous effect execution flag (step S5106), and corresponds to a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) as a simultaneous effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the simultaneous effect. A value is set (step S5107).

  When the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (Y in step S5102), that is, when the simultaneous effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the simultaneous effect period measurement timer. (Step S5108). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the simultaneous effect period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S5109). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the simultaneous production period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has passed and the simultaneous production end condition is satisfied), the production control CPU 101 performs the production control process. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol changing process (step S5110). If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation process (that is, if the decorative symbol variation is being displayed), the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately end the simultaneous effect, Only the simultaneous production end condition establishment flag is set (step S5111), and the process ends. If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the decorative symbol changing process, the process proceeds to step S5114.

  If the simultaneous effect end condition establishment flag is set (Y in step S5101), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating a decorative symbol variation stop process. Confirmation is made (step S5112). If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process, the process ends. If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop processing (that is, if the decorative symbol variation display stop timing is reached), the effect control CPU 101 establishes the simultaneous effect termination condition. The flag is reset (step S5113). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to end the reproduction of the simultaneous effect moving image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S5114). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the simultaneous effect execution flag (step S5115).

  By executing the processing of steps S5101, S5109 to S5115, in this embodiment, a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed at a timing other than during the decorative display of the decorative symbols, and the simultaneous production end condition When is established, the process proceeds to step S5114 and the execution of the simultaneous performance is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses and the end condition of the simultaneous performance is satisfied during the decorative pattern variation display, the execution of the simultaneous performance is not immediately terminated, After waiting for the timing to end the variable display (see step S5112), the execution of the simultaneous effect is ended.

  In this embodiment, since the simultaneous effect process in step S811 is executed before the processes in steps S800 to S807 in the effect control process shown in FIG. 37, the start condition for the simultaneous effect is satisfied. Even if it is a big hit game, simultaneous production is executed. In this case, since the effect during the big hit game is executed in the effect display device 9, the execution of the simultaneous effect is continued by, for example, reducing the video playback of the simultaneous effect on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. You just have to do it. Then, for example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has elapsed during the big hit game and the end condition of the simultaneous performance is satisfied, the video playback that has been displayed in a reduced size is terminated and the simultaneous performance is executed. Should be terminated.

  Further, the processing mode of the simultaneous effect processing is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in the simultaneous effect process shown in FIG. 44, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decoration symbol variation stop process before and after step S5110, and the value of the effect control process flag is the ornament symbol variation. If the value indicates a stop process, the process may directly move to step S5114 to end the simultaneous effect moving image reproduction.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed during the fluctuation display, the video playback of the simultaneous effect is ended after waiting for the change to stop, but the simultaneous effect is also waited until the next change starts. The video playback may be terminated. In this case, for example, before and after step S5110, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process, and the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process. If there is, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating a decorative symbol variation start process. If the value of the effect control process flag indicates a decorative symbol variation start process, the simultaneous effect moving image reproduction is ended, and the simultaneous effect moving image reproduction is ended after waiting for the next variation start. What should I do? Alternatively, for example, before and after step S5110, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation start process, and the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the decorative symbol variation start process. For example, the process may directly proceed to step S5114 to end the simultaneous effect moving image reproduction, and then wait until the next change starts before ending the simultaneous effect moving image reproduction.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S8001). When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demonstration display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step S8002). If it is, the effect display device 9 performs control to end the display of the demonstration screen (step S8003), and resets the demonstration display flag (step S8004). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S8005). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S8006).

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the demonstration display flag is set (step S8007), and if it is set, the character selection process. Is executed (step S8012). If the demonstration display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S8008). If the demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S8009), and sets the demonstration display flag (step S8010). ). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the demonstration designation command reception flag (step S8011). In this embodiment, when the demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the demonstration display device 9 controls to display the demonstration screen immediately, but the display may be started after a predetermined period. In addition, the character selection process may be executed when the player performs a predetermined operation using the operation buttons 120 without being limited to the state in which the demonstration screen is displayed. In addition to the effect display device 9, a second effect display device may be provided, and the second effect display device may perform an effect of selecting a character. By providing the second effect display device, it is possible to select a character at any time, regardless of the gaming state, such as during a variable display or a big hit game. Even if the second effect display device is not provided, the character may be selected at any time regardless of the gaming state. For example, this can be realized by performing an effect of selecting a character in an area different from the display area of the decorative symbols in the display area of the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the character selection process (step S8012) in the variation pattern command reception waiting process shown in FIG. In the character selection process, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display images of all characters (for example, characters A to I) provided in advance on the effect display device 9 (step S8281). When the player performs a character selection operation using the operation button 120 (for example, a button pressing operation or a dial rotation operation) (step S8282), the effect control CPU 101 performs the operation according to the operation. Data indicating the selected character is stored in the RAM (step S8283). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not an operation detection signal is output from the operation button 120 and selects a character according to the output operation detection signal. In this embodiment, the character selection process (step S8012) is executed after the control to display the demonstration screen, and images of all characters are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control to display the demonstration screen is performed. When performing a character selection process, the character selection process may be executed only when a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) is performed by the player. Further, in the character selection process, it is not necessary to display all the character images at the same time. Instead, a character image that can be selected in accordance with an operation (for example, rotating the dial) is displayed. Good.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of character selection. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9 are provided. Specifically, there are provided a normal decorative design displaying numbers 1 to 9 and a special decorative design displaying “☆”. Further, as shown in FIG. 47A, in this embodiment, nine characters A to I are provided. The normal decorative symbols on which the numbers 1 to 9 are displayed are associated with the characters A to I in advance. That is, numbers and characters are displayed on the normal decorative design. In addition, the special decorative symbol displaying “☆” is associated with the character selected by the character selection process. In the example shown in FIG. 47, since the character C is selected, “☆” and the character C are displayed in the special decorative design. In this embodiment, a decorative pattern associated with the character selected by the character selection process among the normal decorative patterns is referred to as a selected normal decorative pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 47, since the character C is selected, the decorative symbol on which the character C and the numeral 3 are displayed becomes the selected normal decorative symbol. As described above, in this embodiment, the special decorative pattern is displayed in a manner in which the character selected by the player is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 47, the selected normal decorative design and the other normal decorative design have the same display mode (that is, the normal decorative design in which the character is set in advance is selected by the player. However, the display mode of the normally selected decorative pattern may be changed. For example, by making the character mode (for example, wearing a hat) displayed on the normally selected decorative design different from the character mode (for example, not wearing a cap) displayed on the selected decorative design, The normally selected decorative pattern can be easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 47, only the character selected by the player or the like is displayed in the special decorative design. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the group including the selected character (for example, character C) is included. (For example, a group of character A, character B, and character C) may be displayed. That is, the special decorative design is set so that at least the selected character is displayed.

  The character selection operation is specified when, for example, a cursor (for example, a rectangular frame) for specifying a character moves to another character in response to a dial rotation operation and a button press operation is performed. This is achieved by determining the character that is being used. In addition, when a specific character has not yet been selected by the player (that is, in an initial state), an arbitrary character may be selected (that is, one of the characters is always selected). The character may not be displayed on the special decorative design, and only “☆” may be displayed (that is, there is a state where a specific character is not selected). In addition, when the character to be selected in the character selection process is changed, the display pattern of the special decorative design is changed according to the selected character (for example, when the character D is selected, the special decorative design is “☆”. ”And the character D are displayed), and the normal decoration pattern in which the selected character is associated in advance becomes the selected normal decoration pattern (for example, when the character D is selected, the number 4 and the character The decorative symbol displaying D is the selected normal decorative symbol). In this embodiment, all of the characters A to I can be selected, but only some characters (for example, the characters A to D) may be selectable. Further, a character (for example, character J) other than the character (character A to character I in this example) previously associated with the normal decorative design may be selectable. When a character other than the character associated with the normal decorative pattern is selected in advance, there is no normal decorative pattern that becomes the selected normal decorative pattern.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S820). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a stop symbol determination process for determining a display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol (step S821).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol determination process (step S821) in the decorative symbol variation start process shown in FIG. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 50A, when the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit or a normal big hit (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display In the case of a result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols having three symbols as stop symbols. Hereinafter, this combination of decorative symbols is also referred to as a jackpot symbol.

  If the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of “135”, which is the chance of a big hit / small hit as a stop symbol.

  And in the case of detachment, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when there is a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols with two left and right symbols is determined (hereinafter also referred to as “reach”), and when there is no reach effect, the left and right symbols are aligned. A combination of decorative symbols that are not present (hereinafter also referred to as “no reach” symbol) is determined.

  In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received display result designation command indicates a big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit) or small hit (step S8201). Specifically, it is confirmed whether the received display result designation command is one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command. If it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is shown, the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the final stop symbol is a combination of “135” that is the chance chance in the case of sudden probability change big hit or small hit (step S8202). Next, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol type, and determines a final stop symbol based on the determined big hit type (step S8203). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8205.

  FIG. 50B shows a jackpot symbol type determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 50 (B), three types of combinations of normal decorative symbols, selected normal decorative symbols, and special decorative symbols are shown as jackpot symbol types. In addition, for each jackpot symbol type, determination values are set at different ratios according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command. In this embodiment, for example, in a state where the character C is selected, when the jackpot symbol type is a combination of normal ornament symbols, the combination of ornament symbols is “111” in which three symbols on the left middle, right, and right are aligned. , “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”. When the jackpot symbol type is a combination of selected normal ornament symbols, the combination of ornament symbols is “333”. When the jackpot symbol type is a special ornament symbol combination, the ornament symbol combination is “☆☆☆” regardless of which character is selected. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, after the left and right decorative symbols are all stopped and reach a reach state, the central symbol is stopped and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. Therefore, when the big hit symbol type is determined, the reach mode (the normal ornament symbol, the selected normal ornament symbol or the special ornament symbol on the left and right stops together) is also determined.

  In step S8202, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a jackpot symbol type determination random number SR3. Then, using the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the jackpot symbol specified by the display result designation command and the extracted jackpot symbol type determining random number SR3. Specifically, according to the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol type set with a determination value that matches the extracted jackpot symbol type determining random number SR3 is determined.

  As a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 50 (B), the combination of special ornament symbols is set to be selected only when the jackpot type is 15R probability variable jackpot. By setting in this way, the big hit symbol by the combination of the special decorative symbols on which the character selected by the player is displayed is more than the case where the big hit symbol by the combination of the normal decorative symbols or the selected normal decorative symbols is derived and displayed. The determination value is set so that the ratio of controlling to an advantageous gaming state is higher when it is derived and displayed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. In this embodiment, the most advantageous 15R probability variation jackpot is controlled for any jackpot symbol type. However, for example, in the case of a jackpot symbol based on a combination of normal decorative symbols, it is not controlled to 15R probability variation jackpot. You may do it.

  Further, as a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 50 (B), the combination of the selected normal ornament symbols in which the selected character is displayed, compared to when the jackpot symbol by the combination of the normal ornament symbols is derived and displayed. The determination value is set so that the advantage is higher when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol based on the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols is derived and displayed, the probability of the probability variation jackpot is higher. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  In addition, as a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 50 (B), when a jackpot symbol based on a combination of special ornament symbols is derived and displayed rather than when a jackpot symbol based on a combination of selected normal ornament symbols is derived and displayed. The determination value is set so that the advantage is higher. For example, when a big hit symbol based on a combination of special decorative symbols is derived and displayed, the ratio of a big hit having a high advantage (for example, 15R probability variation big hit) is higher. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  In step S8202, when the jackpot symbol type is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines the middle left and right final stop symbols based on the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1 is extracted, and the left middle right stop symbol (combination of decorative symbols in which the left middle right symbol is aligned) is determined using SR1-1. For example, a table in which a combination of jackpot symbols is associated with a determination value in advance is provided for each jackpot symbol type and the selected character, and either one is selected according to the determined jackpot symbol type and the selected character This table can be selected and a combination of jackpot symbols associated with a determination value that matches the extracted random number can be determined. It is also possible to determine a decorative symbol with any one random number and use the combination of the determined decorative symbols as the final stop symbol (big hit symbol), but if it does not match the big hit symbol type, The determination process needs to be executed again. Further, when the determined jackpot symbol type is a combination of a selected normal ornament symbol or a special ornament symbol, a random number is not extracted and, for example, based on data indicating the selected character stored in the RAM. The final stop symbol can be determined.

  In step S8205, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined left middle right final stop symbol in the storage area formed in the RAM (step S8205).

  If it is determined in step S8201 that the received display result designation command does not indicate a big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit) or a small hit (that is, a loss designation), the production control CPU 101 Based on the variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern involves reach (step S8206). If it is determined that the variation pattern involves reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines the reach mode, determines the final stop symbol based on the determined reach mode (step S8207), and proceeds to step S8205. Specifically, the reach mode and the final stop symbol are determined using the symbol type determination table with reach shown in FIG.

  FIG. 50 (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol type determination table with reach. In the example shown in FIG. 50 (C), combinations of a normal decoration pattern, a combination of a selected normal decoration pattern, and a combination of a special decoration pattern are shown as out-of-reach symbol types. In addition, a determination value is assigned to each combination. Here, since the display result command is a combination of out-of-order symbols corresponding to the case where out-of-order designation is specified (with reach), the left and right decorative symbols match, and the central decorative symbol does not match. Specifically, as for the combination of the normal decorative symbols, only the left and right match with the normal decorative symbols. Moreover, as for the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols, only the left and right are matched with the selected normal decorative symbols. In addition, as for the combination of special decorative symbols, only the left and right are matched with the special decorative symbols. In this manner, in the reach / reject symbol type determination table, the combination mode of left and right decorative symbols (ie, reach mode) is determined as the type of reach / removal symbol.

  In step S8207, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a reachable symbol type determination random number SR4. Then, based on the extracted random symbol SR4 for reaching and losing symbol type and the table symbol determining table for reaching and losing symbol type, the type (reach mode) of the symbol with leaching is determined. Specifically, it is determined as the type of reach-out symbol (reach mode) in which a determination value matching the extracted out-of-reach symbol type determining random number SR4 is set.

  As a feature of the out-of-reach symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 50 (C), the character other than the selected character is more likely to be in a reach mode based on a preset combination of normal ornament symbols. The determination value is set so that the percentage of loss is lower (that is, the percentage of big hits is higher) when the reach mode is set by a combination of the selected normal decoration patterns set in advance. By setting in this way, since the degree of expectation is higher when the selected character is in the reach form by the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols displayed, the interest of the game is enhanced according to the player's preference. Can be improved.

  In addition, as a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 50B and the reachable symbol type determination table shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the degree of advantage is higher when the reach is achieved by the combination of decorative symbols. For example, when the reach mode is a combination of special decorative symbols, the ratio of winning big hits is higher, and the ratio of 15R probability variable big hits, which is the most advantageous, is higher. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  In step S8207, when the reach mode is determined, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and determines the left and right final stop symbols based on the extracted random number. In this case, for example, the left and right symbols are determined according to the value of the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1-1, and the decorative symbol obtained by shifting the decorative symbol determined as the left and right symbols by one frame is determined as the middle symbol. When a special decorative symbol is obtained as a result of shifting one frame, in order to avoid the special decorative symbol, for example, a decorative symbol obtained by shifting the decorative symbol determined as the left and right symbols by two frames is used as the middle symbol. In addition, for the left and right symbols, for example, a table in which a combination of left and right symbols is previously associated with a determination value is provided for each symbol type (reach mode) with reach and a selected character. One of the tables can be selected in accordance with the reach mode and the selected character, and a combination of left and right symbols associated with the determination value that matches the extracted random number can be determined. Note that one decorative symbol can be determined by random numbers, and the determined decorative symbol can be used as the left and right symbols. However, if the reach does not match the reach mode (for example, when the reach mode is determined to be a combination of normal decorative symbols) When the determined left and right symbols are selected normal decorative symbols or special decorative symbols), it is necessary to execute the left and right symbol determination processing again. Further, when the reach form determined in step S8207 is a combination of a selected normal decorative pattern or a special decorative pattern, for example, the left and right symbols are determined based on data indicating the selected character stored in the RAM, A decorative symbol obtained by shifting the decorative symbol determined as the left and right symbols by one frame can be determined as the middle symbol.

  If it is determined in step S8206 that the variation pattern does not involve reach, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and extracts them. Based on the random number thus determined, a final stop symbol on the left middle right is determined (step S8210). When the determined left, middle, and right final stop symbol matches the reach symbol (the left and right symbols match), the chance eye, or the pseudo-continuous symbol, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the left, middle, and right symbols. Shift it so that it does not match the reach symbol, chance chance, or pseudo-continuous symbol. Next, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8205.

  When the stop symbol determination process ends, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern includes a pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop) based on the variation pattern command (step S822). Executes a temporary stop symbol determination process for determining a temporary stop symbol (step S823). If the temporary stop is not included, the process proceeds to step S824.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart of the temporary stop symbol determination process (step S823) in the decorative symbol variation start process of FIG. FIG. 50D shows a combination of temporary stop symbols. In this embodiment, the combination of temporary stop symbols is a combination in which the left and right decorative symbols coincide with the normal decorative symbols, and the central decorative symbol becomes a special decorative symbol. That is, in this embodiment, after the reach mode is reached, if the special decorative symbol displaying the character selected by the player or the like in the center is temporarily stopped, re-variation is performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. In addition, after providing a specific decorative design (for example, a decorative design for pseudo-continuous production (not shown in FIG. 47)) different from the normal decorative design and the special decorative design, the specific decorative design is used as the middle design. When is temporarily stopped, re-variation may be performed. For example, the specific decorative design is such that a character selected by a player or the like and “♪” instead of a number or “☆” are displayed as identification information. That is, the combination of temporary stop symbols is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 50 (D), and may be a combination in which the left and right symbols coincide with the normal ornament symbols and the middle symbol becomes the specific ornament symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol has the right and left symbols that coincide with the normal ornament symbol (becomes a reach mode), but the middle symbol is the special ornament symbol or the special ornament symbol regardless of the combination of the left and right symbols. It is good also as a combination. In this case, even when the left and right symbols are not in the reach mode, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed by stopping the special decorative symbol or the specific decorative symbol on the middle symbol. it can. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is the combination in which the above left and right symbols match (that is, the pseudo continuous effect is performed after the reach mode) and the combination in which the left and right symbols do not match (that is, the pseudo continuous effect is performed without becoming the reach mode). Or both of them may be included.

  In the temporary stop symbol determination process, the production control CPU 101 extracts the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, determines the left and right decorative symbols based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, and the central special decorative symbol and In combination, the temporary stop symbol is determined (step S8231). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the selected normal decoration symbol is included in the temporary stop symbol (step S8232). If it is determined that it is not included, the temporary stop symbols in the middle left and right are stored in the storage area of the RAM (step S8233). If it is determined that they are included, the determination process in step S8231 is performed. Try again. In step S8233, when the temporary stop is executed a plurality of times, the temporary stop symbol and the data indicating the number of temporary stops are stored in the storage area in association with each other. Then, it is confirmed whether or not all temporary stop temporary stop symbols have been determined (S8234). If not determined, the process proceeds to step S8231 and the process is repeated to obtain temporary stop symbols for the number of temporary stops. If it has been determined, the temporary stop symbol determination process is terminated.

  By executing the processing of step S8232, when the selected character is in a reach form based on a combination of preset normal ornament symbols, it is limited to stop displaying special ornament symbols in a manner corresponding to the selected character. be able to. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the decorative symbols (selected normal decorative symbols and special decorative symbols) on which the selected character is displayed from being arranged even though they are not big hit symbols. In the example shown in FIG. 51, depending on the extraction result of the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, step S8231 may be repeatedly executed, and it may take time to determine the temporary stop symbol. It may be determined using a temporary stop symbol determination table provided corresponding to. For example, the temporary stop symbol determination table used when the character A is selected is set so that the determination value is not assigned to “1”, “☆”, and “1” and is not selected.

  In this embodiment, the above processing is executed to prevent the decorative symbols (selected normal decorative symbols and special decorative symbols) displaying the selected character from being aligned. In the case of a reach mode with a combination of selected normal decorative symbols, a sliding effect that slides the left and right decorative symbols to a combination other than the selected normal decorative symbols before temporarily stopping the special decorative symbol at the center. May be executed. In addition, for example, the temporary stop symbol is not the combination shown in FIG. 50D, but a combination such as “123” or “778” is displayed. It is also possible to prevent the special decorative pattern) from being prepared. In this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol is configured so that the selected normal ornament symbol is not included at all. However, the temporary stop symbol is allowed to be included, and the ratio of inclusion is lower than other normal ornament symbols. You may do it. For example, in the case of using the temporary stop symbol determination table provided corresponding to each selected character to reduce the allocation of the determination value that matches the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2 for the selected normal decoration symbol The temporary stop symbol determination table used when the character A is selected can be realized by setting “1”, “☆”, and “1” so that the determination values are less allocated.

  When the temporary stop symbol determination process is finished, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the countdown effect executing flag is set (step S824). If the countdown effect execution flag is set (that is, if the countdown effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 performs a countdown effect process table corresponding to the read variation pattern and the selected character. (See FIG. 53) is selected (step S825), and a countdown effect switching flag indicating that the process data has been switched to the countdown effect process data is set (step S826).

  On the other hand, when the countdown effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (step S831). When the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (that is, when the simultaneous effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 performs the process table for simultaneous effect according to the read variation pattern and the selected character. (See FIG. 53) is selected (step S832), and a simultaneous effect switching flag indicating that the process data has been switched to the simultaneous effect process data is set (step S833).

  When neither the countdown effect executing flag nor the simultaneous effect executing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific light effect determining process for determining whether or not to execute the specific light effect. (Step S834), a determination result of the specific light emission effect determination process, a read variation pattern, and a normal process table corresponding to the selected character are selected (Step S835).

  As already described, when the countdown effect is being executed, the countdown image is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 together with the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b. In addition, when the simultaneous effect is being executed, the moving image reproduction for the simultaneous effect is being executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. For this reason, when the decorative symbol change display is executed during the execution of the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect, the process table for the countdown effect selected in step S825 or the process table for the simultaneous effect selected in step S832 is used. By executing steps S828 and S8106, which will be described later, on the part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9), a variable display of reduced decorative symbols is executed. On the other hand, if the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect is not being executed, steps S828 and S8106, which will be described later, are executed using the normal process table selected in step S835 based on the determination result of the specific light emission effect determining process in step S834. As a result, the decorative symbol variation display is executed on the entire display screen of the effect display device 9, and the specific light emission effect is executed by executing step S8116 described later.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart of the specific light emission effect determination process (step S834) in the decorative symbol variation start process of FIG. In the specific light emission effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the countdown effect execution flag is set (step S8341), and if it is set, determines that the specific light emission effect is not executed. If not set, it is checked whether or not the received display result designation command indicates a big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit) (step S8342). When the big hit is indicated, it is determined that the specific light emission effect is executed (step S8343). When the big hit is not indicated, it is determined that the specific light emission effect is not executed (step S8344).

  As shown in FIG. 52, when the countdown effect accompanied by the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b is being executed, it is determined that the specific light emission effect is not executed. However, it is possible to prevent the production from being confused. That is, since the specific light emission effect accompanied by the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b can be executed as an effect indicating whether or not the big hit in the reach state, the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b by the countdown effect during the reach state. If executed, the player may misunderstand that the game is a big hit. However, in this embodiment, when the countdown effect is being executed, since it is determined not to execute the specific light emission effect in the variable display, it is possible to prevent mistaking the player. For example, a case is assumed in which the letters “big hit if the movable member operates” are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the reach state, and the rear light guide plate 505b is controlled to emit light if the big hit. In this case, if the rear light guide plate 505b is controlled to emit light by the countdown effect while “special light emission is“ big hit if light is emitted from the light guide plate ”” is displayed, it is misunderstood as a big hit. However, when the countdown effect is being executed, it is determined not to execute the specific light emission effect, so even if it is in the reach state, the characters “big hit if the light guide plate emits light” are not displayed. Even if the rear light guide plate 505b is controlled to emit light by the countdown effect, it is possible to reduce the possibility of misunderstanding that it is a big hit.

  Further, in the variable display that is started when the countdown effect is executed, it is determined at the start of the change unless the specific light emission effect is executed. It is possible to eliminate the need to determine whether or not to produce the performance.

  In this embodiment, when the countdown effect is being executed, it is determined not to execute the specific light emission effect. Alternatively, it may be determined not to execute the specific light emission effect even when the simultaneous effect is being executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52, in this embodiment, it is determined that the specific light emission effect is executed only when a big hit is made. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the countdown effect and the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the specific light effect are the same (or substantially the same), but the player specifies the countdown effect. Even if the lighting effect is confused, the feeling of disappointment can be reduced. For example, it is assumed that the condition for starting the countdown effect is satisfied after it is determined to execute the specific light emission effect and the variable display is started based on the determination result. In this case, if the variable display is before reaching the reach state, the countdown effect is started immediately. Therefore, if the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b is performed, it may be mistaken for the countdown effect. However, in this embodiment, since it is determined that the specific light emission effect is executed only when a big hit is made, if the rear light guide plate 505b is controlled to emit light by the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect is started, This means that a big hit game is started instead of a production, and results are better than expected, so that even if misunderstood, a sense of disappointment can be reduced.

  When the process table is selected in any one of steps S825, S832, and S935 of the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S827).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component and the movable member 78) is executed (step S828). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern or the selected character on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. The motor 86 is driven to operate the movable member 78 based on the movable member control data.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S829). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S830).

  Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized.

  Further, when writing the image data in a predetermined area of the VRAM, the effect control CPU 101 actually performs control to write the image data into the VRAM by, for example, a V blank interrupt process based on the V blank interrupt. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores data to be written to the VRAM in a predetermined area of the RAM, and performs control to write the data in the predetermined area of the RAM to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt process. The V blank interrupt is an interrupt generated by the VDP 109 in the same cycle as the cycle of the vertical synchronization signal supplied to the effect display device 9. For example, when the screen change frequency (frame frequency) of the effect display device 9 is 30 Hz, the generation period of the V blank interruption is 33.3 ms, and when the frame frequency is 60 Hz, the occurrence of the V blank interruption is generated. The period is 16.7 ms. In this example, data is written to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt processing, but data may be written to the VRAM in other processing. Other processes are, for example, a timer interrupt based on a timer built in for production control, or a decorative symbol changing process. In addition, when the process which writes data in VRAM in other processes is performed, it is preferable to perform the process for synchronizing with an execution period and the period of V blank interruption regularly, for example.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the decorative symbol display mode) Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the decorative pattern in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the movable member 78 is controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data. Data indicating the control state of the movable member 78 is also set in the movable member control data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 53 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and production type. In addition, a process table for executing effects related to the big hit notification and effects during the big hit game or the small hit game is also prepared.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 54, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the process data (effect control execution data) in the process table. That is, when the time corresponding to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, the effect display device 9, the light emitter such as the LED, the speaker 27, and the movable member 78 are controlled according to the next effect control execution data in the process table. By repeating this process, an effect in one variation of the decorative design is realized. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) is set in data (for example, movable member control data) corresponding to a production component that is not controlled during the variation period.

  In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. The variation of the decorative pattern itself is directly controlled by the effect control CPU 101 without using the process table.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S831).

  55 and 56 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, variation time timer, and variation control timer by −1 (steps S8101, S8102, and S8103).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the countdown effect executing flag is set (step S8103a). If the countdown effect execution flag is set (that is, if the countdown effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the countdown effect switch completed flag is set (step S8107a). If the countdown effect switched flag is set (that is, if it has already been switched to the process data for the countdown effect), the process proceeds to step S8103b. If the countdown effect switched flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 switches to the process data for the countdown effect (step S8108a). Further, the effect control CPU 10 restarts the process timer (step S8109), and in accordance with the contents of the process data after switching, the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the movable member 78, and various types as the effect components. The control of the lamp and the speaker 27 as the effect part is executed (step S8010). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the countdown effect switching completed flag (step S8111), and proceeds to step S8112.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (step S8103b). If the simultaneous effect execution flag is set (that is, if the simultaneous effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the simultaneous effect switching flag is set (step S8107b). If the simultaneous effect switching completed flag is set (that is, if it has already been switched to the process data for simultaneous effect), the process proceeds to step S8104. If the simultaneous effect switching completion flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 switches to process data for simultaneous effect (step S8108b). Further, the effect control CPU 10 restarts the process timer (step S8109), and according to the contents of the process data after switching, the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the effect use Control of the speaker 27) as a component is executed (step S8010). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the countdown effect switching completed flag (step S8111), and proceeds to step S8112.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S8104). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8106).

  When the execution of the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect is started in the middle of the variation display of the decorative pattern by executing the processing of steps S8103a, S8107a to S8111 or the processing of steps S8103b, S8107b to S8111, for the countdown effect Alternatively, the process data is switched to the process data for simultaneous effects, and the display is switched to the countdown effect or the variation display mode during the simultaneous effects. Specifically, from the state in which the decorative symbol variation display is executed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9, a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (in this example, the lower part of the effect display device 9). In the (region), the state can be switched to the state in which the reduced display of the decorative pattern is executed. Then, once switching is performed, it is determined as Y in step S8107a or step S8107b and steps S8104 to S8106 are executed, so that the processing of step S8106 is executed according to the process data after switching. The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the form of a countdown effect or a simultaneous effect. Note that, regardless of whether or not the variable display is executed, a predetermined condition (a countdown effect start condition establishment flag is set, a simultaneous effect start condition establishment flag is set, or the like) is satisfied. Then, the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect is started by executing the processing of steps S810 and S811, and the processing of steps S8103a, S8107a to S8111 or the processing of steps S8103b, S8107b to S8111 is executed. The mode of the variable display during the variable display is switched to the display mode for the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect.

  When the variation control timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen for the left middle right decorative symbol (30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S8113). In this way, the effect control device 9 implements decorative pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Further, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S8114).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the specific light emission effect, and whether or not it is the execution timing of the specific light emission effect (step S8115). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the specific light emission effect can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. If it is the execution timing of the specific light emission effect, the effect control CPU 101 executes control to illuminate and display the pattern of the rear light guide plate 505b by irradiating the rear light guide plate 505b with the display LED 62b (step S8116). Specifically, the light from the display LED 62b is incident from the end face of the rear light guide plate 505b so that the light is reflected to the front side by the reflecting portion 511 of the rear light guide plate 505b, and a group of flowers appear. An effect is executed (see FIG. 36C).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S8117). When the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8118).

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag if the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S8301). In addition, control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8302).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S8307). Whether or not it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the process moves to step S8316.

  When it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit or the small hit (step S8311). It should be noted that in the case of a sudden big hit or a small win, the effect of notifying the start (fanfare effect) may not be executed.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8312). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S8313). Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time or the small hit display time is set in the effect timer (step S8314).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) (step S8315).

  In this embodiment, the description is omitted, but when a big hit occurs, the CPU 101 for effect control irradiates the front light guide plate 505a with the display LED 62a to emit and display the pattern of the front light guide plate 505a. Also controls. Specifically, the light from the display LED 62a is incident from the end face of the front light guide plate 505a, and the light is reflected to the front side by the reflecting portions 510a to 510c of the front light guide plate 505a, thereby making a character pattern of “big hit”. Is produced in such a manner as to display the light emission.

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8307), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8316). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. If set, the countdown effect switching completed flag and the simultaneous effect switching completed flag are also reset. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8317).

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small win display process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the big winning opening open designation command reception flag is set (step S871). If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S876.

  When the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S872). When the process timer times out (step S873), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S874). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S875).

  In step S876, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S877).

  FIG. 59 is a time chart showing an example of the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 59A1 and 59A, the time measurement timer times out during the non-reach fluctuation display (corresponding to FIG. 35A), and the countdown effect is started (FIG. 35B). , (C)). In addition, while the countdown effect is being performed, the decorative pattern variation stop and the next variation start are performed (corresponding to FIGS. 35D and 35E). Then, after the countdown effect, the simultaneous effect is started (corresponding to FIG. 35 (F)).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 59 (B1) and (B2), the time measurement timer has timed out during the reach variation display (specifically, the reach state), but the countdown effect is not immediately started. The countdown effect is started after the reach and change display is stopped. And the simultaneous production is started after the countdown production.

  As shown in FIG. 59, in this embodiment, the start timing of the countdown effect is delayed in a plurality of gaming machines in a reach state where the specific light emission effect can be executed in order to avoid confusion with the specific light emission effect. Depending on the situation, there may be different cases, but simultaneous effects for playing back a moving image are executed at the same timing. Therefore, it is possible to cause a plurality of gaming machines to simultaneously execute the same effect at the game store.

  Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating a modification of the main process executed by the effect control CPU. In the modification shown in FIG. 60, when the presentation control CPU reads the time information from the real-time clock in step S702 without using the time measurement timer, the read time information is set to a predetermined time (for example, every hour 00). Min) is determined (step S703a), and if it matches, a countdown effect start condition establishment flag is set (step S703b). In this way, each gaming machine can determine whether or not a predetermined time (for example, every hour at 00 minutes) has been reached more accurately, and can execute the countdown effect and the simultaneous effect at the same timing.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes means for measuring time (for example, realized by the real-time clock 108 or the real-time clock 108 and the time measurement timer) and the time-measurement result. Advantageous game with means capable of executing a countdown effect (and simultaneous effect) for controlling the light emission of the rear light guide plate 505b as an effect executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, when it reaches 00 minutes per hour) When a value (a big hit in this example) is given, a means capable of executing a specific light emission effect for controlling the light emission of the rear light guide plate 505b, and the other when a countdown effect or a specific light emission effect is executed Means for restricting execution of the performance. By being configured in this way, it is possible to prevent confusion as to which effect is produced when performing an effect accompanied by light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b based on the time measurement result. That is, since the specific light emission effect for controlling the light emission of the rear light guide plate 505b can be executed as an effect indicating whether or not the big hit is achieved in the reach state, the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b is performed by the countdown effect during the reach state. If the player wins, the player may misunderstand. However, in this embodiment, even if the countdown effect start condition is satisfied, in the reach state where the specific light emission effect can be executed, control is performed so that the countdown effect is not started immediately. Can be prevented. Moreover, in this embodiment, when the countdown effect is being executed, it is determined not to execute the specific light emission effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is configured not to determine that the specific light emission effect is executed in the variable display that is started during the execution of the countdown effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the need to determine whether or not to execute the specific light emission effect at a timing at which the specific light emission effect can be executed (reach state in this example).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when one of the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect is executed, the execution of the other effect is limited. When both the (effect) and the specific light emission effects can be executed, the execution of any effect may always be limited. For example, when both the countdown effect (simultaneous effect) and the specific light emission effect can be executed, the execution of the countdown effect may always be restricted, or the execution of the specific light emission effect may always be restricted. Good.

  In this embodiment, the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the countdown effect and the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the specific light emission effect are the same (or substantially the same), but the specific light emission effect is a big hit. It is decided to execute only when you do. Therefore, even if the player confuses the countdown effect with the specific light emission effect, the feeling of disappointment can be reduced. In other words, if the player thinks that the simultaneous production is started by the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b, the big hit game is started instead of the simultaneous production, and the result is better than expected. Therefore, the disappointment due to the confusion can be reduced. In this embodiment, it is determined that the specific light emission effect is executed only when the big hit is made. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game shifts to a sudden big hit, a small hit, or a short time state where an advantageous game value is given. It may be determined that the specific light emission effect is executed also in the case of being performed.

  In this embodiment, since it is determined that the specific light emission effect is executed only when the big hit is made, the big light is determined when the specific light emission effect is executed. It may be possible that the big hit is not fixed when the specific light emission effect is executed. In this embodiment, the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the countdown effect and the light emission control of the rear light guide plate 505b in the specific light emission effect are the same (or substantially the same), but different modes of operation are performed. Alternatively, a plurality of light guide plates may be provided, and the number and manner of the light guide plates whose light emission is controlled may be different.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes character selection means capable of selecting one of a plurality of types of characters in accordance with the player's operation. In addition, a plurality of types of decorative designs are set in which a normal decorative design in which a character is set in advance corresponding to the type of decorative design and a character (for example, character C) selected by the character selection means are set. For example, a special decorative design that is a mode in which only the character C is displayed or a mode in which a plurality of characters including at least the character C are displayed is included. And, when the character other than the character selected by the character selection means is in a reach mode by a combination of preset normal ornament symbols, the selected normal ornament symbol or special ornament symbol is selected in advance. It is configured such that the ratio of being in the big hit gaming state is higher when reaching the reach mode by the combination. With such a configuration, when the selected character is in a reach mode by a combination of a preset selected normal decoration pattern or a special decoration pattern, the ratio of being a big hit gaming state becomes higher. The interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variable display during the countdown effect or the simultaneous effect is reduced and displayed in the lower area of the effect display device 9 as in the example shown in FIG. However, for example, during the super-reach production (except during the countdown production or simultaneous production), the variation display in which the character is used can be simplified to display only the variation of the decoration pattern, or the decoration pattern that is normally displayed You may make it implement | achieve a variable display with a dot matrix, without using.

  In the above embodiment, the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect is executed by performing the light emission control using the rear light guide plate 505b. Therefore, the effect of a countdown effect or a specific light emission effect can be enhanced by incorporating an effect using a light guide plate.

  In addition, the production mode of the countdown production using the light guide plate and the specific light emission production is not limited to that shown in the above embodiment. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect is executed using only the rear light guide plate 505b is shown, but the reflection part of the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect is formed also on the front light guide plate 505a, You may comprise so that a countdown effect and a specific light emission effect may be performed using both the front light-guide plate 505a and the rear light-guide plate 505b. Further, in this case, for example, as the countdown effect and the specific light emission effect, two effects of an effect using the front light guide plate 505a and an effect using the rear light guide plate 505b may be executed. Further, in this case, for example, an effect using both the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b may be configured to be executable. For example, the effect of controlling the light emission alternately between the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b may be executed, or the effect of controlling the light emission of the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b simultaneously. Good.

  Further, even when the countdown effect and the specific light emission effect are executed using only one light guide plate, a plurality of types of countdown effects and the specific light emission effect may be configured to be executable. In this case, for example, a plurality of display LEDs (for example, LEDs for upper-stage irradiation, LEDs for middle-stage irradiation, and LEDs for lower-stage irradiation) are provided on one light guide plate, and display LEDs are irradiated. It is also possible to configure such that a plurality of types of countdown effects and specific light emission effects can be executed by reflecting the light at the reflecting portions of different parts of the light guide plate by switching the.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the light guide plate effect is executed in the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect is shown. However, the light guide plate effect is not limited to the case of executing in the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect. It may be executed, or may be executed as a notice effect other than the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect or other effects. Also, for example, the light guide plate effect may be configured to be executed as a pre-reading notice effect, or the light guide plate effect may be configured to be executed as a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice effect (for example, a pre-reach notice effect). May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the light guide plate effect can be executed in the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect has been shown. However, the movable member 78 is driven by driving the motor 86 in the countdown effect or the specific light emission effect. It is also possible to execute an effect of moving the effect, or execute an effect of lighting the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the light guide plate effect is executed in both the countdown effect and the effect executed in the reach state (in this example, the specific light emission effect) has been shown. However, only one of the effects is introduced. You may make it perform using a light board effect. In this case, for example, a countdown effect without a light guide plate effect and a specific light emission effect with a light guide plate effect may be executed. Or, for example, a countdown effect accompanied by a light guide plate effect can be executed, and an effect that moves a movable member can be executed instead of a specific light emission effect as an effect executed in the reach state, or an upper effect LED 85a or It may be possible to execute an effect of lighting the effect LED 85b and the lower effect LED 85c.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the light guide plate is fixedly provided at a position overlapping the display screen of the effect display device 9 has been described. However, the light guide plate can be rotated in front of the effect display device 9. It may be configured to be movable, for example, to move up and down. When the light guide plate is configured to be movable, for example, the light guide plate is movable like a shutter, and the light guide plate is moved to a predetermined retracted position (a position that does not overlap with the display screen of the effect display device 9. However, even if it partially overlaps). May be operated to a predetermined movable position (position overlapping the front surface of the display screen of the effect display device 9) to control light emission.

  In the above embodiment, no particular mention is made of the light emission colors of the display LEDs 62a and 62b that allow light to enter the light guide plate. You may make it use LED. In this case, for example, the degree of expectation for the big hit may be changed depending on the light emission color when the light emission control of the light guide plate is performed (for example, in the case of the red light emission color, the expectation is the highest, and the green light emission color Next, the expectation is the highest, and the expectation is the lowest in the case of the blue emission color). Further, for example, the degree of expectation for the big hit may be suggested by a combination of the emission color and a pattern that appears on the light guide plate by the emission control.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, when performing a light guide plate effect, the pattern displayed on a light guide plate and the liquid crystal image of the effect display device 9 seen through a light guide plate overlap, and it looks like one image. An effect may be executed. When a plurality of light guide plates are provided as in this example (front light guide plate 505a and rear light guide plate 505b), the pattern displayed on the front light guide plate 505a and the pattern displayed on the rear light guide plate 505b overlap. (Moreover, the liquid crystal images may overlap.) An effect that looks like one image may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 50%: 50%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  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. 12). 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.

  In addition, the structure described in the above embodiment is not limited to pachinko gaming machines and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in the above embodiment may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which a variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called first if not reaching). (2) Before the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case where the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after a stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination. It is also possible.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with variable display means for starting variable display of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result when a variable display start condition is satisfied.

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 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 62a LED for display
62b LED for display
80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
505a Front light guide plate 505b Rear light guide plate

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and can give a predetermined game value based on a game result,
A light-transmitting light guide plate capable of transmitting light;
A light emitter provided so that light can be incident from an end face of the light guide plate,
The light guide plate is provided with a reflection portion that reflects light incident on the inside of the light guide plate from the end surface of the light guide plate by the light emitter and emits the light to the front surface of the gaming machine,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Light emission that emits light from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light as an effect that is executed when the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies a predetermined condition. A light emission effect execution means capable of performing the effect;
A specific light emission effect executing means capable of executing an effect of emitting light to the front surface of the gaming machine from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate by causing the light emitter to emit light when an advantageous game value is given; ,
An effect limiting means for restricting execution of the other effect when either the light emission effect or the effect by the specific light effect execution means is executed.

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