JP2014217527A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which allows a game player to understand a game performance executed during game and its value.SOLUTION: On a ranking screen, an aggregation point number of ranks 1-5 in a performance history table and day/time information related to respective aggregation point numbers are displayed. When a game player selects "reproduction button" corresponding to a certain rank, as shown in D60, a performance history information corresponding to the rank is extracted fron the performance history table, and performance is reproduced based on a variation pattern ID contained in the performance history information, notice performance ID, and lookahead notice performance ID. When a game player selects "output button" corresponding to a certain rank, as shown in D70, a two-dimensional code is displayed on a screen which contains, as information, a variation pattern ID contained in the performance history information, notice performance ID, and lookahead notice performance ID.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, for example, a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a reach effect is selected and executed from among a plurality of kinds of effects accompanying the execution of the variable display. For example, in Patent Document 1, image data of effects executed during a game is stored in accordance with the player's operation, and is stored by a player's operation during non-game (during demonstration screen display). A gaming machine that displays existing image data is disclosed.

JP 2013-9800 A (paragraphs 0145-0146, paragraph 159, FIG. 13, FIG. 17)

  In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the player to determine whether or not to store a game effect, and to perform an operation for storing the game effect. However, there are many cases in which it is difficult to determine whether or not to store the game effect being executed, that is, to determine the value of the game effect, and leaving such determination to the player does not necessarily improve the interest of the game. There is a fact that it does not contribute.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can grasp a game effect and its value executed during a game.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
Fluctuation display means (effect control CPU 101 and effect display device 9) for displaying the variation of the identification information (effect symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and a predetermined game effect (from a plurality of types of game effects accompanying the change display) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising game effect execution means (effect control CPU 101) for selecting and executing an effect corresponding to a variation pattern, a notice effect, and a prefetch notice effect,
Storage means for storing a value corresponding to the type of the game effect (point addition control table for variation pattern, point addition control table for notice effect, point addition control table for pre-reading notice effect);
Based on the value (number of points) stored in the storage means, the value (total number of points) of the game effect executed during a predetermined counting period (during one variable display or a plurality of variable displays related to the pre-reading notice effect) ) Totaling means (production control CPU 101),
Display processing (playback or two-dimensional) that can specify the value (number of points to be counted) counted by the counting means and the game effect (effect corresponding to the variation pattern, notice effect, pre-read notice effect) associated with the value Display processing means (production control CPU 101) for executing a code),
A gaming machine characterized by further comprising:
According to this, the player can grasp the game effect executed during the game and its value.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
The display processing means is a gaming machine that reproduces a game effect (effect specified from the effect history information) associated with the aggregated value.
According to this, the player can view the game effects executed during the game.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The value is different according to the occurrence frequency of the game effect (varies according to a selected variation pattern).
According to this, the interest when a game effect is performed can be improved.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to claim 1 selected from means 1 to 3,
The value differs depending on the category to which the game effect belongs (the number of points allocated to the variation pattern is the largest (0 to 110P), and the number of points allocated to the announcement effect is narrower than the variation pattern and the look-ahead notification (1-30P) lower than the effect, and the number of points assigned to the pre-reading notice effect is fixed and higher than the notice effect (65P). It is a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to this, the interest when a game effect is performed can be improved.

The invention according to means 5 is
The gaming machine according to 1, which is selected from means 1 to 4,
The display processing means executes a display process that makes it possible to identify each value and a game effect associated with each value according to an order based on the totaled values (the number of points according to the ranking and the corresponding “ A play button and an “output” button).
According to this, it is possible to increase the added value for the execution of a high-value game effect and improve the interest.

The invention according to means 6 is
The gaming machine according to 1, which is selected from means 1 to 5,
When the game effect is executed, a value corresponding to the game effect is displayed (added point number is displayed in the added point number display area 1000).
According to this, the value corresponding to the game effect to be executed can be easily grasped.

The invention according to means 7
The gaming machine according to 1, which is selected from means 1 to 6,
When the game effect is executed, the value displayed in the total period during which the game effect is executed is displayed (the total number of points is displayed in the total point number display area 1001). is there.
According to this, it is possible to easily grasp the value totaled during the totaling period.

The invention according to means 8
The gaming machine according to 1, which is selected from means 1 to 7,
It further comprises operation means (push button 120) that can be operated by the player,
There is an operation request effect (button operation request effect) for requesting the player to operate the operation means as the game effect,
When the operation request effect is executed, the value corresponding to the operation request effect differs depending on the operation status of the operation means (a hammer appearance effect or a sword appearance effect depending on whether or not the push button 120 is operated). Whether or not to execute is determined).
According to this, an operation by the player is promoted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to means 9 is
A gaming machine according to 1, which is selected from means 1 to 8,
The display processing means outputs identification information (effect history information) that makes it possible to identify a game effect associated with the aggregated value in an aspect (two-dimensional code) that can be acquired by the player. It is a gaming machine.
According to this, the player can grasp the game effect executed during the game after the game ends.

Furthermore, the invention according to means 10
Fluctuation display means (effect control CPU 101 and effect display device 9) for displaying the variation of the identification information (effect symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and a predetermined game effect (from a plurality of types of game effects accompanying the change display) A game effect execution means (effect control CPU 101) for selecting and executing an effect corresponding to the variation pattern, a notice effect, and a prefetch notice effect, and a gaming machine storage means (variation) for storing the value corresponding to the type of the game effect. Point addition control table for pattern, point addition control table for notice effect, point addition control table for prefetch notice effect) and a predetermined total based on the value (number of points) stored in the gaming machine storage means Collects the value (total number of points) of the game effect executed during the period (during 1 variable display or multiple variable display related to the pre-reading notice effect) And a mode (two-dimensional code) in which the player can acquire identification information (production history information) that can identify a game effect associated with the value aggregated by the aggregation unit. ) Can be communicated with an information terminal that acquires the identification information from a gaming machine provided with output means (effect control CPU 101 and effect display device 9).
Server storage means for storing a value corresponding to the type of the game effect (a hard disk for storing an effect video relating to each effect in association with the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-reading notice effect ID);
Receiving the identification information from the information terminal, specifying a game effect identified from the identification information, and executing a process for making the game effect reproducible on the information terminal (production video) CPU built and stored in a predetermined area accessible to the player),
It is an information server characterized by comprising.
According to this, the player can grasp the game effect executed during the game after the game ends.

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 explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the point addition control table for a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the point addition control table for a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the point addition control table for prefetch notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect log | history table. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the point display according to the notice effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the point display according to the prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the point display according to the prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the display of an effect history, and an output mode.

  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. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation 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. In the effect symbol display area, there is 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 the 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. When the variation 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 variation 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, the fluctuation display including the reach effect is referred to as reach fluctuation 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.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9. For example, as an effect performed by the effect display device 9, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle is executed, as will be described later. The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the fluctuation display result in the reach state is a jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot determination is made, the teammate character performs an effect that wins and is determined to be out of play. Occasionally, an effect that the ally character loses is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be suggested whether or not a big hit will be made by winning or losing a professional wrestling or soccer game. Also, for example, instead of displaying the result of winning or losing or the like, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic such as a story is executed, and the result of the story varies depending on whether the jackpot determination is made or not. You may make it perform the production which makes it appear.

  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 display of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which 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 variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b is synchronized with the variation 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 start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display 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 when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

  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 when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.

  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.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (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 variation display unit) 8b that displays the second special symbol as identification information in a variable manner. 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. In other words, 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. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display device 8a and the 2nd special symbol display device 8b may each be comprised so that the numerical value (or 2-digit symbol) of 00-99 may be variably displayed, 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.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is that the first start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4)). 13 (including winning), the first start condition of the variable display (for example, when the first reserved memory number is not 0 and the second reserved memory number is 0, the first special symbol and the first (2) No special symbols are displayed for any change display, and the game is not based on the big hit game state). When the change time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. In this embodiment, when the second reserved memory number is not 0, the first special symbol change display is not started, and the second special symbol is so-called preferentially changed.

  The variation display of the second special symbol is that the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the second start prize opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4)). 14 after passing 14 (including winning)), the second start condition of the variable display (for example, when the second reserved memory number is not 0, both the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) It is started based on the fact that it is not executed and is not a big hit gaming state), and when the variable time has elapsed, a 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. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. The effective start winning for the second start winning opening 14 is winning for the second starting winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit (4).

  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. The effective start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is winning to the first starting winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (4).

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. be able to. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

  The effect display device 9 is used as a decoration (effect) symbol during the change of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the change of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variation display of production symbols. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation 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 up and displayed when a game ball wins during a lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 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, the display variation 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  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. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it can be started to display the first special symbol variation display (for example, when the first start condition is satisfied). The first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable symbol display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, when the second start condition is satisfied), The second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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, the low base state is a game state in which the game ball is not controlled so as to facilitate the effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14, and the high base state is more than the low base state. The gaming state is controlled such that the game ball is likely to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (the execution condition of the variable display in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established).

  In this embodiment, the low probability state is a determination value in the low probability state (a value in a range narrower than the determination value in the high probability state) as a big hit determination value in the big hit determination processing at the start of special symbol variation. This is a state in which the probability of a big hit is not increased. The high probability state is a state in which the judgment value at the time of the high probability state (a value in a wider range than the low probability state) is used as the jackpot judgment value in the jackpot judgment processing at the time of starting the special symbol variation. The state that is raised.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 starts the variable symbol display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the display result is a jackpot symbol. Further, when it is determined that the display result is the big hit symbol in the big hit determination process, it is further determined whether the display result is the probability variation big hit symbol, the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, or the normal big hit symbol. That is, it is determined whether the big hit type is a probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit, or a normal big hit.

  If the special symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol (that is, if the production symbol variation display result is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a sudden probability variation jackpot symbol), the gaming state at the end of the jackpot gaming state Is shifted to the high probability / high base state, and the high probability / high base state is continued until the next jackpot gaming state is started. In addition, when the special symbol variation display result is a normal jackpot symbol (that is, when the production symbol variation display result is a normal jackpot symbol), the gaming state is set to a low probability / high base state at the end of the jackpot gaming state. The low probability / high base state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times or the next jackpot gaming state is started. If the gaming state is shifted to the low probability / high base state at the end of the big hit gaming state, and then the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times without starting the big hit gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is low. Probability / low base state.

  In this embodiment, there are a low probability / low base state, a high probability / high base state, and a low probability / high base state as gaming states. In the following description, the low probability / low base state may be referred to as a normal state.

  The game control microcomputer 560 executes a hit determination using a hit determination random number extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 32 when the normal symbol variation display is started. When it is determined that it is a win in the hit determination, the win symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result on the normal symbol display 10, and when it is determined that the hit is not determined (deviated) in the hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed. The symbol 10 is derived and displayed as a variation display result on the device 10.

  Here, in the low base state (normal state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a predetermined rate (for example, 2/13). Further, the variation time of the normal symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control for a predetermined period (for example, release control for 0.5 seconds × one time for a total of 0.5 seconds) is executed.

  On the other hand, in the high base state (low probability / high base state, high probability / high base state), when the hit determination is executed, the hit is determined at a rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, 11/13). Further, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). When the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, release control longer than the predetermined period (for example, release control of 2.5 seconds × 2 times for a total of 5 seconds) is executed.

  Thus, in the high base state, the normal symbol shortening variation control in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability that the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variation in the ordinary symbol Based on the fact that the display result is a winning symbol, open extension control is performed in which the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended. Further, special symbol shortening variation control is performed in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. By executing these four controls in the high base state, it becomes easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14.

  In other words, the normal symbol shortening variation control reduces the variation time of the normal symbol (for example, the variation time is 10 seconds when the normal symbol shortening variation control is not performed, whereas the normal symbol shortening variation control is performed. The rate at which the change of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state. As a result, it becomes easier to make an effective start winning in the second starting winning opening 14. Further, the normal symbol probability change control increases the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol (for example, the probability when the normal symbol probability change control is not executed is 2/13, whereas the normal symbol probability change control). The probability that the control is executed becomes 11/13), the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and it is easy to make an effective start winning at the second start winning opening 14. In addition, the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is extended by the opening extension control (for example, the opening time when the opening extension control is not executed). Is 0.5 seconds x 1 time (0.5 seconds in total), but when the opening extension control is executed, the opening time is 2.5 seconds x 2 times (total 5 seconds)) It becomes easy to make an effective start winning in the second start winning opening 14. Furthermore, since the special symbol variation time is reduced by the special symbol shortening variation control in which the special symbol variation time is shortened, the frequency of the special symbol variation is increased (in other words, the second reserved memory). This makes it possible to reduce the number of situations where an invalid start prize is generated and facilitate an effective start prize.

  Thus, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which normal symbol shortening variation control, ordinary symbol probability variation control, open extension control, and special symbol shortening variation control are executed to a high base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be controlled by executing any one of these controls.

  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 supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag indicating a variation display status of a special symbol, a probability changing flag indicating whether or not a high probability state is present), and an unpaid award Data indicating the number of balls is 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation 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.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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 that displays effect symbols in a variable manner 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).

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (even in the case of a sudden probability variation big hit, once the symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state, the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. Will suddenly change and suddenly a probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is displayed as a final stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach loss” variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display 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 variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a “reach loss” variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9 Then, after reaching the reach state, it is changed again and suddenly probable big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed).

  Here, sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is allowed. The jackpot is a very short jackpot and a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability / high base state. That is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a high probability / high base state without going through the big hit gaming state. By providing such a jackpot type, the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. In this embodiment, a game effect according to the variation pattern of the effect symbol is executed, and the number of points according to the game effect is assigned. This number of points is a value given based on the execution of the effect, and is different from a game value or a prize value given in the game. However, when a game value or winning value is given in a game, a game effect assigned with a high number of points is associated with the game effect so that the player is given with the execution of the game effect. You will be interested in the number of points you can get and this will improve your interest. In this embodiment, not only the game effect according to the variation pattern but also the number of points according to the notice effect and the number of points according to the pre-read notice effect are assigned as will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach out”. A pattern is available. The variation time of non-reach PA1-1 is 15 seconds, and the variation time of non-reach PA1-2 is 8 seconds. On the other hand, since the fluctuation time of the non-reach PA1-3 is as short as 2 seconds, it may be referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “shortening fluctuation”. The number of points assigned to game effects corresponding to these variation patterns is zero. That is, in the variable display mode of “non-reach”, no points are awarded because there is no game effect that the player is particularly interested in.

  Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach out”, the variation patterns of normal PA2-1, super PA3-1 and super PA3-2 are as follows. It is prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  The normal PA 2-1 with the “normal reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect symbol) variation time of 20 seconds and is given a total of 10 points. Specifically, the character “REACH!” Is displayed as the reach effect (10 points are given), and the developed symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol without developing into any of the story effect and battle effect described later. (No points given).

  Super PA3-1 with the “Super Reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect symbol) variation time of 40 seconds and is given a total of 30 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as a reach production (10 points are given), and a story production having a story character is executed in the reach state (development to Super Reach A: 20 points is given). Then, as the story effect ends without a specific ending (no points are given), a symbol that is not a final stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  Super PA 3-2 with a “Super Reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect design) variation time of 60 seconds, giving a total of 40 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as the reach effect (10 points are given), and a battle effect is performed in which the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is performed in the reach state (development to Super Reach B: 30 points). Then, as the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character and the battle is ended (no points are given), the off symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  In addition, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, variation patterns of normal PB2-1, super PB3-1, and super PB3-2 are prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production.

  The normal PB2-1 with the “normal reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect symbol) variation time of 28 seconds and is given a total of 80 points. Specifically, the character “REACH!” Is displayed as the reach effect (10 points are given), and the jackpot effect is displayed without the development of either the story effect or the battle effect, but with the character “big hit!”. As a result of the execution (70 points given), a big hit symbol (normal big hit symbol or probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PB3-1 with the “Super Reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect design) variation time of 48 seconds, giving a total of 100 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as a reach production (10 points are given), and a story production having a story character is executed in the reach state (development to Super Reach A: 20 points is given). Then, as the story effect ends with a specific ending (70 points are given), a big hit symbol (normal big hit symbol or probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Super PB3-2 with a “Super Reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect design) variation time of 68 seconds, giving a total of 110 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as the reach effect (10 points are given), and a battle effect is performed in which the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is performed in the reach state (development to Super Reach B: 30 points). Then, as the ally character wins the enemy character and the battle is ended (70 points are given), a big hit symbol (normal jackpot symbol or probability variation big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “suddenly probable big hit”, variation patterns of normal PC 2-1, super PC 3-1 and super PC 3-2 are prepared. These are variation patterns related to reach variation display accompanied by reach production. In the following explanation, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. That is.

  The normal PC 2-1 with the “normal reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect symbol) variation time of 35 seconds, and is given a total of 80 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as a reach effect (10 points are given), and once the off symbol is temporarily displayed. After that, the sudden change in the big hit effect in which the effect symbol is re-variable and the characters “surprise!” Are displayed (70 points are given), and the sudden change big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  The super PC 3-1 with the “Super Reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect design) variation time of 55 seconds and is awarded a total of 100 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as a reach production (10 points are given), and a story production having a story character is executed in the reach state (development to Super Reach A: 20 points is given). Then, once the story effect ends without a specific ending (no points are given), the off-line symbols are displayed temporarily stopped. After that, when the effect design is changed again and the story effect is finished with a specific ending (70 points are given), the probability variation big hit design is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop design.

  Super PC 3-2 with a “Super Reach” reach effect has a special symbol (effect design) variation time of 75 seconds, giving a total of 110 points. Specifically, the character “Leach!” Is displayed as the reach effect (10 points are given), and a battle effect is performed in which the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is performed in the reach state (development to Super Reach B: 30 points). Then, once the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character and the battle is ended (no points are given), the off symbol is temporarily displayed. Then, as the design symbol re-varies and the teammate character reversely wins against the enemy character and the battle ends (70 points are given), a sudden probability big hit symbol is suddenly derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  In the present embodiment, every time a game ball effectively wins a prize at the first start winning opening 13, a random number for determining big hits (random R) which is a hardware random number is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. 5 is extracted. Sequentially stored in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, every time the game ball effectively wins a prize at the second start winning opening 14, a jackpot determination random number (random R), which is a hardware random number, is extracted, and each software random number shown in FIG. Store sequentially in the pending storage buffer. The hardware random number and the software random number are updated at a predetermined timing (for example, every 4 ms and every predetermined interrupt process).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)

  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. In this example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and are divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the case of deviation, non-reach X1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach or re-variation and does not involve shortening variation, and a shortening variation without reach or re-variation. Non-reach X2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern, Normal X1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern which does not involve re-variation with normal reach, and a variation pattern which includes a variation pattern which does not involve re-variation with super reach It is classified into a super X1 that is a type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a normal Y1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and without re-variation, and a fluctuation pattern with super-reach and without re-change are shown. It is classified into a super pattern Y1 which is a variation pattern type to be included. In the case of sudden probability change big hit, normal Y2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and re-variation, and super Y2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super-reach and re-change. It is classified.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. 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 (random R). .

  The jackpot determination table includes a low probability jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (low probability / low base state, low probability / high base state) and a high probability jackpot determination table used in a high probability state. . Each value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the low probability jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the high probability jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 based on the occurrence of the effective start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and uses the extracted value as a jackpot determination random number (random R). First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. A symbol designation command and a variation category command, which will be described later, are transmitted according to the determination result. Even when the variable display based on the effective start winning is started, it is determined whether the read jackpot determination random number value matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. When the determination random number value matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 6B determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 6 (C) 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 big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type judgment table shows that when the decision to change the display result to a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type judgment. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, five determination values are assigned to “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol). In the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol), one judgment value for “suddenly probable big hit” is determined. Is assigned (determined as a sudden probability variation jackpot at a ratio of 1/40). 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. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table (that is, the first special symbol big hit type determination table is assigned). Only when the variation display of one special symbol is performed, it may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may occur.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), a sudden probability variation big hit as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed, and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, there are “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a 15-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to a low probability / high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Then, after the transition to the low probability / high base state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the low probability / high base state is finished and the low probability / low base state is obtained. Note that the low probability / high base state is also ended when the next big hit occurs before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a high probability / high base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, the high probability / high base state is entered after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state. The high probability / high base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In the jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 6B and 6C, there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and determinations corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” respectively. Value (big hit 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.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern type determination table for deviation. The variation pattern type determination table for detachment indicates that the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for deciding the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is out of the design. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. Among these, FIG. 7A shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 7B shows a variation pattern for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, and when the gaming state is the high base state. A type determination table is shown.

  7A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach X1 (1 to 169). A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal X1 (170 to 239) and super X1 (240 to 251) is set. 7B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and the non-reach X2 (1-219). A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal X1 (220 to 239) and super X1 (240 to 251) is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the case of deviation, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 169, the summation pending storage It can be seen that, regardless of the number or gaming state, at least a variable display ("non-reach out") without a reach state is executed. If the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 239, at least variation display with “normal reach” (“out of normal reach”) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage and the gaming state. I understand that. Further, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 251, the variation accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage and the gaming state. It can be seen that the display (“Super-reaching”) is executed.

  As described above, even when the total number of pending storage and the game state are different, a range in which the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type is set in common (when a certain range of random values is extracted, the total pending is set. A common variation pattern type is selected regardless of the number of stored games and the gaming state), so that a pre-reading notice effect based on a variation category command described later can be executed.

  8A to 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table. When the determination that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol is made, the variation pattern type determination table for jackpot determines the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type as a random number (random 2 for determining the variation pattern type). ) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8A is a table that is used when the big hit type is a normal big hit, and is a numerical value (determination) that is compared with a random number (random 2) for determining the fluctuation pattern type. And a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 149) and super Y1 (150 to 251) is set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8B is a table used when the big hit type becomes a probable big hit, and is a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. And a determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y1 (1 to 149) and super Y1 (150 to 251) is set. The big hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 8C is a table used when the big hit type suddenly becomes a probable variation big hit, and is a numerical value to be compared with the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination ( A determination value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of normal Y2 (1 to 149) and super Y2 (150 to 251) is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C, if the random pattern random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 149, at least regardless of the jackpot type, at least It can be seen that the variable display with normal reach is executed. It can also be seen that if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251, the variable display with at least super reach is executed regardless of the jackpot type.

  Thus, even when the jackpot type when determined to be a jackpot is different, a range in which the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type is set in common (when a certain range of random values is extracted, Pre-reading notice effect based on the variation category command described later is executed by selecting the common variation pattern type (variation pattern type with “normal reach” or “super reach”) regardless of the big hit type) It becomes possible.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The outlier variation pattern determination table changes according to the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “out”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The outlier variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When “non-reach X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, non-reach PA1-1 or non-reach PA1-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and when “non-reach X2” is determined as the variation pattern type, the variation pattern When non-reach PA1-3 is determined and “normal X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PA2-1 is determined as the variation pattern, and when “super X1” is determined as the variation pattern type, Super PA3-1 or super PA3-2 is determined as a pattern.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination table is a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. The hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When “normal Y1” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PB2-1 is determined as the variation pattern. When “normal Y2” is determined as the variation pattern type, normal PC2-1 is determined as the variation pattern. When “super Y1” is determined as the variation pattern type, super PB3-1 or super PB3-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and when “super Y2” is determined as the variation pattern type, super PC3- 1 or super PC 3-2 is determined.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display 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 the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

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

  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.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big win and the determination result of the type of the big win. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  The game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit will be made when an effective start winning is made to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and whether the value of the big hit type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type is It is determined whether it falls within the range of the determination value. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a value for designating the type of jackpot is set, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and the variable category command. Based on the above, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted in accordance with whether or not the jackpot is large and the type of jackpot.

  For example, if it is determined that the result is “displacement” at the time of effective start winning at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 sets the pattern in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A designation command (symbol 1 designation command) is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, when the display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol is the display result, and when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is in the range of the determination value at the time of starting winning a prize. A value is set in the EXT data according to the determination, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is out of place at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 169. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, the non-reach X1 or non-reach X2 variation pattern type is assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 169 regardless of the gaming state and regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes that at least the variation pattern type is non-reach X1 or non-reach X2 (that is, not reach state) based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Can do.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 219, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 220 to 239, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, the normal X1 variation pattern type is assigned to the range of the determination values 220 to 239 regardless of the gaming state and regardless of the total number of pending storages. The microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is normal X1 (that is, normal reach) based on the reception of the variation category 3 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state and regardless of the total number of pending storage, the variation pattern type of super X1 is assigned to the range of determination values 240 to 251. The microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super X1 (that is, super reach) based on the reception of the variation category 4 command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) is made at the time of the effective start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 149. judge. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 149 (that is, when normal Y1 or normal Y2), the CPU 56 issues a variation category 11 command in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern type of normal Y1 or normal Y2 is assigned to the range of the judgment values 1 to 149 regardless of the big hit type, the production control microcomputer 100 is subject to fluctuation. Based on the reception of the category 11 command, it can be recognized that at least the variation pattern type is normal Y1 or normal Y2 (that is, normal reach).

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 12 command in which “11 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern type of super Y1 or super Y2 is assigned to the range of the determination values 150 to 251 regardless of the big hit type, the production control microcomputer 100 is subject to fluctuation. Based on the reception of the category 12 command, it can be recognized that at least the variation pattern type is super Y1 or super Y2 (that is, super reach).

  The production control microcomputer 100 receives these variable category commands based on the fact that the game ball has been activated effectively at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize port 14, thereby executing the pre-reading notice effect. Is possible.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a start prize is generated and the total number of pending storages becomes four, a change display based on the start prize (that is, a target for advance notice) from a change display that is started thereafter. The pre-reading notice effect that counts down to “3!”, “2!”, “1!”, “0!” After the start of the change of the effect symbol is executed.

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

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol each time a variation display of a special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. A display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

(Storage processing to the hold memory buffer at the time of effective start winning)
When an effective start winning in the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and sets the value of the added reserved memory number counter for counting the added reserved memory number to 1. increase. Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. For example, 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 determination random number (random 3) ) Are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  When an effective start winning at the second start winning port 14 occurs, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 and sets the value of the added reserved memory number counter for counting the added reserved memory number to 1. increase. 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. For example, 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 determination random number (random 3) ) Are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. 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. Random numbers are stored in accordance with the effective start winning order in both the storage areas of the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, and n = 1, 2, 3, 4 exists, = 1 is stored in the storage area, and if no random number is stored in the storage areas n = 2, 3 and 4, the random number is stored in the storage area n = 2. 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.

(Transmission process of start winning command at the time of effective start winning)
If the game state is a low probability state when an effective start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs, the CPU 56 displays the extracted jackpot determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted and the jackpot determination at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, it sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation for losing). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6B, and the jackpot type with which they match is confirmed. And when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0-15) of the normal big hit, when the symbol 2 designation command (normal big hit designation) is set, it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16-34) of the probability variation big hit Is set with a symbol 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation), and when it coincides with the jackpot type determination value (35-39) of sudden probability variation jackpot, a symbol 4 designation command (sudden probability variation jackpot designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 12 based on the jackpot determination result and the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination. Further, the CPU 56 sets a first reserved storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number addition designation command set in this way, is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 in a single timer interruption. In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. Upon receiving these start winning commands, the effect control CPU 101 vacates the received start winning command storage area formed in the RAM for the received symbol designation command, variable category command, and first reserved memory number addition designation command. Store in the first storage area.

  If the game state is a low probability state when an effective start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs, the CPU 56 displays the extracted jackpot determination random number (random R) and the left column of FIG. 6 (A). If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted and the jackpot determination at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. Compare the values to see if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not match the jackpot determination value, it sets a symbol 1 designation command (designation for losing). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6C to check the jackpot type that matches. And when it matches with the big hit type judgment value (0-15) of normal big hit, when the symbol 2 designation command (normal big hit designation) is set, it matches with the big hit type judgment value (16-38) of probability variation big hit Is set with a symbol 3 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation), and when it coincides with the jackpot type judgment value (39) of sudden probability variation jackpot, a symbol 4 designation command (sudden probability variation jackpot designation) is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 12 based on the jackpot determination result and the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination. Further, the CPU 56 sets a second reserved storage number addition designation command. A set of three commands, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the second reserved memory number addition designating command set in this way, is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 in one timer interrupt. In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second reserved memory number addition designation command are transmitted in this order. Upon receiving these start winning commands, the effect control CPU 101 vacates the received start winning command storage area formed in the RAM for the received symbol designation command, variable category command, and second reserved memory number addition designation command. Store in the first storage area.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize. As shown in FIG. 13, in the start winning command storage area, an area (storage area 1) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the combined reserved memory number (first reserved memory number + second reserved memory number) is stored. ~ 8) is secured. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation are designated within one timer interruption. Command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second pending memory number addition designation command) is transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. Is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In the following description, the command for starting winning (including the first reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the first reserved memory number adding specifying command is the first. The command at the time of start winning (including the second reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the second reserved memory number addition specifying command may be collectively referred to as “one hold command”. ) May be collectively referred to as a second pending command. Further, the first hold command and the second hold command may be collectively referred to as a hold command.

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the start winning command storage area at the timing when the effect symbol variation display is started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. When the second hold command is stored in any storage area, any storage in the start winning command storage area from the first storage area in which the second hold command is stored When the second hold command is not stored in the area, it is deleted from the first storage area in which the first hold command is stored, and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted. The

  Also, in this embodiment, as will be described later, whether the prefetching notice effect is executed in the prefetching notice effect determination process based on the command at the time of starting prize (variable category command) stored in the command storage area at the time of starting prize. No is determined.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit, the big hit type is decided, or the fluctuation pattern is decided. At the timing when the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, before the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is started, whether or not the big win is determined in advance, the type of the big win, the fluctuation pattern Check which judgment value range the value of the random number for type judgment falls into. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, for example, super-reach can be performed while the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the variation of the effect symbol. A pre-reading notice effect is executed to predict what will happen.

(Processes associated with the start of changes in special symbols)
On the condition that the CPU 56 does not display any variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the second reserved memory number is not zero. 2 Start the special symbol variable display. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 and Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the second reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low value shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. And check if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not agree with the big hit determination value, the CPU 56 sets a display result 1 designation command (offset designation). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6C, and the matching jackpot type is confirmed. To do. And when it matches with the big hit type determination value (0-15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designation command (normal big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type decision value (16-38) of the probability variation big hit. In this case, a display result 3 designation command (specified probability change big hit) is set, and if it matches the big hit type judgment value (39) of sudden probability change big hit, a display result 4 designation command (sudden probability change big hit designation) is set. . The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for loss shown in FIG. 7A when the big hit determination result is out of the game, the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. With reference to the table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot determination result is out of order, and the total pending storage number is 3 or more or the gaming state is in the high base state, the variation pattern type for losing shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and reads the variation pattern read from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-range variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B and determines the fluctuation pattern type determined and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). A variation pattern command for designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU56 transmits the 2nd reserved memory number subtraction designation | designated command to CPU101 for effect control with the start of the variable display of a 2nd special symbol.

  As described above, with the start of the change of the second special symbol, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the second reserved memory number subtraction specifying command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The CPU 56 is not executing any variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, the second reserved memory number is 0, and the first reserved memory number The variable display of the first special symbol is started on the condition that is not 0. When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer in the RAM 55 and Store in the random number buffer area. Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter and shifts the contents of each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area, and if the gaming state is in a low probability state, the big hit determination random number (random R) and the low value shown in the left column of FIG. If the gaming state is a high probability state, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the high probability shown in the right column of FIG. And check if they match.

  When the CPU 56 does not agree with the big hit determination value, the CPU 56 sets a display result 1 designation command (offset designation). When it matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) read from the random number buffer area is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 6B, and the matching jackpot type is confirmed. To do. And when it matches with the big hit type determination value (0-15) of the normal big hit, the display result 2 designation command (normal big hit specification) is set, and it matches the big hit type decision value (16-34) of the probability variation big hit. In this case, the display result 3 designation command (probability change jackpot designation) is set, and if it matches the jackpot type judgment value (35 to 39) of sudden probability change big hit, the display result 4 designation command (sudden probability change big hit designation) is set. set. The set display result designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101.

  Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for loss shown in FIG. 7A when the big hit determination result is out of the game, the gaming state is in the low base state, and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. With reference to the table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot determination result is out of order, and the total pending storage number is 3 or more or the gaming state is in the high base state, the variation pattern type for losing shown in FIG. With reference to the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) read from the random number buffer area. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit and the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8C and reads the variation pattern read from the random number buffer area. The variation pattern type is determined based on the type determination random number (random 2).

  Furthermore, when the big hit determination result is out of order, the CPU 56 refers to the out-of-range variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A and determines the variation pattern type determined and the random number for variation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, the CPU 56 refers to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B and determines the fluctuation pattern type determined and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer area. A variation pattern is determined based on (Random 3). A variation pattern command for designating the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101. Furthermore, CPU56 transmits the 1st reserved memory number subtraction designation | designated command to CPU101 for effect control with the start of the variable display of a 1st special symbol.

  As described above, with the start of the variation of the first special symbol, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 14 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 process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (S706). In the 4th symbol process, 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 (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 uses the random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading announcement effect, the random number for determining whether or not to execute the announcement effect, and the type of the announcement effect. The random number for determination is stored in the RAM, and the count value of the counter for generating each random number is also updated in S707.

  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, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) as a display result designation formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area.

  If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received symbol designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store.

  If the received effect control command is any of the variation category commands, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received variation category command as the latest symbol in the storage areas of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area where the specified command is stored.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total pending memory number stored in the total pending memory number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total pending memory number stored in the total pending memory number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the summed hold memory display unit 18c (the number of the hold display is changed). Decrease). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a prefetch notice effect determination process for determining whether or not there is a prefetch notice effect (S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change 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 effect symbol variation display synchronized with the first special symbol variation and the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the second special symbol variation may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop process (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Jackpot display processing (S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a prefetch notice effect determination process (S800A). In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first has a set of commands at the time of start winning (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not a second set of second reserved memory number addition designation command) has been received (S1001). Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of winning a prize. This can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command at the time of a start winning prize is newly received, the CPU 101 for effect control indicates that the pre-reading notice effect indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed (including the case where it is determined to be executed). It is confirmed whether or not the execution flag is set (S1002). Note that the prefetching notice execution flag is set in S1006 described later. If the prefetch advance execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S1003 described later.

  Whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect on the condition that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed (including the case where it is not determined to be executed) is executed in this embodiment by executing the processing of S1002. Is determined (S1005). .

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set (N in S1002), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the total pending storage number is 4 (S1003). If the value of the total pending storage number is not 4 (N in S1003), the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the total pending storage number is 4, whether to check the variable category command stored in the storage area storing the latest command in the start winning command storage area and execute the pre-reading notice effect It is determined whether or not (S1004). For example, when the variation category command is the variation category 4 or the variation category 12, that is, when a variation pattern with super reach is selected, it is determined to perform the prefetch notice effect.

  If it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect (N in S1005), the process is terminated as it is. If it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect (Y in S1005), the prefetching notice execution flag is set (S1006), the value of the variation counter is set to 4 (S1007), and the process ends. In this embodiment, only when the value of the variation counter is 4, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the variation counter is 1 to 3, or 5 or more. In some cases, a pre-reading notice effect may be executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not a prefetch notice execution flag is set (S2000). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set (N in S2000), the process proceeds to S2010. If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (Y in S2000), the value of the variation counter is updated by 1 (S2001), and the process proceeds to S2010.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S2010). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of points according to the read variation pattern command and the execution timing of the point addition effect (S2011). Specifically, with reference to the variation pattern point addition control table shown in FIG. 20 stored in the ROM, the point addition effects to be executed during the variation display and the execution timing thereof are determined. In the example of FIG. 20, the “total number of points” that is the value on performance assigned to each variation pattern is managed in association with each variation pattern. In addition, in relation to each variation pattern, the “number of points added” that is the number of points to be displayed in each point addition effect, and the timing at which each point addition effect is executed (that is, the number of points added to the point addition effect "Display timing") is managed.

  One or more point addition effects are executed during the variation display of the effect symbols related to the variation pattern excluding the variation pattern having a total number of points of zero. Each point addition effect is assigned an “addition point number” which is a value in the production, and the total value of the “addition point number” becomes the “total point number” of the variation pattern. As shown in the examples of FIGS. 26 to 29, the point addition effect is displayed in the center of the effect display device 9 at the center of the screen, and is added up during the counting period. This is an effect of adding the “number of added points” to the total number of points (displayed in the upper right of the screen).

  Here, the aggregation period is a period in which the number of points added related to the point addition effect executed during the period is accumulated. The tabulation period in this embodiment is a period during which the change display of the effect symbol is executed in principle. However, when the prefetching notice effect is executed, the total period of the change display during which the prefetching notice effect is executed. It is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, in the example of the variation pattern PA2-1 (an example of deviation in normal reach), the reach effect (“Leach!”) Is displayed 15 seconds after the effect symbol change display is started. ) At the time (the timing when the reach state is established), a point addition effect is executed in which the added point number of 10 points is added to the total number of points. The added point number 10 assigned to this point addition effect becomes the total point number 10.

  Further, in the example of the variation pattern PA3-2 (an example of deviation in Super Reach B), when the reach effect (character of “reach!” Is displayed) 15 seconds after the effect symbol change display is started ( At the time when the reach state is established), the point addition effect in which 10 points are added to the total number of points is executed, and the battle effect development time point (Super Reach B) after 35 seconds from the start of the change display of the effect design. At the time of development), a point addition effect is performed in which 30 points are added to the total points. The total number of points assigned to these two point addition effects is 40 points. In addition, when the final display result of the production symbol is out of order, a defeat production in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed, but the point addition production is not executed for this defeat production (the number of added points is 0).

  In the example of the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 (an example of a big hit with normal reach), the reach effect (the character of “reach!” Is displayed) 15 seconds after the change display of the effect symbol is started (the reach state is established) The point addition effect in which 10 points are added to the total number of points is executed at the timing, and the effect of the big hit ("Big hit!") Is displayed 25 seconds after the display of the change of the effect design is started. At the time, a point addition effect in which 70 points are added to the total points is executed. The total number of points assigned to these two point addition effects is 80 points.

  Further, in the example of the variation pattern PB3-2 (example of a big hit with Super Reach B), when the reach effect (character of “reach!” Is displayed) 15 seconds after the variation display of the effect symbol is started ( At the time when the reach state is established), the point addition effect in which 10 points are added to the total number of points is executed, and the battle effect development time point (Super Reach B) after 35 seconds from the start of the change display of the effect design. At the time of development), a point addition effect in which 30 points are added to the total number of points is executed, and added at the battle victory effect time point (big hit notification time point) 65 seconds after the change display of the effect symbol is started. A point addition effect in which 70 points are added to the total points is executed. The total number of points assigned to these three point addition effects is 110 points.

  Here, both PA2-1 and PB2-1 have the same effects from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the reach state, and the effect mode after the reach state is established (whether there is a jackpot effect). Is different. In addition, both PA3-2 and PB3-2 have the same effects from the start of the change of the effect design to the reach of the reach state and the development of the battle effect, and the effect mode after the battle effect development (win effect or defeat effect) ) Is different. In this way, the production from the start of the variation of the production symbol to the predetermined time is common, but when there are a plurality of variation patterns with different production after the predetermined time, the total number of points assigned to the variation pattern is calculated. By displaying before the predetermined time, the player can predict the effects after the predetermined time. Further, it may be possible to predict whether the final display result will be a big hit symbol or not. On the other hand, when the total number of points is displayed at the time when the variation display of the effect symbol is finished, it is not possible to improve the game entertainment during the variation display. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect executed from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the predetermined time point and the effect executed after the predetermined time point are divided, and the added points corresponding to the respective effects are displayed. Like to do.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, in both of the super reach A and B, after going through the reach state similar to the normal reach and then progressing to the story production or battle production, the story production or battle is temporarily assumed. If the total number of points is displayed before the timing of development, such as when the reach state is established, the player's expectation of whether to stay in normal reach or develop into super reach cannot be maintained. , It can also reduce interest. For this reason, in this embodiment, an effect that is executed from the start of the variable display to the timing of development to super reach after the reach state is established and a development effect to super reach that is executed after that timing are divided. The number of points added corresponding to each performance is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) according to the variation pattern command read in S2010 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). ) Is determined (S2012). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the processing of S2012, the display result of the variation display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variation display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determination means. Display result determination means for determining () is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S2012, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 18, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses “135 as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols such as “is determined. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a high probability state (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of not being in a high probability state (an even symbol in this embodiment) Also called probabilistic design.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice effect. For example, a button operation notice effect or a cut-in notice effect) in the effect display device 9 during the variation display of the effect symbol. Or a notice effect setting process for setting the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (S2013). If it is determined in S2013 that the button operation advance notice effect is to be executed, it is decided to execute the button operation request effect of the notice effect Y1-0 described later, and the hammer appearance effect or the notice effect Y1 of the notice effect Y1-2. -3 sword appearance effects are decided to be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of points corresponding to the notice effect determined to be executed and the execution timing of the point addition effect (S2014). Specifically, referring to the point addition control table for the notice effect shown in FIG. 21 stored in the ROM, the point addition effects to be executed during the variable display and the execution timing thereof are determined. In the example of FIG. 21, the “total number of points”, which is the value on the effect assigned to each notice effect, is managed in association with the notice effect ID that can identify the notice effect. In addition, in association with each notice effect ID, “the number of points added” that is the number of points to be displayed in each point addition effect, and the timing at which each point addition effect is executed (that is, the addition points assigned to the point addition effect) The “addition timing”, which is the display timing of the number, is managed.

  During execution of the notice effect in the variable display, one or more point addition effects corresponding to the notice effect are executed. In this example, there is only one point addition effect corresponding to each notice effect. Each point addition effect is assigned an “addition point number” which is a value on the effect, and the total value of the “addition point number” becomes the “total point number” of the notice effect.

  In the example of the notice effect Y1-0 shown in FIG. 21 (example of button operation request effect), 1 point is added to the total number of points when 2 seconds have elapsed since the start of the effect symbol change display. Point addition effect is executed. This point addition effect is executed in response to a button operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 120, as indicated by D02 in FIG.

  Here, when it is decided to execute the button operation advance notice effect, it is decided to execute either Y1-1 or Y1-2 together with the notice effect Y-1. If the operation of the push button 120 is not detected within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the button operation request effect, the notice effect Y-1 or Y-2 determined to be executed is not executed. On the other hand, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the button operation request effect, the notice effect Y-1 or Y-2 determined to be executed is executed. Will be.

  When it is determined that the notice effect Y1-1 (hammer appearance effect) is executed, the operation of the push button 120 is detected within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the button operation request effect of the notice effect Y1-0. At that time, a point addition effect is performed in which the added point number of 10 points is added to the total number of points. This point addition effect is executed along with a hammer appearance effect in which a hammer appears on the screen.

  When it is determined that the notice effect Y1-2 (sword appearance effect) is executed, the operation of the push button 120 is detected within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the button operation request effect of the notice effect Y1-0. At that time, a point addition effect is performed in which 20 points are added to the total points. This point addition effect is executed in accordance with a sword appearance effect in which a sword appears on the screen, as indicated by D03 in FIG.

  If it is determined in S2013 that the cut-in notice effect is to be executed, it is decided to execute either the notice effect Y2-1 or the notice effect Y2-2. Note that the cut-in notice effect is executed only when the variation pattern command read in S2010 is accompanied by super reach.

  When it is determined that the notice effect Y2-1 (“chance!” Character cut-in effect) is executed, the added point number is 5 points at a predetermined timing (for example, after 2 seconds) after the reach state is established. The point addition effect added to the number is executed. This point addition effect is executed in conjunction with a cut-in effect in which the word “chance!” Appears on the screen at a predetermined timing (for example, after 2 seconds) after the reach state is established.

  When it is determined that the notice effect Y2-2 ("super hot!" Character and special character cut-in effect) is executed, the number of additional points is 30 at a predetermined timing (for example, after 2 seconds) after the reach state is established. A point addition effect in which points are added to the total number of points is executed. As shown in D05 of FIG. 26, this point addition effect is accompanied by a cut-in effect in which a special character appears on the screen together with the characters “Intense heat!” At a predetermined timing (for example, after 2 seconds) after the reach state is established. Executed.

  The reach state establishment timing may differ for each variation pattern command. However, the reach state establishment timing in each variation pattern command is stored in advance in the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control CPU 101 in step S2010. It is preferable that the reach state establishment timing corresponding to the read variation pattern command is specified and the cut-in notice effect of Y2-1 or Y2-2 is determined to be executed at that timing.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes pre-reading notice effect setting processing for setting the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect in the effect display device 9 during the display of the effect symbol variation (S2015). Here, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and only when the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the effect mode of the prefetching notice effect is set. Specifically, with reference to the value of the variation counter, the value of the variation counter (“3”, “2”, “1”, “0”) is set to be displayed on the screen in a predetermined rendering mode. . The screen display timing is immediately after the start of fluctuation. In D13, D15, D17, and D19 of FIGS. 27 and 28, the value of the variation counter is displayed in a predetermined effect mode in the variation display that starts with the prefetch notice flag set. An example of a countdown effect that suggests the remaining number of times of change display until the start of change display (change counter = 0) to be notified is shown.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of points according to the pre-reading notice effect determined to be executed and the execution timing of the point addition effect (S2016). Specifically, with reference to the point addition control table for prefetching notice effects shown in FIG. 22 stored in the ROM, the point addition effects to be executed during the variable display and their execution timings are determined. In the example of FIG. 22, the “total number of points” that is the value on the effect assigned to each prefetch notice effect is managed in association with the prefetch notice effect ID that can identify the prefetch notice effect. In addition, in association with each pre-reading notice effect ID, the “number of points added” that is the number of points to be displayed in each point addition effect, and the timing at which each point addition effect is executed (that is, the addition assigned to the point addition effect) “Addition timing” which is the display timing of the number of points) is managed.

  During the pre-reading notice effect, one or more point addition effects corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect are executed. Each point addition effect is assigned an “added point number” which is a value on the effect, and the total value of the “added point number” becomes the “total point number” of the prefetch notice effect.

  In the example of the pre-reading notice effect SY1-1 shown in FIG. 22 (an example of the countdown effect), the number of addition points corresponding to the value of the variation counter is set. When the value of the variation counter is 3, at the time immediately after the start of the variation, a point addition effect is performed in which 5 points are added to the total number of points. This point addition effect is executed in accordance with a countdown effect displayed in a predetermined effect mode with a variation counter value “3!” On the screen, as indicated by D13 in FIG.

  When the value of the variation counter is 2, at the time immediately after the start of the variation, a point addition effect is performed in which 10 points are added to the total points. This point addition effect is executed in accordance with the countdown effect displayed in a predetermined effect mode with the variation counter value “2!” On the screen as indicated by D15 in FIG.

  When the value of the variation counter is 1, at the time immediately after the start of the variation, a point addition effect in which 20 points are added to the total points is executed. This point addition effect is executed in conjunction with a countdown effect displayed in a predetermined effect mode with a variation counter value of “1!” On the screen, as indicated by D17 in FIG.

  When the value of the fluctuation counter is 0 and the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, at the time immediately after the start of the fluctuation, 30 points are added to the total number of points. An addition effect is executed. This point addition effect is executed in accordance with the countdown effect displayed in a predetermined effect mode with the variation counter value “0!” On the screen, as indicated by D19 in FIG.

  Here, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the countdown effect is executed, the variation counter value is a predetermined effect mode in all the variation displays corresponding to the variation counter = 3, 2, 1, 0. The countdown effect displayed in FIG. 6 and the accompanying point addition effect are executed. When the number of points assigned to all of these point addition effects is added up, the total is 65 points, and at the timing when the countdown effect is determined to be executed, 65 points are determined to be given.

  If a point addition effect that adds 65 points in total is executed based on the fact that a pre-reading notice effect such as a countdown effect is executed, the player in a series of variable displays related to the countdown effect, Your interest in points may be reduced. On the other hand, the point addition effect is executed in each of the plurality of variable displays related to the prefetching notice effect, so that the interest in the point during the execution of the prefetching notice effect is maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the point distribution is such that the number of points given increases stepwise, such as 5 points, 10 points, 20 points, and 30 points, as the number of times of variable display related to the prefetch notice effect increases. It is said. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation of further point increase every time the variable display related to the pre-reading notice effect continues, and can maintain interest in points. Note that, in this example, the example in which the number of fluctuating displays related to the pre-reading notice effect is 4 is shown, but there are three cases where the number of fluctuating displays related to the pre-reading notice effect is 3, and two. The presence of these pre-reading notice effects makes it impossible for the player to grasp the variable display count (number of consecutive) related to the pre-reading notice effects, and to be interested in whether or not further point addition can be expected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the notice effect determined to be executed, the pre-read notice effect determined to be executed, and the point addition effect determined to be executed (S2017). . Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S2020).

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation of the effect symbol is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 19 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  If it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in S2017. If it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, a process table corresponding to the notice effect is selected in S2017. If it is determined to execute the point addition effect, a process table corresponding to the point addition effect is selected in S2017.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (S2021). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S2022). Next, the production control CPU 101 deletes one command at the time of start winning (the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the storage area of the start winning command storing area, The contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted (S2023).

  In S2023, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the second reserved command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) is stored in the start winning command storage area. When the second hold command is stored, the effect control CPU 101 stores the command received at the time of the start winning to the second start winning port 14 among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area. The first storage area is deleted (for example, the first storage area in which the second reserved storage number addition designation command is stored is deleted), and the storage area after the start winning command storage area The contents of are shifted one by one. For example, the first storage area of the start winning command storage area stores the command received at the start winning prize to the first start winning opening 13, and the second storage area starts to the second start winning opening 14. If the command received at the time of winning is stored, the contents of the second storage area are deleted, and the contents of the third and subsequent storage areas are shifted.

  When the second hold command is not stored (when only the first hold command is stored), the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the first storage area of the start winning command storage area. The contents are deleted (in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is stored in the start winning command storage area. Are all commands received at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13), and the contents of the storage area after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S2024).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3001) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S3002). When the process timer times out (S3003), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S3004). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S3005). In this case, when it is decided to execute the notice effect at the start of the change, the decided notice effect is executed during the change display according to the process table. Further, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect at the start of the change, the determined pre-reading notice effect is executed during the variable display according to the process table. Further, when it is determined to execute the point addition effect at the start of the change, the determined point addition effect is executed during the change display according to the process table.

  Here, during the effect symbol variation display, the effect control CPU 101 displays the number of points corresponding to the point addition effect in the center of the screen as the point addition effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. At the same time, a display process is executed to add to the total number of points and display the total number of points after the addition update in the upper right of the screen. The total number of points is reset to zero every time the total period ends (every time the total number of points is recorded). In addition, with regard to the variation pattern set at the start of variation of the effect symbol, and the notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect executed during the variation display of the effect symbol, each effect can be identified (hereinafter referred to as effect history information). May be stored in a specific area (referred to as an individual specific area) in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 in association with the total number of points. Here, when the prefetch notice flag is set, a specific area (referred to as a continuous specific area) corresponding to each value of the variation counters 3, 2, 1, 0 is provided. The production history information corresponding to the variable display is stored in each continuous specific area, and the total number of points is stored in a different specific area (referred to as a point specific area). That is, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the total number of points is stored in a specific area that is not reset for each variable display.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (S3010), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S3011).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S4001). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S4007. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S4006. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S4002 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to S4007.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out of symbol, jackpot symbol) (S4002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (S4003A). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set (N in S4003A), the production history information stored in the specific area (individual specific area) of RAM and the total number of points associated therewith are read (S4003B). Then, the effect history information and the total number of points associated therewith are recorded as a history (S4004). Specifically, the variation pattern ID that can identify the variation pattern included in the effect history information, the notice effect ID that can identify the notice effect, and the total number of points are stored in the effect history table in association with each other (FIG. 25). At this time, date and time information based on output information of a real time clock (not shown) is also stored in association with each other. Then, the effect history information and the total number of points stored in the specific area (individual specific area) of the RAM are cleared. Furthermore, the sort which rearranges from the one with the higher total number of points to the lower one is executed on the basis of the total number of points stored in the production history table. Then, the rank (the order of the number of total points after sorting) is managed in association with the total number of points and the production history information and date / time information associated with the total number of points. Next, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S4005.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the variation pattern ID is PB3-2 (big hit at Super Reach B), and the notice effect IDs are Y1-0 and Y1-2 (button operation request effect and sword appearance effect after button operation detection). In addition, Y2-2 ("super hot !!" character and special character cut-in effect) is stored, and 161 points are stored as the total number of points in association with the effect history information. And the ranking of the total number of points is 2nd.

  As described above, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set, that is, the fluctuation display is a series of fluctuation displays related to the pre-reading notice effect (including the fluctuation display of the variation counter = 0 that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect). If not included, every time the variable display is finished, the total number of points totaled based on the point addition effect executed during the variable display is made a history, and the total number of points is reset. In this case, the total period of the total number of points is a single variable display period of the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (Y in S4003A), it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (S4020). When the value of the variation counter is not 0 (N in S4020), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S4005. When the value of the variation counter is 0 (Y in S4020), each effect history information stored in the specific area (continuous specific area) corresponding to each of the variation counters 3, 2, 1, 0 in the RAM is stored. In addition to reading, the total number of points stored in a specific area (point specific area) different from these is read (S4020A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 makes history of each effect history information and the total number of points (S4021). Specifically, the variation pattern ID that can identify the variation pattern included in each effect history information, the notice effect ID that can identify the notice effect, and the prefetch notice effect ID that can identify the prefetch notice effect, and a series of these changes The total number of points, which is the total value of the points obtained by the point addition effect relating to the display (variation counters 3, 2, 1, 0), is stored in association in the effect history table (FIG. 25). At this time, the date and time based on the output information of the real-time clock (not shown) is also associated and stored. Then, the effect history information and the total number of points stored in the specific area (continuous specific area and point specific area) of the RAM are cleared. Further, based on the total number of points stored in the production history table, the stored information is managed by executing a sort for rearranging the production history information corresponding to this from the higher total number of points to the lower one. Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetching notice execution flag (S4022), and proceeds to the process of S4005.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, as the variation pattern ID, PA1-3 corresponding to variation counter = 3 (deviation for shortened variation), PA1-2 corresponding to variation counter = 2 (deviation for normal variation B), variation counter = PA1-2 corresponding to 1 (displacement in normal variation B), PB3-2 corresponding to variation counter = 0 (big hit in super reach B) are stored, and as pre-reading notice effect ID corresponding to these variation patterns SY1-1 (countdown effect) is stored, and 175 points are stored as the total number of points in association with the effect history information. And the ranking of the total number of points is first.

  As described above, when the prefetching notice execution flag is set, that is, the fluctuation display is a series of fluctuation displays related to the prefetching notice effect (including the fluctuation display of the fluctuation counter = 0 that is the target of the prefetch notice effect). If included, the period from the start of the first variation display (variation counter = 3) that was the target of the pre-reading notice effect to the end of the final variation display (variation counter = 0) that was the subject of the pre-reading notice effect is Every time the change display ends, the total number of points is accumulated without being reset. In this case, the counting point count period is from the start of the first variation display (variation counter = 3) related to the countdown effect to the end of the last variation display (variation counter = 0, that is, the variation display subject to the pre-reading notice). It is a period until. As described above, when the pre-reading notice effect with a plurality of variation displays is executed, the player understands that the plurality of variation displays that are continuously executed belong to a series of effects. For this reason, if the total number of points is reset for each variable display, there is a risk of giving a sense of incongruity. In this embodiment, such a sense of incongruity is prevented by carrying over to the next change and adding up the accumulated value without resetting the number of total points during the period in which the pre-reading notice effect is being executed. .

  In addition, during the execution of the pre-reading notice effect as described above, if the cumulative addition is performed without resetting the total number of points, all points of the point addition effect executed in each variable display are added during that time. Become. As a result, the higher ranks managed in the effect history table are occupied by effect history information accompanied with the pre-reading notice effect, and as a result, the value of other effects is relatively lowered, as shown in FIG. 29 described later. In addition, the interest of performing the ranking display will be reduced. To prevent this, during the period when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the point addition effect based on the fluctuation pattern and the point addition effect based on the notice effect are not executed except for the final change display that is the target of the pre-reading notice. It is good to make it. For example, in this example, in the effect symbol variation start process, the value of the variation counter is 3 in S2011 (setting of the point addition effect according to the variation pattern) and S2014 (setting of the point addition effect according to the notice effect). If it is either 2 or 1, it may be set so that the point addition effect is not executed. However, in S2016, it is determined to execute the point addition effect corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect. In this way, when the prefetching notice is executed, the point addition effect (variation counter) corresponding to the prefetching notice effect is started until the final variation display (variation counter = 0) that is the target of the prefetching notice is started. = 3, 5 points, variation counter = 2, 10 points, variation counter = 1, 20 points), only for final variation display, point addition effect according to variation pattern, point addition effect according to notice effect And all of the point addition effects (30 points when the variation counter = 0) corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect are executed. Thereby, the interest of displaying the total number of points can be prevented from being lowered.

  In this way, when the total period of the variable display accompanied with the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is set as the counting period of the number of points, the variable display (the last of the totaling period) In the period excluding the variable display), an effect with point addition other than the pre-reading notice effect is not executed, or even if the effect is executed, only the effect in which the number of added points is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 5 points). It is good to limit it.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the determination process of S4005. When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of S4002 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N in S4005), the CPU 101 for effect control moves to S4030.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S8302 (Y in S4005), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S4006) and indicates that the jackpot start designation command has been received. It is checked whether a reception flag or a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command has been received is set (S4007). The jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that designates the start of a jackpot game. Also, the sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command is an effect control command that designates the control start of sudden probability variation jackpot. When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S4008) and selects a process table according to the fanfare effect. (S4009). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S4010), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data) 1. Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speaker 27 as the effect part) is executed according to the movable member control data 1) (S4011). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S4012).

  When it is determined not to make a big hit (N in S4005), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag. For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S4030).

  Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described based on a specific example with reference to FIGS. In D01 of FIG. 26, a state in which the effect symbols are being displayed is shown. This variation display is a variation display based on the variation pattern PB3-2 (a big hit at Super Reach B). As the notice effects, Y1-0 (button operation request effect) and Y1-2 (sword appearance effect based on button operation detection), and Y2-2 ("extremely hot !!" character and special character after reach state is established) It is assumed that “cut-in effect” is selected. At this time, it is assumed that the prefetch notice execution flag is not set.

  In this example, an image 2001 simulating the shape of the push button 120 is displayed at the timing when 2 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, and a character 2000 of “PUSH!” Is displayed above the image 2001 as shown in D02. By being displayed, a button operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 120 is executed. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (1 point) assigned to the button operation request effect is displayed in a predetermined manner in the addition point number display area 1000 in the center of the screen (“1P”). The updated total number of points (1 point) added to the current total number of points (0 points at the start of change) is displayed in a predetermined manner in the total number display area 1001 in the upper right part of the screen. ("Total 1P").

  Then, based on the detected operation of the push button 120 within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the button operation request effect, as shown in D03, a sword appearance effect in which a sword image 2002 appears. Executed. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points assigned to the sword appearance effect (20 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“20P”), and the number of points is the current total number of points (1 point) The updated total number of points (21 points) added to) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 21P”).

  Then, at the timing when the reach state is established after 15 seconds from the start of the fluctuation, as shown in D04, a reach effect is displayed in which the characters “reach” are displayed at the center of the screen. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (10 points) assigned to the reach effect (establishment of reach state) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“10P”), and the number of points is the current count. The updated total number of points (31 points) added to the number of points (21 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 31P”).

  Then, at a predetermined timing after the reach state is established (for example, after 2 seconds), as shown in D05, a character 2100 of “Intense heat!” Is displayed in the center of the screen, and a cut-in for displaying the special character 2101 is displayed. Production is performed. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (30 points) assigned to the cut-in effect is displayed in a predetermined manner (“30P”), and the number of points is the current total number of points (31 The updated total number of points (61 points) added to (points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 61P”).

  Then, at the timing of the development of the battle effect 35 seconds after the start of the change, as shown in D06, the battle effect in which the teammate character 2200 and the enemy character 2201 perform a battle is started. Accordingly, as the point addition effect, the number of points assigned to the battle effect (30 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“30P”), and the number of points is the current total number of points (61 points). The updated total number of points (91 points) added to) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 91P”).

  Then, as shown in D07, if the teammate 2200 wins and wins, the teammate 2200 and the enemy character 2201 perform a battle. Directing) to attract the player's interest.

  Then, at the timing of the battle victory effect 65 seconds after the start of the change, as shown in D08, the battle victory effect that the teammate character 2200 wins the enemy character 2201 is executed. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (70 points) allocated to the battle victory effect is displayed in a predetermined manner (“70P”), and the number of points is the current total number of points (91 The updated total number of points (161 points) added to (points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 161P”).

  As shown in FIG. 25, the performance history information executed in this way during one variable display period is given a rank (second place in the example of FIG. 25) based on the total number of points, together with date and time information. It is managed in the production history table.

  D11 in FIG. 27 shows a state in which the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed. At this time, winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, and the total number of reserved memories becomes 4, and it is determined that the super reach is determined in the determination at the time of winning, and the super reach is obtained. It is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 that has received the change category command indicating that it has decided to execute the prefetch notice effect SY1-1. Along with this, a pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and at this time, the value of the variation counter becomes 4.

  Next, as shown in D12, it is assumed that the change display of the effect symbol is finished and the display result is derived and displayed. Next, as shown in D13, it is assumed that the change display of the next effect symbol is started. At this time, the prefetch notice execution flag is set, and the value of the variation counter is 3. Further, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 3, a countdown effect is displayed in which “3 !!!!” is displayed at the center of the screen. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (5 points) assigned to the fluctuation display of fluctuation counter = 3 is displayed in a predetermined manner in the addition point number display area 1000 in the center of the screen (“5P ”), The updated total number of points (5 points) added to the current total number of points (0 points) is displayed in a predetermined mode in the total number display area 1001 in the upper right part of the screen. ("Total 5P"). In this variable display, it is assumed that no point addition effect other than the point addition effect associated with the prefetch notice effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in D14, it is assumed that the change display of the effect symbol is finished and the display result is derived and displayed. Next, as shown in D15, it is assumed that the change display of the next effect symbol is started. At this time, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and the value of the variation counter is 2. Further, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 2, a countdown effect is displayed in which “2!” Is displayed at the center of the screen. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (10 points) assigned to the fluctuation display of fluctuation counter = 2 is displayed in a predetermined manner in the addition point number display area 1000 in the center of the screen (“10P ”), And the updated total number of points (15 points) added to the current total number of points (5 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner on the total number display area 1001 in the upper right part of the screen. ("Total 15P"). In this variable display, it is assumed that no point addition effect other than the point addition effect associated with the prefetch notice effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in D16, it is assumed that the change display of the effect symbol is finished and the display result is derived and displayed. Next, as shown in D17, it is assumed that the change display of the next effect symbol is started. At this time, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and the value of the variation counter is 1. Further, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 1, a countdown effect is displayed in which “1!” Is displayed at the center of the screen. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (20 points) assigned to the fluctuation display of fluctuation counter = 1 is displayed in a predetermined manner in the addition point number display area 1000 in the center of the screen (“20P "), The updated total number of points (35 points) added to the current total number of points (15 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner in the total number display area 1001 in the upper right part of the screen. (“Total 35P”). In this variable display, it is assumed that no point addition effect other than the point addition effect associated with the prefetch notice effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in D18, it is assumed that the effect symbol variation display ends and the display result is derived and displayed. Next, as shown in D19 of FIG. 28, it is assumed that the next variable display of the effect symbol is started. At this time, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and the value of the variation counter becomes zero. Further, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 0, a countdown effect is displayed in which “0!” Is displayed at the center of the screen. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (30 points) assigned to the fluctuation display of fluctuation counter = 0 is displayed in a predetermined manner in the addition point number display area 1000 in the center of the screen (“30P ”), The updated total number of points (65 points) added to the current total number of points (35 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner in the total number display area 1001 in the upper right part of the screen. ("Total 65P").

  Then, at the timing of reaching the reach state when 15 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation display of the fluctuation counter = 0 as the target of the prefetching notice, a reach effect is displayed in which the character “reach” is displayed in the center of the screen as shown in D20. Executed. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (10 points) assigned to the reach effect (establishment of reach state) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“10P”), and the number of points is the current count. The updated total number of points (75 points) added to the number of points (65 points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 75P”).

  Then, as shown in D21, the battle effect in which the ally character 2200 and the enemy character 2201 perform a battle at the timing of the battle effect development 35 seconds after the start of the change display of the change counter = 0 as the target of the prefetching notice. Be started. Along with this, as the point addition effect, the number of points (30 points) assigned to the battle effect is displayed in a predetermined manner (“30P”), and the number of points is the current total number of points (75 points). The updated total number of points (105 points) added to) is displayed in a predetermined manner ("total 105P").

  Then, as shown in D22, when the teammate 2200 wins and the teammate 2200 wins, the teammate 2200 and the enemy character 2201 perform a battle. Directing) to attract the player's interest.

  Then, at the timing of the battle victory effect 65 seconds after the start of the change display of the change counter = 0 as the target of the prefetching notice, a battle victory effect is executed in which the teammate character 2200 wins the enemy character 2201 as shown in D23. Is done. Accordingly, as the point addition effect, the number of points (70 points) assigned to the battle victory effect is displayed in a predetermined manner (“70P”), and the number of points is represented by the current total number of points (105 The updated total number of points (175 points) added to (points) is displayed in a predetermined manner (“total 175P”).

  As shown in FIG. 25, the production history information during the plurality of variable display periods related to the pre-reading notice production executed in this way is ranked based on the total number of points (first place in the example of FIG. 25). Then, it is managed in the production history table together with the date / time information.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the normal reach variation pattern command is set to have a higher selection ratio than the super reach variation pattern command. As shown in FIG. 4, the number of addition points in the normal reach variation pattern command is 10 points, whereas the number of addition points in the super reach variation pattern command is 30 points (10 points + 20 points) or 40 points. The point (10 points + 30 points) is set high. In this way, when the game effect is executed by differentiating the number of points to be added according to the frequency of occurrence of the game effect, specifically, by giving a higher point to the game effect with a low frequency of occurrence. I am trying to improve my interest.

  In this embodiment, the number of added points (0 to 110 points) in the effect relating to the variation pattern, the number of added points (1 to 30 points) in the notice effect, and the number of points (65 in the prefetch notice effect) Point), the range of the number of points given is different. In this way, by changing the range of the number of points given according to the category of the effect, the interest when the game effect is executed is improved.

  In this embodiment, the range of the number of points assigned to the variation pattern is the largest (0 to 110P), the range of the number of points allocated to the announcement effect is narrower than the variation pattern and lower than the look-ahead announcement effect (1 to 30P), The number of points assigned to the pre-reading notice effect is fixed and is higher than the notice effect (65P). However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and the range of the number of points assigned to the notice effect may be made larger than the variation pattern, or a higher number of points may be assigned than the prefetch notice effect. Further, the number of points assigned to the pre-reading notice effect may be given a width, and the width may be made larger than the notice effect.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the number of points assigned to the variation pattern that is a big hit is set to be higher than the number of points assigned to the variation pattern that is out of place, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of points assigned to the variation pattern that is out of place may be set higher than the number of points assigned to the variation pattern that is a big hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when a button operation request effect that requests the player to operate the push button 120 is executed, within a predetermined time from the start of the effect (the above example) If the operation of the push button 120 is not detected within 3 seconds), the effect (hammer appearance effect or sword appearance effect) that is executed based on the operation detection of the push button 120 is not executed, and the point addition associated therewith is not performed. The production will not be executed. On the other hand, if the operation of the push button 120 is detected within a predetermined time (3 seconds in the above example) from the start of the effect, for example, a sword appearance effect as shown in D03 of FIG. 26 is executed. The accompanying point addition effect is also executed. As described above, when an effect that requires a player to perform a predetermined operation is executed, whether or not the point addition effect is executed (whether or not points are given) is determined according to the operation status. Encourage operation and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the number of points given by the executed point addition effect is displayed in the added point number display area 1000, and the totaling period (the fluctuation display period or The total number of points totaled during the variable display period during which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is displayed in the total number of points display area 1001. According to this, it is possible to easily grasp the number of points corresponding to the game effect to be executed. In addition, the number of points that have been counted during a predetermined counting period can be easily grasped.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an example of playing a game effect based on effect history information and outputting the effect history information as a two-dimensional code on the screen will be described. In a state where the big hit gaming state is not controlled and the special symbol variation display is not executed, the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 and the second reserved memory number 14 is fixed time (for example, 1 minute). When no more is detected, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration specifying command) for designating the customer waiting demonstration to the effect controlling microcomputer 100.

  Receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 101 displays a demonstration screen as shown in D30. Further, the characters “menu with buttons” are displayed on this demonstration screen, which suggests that the menu screen is displayed when the player operates the push button 120. When the operation of the push button 120 is detected during the demonstration screen display, the effect control CPU 101 displays the menu screen shown in D31. On this menu screen, an icon of “password input” and an icon of “production TOP5” are displayed. When the player tilts the stick controller 122 to select the “effect TOP5” icon and operates the push button 120, the ranking screen shown in D50 is displayed.

  On this ranking screen, the total number of points of ranks 1 to 5 in the effect history table and the date / time information associated with each total number of points are displayed. Then, a “playback button” and an “output button” corresponding to each rank are displayed. Here, when the player tilts the stick controller 122, selects a “play button” corresponding to a certain order and operates the bush button 120, the effect control CPU 101, as shown in D60, The effect history information corresponding to the ranking is extracted from the effect history table, and the effect is reproduced based on the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-read notice effect ID included in the effect history information. Also, it is possible to execute a point addition effect based on the respective point addition control tables for the variation pattern, the notice effect, and the prefetch notice effect. Here, when the pre-reading notice effect ID is not included in the effect history information, the effect executed in one variable display is reproduced, and when the pre-reading notice effect ID is included, the prefetch notice The effect executed in the plurality of variable displays related to the effect is reproduced.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the player can grasp the game effect and the total number of points executed during one variation display or a plurality of continuous variation displays. In addition, by reproducing each effect specified from the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-read notice effect ID included in the effect history information, the player can determine which effect with a high number of points has been given. It can be browsed whether it was such an aspect. Furthermore, by indicating the rank according to the total number of points, it is possible to increase the added value of the game effect to which a high number of points are given and to increase the player's willingness to play.

  Here, as shown in D60, the effect to be reproduced is reproduced in an area smaller than the area where the actual game effect is executed. That is, it is played back at a reduced size. This is to prevent the player from erroneously determining that the game is being executed by performing the effect accompanying the variable display even though the variable display is not being performed. In addition, the regenerated effect does not include the variation of the effect symbol. This is also to prevent erroneous determination that the game is being executed.

  On the ranking screen of D50, when the player tilts the stick controller 122, selects an “output button” corresponding to a certain order, and operates the bush button 120, the effect control CPU 101 becomes the ranking. The corresponding effect history information is extracted from the effect history table, and as shown in D70, a two-dimensional code including information on the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-read notice effect ID included in the effect history information is displayed on the screen. To do. In this example, the output button having the first rank (the total number of points is 175 points) is selected. Further, the two-dimensional code includes address information for accessing an information server that provides the effect animation to the player. In this information server, an effect moving image relating to each effect is stored in the hard disk in association with the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-read notice effect ID.

  The player uses an information terminal equipped with a two-dimensional code reading function to capture an image of the two-dimensional code, thereby accessing an information server that provides an effect moving image using address information read from the two-dimensional code. Thereby, based on the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-read notice effect ID read from the two-dimensional code, the CPU of the information server constructs the effect movie and stores it in a predetermined area accessible to the player. . The player can access the predetermined area and view the effect animation by downloading or the like. Thus, by outputting the two-dimensional code corresponding to the production history information, the player can confirm the game production executed during the game even after the game is over. Note that the effect animation stored in the predetermined area on the information server side may be deleted when a predetermined period elapses (for example, when the download is completed). According to this, the storage load on the information server side can be reduced.

  Here, by the following method, it is also possible to prevent a player from acquiring performance history information related to a game effect executed during his game. First, a player accesses a website that provides an information providing service for members using an information terminal such as a smartphone, and performs member registration from the member registration screen. A player who has registered as a member selects a model (manufacturer and model name) for starting the game from the menu of the website when starting the game. Thereby, a password corresponding to the model of the selected gaming machine is issued. The player operates the push button 120 by tilting the stick controller 122 on the menu screen shown at D31 and operating the push button 120, whereby the password input screen shown at D40 is displayed. The player uses the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 to input the issued password on the password input screen.

  After the password is entered, during the period in which the player is playing the game, when the production history information is stored such that the ranking of the total number of points is higher (for example, first to fifth), the production history information Then, encryption is performed according to a predetermined rule using the input password, and the encryption information is stored in association with the corresponding number of points and rank. Then, after the game ends, on the ranking screen of D50, the stick controller 122 is tilted, the “output button” corresponding to a certain order is selected, and the bush button 120 is operated. A two-dimensional code including encryption information associated with the ranking and the total number of points is displayed on the screen. Further, the two-dimensional code includes address information for accessing an information server that provides the effect animation to the player. In this information server, an effect moving image relating to each effect is stored in the hard disk in association with the variation pattern ID, the notice effect ID, and the pre-read notice effect ID.

  A player uses an information terminal equipped with a two-dimensional code reading function to capture an image of the two-dimensional code, thereby accessing an information server that provides a game effect moving image based on address information read from the two-dimensional code. Thereby, the encrypted information read from the two-dimensional code is decrypted on the information server side in accordance with a predetermined rule, and is based on the decrypted information (variation pattern ID, notice effect ID, and prefetch notice effect ID). Then, the CPU of the information server constructs the effect animation and stores it in a predetermined area accessible to the player. This predetermined area is an area associated with the password obtained by the decryption, and the player can access the predetermined area using the password and view the effect video by downloading or the like. The information server stores the password and the individual identification information of the information terminal that provided the password in association with each other, and if there is an access from the information terminal of the individual identification obtained information, associate it with the individual identification information. It may be guided (redirected) to a predetermined area corresponding to the given password. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player other than the player from seeing a game effect executed during the game of a player. In the example shown here, the production history information is encrypted with a password. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the order and the total number of points may be encrypted, or all of them may be encrypted with a password. Anyway. Further, the password itself may be encrypted. In addition, an information server that provides such a service may provide a game in which each member is given a ranking according to the total number of points and competes.

  Finally, a modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the period during which one variable display is executed and the period during which a plurality of variable displays related to the pre-reading notice effect are executed as a total period, and the game effects executed during the total period are targeted. Although an example of performing point aggregation has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and point aggregation may be performed for game effects executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, points are assigned to an effect that suggests whether or not a promising big hit is executed in the jackpot gaming state, or an effect that suggests whether the round of the jackpot gaming state is to end or continues, and is to be counted Anyway. Here, the big hit gaming state is an effect that accompanies the 1 variable display because it is an effect that is executed based on the fact that the variable information is displayed and the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the case of assigning value to the effects executed in the jackpot gaming state, the value is controlled to the jackpot gaming state through the derivation display of the jackpot symbol from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, and further until the jackpot gaming state ends. The period should be the aggregation period. According to this, it is possible to add up the value of a series of effects executed with one variable display.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the pre-reading notice effect is a countdown effect that displays the number of remaining fluctuations until the target fluctuation display is performed every time the fluctuation display is executed has been described. The displayed background change effect may be used. In this case, it is good to set it as the production aspect which increases the number of points provided, whenever the fluctuation display performed with the background changed increases.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in D50 of FIG. 29, the example in which the total number of points and the date information thereof are displayed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is included in the production history information associated with the total number of points. Outline of game effects specified from variation pattern ID, notice effect ID, and look-ahead notice effect ID, for example, "Big hit after battle effect development in Super Reach B", "Special character cut-in", "Countdown notice", etc. You may make it display. According to this, it is possible to grasp what series of effects each aggregation point is aggregated. Furthermore, you may make it display the number of points provided with execution of each game effect with the outline | summary of game effect. In addition, as an outline of the executed game effect, for example, only an aspect of reach effect is displayed (for example, super reach A, super reach B, etc.), and an overview of the notice effect or the look-ahead notice effect is not displayed. You may make it limit the production | presentation category used as the object to display. That is, there may be an effect category that is the target of the summary display and an effect category that is not the target.

  In the above-described embodiment, after a non-probability variable symbol (for example, “666”) is once aligned with an effect for notifying the player that the game is a big hit, for example, a jackpot effect or a battle victory effect, the probability variable symbol (for example, “777”). The so-called probability variation promotion effect may be executed, or the number of points may be given along with such a probability variation promotion effect.

  In the above embodiment, the added point number display area 1000 is displayed near or within the display area of the effect image (for example, the display area where the characters “PUSH!” 2000 are displayed). It is displayed superimposed. Thus, by setting the display position of the added point number display area 1000 as the display position corresponding to the display area of the effect image, it is easy to grasp the number of points corresponding to the effect. The display position of such an effect image is not limited to the center of the screen as in the above-described embodiment, but is displayed at a predetermined position in the screen according to the effect. The display position of also changes. Thus, when the display position of the added point number display area 1000 is displayed near or within the display area of the effect image, the display position is the display position of the effect image (for example, character 2000). It is preferable to be between the total point number display area 1001 (for example, a display position where the character 2000, the additional point number display area 1000, and the total point number display area 1001 are aligned). By doing in this way, it is possible to produce a visual effect as if the added point number display area 1000 is connected to the display position of the effect image and the total point number display area 1001. For example, after the appearance of the effect image, the addition point number is displayed in the vicinity thereof, and after the addition point number is displayed, the total point number is further displayed in the vicinity of the addition point number. A mode in which the point addition effect is executed can enhance the effect of the effect.

  In addition to the above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the various display operations including the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total pending storage display unit 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
120 push button

Claims (1)

A game machine comprising: a variable display means for performing variable display of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result; and a game effect execution means for selecting and executing a predetermined game effect from a plurality of types of game effects accompanying the variable display. There,
Storage means for storing a value corresponding to the type of the game effect;
Totaling means for totalizing the value of game effects executed during a predetermined totaling period based on the value stored in the storage means;
Display processing means for executing display processing that makes it possible to identify the value aggregated by the aggregation means and the game effects associated with the value;
A gaming machine, further comprising: