JP2014208144A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily recognize expectation degree of being controlled to a specific game state.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: predetermination means for determining whether or not to control to be a specific game state; first performance determination means which, based on the determination result of the predetermination means, determines kind of performance executed at a first timing before being controlled to the specific game state: numerical value updating means for updating a numerical value according to kind of the performance that has been determined to be executed at the first timing by the first performance determination means; second performance determination means which, based on the determination result of the predetermination means and the numerical value having been updated by the numerical value updating means, determines kind of performance executed at a second timing which is different from the first timing before being controlled to the specific game state; and performance execution means which executes performance that has been determined by the first performance determination means and the second performance determination means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game and can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a plurality of variable display devices capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) are provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in any of the variable display devices, a game Some are configured so as to be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is something configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball (a big hit game state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine, a display result in a variable display device that displays a special symbol as identification information is usually a combination of predetermined specific display modes (specific display result). It is called “hit”. 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. The special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 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.

  In addition, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) on the variable display section are continuously stopped for a predetermined time, stopped, swung, and enlarged. The possibility of big hits continues before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changing. An effect performed in a state in which the player is in a state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. In the reach state, the interest of the game is enhanced by making the variation pattern different from the variation pattern in the normal state. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display portion does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, the state is “missed” and the variable display state is terminated. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

JP 2004-351131 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily recognize the degree of expectation of being controlled to a specific gaming state.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a player plays a game and can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and a prior determination means for determining whether or not to control to a specific gaming state, Based on the determination result of the determining means, the first effect determining means for determining the type of effect to be executed at the first timing before being controlled to the specific gaming state, and the first effect determining means to execute at the first timing. Different from the first timing before being controlled to the specific gaming state based on the numerical value updating means for updating the numerical value according to the type of effect, the determination result of the prior determination means and the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means A second effect determining means for determining the type of effect to be executed at the second timing; and an effect executing means for executing the effect determined by the first effect determining means and the second effect determining means. To. According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the degree of expectation for being controlled to the specific gaming state.

  Before the determination by the prior determination means, the determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state, and before the variable display of the identification information as the determination target is started based on the determination result of the determination means And a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect.

  A game control means for controlling the progress of the game and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on information output from the game control means may be provided.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern 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 a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 3rd notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 4th notice selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a background image. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing when each notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notice effect in a 1st notice, and the content of each notice effect in a 2nd notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notice effect in a 3rd notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notification effect in a 4th notification. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of effect design change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen in case a 1st display point is displayed on a 1st display area, and a 2nd display point is displayed on a 2nd display area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen in case a 2nd display point is displayed only on a 2nd display area.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed 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) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with variable symbol special display. 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, for example, three pieces of decoration (production) identification information “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, for example. The symbol display area includes symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the special control indicator 8 performs variable display of the special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be grasped. Can be easier.

  A special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided at the upper part of the game board 6. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the special symbol display 8 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  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 addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The 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. Winning means that a game ball enters a predetermined area such as a winning opening.

  Below the effect display device 9 is a special symbol hold composed of four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A storage indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. Note that even if a game ball wins a start winning opening when the number of reserved memories reaches an upper limit (for example, 4), the start win becomes an invalid start win. That is, the start winning does not establish a start condition that is a variable display execution condition.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area for displaying the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as a reserved storage display unit 18c). In addition, since the special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18 is provided, the reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not need to be provided.

  The special symbol variable display is a variable display start condition after the start condition which is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) When the display time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  In the special symbol display 8, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the variable symbol special symbol display is started, the special symbol variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is decided to make a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small hit game state is controlled differently from the big hit game state. In this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are small hit symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is an off symbol. To do.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 15-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the opening / closing plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence, a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is started. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

  Further, when the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. The second state may be restored after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the time saving state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is decided to control the probability state to the probability variation state, the probability state is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is completed. The probability variation state continues, for example, until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result. The special symbol stop symbol that is stopped when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state is referred to as a jackpot symbol. And the stop symbol of the special symbol which is stopped and displayed when it is determined not to control to the big hit state is referred to as an off symbol.

  Even after the two-round big hit state ends, the probability state is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state). The probability variation state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state is also referred to as a sudden probability variation (surprise) state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In the small hit game state, as in the two round big hit state, the open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the big winning opening is opened. The number of times of opening is the second number (for example, 2). However, unlike the 2-round jackpot state, the probability state is not changed. That is, the probability state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state continues. However, the probability state is controlled to the low probability state when the termination condition for the short time state is satisfied. In addition, when changing the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the two round big hit state to the first state, the same as in the case of the two round big hit state even in the small hit gaming state Then, the winning ball apparatus is changed to the first state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the low probability state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the low probability state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) as a symbol for decoration (effect) during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the effect display device 9 stops and displays the combination of decorative symbols reminiscent of the big hit.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, on the basis of the start condition being satisfied, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. For example, “left” → The stop symbols of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of “right” → “middle”. The decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, or simultaneously in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. The stop symbol may be stopped and displayed. For example, symbols of numbers “0” to “9” are prepared as decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. In the case of a probable big hit, for example, “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (that is, “7”, “7”, and “7” are stopped and displayed). ) Further, at the time of normal big hit, for example, “2” is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (that is, “2”, “2”, and “2” are stopped and displayed). ). In addition, a combination of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) in each symbol display area at the time of a probable big hit, and a combination of decorative symbols (eg, “2”, “7”) in each symbol display area at the time of a normal big hit. 2) "2") is called a jackpot combination. At the time of sudden big hit and small hit suddenly, “1” is stopped in the “left” symbol display area, “3” is stopped in the “middle” symbol display area, and “3” is stopped in the “right” symbol display area. 5 ”is stopped and displayed (that is,“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”and“ 5 ”are stopped and displayed). Combinations other than the combinations described above are outlier combinations.

  The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (variable display period = variable time). The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). At the time of reach production, for example, the same decorative symbols as the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area and the “right” symbol display area. For example, when the same symbol design as the big hit combination is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area and the “right” symbol display area in the “middle” symbol display area, it becomes a big hit and the “left” symbol is displayed. When a decorative symbol different from the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed in the display area and the “right” symbol display area, it becomes out of reach (reach out).

  In addition, during the decorative pattern change, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a big hit design. A specific effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with the variable display mode. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R based on the fact that the start condition of the variable symbol variable display is satisfied once. Thus, after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R are changed again (referred to as re-variation or pseudo-continuous variation). The effect display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times).

  In the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, three right effect LEDs 85R are provided on the right side, and three left effect LEDs 85L are provided on the left side. The right effect LED 85R and the left effect LED 85L execute a related display effect in each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during a single variation period as a specific effect. Lights up or flashes when the effect is executed.

  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 the opening / closing plate is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8. By controlling to the state, the big winning opening which becomes 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 above the effect display device 9. 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. Furthermore, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time and the number of opening are increased. Further, even when the symbol variation time is shortened (the state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened) although not in the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased.

  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 top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. Furthermore, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as the effect display device 9) in the game area 7. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are an example of a decorative light emitter as an effect device provided in the gaming machine.

  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. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) 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 winning 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.

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

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

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

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

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols (variable display), a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory. Display control of the 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.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is connected via the lamp driver board 35 to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board or the frame LED provided on the frame side (the top frame LED 28a, the left frame). The display control of the LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c) and the like is performed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled through the sound output board 70.

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

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and an RAM for storing 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 CPU 101 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent from the CPU 101 for effect control, and maps the VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores 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. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 (specifically, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c) based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the right effect LED 85R, and the left effect LED 85L provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data 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. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing 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). Then, 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 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed 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 areas that may be initialized among the work areas 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 parts that must not be initialized are, for example, data indicating the 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 to the effect control board 80 (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 restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the initial 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 in the RAM 55 (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  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 effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, That is, initialization notification is performed. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

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

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

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

  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, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determining normal winning symbols 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, the corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag.

  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.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control CPU 101 (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 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. 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 a special symbol display control process 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 (step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  In the process of step S32, the special symbol process flag value does not start the variation of the special symbol based on the start flag being set, but the value of the special symbol variation process after the variation pattern is determined ( Specifically, the special symbol may be changed on the basis of 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)). Then, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4), the variation of the special symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (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.

  In step S33, the normal symbol process flag is not started based on the start flag being set, but based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol changing process. Thus, the variation of the normal symbol may be started. Then, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol stop process, the variation of the normal symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

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

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

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after reaching the variable display of the effect symbol, and the reach is not reached. A combination of predetermined effect symbols may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the reach effect is executed after the effect symbol variable display state becomes the reach state after the effect symbol variable display is started. In some cases, combinations of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol (for example, “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the reach effect is performed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When the small symbol (for example, “5”) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the effect display device 9 produces the effect in the same manner as when the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “suddenly probable big hit”. After the symbol variable display is performed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variable 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 “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8 is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode.

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.5 seconds is twice). Note that when the small hit game ends, the probability state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the low probability state or from the low probability state to the probability variation state. Suddenly promising big hits are allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.5 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short hit and a big hit that shifts the probability state after the big hit game to a probabilistic state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.5 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1, super PA3-1. ~ Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed twice when using normal PB2-1, and re-variation is performed three times when using super PA3-1. In the case of using the super PA 3-2, the re-variation is performed four times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 and super PB3 Variation patterns of -3 to super PB 3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, among the variation patterns that are used when sudden probability change big hits or small hits are not used and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when the super PB3-3 is used, the re-variation is performed twice, and the super PA3 When -3 is used, the re-variation is performed three times, and when using Super PA 3-4, the re-variation is performed four times. Further, the re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of a sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach B with four pseudo-continuations, the variation time is It is fixed at 35.50 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach B without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 18.50 seconds). Alternatively, the variation time may be varied depending on the number of reserved memories. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the number of reserved memories increases.

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

  In this embodiment, the value of random 1 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 39 in the process of step S23 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this embodiment, since the timer interrupt is applied every 2 ms, the value of random 1 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 39 every 2 ms. The value of random 2 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 251 in the process of step S25 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this embodiment, since a timer interrupt is applied every 2 ms, the value of random 2 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 251 every 2 ms. Further, the value of random 2 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 251 in the process of step S17 shown in FIG. That is, the value of random 2 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 251 also in the remaining time of the timer interrupt process (the time until the next timer interrupt process occurs).

  In this embodiment, the value of random 3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 997 in the process of step S25 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this embodiment, since the timer interrupt is applied every 2 ms, the value of random 3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 997 every 2 ms. Further, the value of random 3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 997 in the process of step S17 shown in FIG. That is, the value of random 3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 1 to 997 for the remaining time of the timer interrupt process (the time until the next timer interrupt process occurs). The value of random 4 is incremented by 1 in the range of 3 to 13 in the process of step S23 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this embodiment, since the timer interrupt is applied every 2 ms, the value of random 4 is incremented by 1 in the range of 3 to 13 every 2 ms.

  In this embodiment, the value of random 5 is incremented by 1 in the range of 3 to 13 in the process of step S24 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this embodiment, since a timer interrupt is applied every 2 ms, the value of random 5 is incremented by 1 in the range of 3 to 13 every 2 ms. Further, the value of random 5 is incremented by 1 in the range of 3 to 13 in the process of step S18 shown in FIG. That is, the value of random 5 is counted up by 1 in the range of 3 to 13 for the remaining time of the timer interrupt process (the time until the next timer interrupt process occurs).

  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-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three re-variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of four re-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 a normal big hit or a probable big hit, it is classified into a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. It is classified. Further, in the case of deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach or a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach or a specific effect. A non-reach CA 2-2, a non-reach CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a normal CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that includes only a normal reach. And normal CA2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and three re-variations pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and two re-variations pseudo-continuations. -5 and a variable parameter with superreach and three or four revariations Are type divided into super CA2-6 and a variation pattern type comprising over emissions.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, 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. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (a probability state that is not a probability variation state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability variation state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram 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. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIG. 8B is a small hit determination value.

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

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. Specifically, FIG. 8 (C) uses a reserved memory based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, a special symbol variation display is performed). A) jackpot type determination table 131 for determining a jackpot type.

  The jackpot type determination table 131 indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot” based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. ”Or“ suddenly probable big hit ”is a table referred to for determination.

  The “probability change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, only the short time state is transferred).

  In the big hit type determination table 131, there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are determination values (hit type determination values) corresponding to “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, 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 to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with values of random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, including super CA3-3, special CA4-1, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of special CA4-2 is set.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, only the determination value for the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3 is assigned.

  However, for example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, and the big hit type shown in FIG. A determination value may be assigned to each of a plurality of different variation pattern types (for example, normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5) in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in B). Then, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable variation big hit” are determined for the plurality of variation pattern types. The value assignment may be different.

  If the decision value allocation for each variation pattern type is different depending on the jackpot type, or if the judgment value is assigned to a different variation pattern type depending on the jackpot type, multiple jackpot types Depending on the determination result of which one of them, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a variable display with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. You can see that

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is 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 is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has 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 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. 9D, 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. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B. Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the probability state is a low probability state and the number of reserved memories is less than 3. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B that is used when the probability state is the probability variation state or the short-time state, or the number of reserved memories is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B 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 a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In this embodiment, there are two types, a deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the number of reserved storages is less than 3, and a deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the number of reserved storages is three or more. However, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the reserved memory number (that is, for the reserved memory number 0, for the reserved memory number 1, for the reserved memory number 2, for the reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 3 and the number of reserved storages 4 may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the number of reserved memories may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory number 0 to 2, the reserved memory number 3 and the reserved memory number 4 may be used.

  Each deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the common big hit variation pattern type determination table and the deviation variation pattern type determination table are used regardless of the current probability state. Depending on whether the current probability state is a probabilistic state, a low probability state, or a short-time state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately is provided. You may make it use. In this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortened variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the threshold value of the number of pending storages may be made different when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current probability state. For example, when the probability state is a low probability state, when the number of stored memories is 3, the variation pattern type of shortening variation may be determined by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening. Thus, when the probability state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, even if the number of reserved storages is 1 or 2, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected to shorten the variation. The variation pattern may be determined in some cases.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 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 of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is set to super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is set to either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, 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 this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2 and a special PG 1-2 with a specific effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

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

  FIG. 13 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. 13, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control 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 CPU 101 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbols and stops and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started.

  Commands 9501 to 9502 (H) are effect control commands (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. The winning judgment result designation command is different from the winning judgment result 1 designation command (command 9501 (H)) transmitted when the winning judgment result is a probable big hit or normal big hit, and the winning judgment result is different. There is a winning determination result 2 designation command (command 9502 (H)) transmitted when there is a winning.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  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 for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability state designation command) that designates that the probability state is a low probability state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating the short-time state (including the probability variation state).

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (holding memory number designation command) for designating the number of holding memories. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories.

  When 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, the effect control CPU 101 effects according to the contents shown in FIG. The display state of the display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 produces a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern of a production symbol and a display result designation command each time the special symbol display 8 starts a variable display of the special symbol when there is a start prize. It transmits to control CPU101.

  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 on 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-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control CPU 101 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. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special prize opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display 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 to the stop display of the display result) is determined as the variation time of variable symbol special display. 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 CPU 101 for effect control is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is stopped. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the CPU 101 for effect control is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control CPU 101, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the CPU 101 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 probability state (for example, a probability variation flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

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

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the CPU 101 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. 15 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start winning port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, a predetermined random number is extracted and stored.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (step S211). If the value of the pending storage number counter is the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the reserved memory number counter is not the upper limit value, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S212A). That is, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal is output from the first start port switch 13a. When the first start port switch 13a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S212B. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S213A). Further, the CPU 56 extracts and extracts values from a random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number (a random number for determining the big hit type (random 1), a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2): see FIG. 7). The stored random number value is stored in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter (step S214A). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that the CPU 56 may also extract a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) and store it in the storage area. A counter for generating software random numbers, a reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S215A) and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S216A).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control CPU 101, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S217A). If the value of the reserved storage number counter is not the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment), the process proceeds to step S212B.

  In step S212B, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S212B). That is, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal is output from the second start port switch 14a. If the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is on, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S213B). Further, the CPU 56 extracts and extracts values from a random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number (a random number for determining the big hit type (random 1), a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2): see FIG. 7). The stored random number value is stored in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S215B) and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S216B). Furthermore, winning determination processing is executed (step S217B).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S217A and S217B. The winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not a probable big hit or a normal big hit occurs before the start and change of the special symbol and the production symbol based on the start winning are actually started.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 reads the value of random R stored in the storage area in the processes of steps S214A and S214B (step S219A). Then, by confirming whether or not the value of the random R matches any of the jackpot determination values (see the left column in FIG. 8A), the jackpot symbol is displayed in a variable display that will be executed in the future based on the start winning that has occurred. It is determined whether or not a stop display is made (that is, whether or not a big hit is made) (step S219B). If the value of random R does not match any of the determination values (N in step S219B), the process proceeds to step S219G.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Y in step S219B), the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B (step S219C). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (step S219D).

  When the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit (that is, not suddenly a promising big hit) (Y in step S219E), control is performed to transmit a winning determination result 1 designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (step S219E). S219F). Therefore, the winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted when it is determined that it is a normal jackpot or a probable variation jackpot, and is not transmitted when it is suddenly determined that it is a probable variation jackpot.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value (N in step S219B), the CPU 56 shows the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B and FIG. 8B. The small hit determination value is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S219G). If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S219G), that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 issues a winning determination result 2 designation command to the effect control CPU 101. Transmission control is performed (step S219H). Accordingly, the winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted when it is determined that it is out of place, and is not transmitted when it is determined that it is a small hit.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the CPU 56 to check the value of the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, the value of the reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the random R stored in the random number buffer area matches any of the jackpot determination values (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). If they match, the process proceeds to step S71 (step S54). Note that the process of step S54 is an actual jackpot determination process (a process for determining whether or not to actually win a jackpot).

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the probability state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the probability state is a non-probable state (low probability state and short time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability state is a probability variation state. When the probability state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the probability state is low. When in the probability state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). .

  Note that whether or not the current probability 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 probability state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability state is terminated. Specifically, when it is decided to be a jackpot game or a sudden chance jackpot game, it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is decided to a jackpot game, it is reset when the jackpot game is started. .

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S55). If not, the process proceeds to step S74. If they match, the small hit flag is set (step S60), and then the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area using the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8C. The type corresponding to the value that matches the value of (Random 1) (“normal”, “probability change” or “surprise”) is determined as the big hit type (step S72). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S73). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “probable”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S74). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, “1”, “3” or “7”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol, and the big hit type is selected. If it is determined as “Accuracy”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S75).

  FIG. 18 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 to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) 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 132D (FIG. 9D) 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 shifting to the time reduction state (including when shifting to the probability changing state) and reset when ending the time reduction state. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to the process in step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of reserved storage is 3 or more (Step S96). If the number of reserved memories is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 10 (A)) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95) or the number of reserved memories is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S98, when the time is short (including the case of the probability variation state) or when the number of reserved storage is 3 or more, FIG. ) Is selected as shown in FIG. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the time is short (including the case of the probability variation state) or when the number of the stored storage is 3 or more, the change display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, even if the time is short, if the number of reserved memories is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the change display of the shortening variation is displayed. May not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of reserved memories is almost zero. 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (holding storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S97 or S98, thereby changing the variation pattern type. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Also, random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is read from the random number buffer area (holding storage buffer), and the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. (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, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 101 (step S106).

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

  FIG. 19 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. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, 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, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (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 S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. 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 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (Step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 20 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), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control to stop and display the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to CPU101 for production control is performed (step S132). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139A (step S133).

  If 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 if set (step S134). Control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command to the CPU 101 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). . Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low probability state designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (step S135A).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S137). 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 S138).

  In step S139A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S139B). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S140). Further, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S141), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S142). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low probability state designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (step S142A).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). 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 S147).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S143), 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 S148).

  FIG. 22 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 S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S155), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S156). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts to the time reduction state (step S157). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S158). Then, the process proceeds to step S161.

  If the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the probability state to the probability change state (step S159). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S160). Then, the process proceeds to step S161.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S157 and S160 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is hit. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S157 and S160 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  In step S <b> 161, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control CPU 101. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (Step S300) (Step S166).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control CPU 101 as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, to generate random numbers such as a random number for determining the advance notice, a random number for determining the first notice, a random number for determining the second notice, a random number for determining the third notice, a random number for determining the fourth notice, a random number for determining the jackpot symbol, etc. Random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter is executed (step S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the hold memory display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the reserved memory number designation command in the reserved memory number storage area. (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 or 2 designation command (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 or 2 designation command reception flag (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command (Y in step S631) and the continuous advance notice execution flag is not set (N in step S632A), the received winning determination result designation command is a winning prize. It is determined whether it is a determination result 1 designation command or a winning determination result 2 designation command (step S632B). If it is a winning determination result 1 designation command (N in step S632B), the process proceeds to step S636. The continuous notice execution flag is a flag that is set in the process of step S636 described later when the continuous notice is executed, and is reset in the process of step S820D described later when the continuous notice is completed. Then, by executing the process of step S632A, when the continuous notice execution flag is set, the process of steps S632B to S638, which will be described later, is not executed, and the situation where the continuous notice is executed is duplicated. Can be prevented.

  When the received winning determination result designation command is a winning determination result 2 designation command (Y in step S632B), the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice execution determination random number (step S633). FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the notice execution determination table. In the notice execution determination table shown in FIG. 27, a determination value for executing the continuous notice and a determination value for not executing the continuous notice are set. In the example shown in FIG. 27, a determination value with a probability (ratio) of 1% is set for executing the continuous notice, and a determination value with a probability (ratio) of 99% is set for not executing the continuous notice. Is set. The case of winning determination result 2 designation command is a case where it is out of place. Even if it is out of place, by executing a continuous notice at a certain rate, the player recognizes whether or not it will be a big hit depending on whether or not the continuous notice is started before the variable display of the production symbol is started Can be prevented.

  The effect control CPU 101 gives a continuous notice when the value of the random number for the notice execution determination extracted in the process of step S633 matches the determination value set for executing the continuous notice in the notice execution determination table. It is determined to be executed, and it is determined not to execute the continuous notice when the determination value set for not executing the continuous notice in the notice execution determination table is matched (step S634). If it is determined to execute the continuous notice (Y in step S635), the process proceeds to step S636.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous notice execution flag in response to the determination in step S636 that the continuous notice is to be executed (step S636). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the current reserved storage number in the variation counter (step S637), and stores it in the predetermined continuous notice count storage area as the number of consecutive notices (step S638). Note that the current reserved memory number is specified based on, for example, the data stored in the reserved memory number saving area in step S628.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S640), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end command reception flag (step S640). Step S641).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S642). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  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 change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

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

  Production 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 effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to stop display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit 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 the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S806).

  Big hit end processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming 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. 29 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  30 to 31 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801). In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set (step S820A). The continuous notice execution flag is a flag that is set in the process of step S636 when the continuous notice is executed. Then, when the continuous notice execution flag is not set (N in Step S820A), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process in Step S821.

  When the continuous notice execution flag is set (Y in step S820A), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (step S820B), and determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0. Confirm (step S820C). When the value of the variation counter is not 0 (N in Step S820C), the process proceeds to Step S821.

  When the value of the variation counter is 0 (Y in step S820C), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous notice execution flag (step S820D) and sets a continuous notice completed flag indicating that the continuous notice has ended. Set (step S820E).

  In step S821, the effect control CPU 101 reads out the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area in step S615 (step S821), and hits a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit, except sudden probability big hit). It is determined whether or not the change pattern command is a change pattern command (step S822). Specifically, if it is any one of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3, and Super PB3-4, it is determined that the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command of probability variation big hit or normal big hit (see FIG. 11 (A)).

  If the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the change pattern command is a variation pattern command of a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit (Y in step S822), it stores 100 as a production point in a predetermined effect point storage area (step S822). S823A), when it is determined that the variation pattern command is not the variation pattern command of the probability variation big hit or normal big hit (that is, when it is determined that the variation pattern command is sudden probability variation big hit, small hit or off) (N in step S822) 80 is stored as a point in a predetermined effect point storage area (step S823B).

  When the continuous notice end flag is set (Y in step S824), the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of continuous notices from the effect points stored in the effect point storage area in the process of step S823A or the process of step S823B. The corresponding value is subtracted (step S825), and the continuous notice completion flag is reset (step S826). The number of continuous notices is a value stored in the continuous notice number storage area in accordance with the number of pending storages (that is, according to the number of executions of continuous notices) in the process of step S638 before the continuous notice is executed. is there. And since the process of step S826 is a process performed when the continuous notice completion flag is set, the value according to the number of times of the finished continuous notice is subtracted from the effect point. Here, the value corresponding to the number of continuous notices is, for example, 10 points added per continuous notice, and is 10 when the continuous notice is given once, and the continuous notice is given twice. 20 in the case, and 30 in the case of three consecutive notices. In addition, the same number of points (10 in the above example) is not added according to the number of continuous notices, but is 10 when the continuous notice is given once, and when the continuous notice is given twice. It may be configured to add different values depending on the number of times, such as 15 when the continuous notice is performed three times. The effect control CPU 101 clears the value stored in the continuous notice count storage area after the end of the process of step S825.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 extracts the first notice determination random number (step S827A), refers to the first notice selection table shown in FIG. 32, and determines whether or not to execute the first notice. When executing, the type of the first notice to be executed is selected (step S827B).

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the first notice selection table. In the first notice, a predetermined small character image (mini-character) is displayed on the effect display device 9 at a predetermined timing, such as when the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, so that an effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit ( Mini character notice). As shown in FIG. 32, as the first notice, an effect in which character A (for example, beetle 961 (see FIG. 40 (a1))) appears and character B (for example, tree 962 (see FIG. 40 (b1))). .) And the effects (for example, beetle 961 and tree 962 (see FIG. 40 (c1)).)) In which character A and character B appear are prepared, and each effect and the first notice are executed. A judgment value is set for not performing. Specifically, 50% of the determination value is set for not executing the first notice, 25% of the determination value is set for the effect in which the character A appears, and the determination value is set in the effect in which the character B appears. 15% is set, and 10% of the determination value is set for the effect in which character A and character B appear.

  In the first notice selection table, points are set for each effect. Specifically, 10 points are set for the effect in which character A appears, 15 points are set for the effect in which character B appears, and 30 points are set in the effect in which character A and character B appear. That is, the point (30 points) set for the effect in which character A and character B appear is the point (10 points) set in the effect in which only character A appears and the effect in which only character B appears. The value is larger than the sum of the set points (15 points). Therefore, by setting a large value production point for the production combining the characters that appear, it is possible to set a large value production point without increasing the amount of data required for the production by increasing the types of characters that appear in the production. can do. In addition, even if the point set for the effect where each character appears separately is a small value, by setting a large value point for the effect where a plurality of characters appear at the same time, It can be noticed whether or not will appear and can improve the game entertainment.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the first notice based on the value of the first notice determination random number and the determination value set in the first notice selection table, and the type of the first notice to be executed. To decide. The effect control CPU 101 stores, in a predetermined first notice storage area, information indicating whether or not to execute the first notice and the type of the first notice to be executed. Then, points according to the determination result for the first notice (that is, points set for the type of the first notice to be executed) are stored in the predetermined addition point storage area as addition points.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects the second notice selection table corresponding to the difference (remaining points) between the effect points and the addition points (step S828A). FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the second notice selection table. In the second notice, a notice effect (notice effect from the first step to a plurality of steps) is given once or a plurality of times at a predetermined timing in accordance with a predetermined order during a single symbol change (variable display). This is a notice effect (step-up notice) that informs the player step by step that there is a possibility of a big hit by changing (developing). In this embodiment, the player is notified that the probability of a big hit is higher as the number of times of changing the notice effect increases (the more the notice effect is executed in multiple stages). Note that the step-up notice may end without the notice effect of the first step (first step) changing. As shown in FIG. 33, the second notice selection table is used when the difference (remaining points) between the effect points stored in the effect point storage area and the addition points stored in the addition point storage area is 20 to 29. Used when the remaining points are 30 to 49 (table shown in FIG. 33B), and when the remaining points are 50 or more. (A table shown in FIG. 33C) is prepared.

  In the present embodiment, instead of preparing a table according to whether or not it is a big hit like a conventional gaming machine, a table according to the remaining points is prepared (a third notice selection table and a third table described later). The same applies to the 4 notice selection table). By preparing a table according to the remaining points instead of preparing a table according to whether it is a big hit or not, if the remaining points are the same, the same table will be used at the time of the big hit and when it is out of notice Can be prevented from losing a sense of expectation that the player will be a big hit by the notice effect that is determined and executed. Moreover, since the effect pattern of the point according to the said remaining point is set to each table according to the remaining point, the effect pattern which does not exceed the remaining point can be selected.

  In the table shown in FIG. 33A used when the remaining points are 20 to 29, 65% of the determination value is set for not executing the second notice, and is executed until the first step. 20% of the judgment value is set for the effect (the effect shown in FIG. 40 (a2)), and the effect shown in FIG. 40 (b2) is executed after the effect shown in FIG. 40 (a2) is executed. 15% of the determination value is set in the effect) for executing the effect shown in (2).

  In addition, 10 points are set for the effects executed up to the first step, and 20 points are set for the effects that step up from the first step to the second step.

  In the table shown in FIG. 33 (B) used when the remaining points are 30 to 49, 55% of the determination value is set for not executing the second notice, and is executed up to the first step. 20% of the determination value is set for the effect, 15% of the determination value is set for the effect that steps up from the first step to the second step, and the step increases from the first step to the third step through the second step. 10% of the determination value is set for the effect (the effect shown in FIG. 40 (a2) and the effect shown in FIG. 40 (c2) after the effect shown in FIG. 40 (b2) is executed).

  In addition, 10 points are set for the effect executed up to the first step, 20 points are set for the effect that steps up from the first step to the second step, and from the first step to the third step through the second step. 30 points are set for the step-up effect.

  In the table shown in FIG. 33C used when the remaining points are 50 or more, 50% of the determination value is set for not executing the second notice, and the effect is executed up to the first step. Is set to 20% of the determination value, 15% of the determination value is set to the effect that steps up from the first step to the second step, and the effect is stepped up from the first step to the third step through the second step. Is set to 10% of the judgment value, and the effect of stepping up from the first step to the fourth step through the second step and the third step (the effect shown in FIG. 40 (a2), the effect shown in FIG. 40 (b2)) And 3% of the judgment value is set in the effect shown in FIG. 40 (d2) after the effect shown in FIG. 40 (c2) is executed. From the first step to the second step, the third step is set. Steps up to the fourth step are performed, and the second step effect is executed later than usual (the effect shown in FIG. 40 (a2), the effect shown in FIG. 40 (b2 ′) (person B964 appears). 2% of the determination value is set for the effect whose timing is slower than the effect shown in FIG. 40 (b2)) and the effect shown in FIG. 40 (d2) after the effect shown in FIG. 40 (c2) is executed. Has been.

  In addition, 10 points are set for the effect executed up to the first step, 20 points are set for the effect that steps up from the first step to the second step, and from the first step to the third step through the second step. 30 points are set for the effect to be stepped up, 40 points are set for the effect to be stepped up from the first step to the second step through the third step to the fourth step, and from the first step to the second step, the third step. Step up to the fourth step through the step, 50 points are set to the effect of executing the effect of the second step later than usual. In the effect of stepping up to the fourth step, the point (50 points) set in the effect executed at the timing when the effect of the second step is delayed from the normal time is executed at the normal timing of the effect of the second step. This value is larger than the point (40 points) set for the production. Therefore, by setting a large value effect point according to the timing at which the effect is executed, it is possible to set a large value effect point without increasing the type of effect and increasing the amount of data required for the effect. it can.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the second notice determination random number (step S828B), refers to the second notice selection table selected in the process of step S828A, and determines whether or not to execute the second notice. The type of the second notice to be executed when executing is selected (step S828C).

  The effect control CPU 101 stores, in a predetermined second notice storage area, information indicating whether or not to execute the second notice and the type of the second notice to be executed. Then, a point corresponding to the determination result for the second notice (that is, a point set for each type of the second notice to be executed) is newly stored in the predetermined addition point storage area as a point to be added to the addition point. The added point is added and stored in the added point storage area as the added point (step S828D).

  When the variation pattern command read in the process of step S821 is a variation pattern command of a non-reach variation pattern (Y in step S828F), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S831. Specifically, the non-reach deviation variation pattern is a variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to PA1-4 (see FIG. 12). In the case of a variation pattern command of a non-reach variation pattern (Y in step S828F), the process proceeds to step S831 without determining the third notice and the fourth notice, as described later. This is because the effects of the notice and the fourth notice are effects that are executed after the occurrence of reach, and are effects that are not executed when non-reach occurs.

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control has a difference between the effect points stored in the storage area in the effect point storage area and the addition points stored in the addition point storage area in the process of step S828D is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 9). (Yes in step S828F), the process proceeds to step S831. When the difference between the production point and the addition point is a predetermined value (for example, 9) or less (Y in step S828F), the process proceeds to step S831 without determining the third notice and the fourth notice. As shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, the effect of the third notice and the fourth notice is a value larger than a predetermined value (for example, 10) because the minimum value of the points set in the effect pattern.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines that the change pattern command is not a change pattern command of a non-reach change pattern (N in step S828E) and the difference between the effect point and the addition point is not less than a predetermined value (for example, 9) (step). N of S828F), a third notice selection table is selected according to the difference (remaining points) between the production point and the addition point (step S829A).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the third notice selection table. As shown in FIG. 34, the third selection determination table is used when the difference (remaining points) between the effect points stored in the effect point storage area and the addition points stored in the addition point storage area is 10 to 14. Used when the remaining points are 15 to 29 (table shown in FIG. 34B), and when the remaining points are 30 or more. (A table shown in FIG. 33C) is prepared.

  In the table shown in FIG. 34A used when the remaining points are 10 to 14, 75% of the determination value is set for not performing the third notice, and the group notice (small number) horizontal direction. 25% of the judgment value is set for the production. Note that the group announcement (minority) horizontal effect is an effect indicating that a small number of birds 966 move in groups in the horizontal direction, for example.

  And 10 points are set for the group notice (small number) in the horizontal direction.

  In the table shown in FIG. 34 (B) used when the remaining points are 15 to 29, 60% of the judgment value is set for not executing the third notice, and the group notice (small number) is in the horizontal direction. 25% of the judgment value is set for the production of 15%, and 15% of the judgment value is set for the production in the group notice (multiple) horizontal direction. In addition, the group announcement (small number) horizontal direction effect is, for example, an effect indicating that a small number of birds (for example, three birds 966) move in groups in the horizontal direction (for example, FIG. 41A). Production). The group announcement (many) horizontal direction effect is, for example, an effect (for example, shown in FIG. 41B) indicating that a large number of birds (for example, six birds 966) move in groups in the horizontal direction. Production).

  Further, 10 points are set for the group notice (small number) horizontal direction, and 15 points are set for the group notice (large number) horizontal direction.

  In the table shown in FIG. 34 (C) used when the remaining points are 30 or more, 50% of the judgment value is set for not performing the third notice, and the group notice (small number) in the horizontal direction is set. 25% of the judgment value is set for the effect, 15% of the judgment value is set for the group notice (multiple) horizontal direction effect, and 10% of the judgment value is set for the group notice vertical direction effect. The group notice vertical direction effect is, for example, an effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 41C) indicating that the birds 966 move in groups in the vertical direction.

  Also, 10 points are set for the group notice (minority) horizontal direction, 15 points are set for the group notice (majority) horizontal direction, and 30 points are set for the group notice vertical direction effect.

  In case of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding sudden probable big hit), there is a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern per normal reach) for normal reach production, and the fluctuation pattern is per normal reach. A table used in the above may be prepared. For example, in the table used in the case of per normal reach, for example, all judgment values are set for the production in the group notice vertical direction, and 30 points are set. Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a table to be used in the case of the normal reach in the case of the fluctuation pattern per normal reach in the process of step S829A.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the third notice determination random number (step S829B), refers to the third notice selection table selected in the process of step S829A, and determines whether or not to execute the third notice. The type of the third notice to be executed when executing is selected (step S829C).

  The effect control CPU 101 stores, in a predetermined third notice storage area, information indicating whether or not to execute the third notice and the type of the third notice to be executed. Then, the points according to the determination result for the third notice (that is, the points set for the type of the third notice to be executed) are newly stored in the predetermined addition point storage area as points to be added to the addition points. The added point is added and stored in the added point storage area as the added point (step S829D).

  When the variation pattern command read in the process of step S821 is the variation pattern command of the variation pattern of the normal reach (Y in step S829E), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S831. The fluctuation pattern of normal reach is specifically a fluctuation pattern of normal PA2-1 to PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to PB2-2 (see FIG. 12). If the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command for a normal reach (Y in step S829E), the process proceeds to step S831 without determining the fourth advance notice. This is because it is an effect that is executed after the occurrence, and it is an effect that is not executed during normal reach.

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control has a difference between the effect points stored in the storage area in the effect point storage area and the addition points stored in the addition point storage area in the process of step S829D is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 14). (Yes in step S829F), the process proceeds to step S831. When the difference between the effect point and the addition point is a predetermined value (for example, 14) or less (Y in step S828F), the process proceeds to the process of step S831 without determining the fourth notice, as will be described later with reference to FIG. Since the maximum value (for example, 15) of the points set in the fourth notice effect shown in A) is a value larger than the predetermined value, the remaining points below the predetermined value have a value larger than the predetermined value. This is because it is not possible to select the effect of the fourth notice for which is set.

  When the variation pattern command is not the variation pattern command of the variation pattern of the normal reach (N in Step S829E) and the difference between the representation point and the addition point is not less than a predetermined value (for example, 14) (Step S829F). N), selecting the fourth notice selection table corresponding to the difference (remaining points) between the production points and the addition points (step S830A).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the fourth notice selection table. As shown in FIG. 35, the fourth notice selection table is used when the difference (remaining points) between the effect points stored in the effect point storage area and the addition points stored in the addition point storage area is 15 to 79. Table (the table shown in FIG. 35A), a table used when the remaining points are 80 or more, and a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding sudden probable big hit), and the addition point is A table used when the number is less than 20 is prepared. In the process of step S830A, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of a normal big hit or a probability big hit, and the value of the addition point stored in the addition point storage area is less than 20, it is a big hit and the addition point is Select the table to be used if it is less than 20. Note that the fluctuation pattern of the normal big hit or the probable big hit is specifically a fluctuation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3, and Super PB3-4 (see FIG. 11A). .

  In the table shown in FIG. 35A used when the remaining points are 15 to 79, 60% of the determination value is set for not executing the fourth notice, and the character C967 suddenly appears ( The character C cut-in) effect (the effect shown in FIG. 42A) is set to 25% of the determination value, and the character D968 suddenly appears (character D cut-in) effect (the effect shown in FIG. 42B). 15% of the judgment value is set.

  Then, 10 points are set for the character C cut-in effect, and 15 points are set for the character D cut-in effect.

  In the table shown in FIG. 35B used when the remaining points are 80 or more, 50% of the determination value is set for not executing the fourth notice, and the character C967 appears suddenly (character C cut-in) effect 25% of the decision value is set, character D968 suddenly appears (character D cut-in) effect 15% of the decision value is set, character E969 suddenly appears (character E cut-in) 10% of the determination value is set for the effect (the effect shown in FIG. 42C).

  Then, 10 points are set for the character C cut-in effect, 15 points are set for the character D cut-in effect, and 80 points are set for the character E cut-in effect.

  Character E969 suddenly appears in the table shown in FIG. 35 (C) used in the case of a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding sudden sudden change big hit) and the addition point is less than 20. Cut-in) All judgment values are set for production, and 80 points are set. As shown in FIG. 35 (C), since a table used for big hits (probable big hits or normal big hits, excluding suddenly probable big hits) and the addition point is less than 20, a big hit ( The total number of points set for the performance performed at the time is not less than 20. In other words, in the present embodiment, the range of the total number of points set in the effect executed at the time of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding sudden sudden change big hit) is 20-100. On the other hand, since the table shown in FIG. 35C is not used at the time of loss, the range of the total number of points set for the effect executed at the time of loss is 0-80. In other words, the range of the total number of points partially overlaps at the time of big hit and off. It should be noted that a table may be prepared that is set to always execute a predetermined effect when the addition point is less than a predetermined value at the time of disconnection. Then, the lower limit value of the range of the total number of points at the time of loss can be changed from 0 to the predetermined value. That is, the range of the total number of points at the time of loss may be set to a value larger than zero.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the fourth notice determination random number (step S830B), refers to the fourth notice selection table selected in the process of step S830A, and determines whether or not to execute the fourth notice and the fourth notice. The type of the fourth notice to be executed when executing is selected (step S830C).

  The effect control CPU 101 stores, in a predetermined fourth notice storage area, information indicating whether or not to execute the fourth notice and the type of the fourth notice to be executed.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the type of the notice effect (information stored in the first to fourth notice storage areas) and the variation pattern determined in the processes of steps S827B, S828C, S829C, and S830C in the process of step S831. A corresponding process table is selected (step S831). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832). 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 is executed (step S833). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (step S802). (Step S835).

  In the effect symbol variation start processing described above, the notice effect is determined by selecting a table corresponding to the remaining points regardless of whether or not the big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding the sudden probability big hit). It is configured. Here, the maximum value of the remaining points is 100 for big hits (probable big hits or normal big hits, excluding sudden probable big hits), and 80 for outliers (including small hits, sudden probable big hits) (step S823A). , S823B), in any case, the remaining points decrease as the notice effect is determined in order from the first notice (see steps S828D and S829D). Then, even if it is a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding suddenly probable big hit), it is based on the remaining point smaller than the maximum value of the remaining points at the time of detachment (including small hit, sudden sudden change big hit) A notice effect may be determined. In other words, the remaining point range for determining the notice effect partially overlaps with the time of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding sudden chance big hit). . Therefore, based on the points set for the notice performance that has been executed, the player recognizes whether or not the game is a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding sudden sudden change big hit) before the stop of the production symbol. , Can prevent a player from being awakened.

  When the pseudo-variation variation pattern command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 101 performs step S827B, as a notice effect to be executed in the final variation in the pseudo-continuation (the variation immediately before the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed). The notice content is determined by the processing of S828C, S829C, and S830C, and the points are added. Further, as a notice effect to be executed in the fluctuation before the temporary stop in the quasi-continuous, a notice is given using the table shown in FIG. 32 and any one of the tables shown in FIGS. 33 (A), (B), and (C). The production is determined and is not subject to point addition. In addition, it is good also considering the point set as the notification effect performed in the fluctuation | variation before a temporary stop as the object of addition. Moreover, even if it is the same effect, you may be comprised so that a different point may be set according to the timing performed in the pseudo | simulation series. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, 10 points are set for the production of the first step, but in the pseudo-ream, the production executed during the fluctuation before the first temporary stop is 10 points, 15 points for the effect executed during the change before the second temporary stop, 20 points for the effect executed during the change before the third temporary stop, etc. However, different points may be added at different execution timings, and the types of effects may be increased without increasing the necessary data capacity.

  Also, for similar effects, by setting different points depending on whether the effect is started at the start of variation of the effect symbol or when the reach occurs, even if it is a similar effect, the execution timing is different. Different points may be added to increase the types of effects without increasing the necessary data capacity.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (step S802). In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), 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 S844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

  If the continuous notice execution flag is set (Y in step S845A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 3 or more (step S845B). If the value of the variation counter is 3 or more (Y in step S845B), the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the first background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner. (Step S845C). Then, the process proceeds to step S845G.

  If the value of the variation counter is 2 (Y in step S845D), the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the second background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the effect symbol variation ( Step S845E). Then, the process proceeds to step S845G.

  If the value of the variation counter is not 2, the value of the variation counter is 1. In this case (N in step S845D), the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the third background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the variation of the effect symbol (step S845F). Then, the process proceeds to step S845G.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous effect screen display flag in step S845G (step S845G).

  If it is determined that the continuous notice is to be executed based on the winning determination process result and the continuous notice execution flag is set (Y in step S845A), the effect display device 9 is based on the hold storage before the variable display of the effect symbol. Since the background image in which points are set is displayed, the player can pay attention to the points that are added over a plurality of variable displays of the effect design, and the expectation for the big hit can be maintained for a long time. In other words, continuous notice as a pre-production is executed before the variable display is started, and the expectation to the big hit can be maintained for a long period of time from the end of the variable display to the stop display of the stop symbol. it can.

  In addition, it is good also considering the effect performed by the continuous notice as the object of point addition. In such a configuration, the player can easily understand the point addition method.

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S848). Here, the effect control CPU 101 clears the values stored in the effect point storage area and the addition point storage area, and the information stored in the first to fourth notice storage areas. Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S847), the process proceeds to step S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a background image. FIG. 37 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first background image, FIG. 37 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the second background image, and FIG. 37 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the third background image. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 37A, the first background image is a background image indicating that the sky is clear. In the example shown in FIG. 37B, the second background image is a background image indicating that it is cloudy. In the example shown in FIG. 37C, the third background image is a background image indicating rainy weather.

  As described above, the first background image is displayed in the process of step S845C when the value of the variation counter is 3 or more. The second background image is displayed in the process of step S845E when the value of the variation counter is 2. The third background image is displayed in the process of step S845F when the value of the variation counter is 1.

  Accordingly, the variable display of the effect symbol is sequentially performed, and the background image displayed on the effect display device 9 changes from clear sky to cloudy weather and rainy weather as the value of the variation counter is counted down. I can improve the game entertainment.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (Step S852), and the stop symbol is controlled to be stopped (Step S853). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the continuous effect screen display flag is set (step S854). If the continuous effect screen display flag is set (Y in step S854), the effect control CPU 101 erases the displayed background image (any one of FIGS. 37A to 37C) (step S855). The continuous effect screen display flag is reset (step S856). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S857). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S858).

  When it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is not made, 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 S859). .

  The timing of each notice effect in the first notice to the fourth notice will be described. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing at which each notice effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 39, the first notice is, for example, a notice effect that is executed immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol. The second notice is, for example, a notice effect that is executed in order from the first step during high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol. In addition, the third notice is executed, for example, after the stop of the first stop symbol (for example, the left symbol) that stops first and the second stop symbol (for example, the right symbol) that stops second among the effect symbols. This is a notice effect (specifically, a notice effect executed after the occurrence of normal reach). In addition, the fourth notice is a notice effect (specifically, a supermarket) that is executed after the stop of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol and when the fluctuation speed of the last stop symbol that stops last decreases. This is an effect performed after the reach occurs). Note that the effect of super reach is an effect developed from normal reach. Specifically, for example, after the occurrence of normal reach, the variable display speed of the final stop symbol is further reduced from the variable display speed in normal reach, thereby increasing the player's expectation for the big hit.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the first notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second notice. In the first notice (the notice effect shown on the left side in FIG. 40 (FIGS. 40 (a1) to (c1))), the three notice effects (character A (beetle insect 961) shown in FIG. 40 (a1) appear (see FIG. 40). 32 (effect shown by appearance of character A), an effect (character effect shown by appearance of character B in FIG. 32) where character B (tree 962) shown in FIG. 40 (b1) appears, and character A and character shown in FIG. 40 (c1) Any of the effects in which B appears (effects indicated by the appearance of characters A and B in FIG. 32) is executed. As shown in FIG. 40 (a1), as an effect in which the character A appears, an effect in which the beetle character 961 flies from the right side of the screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As shown in FIG. 40 (b1), as an effect in which the character B appears, an effect in which the tree 962 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. In addition, as an effect in which the character A and the character B appear, an effect in which the beetle character 961 perches on the tree 962 is performed as shown in FIG.

  The second notice (the notice effect shown on the right side in FIG. 40 (FIG. 40 (a2) to (d2))) has five notice effects (first step effects shown in FIG. 40 (a2) (first step in FIG. 33). And the second step (or second step) among the effects indicated by the second step effect A shown in FIG. 40 (b2) (first → second (or second step) →... ), The second step effect B shown in FIG. 40 (b2 ') (the effect corresponding to the second (delay) among the effects shown by the first → second (delay) →... ), The third step effect shown in FIG. 40 (c2) (first → second (or second (delayed)) → third (or third step) →... 3 (or third step)), the fourth step shown in FIG. 40 (d2) (FIG. 3). The 1 → is composed of a second (or second (delay)) → The 3 → effect corresponding to the fourth step of the production which shows the fourth step)) of. As shown in FIG. 40 (a2), as an effect of the first step, an effect is performed in which a person A963 appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and left to the left of the screen. As shown in FIG. 40 (b2), as the effect A of the second step, a person B964 appears from the right side of the screen of the display screen of the effect display device 9 after the effect of the first step is finished and left to the left of the screen. The production will be performed. As shown in FIG. 40 (b2 ′), the second step effect B is later than the second step effect A in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 after the end of the first step effect. At the timing, there is an effect in which the person B964 appears from the right side of the screen and leaves to the left side of the screen. As shown in FIG. 40 (c2), as an effect of the third step, a person C965 appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 after the effect of the second step A or the second step B is completed. An effect of leaving to the left of the screen is performed. As shown in FIG. 40 (d2), as an effect of the fourth step, persons A963, B964, and C965 appear simultaneously from the left side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 after the effect of the third step ends. An effect of stopping at the center of the screen is performed.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the third notice. In the third notice, three notice effects (group notice (minority) lateral effect (effect shown in FIG. 41A)) shown in each table of FIG. 34, group notice (many) lateral effect (FIG. 41 ( The effect shown in b)) or the group notice vertical effect (effect shown in FIG. 41C)) is executed. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), as a group notice (small number) horizontal direction effect, an effect in which a small number of bird characters 966 fly from the right side of the screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As shown in FIG. 41 (b), as a group announcement (many) horizontal direction effect, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a larger number of bird characters 966 are displayed on the right side of the group announcement (few) horizontal direction effect. The production that flies from is performed. As shown in FIG. 41 (b), as the group notice vertical direction effect, the effect that the bird character 966 flies from the bottom of the screen is performed on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the fourth notice. In the fourth notice, the three notice effects (the effect that the character C967 (playing card) shown in FIG. 42A appears) (the effect shown by the character C cut-in in FIG. 35), the character D968 (mail) shown in FIG. ) Appearing (effect shown by character D cut-in in FIG. 35), or the effect of character E969 (treasure box) appearing in FIG. 42C (effect shown by character E cut-in in FIG. 35)) Is executed. As shown in FIG. 42A, as an effect in which the character C967 appears, an effect in which a playing card is suddenly displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As shown in FIG. 42 (b), as an effect in which the character D 968 appears, an effect that a mail is suddenly displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As shown in FIG. 42 (c), as an effect in which the character E969 appears, an effect in which a treasure box is suddenly displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a notice effect is determined by setting different performance points depending on whether or not to make a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding suddenly probable big hit). When it is determined to be a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, excluding suddenly probable big hit) compared to the case where it is determined whether or not the notice effect is executed simply by a random value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence rate of the situation where the production is not executed. Further, an effect corresponding to the point is executed, and the player can easily recognize the degree of expectation that the decision has been made as a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit, except suddenly sudden big hit).

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In the embodiment described above, the effect display device 9 or the like is configured not to display points (addition points) corresponding to the executed effect (notice effect or continuous notice). However, it may be configured to display the points on the effect display device 9 at the start of the execution of the notice effect or the continuous notice so that the player can easily recognize the points. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control in the present modification example uses the background image (first background image, second background image, or second background image as a continuous notice) in the processing in steps S1845D, S1845F, and S1845G of the effect symbol changing process. On the basis of the decision to superimpose and display the third background image), the background image based on the decision is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the continuous display for the variable display that has not yet been started in step S843A. 10 is added to the first display point as the notice point, and the first display point is displayed in the first display area 301 of the effect display device 9. That is, the point of continuous notice for the variable display that has not yet been started is displayed as the first display point in the first display area 301 of the effect display device 9, and the background image based on the determination is superimposed on the effect display device 9. It will be. In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control in the present modification subtracts a value corresponding to the number of continuous notices from the effect point in the process of step S825A of the effect symbol variation start process (that is, a value corresponding to the number of executed continuous notices). (For example, subtract 1 continuous notice: 10, 2 continuous notices: 20, 3 continuous notices: 30) from the production point), a value corresponding to the number of continuous notices (that is, a variable to start execution) The point of continuous notice executed for the display) is set (set) as the second display point. And the said 2nd display point is displayed on the 2nd display area 302 which displays the point according to the notice effect with respect to the variable display currently performed in the effect display apparatus 9. FIG. That is, at the start of variable display of the effect symbols, the point display area for the continuous notice executed before the start of the variable display moves (shifts) from the first display area 301 to the second display area 302. Then, the effect control CPU 101 in the present modification adds a point corresponding to the notice effect for the variable display being executed to the second display point in the effect display changing process in step S843B. It is displayed in the second display area 302. That is, when the notice effect is started, points corresponding to the notice effect are added to the second display point and displayed in the second display area 302. Therefore, the second display points displayed in the second display area 302 are the total number of points according to the notice effect for the variable display being executed and points according to the continuous notice executed before the start of the variable display. It is. That is, the first display point is a point corresponding to the continuous notice for the variable display to be executed next time based on the winning determination process result. The second display point corresponds to a point corresponding to a notice effect executed for a variable display being executed and a continuous notice executed before the start of execution of the variable display based on a winning determination process result. The total number of points.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a modification of the effect symbol variation start process. In this modification, the CPU 101 for effect control performs the process of step S825A instead of step S825 in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. That is, in the process of step S825A, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts a value corresponding to the number of consecutive notices from the effect point stored in the effect point storage area in the process of step S823A or the process of step S823B, as the second display point. Then, a value corresponding to the number of continuous notices is set (stored) in a predetermined second display point storage area and displayed in the second display area 302 of the effect display device 9 (step S825A). Note that the value corresponding to the number of continuous notices stored in the predetermined second display point storage area as the second display point is, for example, 10 when the continuous notice is performed once, It is 20 when it is performed twice, and 30 when the continuous notice is performed three times. By the processing in step S825A, the point of continuous notice executed before the start of variable display can be displayed in the second display area 302 of the effect display device 9 at the start of variable display of the effect symbol.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a modification of the effect symbol variation processing. In this modification, the CPU 101 for effect control is in the process of changing the effect symbol shown in FIG. 36 when the continuous notice execution flag is set and the continuous effect screen display flag is not set (Y in step S1845A, N in S1845B). Instead of steps S845C, S845E, and S845F, steps S1845D, S1845F, and S1845G are executed. In other words, in the present modification, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the first background image, the second background image, or the third background image according to the value of the variation counter (steps S1845C and S1845E). 9 is displayed in a superimposed manner, and a background image based on the determination is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 (steps S1845D, S1845E, S1845G). If the process timer times out (Y in step S843), the first background image, the second background image, or the third background image is superimposed on the effect display device 9 in the processing of steps S1845D, S1845F, and S1845G. When it is determined to be displayed, the background image based on the determination is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9, and 10 is added to the value of the first display point stored in the predetermined first display point storage area. The first display point is displayed in the first display area 301 of the display device 9 (step S843A). Therefore, when it is determined in step S1845D that the first background image is to be superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the background image is superimposed and displayed, 10 is added to the value of the first display point, The display point is 10. If it is determined in step S1845F that the second background image is to be superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the background image is superimposed and displayed, 10 is added to the value of the first display point. The display point is 20. Furthermore, when it is determined in step S1845G that the third background image is to be superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the background image is superimposed and displayed, 10 is added to the value of the first display point, The display point is 30. Note that the processing results of steps S1845D, S1845F, and S1845G are stored in a predetermined continuous notice determination storage area and referred to in the processing of step S843A. In addition, the stored contents of the continuous notice determination storage area are cleared when the effect symbol changing process ends (for example, the process of step S848). The effect control CPU 101 adds the point corresponding to the executed notice effect to the second display point stored in the second display point storage area, and uses the second display point after the addition in the effect display device 9 as the second display point. It is displayed on the display area 302 (step S843A). By the process of step S843A, the first display point (the point of continuous notice for the variable display that has not yet started) can be displayed in the first display area 301 of the effect display device 9. Further, the second display point (the total number of points of continuous notice executed before the start of variable display with respect to variable display being executed and points of notice effect executed during execution of variable display) by the process of step S843B. Can be displayed in the second display area 302 of the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a screen example when the first display point is displayed in the first display area 301 and the second display point is displayed in the second display area 302.

  FIG. 45A illustrates a case where the second background image is displayed after the first background image is displayed on the effect display device 9 (that is, the number of continuous notices is 2). In this case, it is determined in step S843A that the first background image is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 in the process of step S843A in the effect symbol variation process when the second background image is displayed (step S1845D). 20 as the value added to the first display point based on the decision to superimpose and display the second background image on the effect display device 9 (step S1845F) as the “pre-change point”. Has been. Note that the first display point displayed in the first display area 301 is updated when the second background image is superimposed and displayed (may be immediately after the start of the superimposed display or at the end).

  Also, in FIG. 45 (a), the effect display device 9 performs an effect in the group notice (minority) lateral direction during the change of the effect symbol, and the second in the process of step S843B in the effect symbol changing process. The value 50 added to the display point is displayed in the second display area 302 as “a changing point”.

  In FIG. 45 (b), the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed, 20 is displayed as “the point before variation” in the first display region 301, and 50 is “the point being varied” in the second display region 302. It is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the next variable display of the effect symbol is started, a value corresponding to the number of continuous notices is set in the second display point in the process of step S825A of the effect symbol variation start process. And displayed in the second display area 302. As described above, since the number of continuous notices is 2, 20 is set as the second display point, and 20 is displayed as “the changing point” in the second display area 302. That is, the first display point displayed in the first display area 301 is moved (shifted) to the second display area 302. Also, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), based on the determination that the first background image is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 in the process of step S1845D, the value of the first display point is determined in the process of step S843A. 10 is added to the first display point, and 10 is displayed in the first display area 301 as the “point before change”. The first display point displayed in the first display area 301 is updated when the first background image is superimposed and displayed (may be immediately after the start of the superimposed display or at the end).

  As shown in FIG. 45 (d), in the process of step S843B of the process of changing the effect symbol during the change of the effect symbol, the process timer for executing the effect in which the first notice character A appears is started. Thus, the point (in this example, 10 (see FIG. 32)) set to the effect in which the character A of the first notice appears is added to the second display point to become 30, and the second “changed point” is the second. 30 is displayed in the display area 302. Note that the second display point displayed in the second display area 302 is updated when the first notice effect is executed (may be immediately after the appearance of the first notice character A961 or when the character A961 leaves).

  As described above, according to the present modification, the first display point corresponding to the continuous notice (that is, the point for the effect in the variable display that has not yet started: the point before the change) and the variable display being executed The player can easily recognize the second display point (the changing point) for the advance notice effect and the continuous notice before the variable display is executed.

  In addition, when the button provided in the pachinko game machine 1 so that a player can operate is operated, you may comprise so that a point may not be displayed on the 1st display area 301 or the 2nd display area 302. In the case of such a configuration, whether or not to display points can be changed according to the player's preference.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the second display area 302 is provided without providing the first display area 301, and only points for the notice effect in the variable display being executed and the continuous notice before the variable display is executed. It may be configured to display on the effect display device 9. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the points added when the effect is executed.

  In the embodiment described above, it is configured to determine the effect point based on the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 in the processes of steps S822, S823A, and S823B. Instead of the variation pattern command, the effect point may be determined based on a display result designation command. Further, different presentation points may be determined at the time of loss, normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, and small hit based on the display result designation command. Also, depending on whether or not it is a big hit that shifts to the short-time state after the big hit game ends, a different production point is decided, or after the big hit game ends, the short-time state is changed, and the production symbol is one of a plurality of times In the big hit that shifts to the non-temporary state after displaying the number of times variable, it decides different production points according to the variable display count of the production symbol until it shifts to the non-temporary state, or shifts to the probable state after the end of the big hit game, In the big hit that shifts to the non-probable change state after the variable number of times the display design is variably displayed among multiple times, different directing points are determined according to the variable display count of the direct display pattern until it shifts to the non-probable change state, or the big win In a big hit where the number of rounds of the game is any of a plurality of rounds, different presentation points may be determined according to the number of rounds. That is, you may be comprised so that a production | presentation point may be determined according to the game value provided to a player.

  In addition, for each variable display of the production symbol, the production point is determined from a plurality of values using random numbers or the like within a range set according to the type of the variation pattern command and the type of the display result designation command. May be. Also, depending on the probability state (whether it is a probable change state), the base state (for example, whether it is a short-time state, etc.), the variable display count of the effect symbol from the previous jackpot, the jackpot count, etc. It may be configured to determine points.

  The notice effect is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 40 to 42, and the contents of the effect vary depending on whether or not a button that can be operated by the player on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated at a predetermined timing. A notice effect, a move object notice effect using a movable object provided to operate by a motor or the like, a notice effect using sound output from the speaker 27, and the like may be used. Moreover, the notice effect using frame LED28, decoration LED25, left effect LED85L, right effect LED85R, etc. may be sufficient, and the effect which combined them may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment described above, the table for each notice effect is selected based on the remaining points in the processing of steps S828A, S829A, and S830A. Regardless of whether the contents of the first notice to the fourth notice are decided, and the total number of points set for each production of the decision result exceeds the production points, some productions are not executed and the total number of points May be configured to determine the effect to be executed so that the value is within the range of the effect points. Further, when the total number of points set for each effect of the determination result is less than the lower limit value of the effect points (for example, 20 at the time of big hit), the predetermined effect is forcibly executed. Also good. In addition, you may make it not set the upper limit of the production point at the time of big hit. Specifically, in the case of a big hit, an effect to be executed is determined regardless of the effect point. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform a process of adjusting the points when the total number of points set for each effect of the determination result exceeds the effect points or when it is less than the lower limit value of the effect points.

  Further, in the present embodiment described above, points are set for each notice effect, and a table for each notice effect is selected based on the remaining points in the processes of steps S828A, S829A, and S830A. However, points may be set for the combination of the notice effects, the combination of the notice effects according to the effect points may be determined, and the notice effects of the determined combination may be executed in order.

  In addition, the points set in the notice effect are set to the same value, and the points (expected degree of jackpot) are suggested according to the number of times the notice effect is executed regardless of the content (type) of the notice effect. It may be.

  Further, it may be configured to make a determination until the fourth notice (determination of all notice effects) even at the time of non-reach or normal reach. Then, when the non-reach is off, the effect of the third notice and the fourth notice is not executed by ending the notice effect with the effect of the first notice or the second notice, and the effect of the first notice, the second notice or the second notice is not executed at the normal reach. The notice effect is terminated at the effect of the third notice, and the effect of the fourth notice is not executed. In the case of such a configuration, the processing of steps S828E and S829E is not necessary, and the processing load on the effect control CPU 101 can be reduced.

  The points set for each production are disclosed in a magazine in which an article about the pachinko gaming machine 1 is posted, or in a flyer or booklet installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1. This makes it possible for a player who plays for the first time to recognize the points set for each performance, and allows a player with gaming experience to recognize various effects and the points set for these effects. Thus, it is possible to improve the gaming interest and improve the operation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  It is common for current pachinko machines to have a plurality of types of variation patterns and reach effects having different jackpot expectations, and to select a notice effect pattern separately from the selection of the variation pattern and reach effect. Depending on the type of variation pattern and reach production selected by the pachinko machine designer, a prohibition may be set so that a specific notice production pattern is not selected, or conversely, the selection ratio of a specific notice production pattern is increased. It is set as follows. The reason for this is that when a pachinko machine designer selects a variation pattern that has a high jackpot expectation level (for example, super reach), the pachinko machine designer does not select a notification pattern that has a low jackpot expectation level. This is because there is an intention to prevent the notice effect itself from being performed, or to make it easier to select a notice effect pattern having a high expectation degree of jackpot.

  However, if such a method of selecting a notice effect is used, a separate notice effect pattern selection table corresponding to the selected change pattern will be provided separately, and during the development of the pachinko machine, change patterns and notice effects will be added. When deleting, changing the selection rate, there is a problem that these operations take a lot of time.

  Therefore, the occurrence of such a problem can be avoided by eliminating the relevance between the selection of the variation pattern and the reach effect and the selection of the notice effect pattern as in the present embodiment described above. If configured as in the present embodiment described above, it is not necessary to change the selection table for the notice effect even if a variation pattern is added or deleted.

  Further, in the conventional pachinko machine, as described above, when a highly reliable variation pattern or reach production is selected by the designer of the pachinko machine, it is limited so that a highly reliable notice production is executed. In many cases, if only the low-reliability notice effect is executed before the reach occurs, or if the notice effect itself is not executed, the player will I couldn't expect much from the reach.

  However, as in the present embodiment described above, by eliminating the relevance between the selection of the fluctuation pattern and reach production and the selection of the notice production pattern, the player can make a point in the notice production before reaching reach. Even if the number is small (for example, when the notice effect is not executed), if the notice effect with a large point is set in the notice effect after reach, the expectation will be felt, and then When you reach reach, you can continue to have high expectations for reach production.

  In the embodiment described above, characteristic configurations of gaming machines as shown in the following (1) to (7) are also shown.

(1) It is provided with variable display means (for example, special symbol display device 8) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each of them. A game machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player when the stop symbol) becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), and the specific display result Whether or not to determine whether or not the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes step S54), and variable display of the identification information A plurality of predetermined timings from the start of the display until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the notice effect of the first notice shown in FIGS. 40 (a1) to (c1)) As shown in FIGS. 41A to 41C, when the start of change of the effect symbol to be started or during the high-speed change of the effect symbol in which the notice effect of the second notice shown in FIGS. 40A2 to 40D2 is executed. The timing after the occurrence of the reach when the third notice announcement effect is executed, the timing after the occurrence of the super reach when the fourth notice announcement effect shown in FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c) is executed. A plurality of kinds of effects each set with predetermined points (for example, an effect in which a character A with 10 points set appears as shown in FIG. 32 (see FIG. 40 (a1)), and 15 points. An effect in which the set character B appears (see FIG. 40 (b1)) and, as shown in FIG. 33, an effect of the first step in which 10 points are set (see FIG. 40 (a2)) and 20 points. 1st set with An effect of stepping up from the top to the second step (see FIGS. 40 (a2) and (b2)) and an effect of stepping up from the first step at which 30 points are set to the third step through the second step ( 40 (a2), (b2), (c2)), or the effect of stepping up from the first step in which 40 points are set to the fourth step through the second step and the third step (FIG. 40 (a2) ), (B2), (c2), (d2).) Also, as shown in FIG. 34, a group notice (small number) horizontal direction effect (see FIG. 41 (a)) in which 10 points are set, Group notice (multiple) horizontal effect with 15 points set (see FIG. 41 (b)), group notice vertical effect with 30 points set (see FIG. 41 (c)), and FIG. 10 points are set as shown in Character C cut-in effect set (see FIG. 42A), character D cut-in effect set with 15 points (see FIG. 42B), character E cut set with 80 points Effect determining means for deciding which of the effects to be executed among the in effects (see FIG. 42 (c)) (for example, a portion for executing the processes of steps S827B, S828C, S829C, and S830C in the CPU 101 for effect control) And an effect executing means for executing the effect determined by the effect determining means (for example, a portion for executing the processing of steps S841 to S845 in the effect control CPU 101). If it is determined not to be a result (for example, if it is determined as N in the process of step S54), one variable display is performed. The total number of points of a plurality of effects executed at each of a plurality of timings (for example, the total number of points set for each notification effect determined to be executed in the first notice to the fourth notice) is in the first range ( For example, a range of 80 or less. The range may be a value selected from a value not smaller than 0 and not larger than 80. ) Is determined (when the CPU 101 for effect control determines N in the process of step S822 according to the variation pattern command corresponding to the deviation, the effect point is set to 80 in the process of step S823B, and step S828A is performed. , S829A, S830A, a table set so that the total number of points set for the effect to be executed does not exceed the effect points is selected, and the selected table is used in steps S828C, S829C, S830C. When the effect is determined and the points are added), when it is determined that the result is a specific display result (for example, when it is determined as Y in the process of step S54), it is executed at each of a plurality of timings in one variable display. The lower limit value is a value in which the total number of points of the plurality of effects is larger than the lower limit value of the first range. An effect that falls within two ranges (for example, a range of 20 or more and 100 or less, and the upper limit may be any value of 100 or more) is determined (the variation in which the effect control CPU 101 corresponds to a big hit) If it is determined Y in step S822 according to the pattern command, the effect point is set to 100 in step S823A, and the total number of points set in the effect to be executed in steps S828A, S829A, S830A is the effect. A table set so as not to exceed the points is selected, and in steps S828C, S829C, and S830C, an effect is determined using the selected tables, and points are added, as shown in FIG. In addition, when the addition point is less than 20, the character E cut-in effect is executed. Therefore, the lower limit value of the total number of points set for the effect executed at the time of big hit (that is, the lower limit value of the second range) is 20. On the other hand, the effect may not be executed at the time of the loss, as such A game machine characterized in that the total number of points in that case (that is, greater than 0 which is the lower limit of the first range).
According to such a configuration, the threshold value is determined to be a value in the first range or the second range according to the determination result of the prior determination unit, and when it is determined as the specific display result, the effect is not executed. The generation rate can be reduced. Further, an effect corresponding to the point is executed, and the player can easily recognize the degree of expectation that the determination is made as the specific display result.

(2) When the effect determining means determines that the result is a specific display result, the second range in which the total number of points overlaps with part of the first range (20 overlaps with part of the first range of 0 to 80). It may be configured such that an effect within the range of ~ 100) can be determined.
According to such a configuration, before the display result of the identification information is displayed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which it is recognized whether or not the specific display result is determined from the point set for the effect.

(3) Information for specifying whether or not to control at least a specific game state for a variable display that has passed through a predetermined start area but has not yet started (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has A holding storage means (for example, a storage area (holding) formed in the RAM 55) that stores the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in the processes of steps S214A and S214B as holding storage information. Storage buffer)) and a variable display based on one hold storage information stored in the hold storage means, and can be executed in one or more variable displays in which the display result is derived and displayed before the variable display. 37 points in advance (for example, each of which is set with 10 points, as shown in FIG. 37A). The effect of displaying the first background image on the effect display device 9, the effect of displaying the second background image shown in FIG. 37B on the effect display device 9, and the third shown in FIG. Advance effect determination means (for example, in the effect control CPU 101, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the background image of the effect on the effect display device 9) in step S219B in the winning determination process. Based on the processing result of steps S219E and S219G, the notice execution determination table shown in FIG. 27 is referred to based on the winning determination result 1 designation command or the winning determination result 2 designation command transmitted in the process of step S219F. Part where the processing of step S631 to step S634 is executed) and the pre-production determining means determines to execute the pre-production. In addition, a pre-production execution means for executing the pre-production (for example, the portion for executing the processing of steps S845C, S845E, and S845F in the CPU 101 for the production control), In the case where a pre-effect is executed in one or a plurality of variable displays in which the display result is derived and displayed before the base variable display (for example, Y in step S824), the predetermining means must make the specific display result. When determined (for example, N in step S822), an effect is determined in which the total number of the points of the prior effect and the points of the effect executed in the variable display based on the one storage information is within the first range ( For example, the production control CPU 101 sets the production point to 80 in the process of step S823B, and produces the production point in the process of step S825. A value corresponding to the number of continuous notices (preliminary effect) is subtracted from the image, and the total number of points set for the effect to be executed is set so as not to exceed the effect point of the subtraction result in the processing of steps S828A, S829A, and S830A. When the selected table is selected, and the processing of steps S828C, S829C, and S830C is used to determine the effect using the selected table), when it is determined to be the specific display result (for example, Y of step S822), the prior effect The effect is determined such that the total number of effect points executed in the variable display based on the one hold storage information and the one hold storage information falls within the second range (for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect points to 100 in the process of step S823A). And according to the number of continuous notices (preliminary production) from the production points in the process of step S825. And the table set so that the total number of points set for the effect to be executed does not exceed the effect points of the subtraction result in the processes of steps S828A, S829A, and S830A is selected, and steps S828C, S829C, and S830C In the process, the production may be determined using the selected table).
According to such a configuration, the player is made to pay attention to the point according to the prior presentation being executed over a plurality of variable displays, and the expectation to be determined as the specific display result is maintained. be able to.

(4) The effect determining means is a first specified in advance as a specific effect (for example, a first notice) executed at a specific timing from when variable display of identification information is started until a display result is derived and displayed. A first specific effect (for example, an effect in which the character A shown in FIG. 40 (a1) appears) set with points (for example, 10 points, see FIG. 32) and a second specific point (for example, 15 points in advance). 32.) A second specific effect (for example, an effect in which the character B shown in FIG. 40 (b1) appears) and a total point (for example, the first specific point and the second specific point) (for example, FIG. 32). A third specific point (for example, 30 points, see FIG. 32) different from 25 points, which is the sum of 10 points and 15 points.) Is set in advance, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect It is possible to determine which one of the third specific effects (for example, an effect in which the character A and the character B shown in FIG. 40 (c1) appear) to be executed (for example, for effect control) Based on the first notice determination random number extracted in the process of step S827A by the CPU 101 and the first notice selection table shown in FIG. 32, an effect in which character A appears, an effect in which character B appears, character A and character B May be determined to be one of the productions that appear.
According to such a configuration, the types of effects can be reduced, and the data storage capacity for executing the effects can be reduced.

(5) The effect determining means performs the first timing (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 40 (a2) to (d2) shown in FIGS. 40 (a2) to (d2) from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. (B2) is executed at a predetermined timing), a predetermined effect (an effect in which person B964 appears (see FIGS. 40 (b2) and (b2 ′))) is executed, and a first predetermined point (for example, 40 points (see FIG. 33C)) first predetermined effects (effects executed in the order shown in FIGS. 40 (a2), (b2), (c2), and (d2)), and variable identification information It is the timing from the start of display until the display result is derived and displayed, and the second timing different from the first timing (for example, in the effects shown in FIGS. 40 (a2) to (d2), FIG. The production shown in b2 ') is executed At the timing when the effect shown in FIG. 40 (b2) is executed, the person B964 appears at a later timing than when the effect shown in FIG. Are different second predetermined points (for example, 50 points; see FIG. 33C). Second predetermined effects (shown in FIGS. 40 (a2), (b2 ′), (c2), (d2)) It is possible to determine which one of the effects to be executed (for example, the effect to be executed in order) (for example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the second notice determination random number extracted in the process of step S828B and FIG. 33C). Based on the second notice selection table, the effect of the first step (see FIG. 40 (a2)), the effect of stepping up from the first step to the second step (see FIGS. 40 (a2) and (b2)), , 1st From step 2 to step 3 through step 2 (see FIGS. 40 (a2), (b2) and (c2)), and from step 1 to step 2 through step 3. Step up to 4 steps (see FIGS. 40 (a2), (b2), (c2), (d2)), and step up from the first step to the fourth step through the second step and the third step It may be configured to be an effect (determined as one of the effects (see FIGS. 40 (a2), (b2 ′), (c2), and (d2))) that is executed after the second step. .
According to such a configuration, the types of effects can be reduced, and the data storage capacity for executing the effects can be reduced.

(6) Point display means for displaying the total number of points of effects executed in one variable display on the point display unit (for example, the second display area 302) (for example, step S843B in the modification-purpose CPU 101 for effect control) The part which performs the process of (2) may be provided.
According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the points added when the effect is executed.

(7) On-hold storage means for storing, as on-hold storage information, at least information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state for a variable display that has passed through a predetermined starting area but has not yet started. And can be executed in one or more variable displays in which the display result is derived and displayed before the variable display based on one hold storage information stored in the hold storage means, and a predetermined point is set. The prior production determining means for determining whether or not to execute the preliminary presentation performed, the preliminary production execution means for executing the preliminary presentation determined by the preliminary presentation determination means, and the total number of points of the preliminary presentation executed by the preliminary presentation execution means Prior effect point display means (for example, a production system of a modification) displayed on a point display unit for prior effect (for example, the first display area 301) different from the point display unit The CPU 101 for executing the process of step S843A), and the total number of points of the pre-effects displayed on the pre-effects point display unit when variable display based on the one storage information is started. Shift display means (for example, a portion that executes the process of step S825A in the CPU 101 for effect control of the modified example) may be configured to shift display on the part.
According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize which variable display of the identification information is the point.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (3)

A gaming machine in which a player plays a game and can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
First effect determining means for determining a type of effect to be executed at a first timing before being controlled to the specific gaming state based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
Numerical value updating means for updating numerical values according to the type of effect determined to be executed at the first timing by the first effect determining means;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means and the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means, the type of effect to be executed at a second timing different from the first timing before being controlled to the specific gaming state is determined. A second effect determining means;
A gaming machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing the effect determined by the first effect determining means and the second effect determining means. A determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to a specific gaming state before the determination by the prior determination means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a specific effect executing unit that executes a specific effect before the variable display of the identification information as the determination target is started based on the determination result of the determination unit. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising presentation control means for controlling execution of the presentation based on information output from the game control means.