JP2014213038A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of acquiring a progress situation of opening and closing of variable winning means.SOLUTION: Opening time and closing time of a major winning hole are set in a jackpot game round, and a total of the set opening time and closing time of the major winning hole is calculated. Thus, a change situation of the major winning hole can be acquired. Since it is not necessary to store data relating to the total of the opening time and the closing time of the major winning hole, storage capacity can be reduced.

Description

  The present invention starts the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and then when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result, the player The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a variable winning means that can be changed between a first state advantageous to a player and a second state disadvantageous to a player to a specific gaming state that changes the state to a first state a predetermined number of times.

  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. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. A state in which a predetermined game value such as a state or a state in which a condition for giving out premium game media is easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium 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. An opening period (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening period elapses.

  When controlling a variable winning means that can be freely opened and closed like the above-mentioned big winning opening, a plurality of opening periods of the variable winning means are provided, and one opening period is selected and set from a plurality of opening periods for each opening. There was a thing (for example, refer to cited reference 1).

JP 2011-4823 (paragraph 0148, FIGS. 10 to 16)

  However, in the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that it is impossible to grasp the progress of opening / closing the variable winning means.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can grasp the progress of opening / closing of a variable winning means.

  (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can be identified, and then displays and displays the display result. When a predetermined display result (for example, big hit symbol, small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the display means (for example, the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b), the player A variable winning means (for example, a big prize opening) that can be changed to any one of an advantageous first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is unfavorable for the player a predetermined number of times. A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state) that is changed to one state, and a period in which the variable winning means is in the first state and a second in a predetermined period in the specific gaming state. Condition and Setting means (for example, a part for executing steps S1409, S1462, S2480, and S2492 of the game control microcomputer 560), a period for the first state and a period for the second state in the predetermined period Computing means (for example, a part for executing steps S2501 to S2505 of the game control microcomputer 560). According to such a configuration, the change status of the variable winning means can be grasped.

  (Means 2) In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention starts a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and then displays a predetermined specific display result in a variable display means that derives and displays the display result. When the derivation is displayed, the variable winning means that can change to either the first state that is advantageous to the player or the second state that is disadvantageous to the player is changed to the specific gaming state in which the variable winning means is changed to the first state a predetermined number of times. A gaming machine to be controlled, a setting means for setting a period during which the variable winning means is in the first state in a predetermined period in the specific gaming state, and a calculation means for calculating a total period of the periods in which the first state is in the predetermined period (For example, a part for executing steps S2501 to S2505 and S4900 of the game control microcomputer 560). According to such a configuration, the change status of the variable winning means can be grasped.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific game state includes a round game (for example, a round game in the open pattern C) in which the variable winning means is changed to the first state a plurality of times. It is good also as calculating the total period in a game. According to such a configuration, the change status of the variable winning means can be grasped.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the setting means sets a period from a plurality of periods having different lengths as the period to be in the first state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the step In step S1404, S2476, a special winning opening opening pattern table having a different opening period is selected, and in S1409, S1462, S2480, and S2492, the opening period is set using the special winning opening opening pattern table. It is also possible to further include effect execution means for executing the effect (for example, a part for executing steps S1909, S1911, S1912, S2903, S4802, and S4803 of the effect control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect in accordance with the change situation of the variable winning means, and it is possible to improve the interest.

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 the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. 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 opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a reservation buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an open pattern table designation | designated table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of open pattern data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of open pattern data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of open pattern data. It is a flowchart which shows a time data expansion | deployment process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening opening post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal electric accessory release pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory operating 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 a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows the time data expansion | deployment process in a modification.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

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

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

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the big winnings per round that the gaming ball can not be expected to actually enter the big winning opening. If the opening time of the mouth is long (e.g., 27 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening, the game ball can actually be expected to win the big prize opening. Depending on whether or not the display color may be different, for example, if the number of times of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, it is possible to substantially expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even if there is a big hit that cannot be expected, the display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially won in the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the big winnings per round that the gaming ball can not be expected to actually enter the big winning opening. If the opening time of the mouth is long (e.g., 27 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening, the game ball can actually be expected to win the big prize opening. Depending on whether or not the display color may be different, for example, if the number of times of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, it is possible to substantially expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even if there is a big hit that cannot be expected, the display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially won in the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit and displayed when a game ball is won. In addition, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state or the closed state, an effect image is displayed on the effect display device 9. It becomes the composition which is done.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 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. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is increased. In addition, the open time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be increased even in a short time state (a game state in which the variable symbol display time is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not a probability variation state. Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state, or until the open state is finished and the next open state is controlled (that is, When controlled to the closed state), the effect display device 9 is configured to display the effect image. For example, when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, an image for notifying the player that the game ball is likely to win the variable winning device 15 is another effect image (for example, a special symbol variable). (Effect image for display). An image for notifying the player that the game ball is likely to win the variable winning device 15 is different depending on the length of the period during which the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it becomes easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  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 (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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.

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 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.

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 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. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  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 current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing 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, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, and may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. 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 may be 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, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed at the time of power-on that is not the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is performed. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step 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 should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same processing is also executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), so as to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  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 S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the big winning opening and performing an abnormal winning notification (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes 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 and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S35).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer. When the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do it.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. 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 shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) (In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed suddenly without reaching reach.)

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is the same as the big win, but the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same, but the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening for 15 seconds is 0.1 times). It is. When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed to be the same as the number of other big wins in the big hit gaming state, but the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, it is 0.1 second) It is a big hit that is a big hit and the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, whether the player suddenly changed the probable state) It looks like this). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden probability change big hit and the small hit have the same open pattern of the apparent big winning opening. By controlling in such a way, when the winning opening for 0.1 seconds is made 15 times, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly big hit or 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.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit or small hit, only the opening time per time is shortened, and the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is usually the same as the big hit or probability change big hit. Although shown, the number of times that the special winning opening is opened may be reduced as compared with the normal big hit or the probable big hit. For example, in the case of suddenly changing big hit or small hit, control may be made so that the big winning opening is opened only twice. Also, for example, in the case of sudden odds or big hits, the opening time of the big prize opening is usually the same as that of the big winnings or the probability variable big hit, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is reduced (for example, twice). May be. In this way, when suddenly probable big hits or small wins, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is reduced or the opening time of the big prize opening per time is shortened as compared with the normal big hit or the probable big hit. By doing so, it is sufficient that the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is smaller than at least the normal big win or the probable big hit.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

  In step S25 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. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  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 probable big hit A, a probable big hit B, a sudden probable big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 7E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, a total of five determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability change big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40). On the other hand, one decision value is assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (1/40). Explain the case where the probability is suddenly determined to be a big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. In other words, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the second starting prize opening 14 and the second special symbol variation display is executed, the first special symbol is given to the first starting prize opening 13 by starting. The game value is high compared to the case where the fluctuation display is executed (in this example, the opening time of the big prize opening per time is 27 seconds and high gambling is high) The percentage that is determined as “normal jackpot” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probable big hit A”, “probability big hit B”, and “suddenly probable big hit”. In this embodiment, when “probability variation big hit A” and “probability variation big hit B” are comprehensively expressed, they are also simply referred to as “probability big hit”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a probable change state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to a probable change state). At the same time, the state is shifted to the time-saving state (see steps S167 and S168 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In this embodiment, there are two types of “probability big hits”, “probability big hit A” and “probability big hit B”, and the opening pattern of the big winning opening is different. The opening pattern for each jackpot type will be described later.

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished, but is shifted only to the short-time state (see step S169 described later). . Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S141 to S144 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the execution of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is finished, the time reduction state ends (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same at 15 times compared to “probable big hit” and “normal big hit”, but the opening time per time is 0.1 second. It is a short big hit, and after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state) and to the time reduction state (see steps S167 and S168 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened 15 times for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state due to “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening 15 times, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). Steps S145 to S149). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and correspond to “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”, respectively. A judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) 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.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit and the small hit for each big hit type (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a big winning opening opening pattern) will be described. 8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit game state, the number of rounds in the internal control during the big hit game is constant at 15 rounds regardless of the big hit type. However, in this embodiment, depending on whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit A, B, or a sudden probable big hit, the opening time and the number of open times of each big winning opening differ depending on the round. By performing control (hereinafter also referred to as high-speed opening control) in which the big prize opening is opened only for a very short time (0.1 seconds in this example), the apparent number of rounds appears to differ depending on the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, opening patterns A to C are provided as patterns of opening times and opening times of the big prize opening in one round of the big hit game. The opening pattern A is a pattern for controlling the grand prize opening once in an open state for 27 seconds, and the opening pattern B is a pattern for controlling the large winning opening once in an open state for 0.1 seconds. The opening pattern C is a pattern in which the operation for controlling the grand prize winning opening to the closed state for 0.1 second is controlled 15 times and then controlled to the open state for 27 seconds. Further, an opening pattern D is provided as a pattern indicating the opening time and the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game. The opening pattern D is a pattern in which the winning opening is controlled for 0.1 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds, and then the opening pattern D is controlled to be opened for 0.1 seconds after repeating 14 times.

  First, with reference to FIG. 8 (1), a description will be given of the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the sudden probability change big hit and small hit. In this embodiment, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit, after the big winning opening is controlled to open for 0.1 second per round, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed for 0.1 second. (However, 0.1 seconds when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating the round of such an open mode 15 times, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), the winning prize opening is controlled to be open for 0.1 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. This operation is repeated 15 times continuously. That is, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit, the big winning opening in the open pattern B is controlled in the 1st to 15th rounds.

  Further, in this embodiment, when controlled to the small hit game state, during the small hit game, the large winning opening is controlled to be open for 0.1 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Is repeated 15 times in a row (however, unlike the sudden probability change jackpot, there is no concept of a round). In other words, in the small hit gaming state, the big winning opening in the opening pattern D is controlled. Therefore, in the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), the high-speed opening control of the big winning opening is performed in the same manner as it is apparently. It is difficult to recognize whether it is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 (2), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the normal big hit and the probable big hit A will be described. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit or the probable big hit A, after controlling the big winning opening for 27 seconds per round, the big winning opening is closed for 0.1 second. It is controlled (however, 0.1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating such an open mode round 15 times, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the grand prize opening is controlled to be open for 27 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Is repeated 15 times in succession. That is, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit or the probable big hit A, the big winning opening in the opening pattern A is controlled in the first to the 15th rounds. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the normal big hit or the probable big hit A is reached, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 27 seconds, and the opening operation for sufficiently expecting the winning of the game ball is continuously executed 15 times. Thus, the apparent number of rounds coincides with the number of rounds in internal control of 15 times.

  In this embodiment, when a normal big hit or a probable big hit A is obtained, for example, in each round during the big hit game, for example, the number of rounds is displayed, or a game ball wins at the big prize opening for each round. A regular round effect such as displaying the number is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9 (3), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the probability variation big hit B will be described. In this embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit B, in the first round, the operation for controlling the big winning opening to the open state for 0.1 second and then to the closed state for 0.1 second Is repeated 15 times, and the special winning opening is controlled to be open once for 27 seconds. According to such an operation mode, as shown in FIG. 9 (3), in the first round, the big winning opening is controlled to be opened at a high speed 15 times, and the kite is also controlled to be opened in the same manner as in the sudden probability change big hit or small hit. . In addition, after the opening of the 15th grand prize opening in round 1 is finished, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds, and further, after the grand prize opening is controlled to be open for 27 seconds, Are controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds (however, 0.1 seconds when the big prize opening is closed is an interval period). In other words, the control is performed as if the kite suddenly developed from a promising big hit or a small hit to a big hit with a long open time (a game ball can be expected to win). In this embodiment, the process data for high speed is selected in the same way as the sudden probability change big hit or small hit for the period during which the high speed release control during the probability change big hit B is performed, and during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit A similar effect is executed.

  Next, in round 2 to round 15, after the grand prize opening is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds (however, the big prize opening is closed). 0.1 seconds is the interval period). That is, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit B, the big winning opening in the opening pattern C is controlled in the first round, and the big winning opening in the opening pattern A is controlled in the round 2 to the round 15. It will be.

  As a result of the above control, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, the high speed release control in which the winning of the game ball is not expected so much is performed, and the kite is suddenly shown as if it is the probability variation big hit or small hit. Thus, the opening operation for allowing the game ball to be won sufficiently is continuously executed 15 times, since the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 27 seconds. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, the kite suddenly appears as if it is a probability variation big hit or small hit, and then seems to have developed to a big hit of 15 rounds, the same as the number of rounds in internal control. Showing. Also, when the probability big hit B is reached, the kite suddenly appears as if it is a probability big hit or a small hit, and then seems to have developed to a big hit of 15 rounds, the same as the number of rounds in internal control. The production will be shown. Specifically, in any case of sudden probability big hit, small hit and chance big hit B, when a common performance is performed until the big prize opening is opened 15 times, and the big prize opening is opened 15 times (In this case, all 15 rounds will be completed in the case of a sudden probability big hit, and an undigested round will remain in the case of a probable big hit B). Various aspects of production (so-called rank-up bonus production) are executed. And in the case of a sudden odds big hit, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the odds big hit B, an undigested round remains internally. The game will continue (an effect that the opening of the big prize opening with a bonus after the 15th big hit of the game is additionally started). In addition, about the effect which inquires whether a big hit continues further, you may not perform. Also, even if it is a big hit of the same type, depending on conditions such as the gaming state and whether or not there is an operation from the player, there is a case where an effect is given whether or not the big hit continues or not Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the closing time (hereinafter referred to as “final closing time”) in the final closing state (that is, the 15th closing state and the closing state immediately before the opening state of 27 seconds) in round 1 of the probability variation big hit B. ")" Is 0.1 seconds, but a time longer than 0.1 seconds may be set. And in the final closed state longer than 0.1 second, it is good also as performing the rank-up alerting | reporting effect for alert | reporting that the probability variation big hit B generate | occur | produced not suddenly. In addition, the final closing time is set to approximately the same as the ending time for suddenly probable big hits or small hits, and by performing the same effect as the ending production for suddenly probable big hits, it seems that suddenly probable big hits or small hits have occurred. It is good also as showing a proper behavior. Furthermore, the final closing time may be set to be longer than the ending time at the sudden probability change big hit, and the ending effect and the rank-up notification effect at the sudden probability change big hit may be performed in the final closed state.

  10 to 12 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (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 microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

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

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

  The 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 big hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / surprise / probability big hit B start designation command corresponding to the type of big hit. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden start of sudden probability change big hit when it is a sudden chance big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command for small hit. Also good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) / opening pattern indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. In the special winning opening opening designation command, the number of rounds in internal control (not the apparent number of rounds) and the value indicating the opening pattern are set in the EXT data and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Accordingly, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize how many rounds in the big hit game are to be started with which open pattern by confirming the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. .

  Details of the command A1XX (H) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, in the case of an effect control command (A designated command during opening of a big prize opening) in which any one of “01 (H)” to “0F (H)” is set as EXT data, It is possible to recognize that the predetermined round is started with the opening pattern A. For example, if “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data, it can be recognized that round 1 of the big hit game is started with the release pattern A.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of an effect control command in which any one of “11 (H)” to “1F (H)” is set as the EXT data (a special designation opening open B designation command), It can be recognized that a predetermined round of jackpot game is started with the opening pattern B. For example, if “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data, it is possible to recognize that the round 7 of the big hit game is started with the release pattern B.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of an effect control command (C designation command during opening of a big prize opening) for which “21 (H)” is set as EXT data, round 1 of the big hit game is set to the opening pattern C. Can be recognized. In the present embodiment, since the control of the big winning opening in the opening pattern C occurs only in round 1 in the probability variation big hit B, only one type of C designation command for opening the big winning opening is provided.

  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. Note that the value indicating the number of rounds in internal control (not the apparent number of rounds) is set in the EXT data and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the designation command after the special winning opening is opened. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize how many rounds in the big hit game are to end by confirming the EXT data of the designation command after the big winning opening is opened. For example, if “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data, it can be recognized that the round 1 of the big hit game is completed, and if “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data. , It can be recognized that the end of round 7 of the jackpot game.

  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 A4XX (H) is an effect control command (ordinary electric accessory opening designation command) indicating a display of the opening pattern indicated by XX when the ordinary electric accessory is being released. It should be noted that the value indicating the opening pattern is set in the EXT data and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 for the normal electric accessory opening designation command. Therefore, if the microcomputer 100 for effect control confirms the EXT data of the command for opening the normal electric accessory release, it is determined in which release pattern the normal electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is to be started. Can be recognized. Specifically, when the normal electric accessory release pattern A is opened, a normal electric accessory release A designation command is transmitted, and when the normal electric accessory release pattern B is opened, an ordinary electric accessory release B designation command is transmitted. Is done. Details of each ordinary electric accessory opening pattern will be described later with reference to FIG.

  A500 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary command after opening the ordinary electric accessory) indicating the closing of the ordinary electric accessory. Accordingly, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the opening control of the ordinary electric accessory is finished by confirming the EXT data of the designation command after the ordinary electric accessory is released.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is in the probability change state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which an effect control command indicating that the number of reserved memories is increased or decreased is transmitted for each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may make it transmit the production control command which designates itself. In this case, for example, an effect control command for designating which one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14 has been won is transmitted, and the reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is designated as the first. You may make it transmit a common production | presentation control command by 1 reserved memory number and 2nd reserved memory number.

  Further, for example, separate presentation control commands (holding memory number designation commands) may be transmitted when the first holding memory number is designated and when the second holding memory number is designated. In this case, for example, as a reserved memory number designation command, a value that can specify the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when designating the first reserved memory number) ”And“ C1 (H) ”in the case of designating the second reserved memory number), an effect control command in which the value of the reserved memory number is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  Also, for example, if the same first reserved memory number is specified, an effect control command specifying the addition or subtraction of the first reserved memory number is transmitted by making the MODE data common and different EXT data. You may do it. For example, when the common MODE data “C0 (H)” is used and the subtraction of the first reserved memory number is designated, the command C000 (H) is transmitted, and the addition of the first reserved memory number is designated. The command C001 (H) may be transmitted. Further, when specifying the second reserved memory number, the MODE data is made different, and when specifying the subtraction of the second reserved memory number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted, and the second reserved memory number is determined. When adding is designated, the command C101 (H) may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

  In this embodiment, the 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 set to “0” except for the special winning opening open designation command. The first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data in the special winning opening opening designation command is set to any one of “0” to “2”. 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 microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are used as the variable display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, processing for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (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 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to 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). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 32), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  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 S306A (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 S306A): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, etc. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (11 in this example) corresponding to step S306B.

  Post-winner opening process (step S306B): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 11. It is determined whether or not all rounds have been completed, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special 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). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  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. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, A value may be directly extracted from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

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

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command when the time variation flag indicating that the time reduction state is not set and the time reduction state is set. Further, when neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  In this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. For example, it is determined at the start of the variation whether or not the gaming state has changed since the previous variation. Only when the state changes, the background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. 100 will be transmitted. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit A", "Probability change big hit B", "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the game value is higher than the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Is long (27 seconds and high euphoria)) The ratio of normal big hits and probable big hits is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot A”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit B”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “08” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. The

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss 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, one of the “1”, “2”, “4”, and “7” that becomes the big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. That is, when “normal big hit” is determined, “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit A” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the probability variation big hit B is determined, “4” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when the big hit type is determined as “sudden probability variable big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 18 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 6 designation) (see FIG. 10) 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 S101). If not set, the process proceeds to step S107.

  When the big hit flag is set, when the type of big hit is the probability variation big hit A or B, either the display result 3 designation command or the display result 4 designation command is selected depending on whether the probability variation big hit A or B Is transmitted (steps S102 and S103). Specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is confirmed. If “02” is set in the big hit type buffer, the probability variation big hit A is designated. When the command is transmitted and “03” is set in the jackpot type buffer, a display result 4 designation command for designating the probability variation jackpot B is transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command when the type of jackpot is a sudden probability variation jackpot (steps S104 and S105). 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 “08”.

  When neither the probability variation big hit A or B 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 SS106).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S101), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S107). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S108). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S107), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S109).

  Then, 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 S110).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). 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 it is set (step S132). If it is set, the hourly number counter is also reset.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot A, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of big hit is probability variation big hit B or sudden probability variation big hit, a small hit / probability / probability variation big hit B start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is normal big hit, probability variation big hit A, B or sudden probability variation big hit is based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Determined.

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S134). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is released during the big hit game or the small hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the first round (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is displayed). The time before the first round is started until the start of the first round is set as the pre-opening timer.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets 0 to a round number counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game (step S136). In the present embodiment, this round number counter is incremented by one when starting each round.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time-count counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-short state is 0 (step S141). . If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (in this case, the time reduction counter is set based on a normal big hit and the time reduction counter is set), the CPU 56 The value is decremented by 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / surprise / probability big hit B start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S147). In the case of a small hit game, at the start of the small hit game, in step S147, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the small hit game is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening. . Further, during the small hit game, the interval time between each opening of the big winning opening is set in the timer before the big winning opening.

  In this embodiment, as already described, in the case of suddenly probable big hits and small hits, the high-speed opening control of the big prize opening is performed in exactly the same manner (see FIG. 8 (1)). ), Suddenly making it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit.

  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 S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), 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 S150).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) executed before each round in the big hit game. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the round number counter is 0 (step S1400). Here, the value of the round number counter being 0 means that it is 1 round. If the value of the round number counter is not 0, that is, if it is not 1 round, the process proceeds to step S1403. When the value of the round number counter is 0, that is, when the number of rounds is 1, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the pre-winner opening timer by −1 (step S1401). If the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 initializes the winning number counter (step S1403). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 selects a big winning opening opening pattern table corresponding to the round and jackpot type (step S1404). The special winning opening opening pattern table is a table including the required time for opening control and closing control of the special winning opening for each open pattern. The special winning opening opening pattern table selected here is used in a time data expansion process to be described later. Further, in step S1404, the winning prize opening opening pattern table is selected using the opening pattern table designation table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of an open pattern table designation table. Each open pattern table designation table shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C shows an open pattern corresponding to the number of rounds for each jackpot type. Further, the opening pattern table designation table shown in FIG. 21D shows the opening pattern in the small hit.

  The open pattern table designation table shown in FIG. 21A is an open pattern table designation table for normal big hit / probability big hit A. Specifically, in the open pattern table designation table for the normal big hit / probable big hit A, the open pattern A is associated as the open pattern when the starting round is 1 to 15 rounds.

  The open pattern table designation table shown in FIG. 21B is an open pattern table designation table for probability variation big hit B. Specifically, in the opening pattern table designation table for probability variation big hit B, the opening pattern C is opened as the opening pattern when the starting round is 1 round, and is released as the opening pattern when the starting round is 2 to 15 rounds. The patterns A are associated with each other.

  The open pattern table designation table shown in FIG. 21C is an open pattern table designation table for suddenly probable big hits. Specifically, in the opening pattern table designation table for sudden probability variation big hit, the opening pattern B is associated as the opening pattern when the starting round is 1 to 15 rounds.

  The open pattern table designation table shown in FIG. 21D is an open pattern table designation table for small hits. In addition, since there is no concept of round in the small hit, “-” is written in the column of the number of rounds. Specifically, in the opening pattern table designation table for small hits, the opening pattern D is associated with the opening pattern.

  Specifically, in step S1404, first, one of the release pattern table designation tables is selected according to the jackpot type, and any one of the release patterns A to C is selected using the selected release pattern table designation table. . For example, in one round of jackpot game, the value of the pointer for round count with respect to the selected release pattern table designation table is set to 1 (at this time, the pointer indicates data corresponding to one round) Each time a round ends, the pointer is incremented by one, and a big winning opening corresponding to the type of big hit and the starting round is selected by selecting a big winning opening opening pattern table corresponding to the opening pattern indicated by the pointer at the start of each round. The mouth opening pattern table can be selected.

  Here, the special winning opening opening pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-24 is explanatory drawing which shows a special winning opening opening pattern table. The special winning opening opening pattern tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 include an opening time, a closing time, and an end code. The opening time is the length of time for controlling the special winning opening to the open state. The closing time is the length of time for controlling the special winning opening in the closed state. The end code is data indicating that the addition is ended when the total time for each round is calculated.

  The special winning opening opening pattern table shown in FIG. 22A is a special winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern A. As shown in the drawing, in the special winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern A, the opening time is 27 seconds and the end code is written from the top.

  The special winning opening opening pattern table shown in FIG. 22B is a special winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern B. As shown in the drawing, in the large winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern B, the opening time is 0.1 seconds and the end code is written from the top.

  The big winning opening opening pattern table shown in FIG. 23 is a big winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern C. As shown in the figure, in the large winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern C, the opening time 0.1 seconds and the closing time 0.1 seconds are alternately written in 15 lines from the top, and the opening time 27 seconds, An exit code is written. In step S1404, one of these special winning opening opening pattern tables is selected. In the example of FIG. 23, one type of closing time is provided, but a plurality of types of closing times may be provided. In the example of FIG. 23, a plurality of types of opening times are provided, but one type of opening times may be provided.

  The big winning opening opening pattern table shown in FIG. 24 is the big winning opening opening pattern table of the opening pattern D. As shown in the figure, in the big winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern C, the opening time 0.1 seconds and the closing time 0.1 seconds are alternately written in 15 lines from the top, and the end code is written at the end. Has been. The special winning opening opening pattern table of the opening pattern D is an opening pattern table selected in the small hit opening pre-processing described later.

  After step S1404, time data expansion processing is performed using the selected special winning opening opening pattern table (step S1405). Here, the time data expansion process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the time data expansion process. The time data expansion process is a total time of the opening and closing times of the big prize opening during the round in the jackpot game, or the total time of the opening and closing times of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 when the normal symbol is winning, This is a calculation process. In the time data expansion process, the CPU 56 initializes the calculation value A, which is the calculation result in the time data expansion process, to 0 (step S2501). Then, the value of the pointer of the opening pattern table (big winning opening opening pattern table or ordinary electric accessory opening pattern table described later) selected immediately before the time data expansion process is set to 1 (step S2502).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the data pointed to by the pointer is an end code (step S2503). If the data pointed to by the pointer is not an end code, the opening time or closing time pointed to by the pointer (hereinafter, the opening time and closing time may be collectively referred to as “opening / closing time”) is added to the calculated value A (step S2504). The pointer is incremented by 1 (step S2505), and the process proceeds to step S2503. In steps S2503, steps S2504 and S2505 are repeated until it is determined that the data pointed to by the pointer is an end code. As a result, the total opening time and closing time of the big prize opening during the round in the big hit game, or the total opening time and closing time of the variable winning ball device 15 when the normal symbol is winning is calculated value A Is calculated as follows.

  If the selected opening pattern is a large winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern A, the calculated value A is 27 seconds, and if the selected opening pattern is a large winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern B, the calculated value A is 0. If 1 second is the big winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern C, 30 seconds are calculated as the calculation value A, respectively. If the selected opening pattern is the big winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern D, 2.9 seconds is calculated as the calculation value A. Although the details will be described later, if the selected opening pattern is the ordinary electric accessory release pattern table A, 7 seconds is calculated as the calculation value A, and if the selected opening pattern is the normal electric accessory release pattern table B, 3 is calculated as the calculation value A. Seconds are calculated.

  After step S1405, the CPU 56 sets the value of the calculation value A, which is the calculation result of step S1405, in the total time timer (step S1406). The total time timer is a timer indicating a period until the opening / closing control of the special winning opening is finished. That is, the opening / closing control of the special winning opening is terminated when the total time timer times out. Thereafter, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the round number counter (step S1407), sets the pointer value to 1 (step S1408), reads the opening time of the big winning opening opening pattern table pointed to by the pointer, and sets it in the opening / closing time timer. (Step S1409).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening (a bonus item) to be in an open state (step S1410). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the open / close plate. Further, based on the calculated value A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a special winning opening open designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1411). For example, if the calculated value A is 27 seconds, an A designation command for opening the big prize opening is transmitted, and if the calculated value A is 0.1 seconds, a B designation command for opening the big prize opening is transmitted. If it is 30 seconds, a C designation command is transmitted while the special winning opening is open.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306A) (step S1412).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306A). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first decrements the total time timer by 1 (step S1451). Then, it is determined whether or not the total time timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the total time timer has reached 0 (step S1452). If timed out, the process proceeds to step S1463.

  If not timed out, it is checked whether or not a detection signal from the count switch 23 is input (step S1453). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1453), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1454). If the value of the winning prize counter after the addition becomes 10 (step S1455), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1463.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the opening / closing time timer (step S1456), and checks whether the opening / closing time timer has timed out (step S1457). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening / closing time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the pointer (step S1458), and checks whether or not the special winning opening is open (step S1459). Here, for example, if the configuration is such that the big prize opening open flag is turned on when controlling the big prize opening to the open state and the big winning opening open flag is turned off when controlling to the closed state, By determining whether or not the winning opening opening flag is on, it is possible to determine whether or not the big winning opening is in an open state. Moreover, it is good also as determining whether a special winning opening is an open state by confirming the position of a special winning opening.

  If the big prize opening is open, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed (step S1460). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate is closed. In step S1459, if the special winning opening is not open, that is, if it is closed, the special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state (step S1461). After steps S1460 and S1461, the CPU 56 reads the opening / closing time in the opening pattern data pointed to by the pointer, sets it in the opening / closing time timer (step S1462), and ends the process. As described above, by repeating the processing of steps S1453 to S1462 until the total time timer times out, the opening / closing control of the special winning opening can be performed a plurality of times during one round.

  In step S 1463, the CPU 56 sets a post-release timer (step S 1463). The timer after opening and closing is a timer that measures the interval time between rounds (apparatus at the time when the effect control microcomputer 100 performs an interval effect between rounds), and here, a corresponding 0.1 second is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data, and performs control to transmit a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1464). Then, the special winning opening is controlled to be closed (step S1465), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening post-process (step S306B) (step S1466).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing post-opening after the special winning opening (step S306B). In the post-opening process for the big prize opening, the CPU 56 first decrements the post-open timer (step S1481). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer after release has timed out, that is, whether or not the timer after release has reached 0 (step S1482).

  When the timer has timed out after the release, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 15 (step S1483). If the value of the round number counter is less than 15 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305). (Step S1485).

  In step S1483, when the value of the round number counter is 15 (that is, when all rounds (rounds 1 to 15) in the jackpot game have ended), the CPU 56 determines the value of the special symbol process flag. Is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S1487).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted if it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent if it is a probabilistic big hit A or B, and a small hit if it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is the probability variation big hit A, B or the sudden probability variation big hit (step S166). Specifically, whether or not the probability variation big hits A and B or the sudden probability variation big hit is the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”, “03” or “08”. It can be determined by confirming whether or not. If the probability variation big hit A, B or sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S167) and sets the time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state. (Step S168). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  If neither the probability variation big hit A or B nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S169). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time reduction state (step S170). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  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 S171). Note that when a big hit that shifts to the short-time state occurs, the short-time flag is set in either step S168 or S169 based on the type of the big hit that has occurred, but any of the big hits as in the present embodiment. Even when a problem occurs, when shifting to the high base state, the hourly flag may be set collectively without determining the big hit type. Further, if N in step S166, step S169 may be performed without performing step S169, and then the process may proceed to step S168. By doing so, the program can be simplified and the capacity can be reduced.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a small hit release pre-processing (step S308) executed in the small hit game. In the pre-opening process for small hits, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the timer for opening the big winning opening by 1 (step S2470). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S2471), the CPU 56 initializes the winning number counter (step S2472). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 selects a special winning opening opening pattern table corresponding to the small hit (step S2476). Here, the big winning opening opening pattern table for the opening pattern D shown in FIG. 24 is selected.

  After step S2476, time data expansion processing is performed using the selected special winning opening opening pattern table (step S2477). Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the calculation value A, which is the calculation result of step S2477, in the total time timer (step S2478). Then, the CPU 56 sets the value of the pointer to 1 (step S2479), reads the opening time of the big prize opening opening pattern table pointed to by the pointer, and sets it in the opening / closing time timer (step S2480).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening (combination) to be in an open state (step S2474), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release process (step S309) (step S2475). ).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the small hit releasing process (step S309). In the small hit release process, the CPU 56 first decrements the total time timer by 1 (step S2481). Then, it is determined whether or not the total time timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the total time timer has reached 0 (step S2482). If timed out, the process proceeds to step S2493.

    If not timed out, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the open / close time timer (step S2486), and checks whether the open / close time timer has timed out (step S2487). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening / closing time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the pointer (step S2488), and checks whether or not the special winning opening is open (step S2489).

  If the big prize opening is open, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed (step S2490). If the big prize opening is not open, that is, if it is closed, the big prize opening is controlled to the open state (step S2491). After steps S2490 and S2491, the CPU 56 reads the open / close time in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer, sets it in the open / close time timer (step S2492), and ends the process. Thus, by repeating the processing of steps S2486 to S2492 until the total time timer times out, the opening / closing control of the big prize opening can be performed a plurality of times during the small hit.

  In step S2493, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be closed (step S2493), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S2494).

  Although omitted in the present embodiment, in the small hit game, as in the big hit game, a winning of a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls to the big winning opening is detected during one opening control. In such a case, it is possible to control the closing of the special winning opening.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S2160). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2164. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S2161), and a control for transmitting a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command is performed (step S2162). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S2163). finish.

  In step S2164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S2165). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2165), 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 S2166).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S5111). A switch passage process (step S5112) is executed. Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S5100 to S5103 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (step S5112): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S5100): The CPU 56 can start the normal symbol variation (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S100, specifically, the normal symbol is processed). When the display 10 does not display the change of the normal symbol, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the normal symbol display 10 being hit and displayed, the gate pass memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step S5101).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S5101): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S5102).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S5102): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, it checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step S5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric component operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, the timer is started, and the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (step S5103).

  Normal electric accessory operation processing (step S5103): The CPU 56 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S5100).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing normal symbol normal processing (step S5100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step S5121). If the number of stored gate passes is 0 (Y in step S5121), the process is terminated as it is. If the gate passing memory number is not 0 (N in step S5121), the CPU 56 reads out the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 (step S5122). Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S5123). That is, the random number value for normal symbol determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate passing memories = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective gate passing memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the gate passing memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S5124). If the time-short flag is set (that is, if the time-short state (high base state)), the CPU 56 uses the normal symbol variation display result as a table to determine whether or not to win or not. A normal symbol determination table is selected (step S5125). In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is set in addition to the case where it is controlled only to the time reduction state after a normal big hit, and in addition to the probability change state after the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit. It may be controlled to a short time state. Therefore, the normal symbol determination table for probability variation / time shortening is selected by executing the processing of step S5125 when not only the time shortening state is controlled but also when the probability variation state is controlled. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is not set (that is, in the normal state (low base state)), the CPU 56 uses the normal symbol as a table for determining whether or not to win the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol. A normal symbol determination table is selected (step S5126).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the normal symbol determination table selected in steps S5125 and S5126 to execute the lottery process based on the read normal symbol per-random determination value, and the normal symbol variation display result is not correct. Is determined (step S5127). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. If it is determined to win in step S5127, for example, a normal symbol hit determination flag indicating that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is win is set, and the normal symbol display control is performed as described later. When the process (see step S33) is executed, based on the value of the normal symbol process flag being a value “2” indicating the normal symbol stop process and the fact that the normal symbol per unit determination flag is set. The normal symbol display control data for the normal symbol is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and a drive signal is output to the normal symbol display 10, so that the normal symbol display 10 hits. The symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a deviation and the normal symbol per flag determination flag is not set, the normal symbol display 10 is in a state in which the symbol (for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a normal symbol variation time (for example, 5.0 seconds) in the normal symbol process timer (step S5128). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step S5101) (step S5129).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a determination value per normal symbol to be compared with a random number for determination per normal symbol (random 4) is set.

  FIG. 35A is a normal symbol determination table for probability variation / time reduction selected when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state or the time reduction state (see step S5125). As shown in FIG. 35 (A), in this embodiment, it is determined to win with a probability of 10/11 when controlled to the probability variation state or the time reduction state.

  FIG. 35B is a normal symbol determination table for normal use that is selected when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (see step S5126). As shown in FIG. 35 (B), in this embodiment, when the control is in the normal state, it is determined to win with a probability of 1/11.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state), the probability that the variation result of the normal symbol is a hit is as low as 1/11, and the variable winning ball apparatus The frequency at which 15 is in the open state is low, and it is difficult to start a prize at the second start prize opening 14. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a short time state (high base state), the probability that the variation result of the normal symbol is a hit is increased to 10/11, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. Becomes higher, and it becomes easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14.

  Note that the control method for facilitating the start winning at the second start winning opening 14 when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in step S5128 of the normal symbol normal process, when the probability variation state or the short time state is set, a shorter time is set as the normal symbol variation time than in the normal state (for example, in the normal state, the normal symbol is changed). The fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds, whereas in the probability variation state and the short time state (high base state), the normal symbol variation time is set to 2 seconds. You may make it control to shorten time (normal symbol time short state). By doing so, in the case of a probabilistic state or a short-time state, it is possible to improve the operating rate of normal symbol fluctuation by shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, and as a result, the normal symbol fluctuation result is a hit. Thus, the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state can be increased, and it is possible to facilitate the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14.

  Also, for example, in step S5153 of the normal symbol stop process described later, when the probability variation state or the short time state is set, a longer time is set as the normal electric accessory operating time than the normal state (for example, In the normal state, the normal electric accessory operating time is set to 3 seconds, while in the probability changing state or in the short time state (high base state), the normal electric accessory operating time is set to 7 seconds). Alternatively, during the short time state, control may be performed so that the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is lengthened. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14 by increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the case of the probability changing state or the short time state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when a hit occurs in the high base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be released using the normal electric accessory release pattern A, while a hit occurs in the low base state. In this case, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be released by the normal electric accessory release pattern B. The ordinary electric accessory opening pattern A is an opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory that opens the variable winning ball device 15 for a longer time than the ordinary electric accessory release pattern B.

  Further, for example, in the normal symbol stop process and the normal electric accessory operating process described later, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released more times in the case of the probability variation state or the short time state than in the normal state. (For example, in the normal state, 1 is set as the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15, whereas in the probability changing state or in the short time state (high base state), the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 is set to 2 times. Control). By doing so, it is possible to make it easier to start and win the second start winning opening 14 by increasing the number of times the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened in the probability changing state or the short time state.

  In addition, for example, in the case of a probable change state or a short time state, compared to the normal state, the control for increasing the probability that the fluctuation result of the normal symbol shown above is a hit and the normal symbol short time state. The control, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15, and the control for increasing the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 may be executed in combination.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (step S5101). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S5141). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S5141), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S5144).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (Y in step S5141), the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer (step S5142). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S5102) (step S5143).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S5151). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S5152). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S5152), the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step S5152), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (in step S5127). (Step S5153). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol is determined by, for example, setting a normal symbol per symbol determination flag when it is determined to be a winning symbol in step S5127, and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can do.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a winning symbol but a missing symbol (N in step S5153), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step S5100) (step S5100). Specifically, it is updated to “0”) (step S5154).

  In step S5153, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y in step S5153), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S5155). In the case of the high base state, the normal electric accessory release pattern table for the normal electric accessory release pattern A (hereinafter referred to as “normal electric accessory release pattern table A”) is selected (step S5156). If the hour / hour flag is not set, that is, if the high base state is not set, the normal electric accessory release pattern table for the normal electric accessory release pattern B (hereinafter referred to as “normal electric accessory release pattern table B”). Is selected (step S5157). The ordinary electric accessory release pattern table is a table that includes the time required for opening control and closing control of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) for each ordinary electric accessory release pattern. The selected ordinary electric accessory release pattern table is used in the time data development process.

  Here, the ordinary electric accessory release pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is an explanatory view showing a normal electric accessory release pattern table. The ordinary electric accessory opening pattern table shown in FIG. 38 includes an opening time, a closing time, and an end code. The opening time is the length of time for controlling the ordinary electric accessory to the open state. The closing time is the length of time for controlling the ordinary electric accessory to the closed state. The end code is data indicating that the addition is ended when calculating the total time for controlling the ordinary electric accessory.

  The ordinary electric accessory release pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (1) is an ordinary electric accessory release pattern table A. As shown in the figure, in the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern table A, the opening time is 3 seconds, the closing time is 1 second, the opening time is 3 seconds, and the end code is written from the top.

  The ordinary electric accessory release pattern table shown in FIG. 38 (2) is an ordinary electric accessory release pattern table B. As shown in the figure, in the ordinary electric accessory opening pattern table B, an opening time 1 second, a closing time 1 second, an opening time 1 second, and an end code are written from the top.

  After step S5156 or step S5157, the operation time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is calculated by performing the above-described time data expansion process using the selected ordinary electric accessory release pattern (step S5158). And CPU56 sets the value of the calculation value A which is a calculation result of step S5158 to a general electric power total time timer (step S5159). The general electric power total time timer is a timer indicating a period until the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is finished. That is, the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball device 15 is terminated when the general electric power total time timer times out. Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets the value of the pointer to 1 (step S5160), reads the opening time of the normal electric accessory release pattern table pointed to by the pointer, and sets it in the normal symbol process timer (step S5161).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device 15 to the open state (step S5162). Specifically, the solenoid 16 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 15. Further, based on the calculated value A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal electric accessory opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S5163). For example, if the calculated value A is 7 seconds, an A electric command for opening an ordinary electric accessory is transmitted, and if the calculated value A is 3 seconds, an B electric command for opening an ordinary electric accessory is transmitted.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S5103) (step S5164).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory actuating process (step S5103). In the ordinary electric accessory operating process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the general electric power total time timer by 1 (step S3901). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the general power total time timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the general power total time timer has timed out (step S3902). If the general electric power total time timer has not timed out (N in step S3901), the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (step S3903). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step S3904). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step S3904), the process is terminated.

  In step S3904, when the normal symbol process timer times out (Y in step S3904), the CPU 56 adds 1 to the pointer (step S3905), and determines whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open (step S3904). Step S3906). Here, for example, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the normal electric accessory opening flag is turned on, and when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed, the normal electric accessory open flag is turned off. By doing so, it is possible to determine whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state by determining whether or not the normal electric accessory opening flag is on. Moreover, it is good also as determining whether the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is an open state by confirming the position of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. FIG.

  If the variable winning ball device 15 is open, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be closed (step S3907). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 16 is stopped and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed. In step S3906, if the variable winning ball device 15 is not open, that is, if it is closed, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be opened (step S3908). After steps S3907 and S3908, the CPU 56 reads the opening / closing time in the normal electric accessory release pattern data pointed to by the pointer, sets it in the normal symbol process timer (step S3909), and ends the process. As described above, by repeating the processing of steps S3903 to S3909 until the general electric power total time timer times out, the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball device 15 can be performed a plurality of times for one hit. It has become.

  In step S3902, when the general electric power total time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 a designation command after opening the ordinary electric accessory indicating that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is to be closed. (Step S3910). Then, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be closed (step S3911), and the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S5100) (step S5100). S3912).

  Note that the normal symbol variation display is specifically performed in the normal symbol display control process (see step S33), in the same manner as the special symbol display control process (see step S32) shown in FIG. Is done by. Specifically, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1” indicating the normal symbol variation process, the same processing as that in the special symbol display control processing step S3202 is performed, and the normal symbol variation display is performed. The normal symbol display control data is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and a drive signal is output to the normal symbol display 10, whereby the normal symbol display 10 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Is executed. Further, based on the value of the normal symbol process flag being the value “2” indicating the normal symbol stop process, the same processing as the special symbol display control processing step S3204 is performed. If determined and the normal symbol per unit determination flag is set, the normal symbol display control data for the normal symbol is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and the drive signal is sent to the normal symbol display 10. By outputting, the normal symbol display 10 is in a state where the winning symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed. Also, for example, if it is determined in step S5127 that there is a deviation and the normal symbol per unit determination flag is not set, the normal symbol display control data for the normal symbol deviation is set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data, and the normal symbol is displayed. When the drive signal is output to the display device 10, the normal symbol display device 10 is in a state where the symbol (for example, “−”) is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . 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, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 10 to 12) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  42 and 43 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 received 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 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored 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 / surprise / accuracy large hit B start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / probability / accuracy large hit B start designation command reception flag (step S624). ).

  In this embodiment, the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, and small hit / surprise / probability big hit B start designation command reception flag set in steps S622 and S624 are: Also called fanfare flag.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 designates the received special winning opening open designation command as a special winning opening open designation formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area (step S680). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received (step S681).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 designates the received designation command after opening the special prize opening after opening the big prize opening. Store in the command storage area (step S683). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received (step S684).

  If the received effect control command is a command command for opening an ordinary electric accessory being released (step S685), the normal electric accessory release pattern indicated by the received command for releasing an ordinary electric accessory is a normal electric accessory release pattern A. (Step S686), if it is the normal electric accessory release pattern A, the superimposed display of the image corresponding to the 7-second effect is started (step S687). The 7-second effect is an effect of 7 seconds indicating that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open. On the other hand, if the normal electric accessory release pattern indicated by the received normal electric accessory release designation command is not the normal electric accessory release pattern A, the superimposed display of the image corresponding to the 3-second effect is started (step S688). The 3-second effect is a 3-second effect indicating that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open.

  If the received effect control command is a command designated after opening the ordinary electric accessory (step S689), the superimposed display of the image is terminated (step S690). If an image corresponding to the 7-second effect is displayed in step S687, a designation command is received after opening the ordinary electric accessory 7 seconds after displaying the image, and the image display is terminated. It is possible to display for 7 seconds. Further, when an image corresponding to the 3-second effect is displayed in step S687, a designation command is received after opening the ordinary electric accessory 3 seconds after displaying the image, and the image display is ended. It is possible to display for 3 seconds.

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

  FIG. 44 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 any one of steps S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbols is realized. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (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).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to any one of the big hit display process (step S804), the small hit display process (step S808), and the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. 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).

  Small hit display process (step S808): 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 small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step S809).

  Small hit opening process (step S809): A process for confirming the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining opening, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (step S808). When all the openings are finished, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (step S810).

  Small hit end effect processing (step S810): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small 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. 45 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not a display command during opening has been received (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot symbol and performs an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

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

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag ( Step S1907). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening in the special winning opening opening pattern A is controlled (step S1908). Whether or not the special prize opening control in the special prize opening pattern A is performed is, specifically, whether or not the special prize opening A designation command is stored in the special prize opening opening designated command storage area. It can be determined by checking whether or not. When it is determined that the big winning opening is controlled in the big winning opening opening pattern A, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the 27 second effect (step S1909). The 27-second effect is a 27-second effect indicating that the special winning opening is open.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening in the special winning opening opening pattern B is controlled (step S1910). Whether or not the special prize opening control in the special prize opening pattern B is performed is, specifically, whether or not the special prize opening B designation command is stored in the special prize opening opening designated command storage area. It can be determined by checking whether or not. When it is determined that the big prize opening control in the big prize opening pattern B is performed, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the 0.1 second effect (step S1911). The 0.1 second effect is a 0.1 second effect indicating that the special winning opening is open. Note that, in steps S1909 and S1911, process data corresponding to the total time of rounds and the number of rounds may be selected instead of selecting process data corresponding to only the total time of rounds.

  In addition, when it is determined that the big prize opening control in the big prize opening pattern B is not performed, that is, when the big prize opening control in the big prize opening pattern C is performed, the CPU 101 for effect control has 30 seconds. Process data corresponding to the effect is selected (step S1912). The 30-second effect is a 30-second effect that indicates that the big prize opening is open, and the first 3 seconds are the same effect as the effect that occurs during the big hit game based on the small hit game or suddenly probable big hit. Yes, the last 27 seconds are the same effects as those performed in one round of the jackpot game based on the probable jackpot A. As a result, after the jackpot of the 15th opening is completed, the player can be shown to the player as if the opening of the special winning opening has been additionally started with a bonus.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S1913), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1914).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S2901).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S2903). For example, when a normal round effect is executed, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters. Further, for example, when an effect during a round for high speed is executed, the effect display device 9 displays an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and other characters, etc. The number of winnings is not displayed at the winning opening).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2906).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S2913). Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the interval effect corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2914). Then, control goes to a step S2961.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S2915), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2916).

  47 and 48 are flowcharts showing the post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the CPU 101 for effect control first has a big hit end designation command reception flag (specifically, a big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, a big hit end 2 designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit or the small hit has ended. Or small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S3901). The jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag is received when the jackpot end 1 designation command is received, and the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag is received when the jackpot end 2 designation command is received. The flag is a flag that is set in step S691 when a sudden hit probability change big hit end designation command is received. When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step S3901), the production control CPU 101 has set the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in Step S3902), the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S3904). For example, when executing a normal interval effect, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like. Further, for example, when executing an interval effect for high speed, the effect display device 9 displays an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and other characters (however, the number of rounds and a grand prize are displayed). The number of winnings in the mouth is not displayed.)

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S3908). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening in the special winning opening opening pattern A is controlled (step S4801). Whether or not the special prize opening control in the special prize opening pattern A is performed is, specifically, whether or not the special prize opening A designation command is stored in the special prize opening opening designated command storage area. It can be determined by checking whether or not. When it is determined that the big winning opening is controlled in the big winning opening opening pattern A, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the 27 second effect (step S4802). When it is determined that the control of the big prize opening in the big prize opening pattern A is not performed, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process data corresponding to the 0.1 second effect (step S4803). Since step S4801 is the second and subsequent rounds, the special winning opening in the special winning opening opening pattern C is not controlled here. Therefore, if it is determined in step S4801 that the winning prize opening control in the winning opening opening pattern A is not performed, that is, the winning prize opening control in the winning opening opening pattern B is performed. .Process data corresponding to the 1-second effect is selected.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S3910). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S3911).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S3913). Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S3914). In addition, the production control CPU 101 starts the production period measurement timer and also starts the process timer (step S3915). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3916).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the opening time and closing time of the big prize opening in the big hit game round are set, and the total time of the opening time and closing time of the set big winning opening is set. Was decided to be calculated. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the change status of the special winning opening. Further, since it is not necessary to store the total time data of the opening time and closing time of the special winning opening, the storage capacity can be saved. In addition, in the configuration having a plurality of large winning opening opening patterns, if the gaming machine is a type that stores data of the total time, the burden of the storage capacity is increased by the data of the total time. If the round time is calculated as described above, the storage capacity for the data of the total time can be saved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a gaming machine having a plurality of big winning opening opening patterns of different lengths, the required time of the round is obtained by adding the opening time and closing time of the big winning opening in the round of the big hit game. Was decided to be calculated. As a result, it is possible to grasp the change status of the big winning opening according to the big winning opening opening pattern. Therefore, it is possible to perform control according to the change status of the special winning opening.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it decided to produce using the required time at the time of performing opening / closing control of the big prize opening calculated by calculation. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect that matches the changing situation of the special winning opening, and to improve the interest. In the present embodiment, when the big hit occurs, the presentation is performed using the time required for performing the opening / closing control of the big winning opening calculated by the calculation. The production may be performed using the time required for opening / closing the winning opening.

  In this embodiment, the required time of the round is calculated by adding the opening time and the closing time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the round time can be calculated by calculating the total opening time. It is also possible to obtain the required time. For example, FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a time data expansion process in the modification. In step S2505, if the data pointed to by the pointer is not an end code (N in step S2505), it is determined whether the data pointed to by the pointer is the release time (step S4900). If the data pointed to by the pointer is the release time, the process proceeds to step S2503. If the data pointed to by the pointer is not the release time, that is, if the data pointed to by the pointer is the closing time, the process proceeds to step S2504. Thus, only the opening time of the opening pattern table can be continuously added, and the total time is 27 seconds for the big winning opening opening pattern A and 0.1 seconds for the big winning opening opening pattern B. In the special winning opening opening pattern C, 28.5 seconds are respectively calculated. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the change status of the special winning opening. Further, in this embodiment, the open pattern table in which the open time and the close time are written is provided, but the open time pattern table in which only the open time is written is used, and the open time pattern table is used. Thus, the total open time may be obtained by performing the time data expansion processing shown in FIG. For example, as an opening time pattern table corresponding to the special winning opening opening pattern C in the present embodiment, an opening time pattern in which an opening time of 0.1 seconds has 15 lines, an opening time of 27 seconds, and an end code is written. The time data expansion processing shown in FIG. 25 may be performed using a table. Furthermore, the total closing time can be easily calculated by setting all closing times to a uniform 0.1 second (for example, multiplying the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of opening times in a round by 0.1). The number of times of opening is the same as the number of times of adding the opening times, or the same as the value of the pointer when the calculation of the total opening time is completed (immediately after Y in step S2503). The total time may be obtained by adding the time and the total opening time. Note that the total opening time and the total time may be obtained in the same manner when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, when the normal symbol hit occurs, the opening time and the closing time of the variable winning ball device 15 are set, and the set variable winning ball device 15 is set. The total time of the opening time and closing time was calculated. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the change state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. In addition, since it is not necessary to store data of the total opening time and closing time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the storage capacity can be saved. In addition, in a configuration having a plurality of ordinary electric accessory release patterns, if the gaming machine is of a type that stores data of the total time, the burden of storage capacity is increased by the data of the total time. If the total time of the opening time and the closing time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is calculated as described above, the storage capacity for the data of the total time can be saved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a gaming machine having a plurality of normal electric accessory opening patterns having different lengths, the opening time and closing time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 when a normal symbol hit occurs are added. Thus, the time required for opening / closing control is calculated. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the change state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 according to the normal electric accessory release pattern. Therefore, it is possible to perform control according to the change situation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it decided to produce using the total time of the opening time and closing time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 calculated by calculation. Thereby, the production | presentation according to the change condition of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be performed, and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at.

  In the present embodiment, the required time in the opening / closing control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is calculated by adding the opening time and the closing time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By calculating the time, the required time in the open / close control of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be obtained. For example, by performing the time data expansion process shown in FIG. 49, only the opening time of the opening pattern table is continuously added, and the total time is 6 seconds in the normal electric component opening pattern A, In the object release pattern B, 2 seconds may be calculated. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the change state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing time for opening the special winning opening and the opening / closing time for opening the variable winning ball device 15 are calculated in a common time data expansion process. As a result, it can be realized with a smaller program amount than the provision of processing for calculating the respective open / close times, and the capacity can be saved.

  In the present embodiment, the calculation of the total time when opening the big prize opening or opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is performed by the game control microcomputer 560. It may be performed by the microcomputer 100. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 performs time data expansion processing to calculate the total time when opening the big prize opening or when opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and according to the total time. It is good also as performing. In this way, it is not necessary to transmit / receive a command including information on the total time between the effect control microcomputer 100 and the game control microcomputer 560 each time the special winning opening or the variable winning ball device 15 is opened or closed. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the performance according to the opening / closing timing of the special winning opening or the variable winning ball apparatus 15.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type described above is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in this embodiment, the number of rounds of all jackpot types is uniformed as 15, but it is also possible to have a plurality of jackpot types with different numbers of rounds. Specifically, it may have 2 round jackpots with a maximum number of rounds of 2, 8 round jackpots of 8, 15 round jackpots of 15, and the like. Similarly, the small hits may have a plurality of small hit types having different opening modes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the large winning opening opening pattern of the type described above is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening time of the opening control included in the special winning opening opening pattern is set to two types of 0.1 seconds or 27 seconds, but may be one type or have three or more types of opening times. Also good. In addition, although one type (0.1 second) is provided as the closing time, two or more types of closing times may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as providing the open pattern containing multiple times of closing control from which closing time differs. Further, by combining these and having a big prize opening pattern that opens the big prize opening with a more complicated pattern (number of times of opening, opening time or closing time), it is possible to improve the interest. In a gaming machine having such a more complex pattern of winning prize opening pattern, if the total time is obtained by calculation without memorizing, a larger capacity can be saved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the large winning opening opening pattern C that opens the large winning opening with a plurality of opening times during one round is configured to occur only in one round, but is not limited thereto. It may be generated in any round. Moreover, it is good also as what is provided the big hit classification in which the big winning opening opening pattern C is contained in multiple times.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although it was set as the structure which provides only one big prize opening, it is not restricted to this, It is good also as what provided the several big prize opening. In that case, in the big hit gaming state, different big prize winning openings may be opened in a predetermined order (for example, two big winning openings are provided and opened alternately), or for each big hit type. The big winning opening to be opened may be different, or the big winning opening to be opened for each round may be different. Moreover, it is good also as opening the randomly selected big prize opening, and it is good also as providing the period which opens a several big prize opening simultaneously.

  In this embodiment, the process of adding 1 to the round number counter in the big hit game is performed at the start of the round (pre-opening of the big winning opening), but at the end of the round (for example, after the opening of the big winning opening) It is good also as performing in processing. In that case, when setting the initial value of the round number counter, 1 may be set instead of 0.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when transitioning to the probability variation state, the transition from the probability variation state to another gaming state is not performed until the next big hit occurs, but this is not a limitation. For example, a transition to another gaming state (for example, a normal state) may be triggered by a predetermined number of changes after the transition to the probability changing state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a special winning opening opening designation command based on the calculation value A which is the calculation result, but is not limited thereto. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits one large prize opening opening designation command regardless of the total time at the start of the round, and sends a designation command after opening the big prize opening when the total time elapses. It is good to do. In that case, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the designation command during the opening of the special prize opening and starts the execution of the production, and terminates the execution of the production upon receiving the designation command after the special prize opening is opened. And In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect at the time of opening the special winning opening is ended based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 measures the elapsed time, but the game control microcomputer 560 measures the elapsed time. On the basis of this, the production control microcomputer 100 may be terminated. In that case, the production control microcomputer 100 does not recognize at which timing the production ends when the production starts, and therefore receives the designation command after opening the big prize opening at any timing and ends the production. However, it is desirable to produce content that does not look unnatural to the player. For example, at all timings when the total time may elapse from the start of the round, the performance is performed as if the round is to be ended, and if the designated command is not received after the grand prize opening is opened, It is also possible to produce the game as if the round game has been extended by performing an effect of displaying character information such as “Continue!”.

  As for the effects performed during the round, one effect may be performed during one round game as in this embodiment, but different effects are switched between the opening control and the closing control. It is good also as such.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the start of the round, the command for opening the special prize opening including information on the number of rounds and the special prize opening pattern is transmitted, but the present invention is not limited to this. A command including information and a command including information on the special winning opening opening pattern may be transmitted separately.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation big hit B is provided as a big hit that appears as a sudden probability variation big hit or small hit. In the big winning opening opening pattern C in one round of the probability variation big hit B, 0. After opening and closing 15 times per second, the opening control for 27 seconds was performed. However, the pattern is not limited to this as long as it suddenly appears to be a big hit or a small hit. For example, the opening / closing control is performed for 27 seconds after the opening / closing of less than 15 times (for example, 7 times) every 0.1 seconds, and only suddenly changes while the opening / closing is performed for the number of times less than 15 times. It is good also as a big hit that looks like a big hit or a small hit.

  In the present embodiment, the rank-up bonus effect is executed when sudden probability change big hit and probability change big hit B, which are big hits of the same 15 rounds, occur. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds is not the same. A rank-up bonus effect may be executed at the big hit. For example, as a big hit that shifts to a specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened once per round, 8 round big hits and 15 round big hits are provided, and in any case, when the big winning opening ends 8 rounds You may make it perform the production | presentation of the aspect which hits whether the big hit continues further. And in the case of 8 rounds big hit, since all 8 rounds have been finished internally, the big hit game is finished, and in the case of 15 rounds big hit, there are still undigested rounds, The game may be continued (the effect that the opening of the special winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 8 times).

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that a big hit unfavorable for the player (suddenly probable big hit) has occurred, and then a notice that a big hit advantageous for the player (probable big hit B) has occurred (that is, 恰 is also big hit) However, it is also possible to make the stage shown as if the rank has been increased to be a plurality of stages instead of one stage. For example, as a jackpot type, the first jackpot that is most unlikely to win the winning prize (that is, the most disadvantageous for the player) and the winning prize to the jackpot rather than the first jackpot (that is, the first jackpot is expected) It is assumed that there are provided a second jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot and a third jackpot that is expected to win a prize winning opening more than the second jackpot (that is, the most advantageous to the player). And in the big hit game based on the second big hit, after exhibiting the same behavior as the big hit game based on the first big hit, the big prize opening is opened to the extent that the game ball can be won, and in the big hit game based on the third big hit After exhibiting the same behavior as the big hit game based on the second big hit, the big prize opening is opened to such an extent that a winning game ball can be expected. By providing these three types of big hits, it is possible to give anxiety about being the first big hit and expectation of being the second big hit or the third big hit.

  Specifically, for example, every big hit is a big hit of 15 rounds, the first big hit, and in rounds 1 to 5, the big winning opening is controlled for 27 seconds (hereinafter referred to as “long open”) once, In rounds 6 to 15, the big prize opening is a big hit in which 0.1 second opening control (hereinafter referred to as “short opening”) is performed once. And in the second big hit, in the rounds 1 to 5, the long opening is performed once, in the round 6, the short opening is performed 10 times and then the long opening is performed once, and in the rounds 7 to 10, the long opening is performed once. In rounds 11 to 15, a big hit is made for each short opening. Also, in the third big hit, in the rounds 1 to 5, the long opening is performed once, in the round 6, the short opening is performed 10 times and then the long opening is performed once, and in the rounds 7 to 10, the long opening is performed once. In round 11, a short opening is performed 5 times and then a long opening is performed once, and in rounds 12 to 15, a long opening is performed once each. Note that the closing time of the closing control between the opening controls is 0.1 seconds. By doing this, the opening and closing modes of the big winning opening in the rounds 1 to 15 of the first jackpot, the rounds 1 to 6 of the second jackpot, and the rounds 1 to 6 of the third jackpot are the same. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the type is a type. In addition, since the opening and closing modes of the big winning opening in the second big hit rounds 7 to 15 and the third big hit rounds 7 to 11 are the same, it is difficult for the player to recognize which type of big hit is Can do. Therefore, in any of the big hits, while performing the same opening / closing control as the first big hit, there is anxiety about being the first big hit and an expectation to be the second big hit or the third big hit. Can be given to the player, and even if the second big hit or the third big hit, while the same opening / closing control as the second big hit is being performed, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for being a big hit. Also in this example, when performing the opening / closing control in the same opening / closing manner as other big hits, the same effect is performed, and when the opening / closing control in the same opening / closing manner as other big hits is lost, the kite also ranks up. If an effect that makes it appear as if it has been performed (rank-up effect) is to be performed, the anxiety and expectation given to the player can be further increased. In addition, by making the closing time when performing other big hits and rank-up effects longer than other closing times (0.1 seconds), it is possible to perform those effects for a longer time. It is also possible to improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed as a normal symbol, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened in a different manner depending on whether or not it is in the short-time state. is not. For example, in the same way as big hits, when there are multiple hit types with different opening modes, and when the hit symbol is derived and displayed as a normal symbol, one of the hit types is selected, and the mode based on the selected hit type The variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be opened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the above-described type of ordinary electric accessory opening pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, although the opening time of the opening control included in the normal electric accessory opening pattern is two types of 3 seconds or 1 second, it may be one type or may have three or more types of opening times. Good. In addition, although one type (one second) is provided as the closing time, two or more closing times may be provided. Further, the number of times of opening is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more. In addition, by combining these and having a normal electric combination opening pattern that opens the normal electric combination with a more complicated pattern (number of times of opening, opening time or closing time), it is possible to improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an effect when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, an image indicating that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is superimposed on an image being displayed on the effect display device 9. However, this is not a limitation. For example, a specific area may be provided on the effect display device 9, and an image corresponding to the opening / closing of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 or an image corresponding to a change in the normal symbol may be displayed in the specific area. Moreover, it is good also as performing the effect at the time of opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15 using effect members other than the effect display apparatus 9. FIG. For example, an image display device, a lamp, a movable accessory, or the like provided for the opening effect of the variable winning ball device 15 may be used. Specifically, the player is notified that the variable winning ball device 15 is open by performing an effect of causing the variable winning ball device 15 and LEDs arranged around the variable winning ball device 15 to emit light. It is good as well. In addition, about the effect at the time of opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15, you may not necessarily perform.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when performing the effect when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, the display of the image is started by receiving the designation command during opening of the ordinary electric accessory, and the designation command after opening the ordinary electric accessory The display of the image is terminated by receiving, but in the same way as other effects (for example, effects when the big prize opening is open), the process data is selected and the contents corresponding to the process timer are rendered. It is good also to do.

  In addition, as for the effect performed while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, it is possible to perform one effect every time a symbol is derived and displayed as in the present embodiment. It is good also as switching and performing different production | presentation during closing control.

  In addition, about embodiment mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, the variable provided in the game area | region was demonstrated. A gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a gaming ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball apparatus (so-called role) It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1st type and 2nd type.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game proceeds to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big prize opening is set to a big hit (substantial probability variation big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area. It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a sphere does not easily pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball device 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board ( Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (2)

After starting the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result, it is advantageous for the player. A gaming machine that controls a variable winning means that can be changed to either the first state or the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to a specific gaming state that changes the first state a predetermined number of times.
Setting means for setting a period in which the variable winning means is in the first state and a period in which the second state is in the predetermined period in the specific gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: a calculating means for calculating a total period of the period of the first state and the period of the second state in the predetermined period. After starting the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result, it is advantageous for the player. A gaming machine that controls a variable winning means that can be changed to either the first state or the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to a specific gaming state that changes the first state a predetermined number of times.
Setting means for setting a period during which the variable winning means is in the first state in a predetermined period in the specific gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: a calculation means for calculating a total period of the first state in the predetermined period.

Images