JP2015000309A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase interest on a game by varying a selection ratio of a variable display pattern even when a total reservation memory number is the same.SOLUTION: In accordance with a combination of a first reservation memory number and a second reservation memory number at a moment when a start condition is satisfied (for example, when a variation display is started), a variable display pattern is selected out of a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, variation patterns) with a different selection ratio. In addition, when the second reservation memory number is a specific number or less in carrying out a variation display of a second identification information (for example, second special pattern) during controlling in a high base state, a variable display pattern is selected out of the plurality of variable display patterns with a different selection ratio in accordance with the first reservation memory number.

Description

  The present invention provides the first variable display means for starting the variable display of the first identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area, or A specific display result predetermined for the second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state when it is derived and displayed.

  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 number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) based on the game ball passing through the start area (start winning prize opening). In some cases, a predetermined game value is given to the player when the display result is a specific display result.

  The game value is the right that the state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a winning ball is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when a specific display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state). Note that the derivation display is to finally stop and display the identification information (symbol). In the specific gaming state, the special variable winning device (large winning opening) is opened a predetermined number of times so that the game ball can easily 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. Hereinafter, the period during which each special winning opening is open may be referred to as a round.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to include a plurality of starting areas. For example, in Patent Literature 1, a first start area and a second start area are provided, and the game medium passes through the first reserved memory number and the second start area based on the game medium passing through the first start area. It is described that the variable display pattern is selected based on the total number of reserved memories with the second number of reserved memories based on the above.

JP 2013-99414 A (paragraph 0261-0267, FIG. 30)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the selection ratio of the variable display pattern can be varied according to the total number of reserved memories. However, if the total number of reserved memories is the same, even if the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is different, it cannot be made different by the selection ratio of the variable display pattern, and the game is sufficiently interesting It is not always possible to improve.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by changing the selection ratio of the variable display pattern even if the total number of reserved memories is the same.

(Means 1) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a variable display start condition is satisfied after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13) (for example, The variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is started based on the fact that neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and the game state is not the big hit gaming state) The start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) or the second start area (for example, the second start winning port 14). On the basis of the above, the second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display 8b) for starting the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result is specified in advance. Display result ( For example, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed, and the start condition is still satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first starting area For the variable display of the first identification information that has not been performed, predetermined information (for example, random R (random hit determination random number)) or variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is stored as a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). ), The first hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer) for storing the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3)), and the start condition is still satisfied even though the game medium passes through the second start area. A second hold storage means (for example, a second hold storage buffer) for storing predetermined information as a hold storage for a variable display of the second identification information that has not been performed, and a start condition Based on the establishment of the variable display pattern selection means (for example, steps S91 to S105 in the game control microcomputer 560) for selecting a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, a variation pattern). Part) and variable display execution means for executing variable display according to the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means (for example, a part for executing steps S108, S303, S304, and S32 in the game control microcomputer 560). , A state control means (for example, a low base state) and a state control means (for example, a high base state) for controlling the second start area in a higher frequency state (for example, a high base state) than the normal state. Step S1 in the game control microcomputer 560 32, a portion that executes S140, S167, and S170), and the variable display executing means executes the variable display of the second identification information in preference to the variable display of the first identification information (for example, for game control). The microcomputer 560 executes the processing of steps S52 to S54 to execute the variation display of the second special symbol in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol), and the variable display pattern selection means includes a start condition Depending on the combination of the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories stored by the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories stored by the second reserved memory means when A variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at different selection ratios (for example, a high base variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B). When selected, as an example, even if the total number of reserved storage is three, the second reserved memory number is a combination of two first reserved memory numbers and one second reserved memory number. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected, when the first reserved memory number is one and the second reserved memory number is a combination of two, the third variation pattern type determination for deviation is performed. The table 135C is selected) and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed when the high-frequency state is controlled, and the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than the specific number, the first reserved memory Depending on the number, a variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at different selection ratios (for example, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. When the number of reserved memories is 0, the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A or the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected according to the first number of reserved memories). . With such a configuration, even if the total number of reserved memories is the same, the selection ratio of the variable display pattern can be varied to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the high-frequency state is controlled, it is possible to pay attention to the first reserved memory number, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the variable display pattern selection means selects a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns when controlled in the normal state and when controlled in the high frequency state. The number of types of data indicating the selection ratio that can be selected at this time (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for detachment) is different (for example, in the variation pattern type determination table for detachment variation pattern type for low base shown in FIG. 21A). The four types of first variation pattern type determination table 135A to fourth variation pattern type determination table 135D are allocated, whereas the high-basis variation pattern table shown in FIG. 21B is used. In the variation pattern type determination table selection table, the first variation variation pattern type determination table 135A to the third variation variation. Turn type determination table 135C not only allocated three types of tables) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, the number of types of data indicating the selection ratio that can be selected when selecting the variable display pattern can be varied depending on whether the state is the normal state or the high-frequency state.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the variable display pattern selection means has the same total reserved memory number (for example, the total reserved memory number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. However, when the second reserved memory number is large, the display result is displayed after starting variable display of a plurality of variable display patterns at a higher selection ratio than when the second reserved memory number is small. A variable display pattern having a short variable display time until the derivation display is selected (for example, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, the second reserved storage number is less than 1). When the number is smaller, the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A or the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected, whereas the second reserved memory number is larger than two. Third off for variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected, towards the case where the second hold storage large number may be configured so that the average variation time decreases) it is. According to such a configuration, it can be noted which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is accumulated even if the total reserved memory number is the same.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, when the variable display pattern selection means is controlled to a normal state, the first reserved storage number is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. When a variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at the same selection ratio regardless of the second reserved memory number, and the first held memory number is a predetermined number or more when controlled to a high frequency state. Even if it exists, a variable display pattern is selected from among a plurality of variable display patterns at a different selection ratio according to the second reserved storage number (for example, a low-base deviation variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 21A). In the selection table, when the first reserved storage number is 3 or more, the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D is all allocated, whereas the high table shown in FIG. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table for use, even if the first reserved storage number is 3 or more, the first variation variation pattern type determination table 135A to the third variation variation pattern type determination table 135C are three types. The table may be allocated). According to such a configuration, the selection method of the variable display pattern can be varied depending on whether the state is the normal state or the high-frequency state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the variable display pattern selection means has a second reserved memory number equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 2) when controlled to a high frequency state. In this case, when the variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at the same selection ratio regardless of the first reserved memory number, and is controlled to the high frequency state, the first reserved memory number is equal to or more than a predetermined number. Even so, a variable display pattern is selected from among a plurality of variable display patterns at different selection ratios depending on the second reserved storage number (for example, determination of a variation pattern type for detachment for high base shown in FIG. 21B). In the table selection table, when the second reserved memory number is 2 or more, the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is allocated, whereas the first reserved memory number is 2 or more. There may be configured to first three tables out for the variation pattern type determination table 135A~ third off for variation pattern type determination table 135C is allocated) as in the case. According to such a configuration, it can be noted which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is accumulated even when the high frequency state is controlled.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern classification determination table selection table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing.

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

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

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

  A member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface, for example, on the upper surface, and is gripped by the player in a plurality of directions. A stick controller 122 that can be tilted is attached (front, rear, left, and right).

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing down on a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 is 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 a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the upper plate main body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are mounted in the vertical position in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate, but the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are maintained while maintaining the vertical position relationship. The attachment position of the stick controller 122 may be a position that is shifted to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate. Further, the positional relationship between the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be, for example, a horizontal positional relationship instead of the vertical direction.

  The trigger button 121 provided on the stick controller 122 is configured such that the player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operation finger while the player holds the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand. Yes. The push button 120 is provided at a predetermined position of the glass door frame 2 that forms an upper plate separately from the stick controller 122, and the player pushes the push button 120 with an operating hand even when the player does not hold the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122. The instruction operation can be performed depending on the situation. Therefore, it is difficult for the trigger button 121 to be continuously operated as a continuous instruction operation compared to the push button 120.

  Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate. In this embodiment, for example, the vibration is generated by biasing the center of gravity of the shaft of the vibrator motor 126 or attaching a weight to the shaft, and controlling the rotation of the vibrator motor 126 by the effect control microcomputer 100 to thereby generate a stick controller. It is controlled so that 122 is vibrated.

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

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

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

  Although the gaming machine of this embodiment includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). 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, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the effect symbol display is changed as an effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9. In the effect display device 9, for example, an effect using a character image, a jackpot determination, and a change pattern determination are performed. An effect of displaying a notification image based on the result is also executed.

  In addition, when the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the effect symbol variable display is started. The state may not reach the reach state, and a certain combination of effect designs that do not become reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

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

  Below the left area of the game area 7, a winning device having a first start winning opening 13 is provided. 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. In this embodiment, since the first start prize opening 13 is provided in the left area of the game area 7, the game ball launched aiming at the right area of the game area 7 is the first start prize opening 13. Is not possible or difficult to win.

  Also, below the right area of the game area 7, a variable winning ball apparatus 15 having a second start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. 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. In this embodiment, since the second start prize opening 14 is provided in the right area of the game area 7, the game ball launched aiming at the left area of the game area 7 is the second start prize opening 14. Is not possible or difficult to win.

  In this embodiment, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14, 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. Further, in this embodiment, since the shielding member 17 is provided above the second start winning opening, the game ball is stored in the second starting winning opening 14 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state. Don't win a prize. 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 this embodiment, as described later, when shifting to the high base state, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended. It ’s easier to win a start. For this reason, when the gaming state is in the low base state, the first start winning opening 13 is easier to win, so the player performs a launch operation of the game ball aiming at the left side of the gaming area 7, and the gaming state When the player shifts to the high base state, the second start winning opening 14 becomes easier to win, so that the player performs a shooting operation of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area 7. In the case of shifting to the high base state, for example, a display such as “Aim at the right!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 to prompt the player to perform a shooting operation aiming at the right side of the game area 7. It is desirable. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, the gaming ball is difficult 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.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is provided in the left area of the game area 7 and the second starting winning opening 14 is provided in the right area. I can't. For example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided close to the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, and a launch operation is performed aiming at the right side of the game area 7 by arranging nails or the like. Only in such a case, the second start winning opening 14 may be made winning, or it may be configured to make it easier to win.

  In this embodiment, a gaming machine is described that performs a launch operation aiming to the right of the gaming area 7 in the high base state. However, the low base state and the high base state are not necessarily described. There is no need to change the game ball launching operation, for example, it may be possible to continue the launching operation aiming to the left of the game area 7 even in the high base state. .

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. A second special symbol storage memory display 18b comprising two displays is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the first special symbol hold comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is changed from a disadvantageous state to the player to an advantageous state (a state in which a game ball can be won at the second start winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal probability state is high (the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of a special symbol variation display is increased compared to the normal probability state) In the state), the high base state is also controlled, and the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. In addition, even when the high base state without the probability variation state is controlled (the game state after the big hit game based on the normal big hit, which will be described later), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the time-short state where the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes fast) and invalid. It is possible to reduce the situation where the start winning is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  In the field of gaming machines, “base” generally refers to the number of game balls (such as the number of award balls) given to a player per unit number of game balls fired. The “base” is not limited to such a general concept of “base”, but also includes different concepts such as ease of starting winning.

  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 (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

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

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

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control 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).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the trigger button 121 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. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. To do. 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 a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state recovery process.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33).

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-6 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, a variation pattern with a pseudo-series effect (an effect in which at least one temporary stop and re-change of a symbol is executed during one variable display) is used when reaching. Of these, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, among the variation patterns corresponding to the case of “non-reach”, a non-reach variation pattern is used as a variation pattern of normal variation not accompanied by effects such as a pseudo-ream and a slip effect. There are four types, PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-4. Non-reach PA1-1 is a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation (normal fluctuation 1) of 5.57 seconds with the longest fluctuation time. The non-reach PA1-2 is a fluctuation pattern of a normal fluctuation (normal fluctuation 2) of 3.75 seconds whose fluctuation time is next to that of the non-reach PA1-1. The non-reach PA1-3 is a fluctuation pattern of a normal fluctuation (normal fluctuation 3) of 1.50 seconds whose fluctuation time is next to that of the non-reach PA1-2. Non-reach PA1-4 is a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation (normal fluctuation 4) of 0.75 seconds with the shortest fluctuation time.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of deviation, non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-4, which are fluctuation pattern types including a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuations that do not involve reach, pseudo-ream, and slip effects, and pseudo-reach without reach. Non-reach CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with ream and sliding effects, Normal CA2-6, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream It is classified into normal CA2-7, which is a variation pattern type including super, and super CA2-8, which is a variation pattern type with super reach.

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

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

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, ten determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 10 is determined to be a sudden probability variation big hit), whereas the big hit type determination table 131b is assigned one judgment value for “sudden probability variation big hit” (a ratio of 1/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), two rounds of sudden probability change big hits as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given, There are cases where it is determined to be “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot” of 15 rounds as the second specific gaming state that gives a large amount of game value, and is high when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although it is determined that the first specific gaming state is set in proportion, the gaming 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 allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, 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 addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the jackpot game is ended based on the completion of all 15 rounds, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, it is based on the fact that the unsettled round remains. The jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after the bonus game is completed 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds. However, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is limited to the one shown in this embodiment. Absent. For example, a jackpot that is controlled for a seven-round jackpot game or a jackpot that is controlled for a five-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types of big hit types are provided. It may be. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probable state after completion of the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high base state are entered). (See steps S169 to S170 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and is not shifted to a probable change state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished (described later). Step S167). Then, after the transition to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the execution of the special symbol and effect symbol variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S137 to S140 described later). In this embodiment, the high base state also ends when a big hit occurs after the transition to the high base state and before the execution of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is ended (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It 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 “probable big hit” and “normal 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. Is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state, the transition is made to the probability variation state and also to the high base state. (See steps S169 to S170 described later). It should be noted that, after the suddenly probable big hit gaming state is ended, it may be configured such that only the probable change state is entered and the high base state is not entered.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination 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.

  9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 150 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream, super reach and pseudo ream A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, it is different from the case of controlling to the big hit state by normal big hit or probable big hit. The variation pattern type can be determined.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10D are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. In this embodiment, in the case of “out of”, four types of fluctuation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D for deviation are used. Depending on the combination, any one of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D is selected. A specific method for selecting the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D for loss will be described later.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 5, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-6 to normal CA2-7 and super CA2-8 is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A, in addition to the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-5, normal CA2-6, normal CA2-7, and super CA2-8, Non-reach CA2-1 is included as a variation pattern type of normal variation. As shown in FIG. 12 to be described later, the non-reach CA2-1 is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 having the longest variation time (5.75 seconds) among normal variations. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A is used, the average variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes the longest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, in addition to the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-5, normal CA2-6, normal CA2-7, and super CA2-8. Thus, non-reach CA2-2 is included as a variation pattern type of normal variation. As shown in FIG. 12, which will be described later, the non-reach CA2-2 is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 having the second longest variation time (3.75 seconds) in the normal variation. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is used, the average variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is the second longest.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10C, in the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C, in addition to the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-5, normal CA2-6, normal CA2-7, and super CA2-8. Thus, the non-reach CA2-3 is included as the variation pattern type of the normal variation. As shown in FIG. 12 to be described later, the non-reach CA2-3 is a variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-3 having the third longest variation time (1.50 seconds) in the normal variation. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C, compared with the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A and the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, the normal variation is changed. Many determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types (non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3), and the variation pattern types with reach (normal CA2-6, normal CA2- 7, a small judgment value is assigned to the super CA2-8). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used, the average variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is the third longest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, in the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D, in addition to the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-5, normal CA2-6, normal CA2-7, and super CA2-8. Thus, the non-reach CA2-4 is included as the variation pattern type of the normal variation. As shown in FIG. 12 to be described later, the non-reach CA 2-4 is a variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 having the shortest variation time (0.75 seconds) among normal variations. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D, compared to the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A and the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, the normal variation fluctuation type is determined. Many determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types (non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-4), and variation pattern types with reach (normal CA2-6, normal CA2- 7, a small judgment value is assigned to the super CA2-8). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used, the average variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes the shortest.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only normal reach, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes normal reach and pseudo-continuity. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of effects such as pseudo-ream and sliding effects, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes special PG 1-1 and special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by effects such as pseudo-ream and slip effects. You may comprise so that special PG1-2, special PG1-3, and special PG2-2 accompanying effects, such as an effect, may be included.

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

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by “normal jackpot” or “probability variation jackpot”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high base state (low probability / high base state). Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability / high base state).

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

  In this embodiment, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased is transmitted, but the effect control for designating the reserved memory number itself. A command may be transmitted. In this case, for example, an effect control command for designating which one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14 is won is transmitted, and the reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is designated as the first. A common effect control command is transmitted between the number of the first reserved memory and the number of the second reserved memory.

  In this embodiment, as the command for designating the number of reserved memories, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number addition designation command for designating an increase in the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and the second When the reserved memory increases, a second reserved memory number addition designation command for specifying an increase in the second reserved memory number is transmitted, but a combined reserved memory number designation command for designating the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. Good.

  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 image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, processing for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. Further, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening the special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening the special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17) (step S1215). . In the process of step S1215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the hold storage buffer. As shown in FIG. 17, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. Being formed in the RAM means an area in the RAM.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1223), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1224).

  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 the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 17) (step S1225). . Note that in the process of step S1225, a random R that is a hardware random number (random number for jackpot determination), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1226).

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S58). In this case, when the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state background designation command. Further, when only the high base flag is set and the high probability flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high base state background designation command. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1215 or step S1225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are changed There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the probability state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in step S1215 or step S1225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the big hit type. Do. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the high base state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game.

  If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state), the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern type determination table for loss. As a table for this, a low base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table is selected (step S96). On the other hand, if the high base flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, the gaming state is a high base state (in this example, a low probability / high base state and a high probability / high base state). If so, the CPU 56 selects a high-base variation pattern type determination table selection table as a table for selecting a variation pattern type determination table for disconnection (step S97).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table selected in steps S96 and S97 to determine the variation pattern type for deviation according to the current combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. A table is selected (step S98).

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table. Among these, FIG. 21A is a low base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table selected in step S96. FIG. 21B is a high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table selected in step S97. In FIG. 21, “first” indicates the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> A illustrated in FIG. Further, “second” indicates the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. “Third” indicates the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. Furthermore, “fourth” indicates the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D shown in FIG.

  Further, as already described, in this embodiment, when the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected, the average variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol becomes the longest, and the second variation deviation type. When the variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected, the average variation time is the second longest, and when the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected, the average variation time is the third longest. (In other words, the average fluctuation time is the second shortest), and when the fourth deviation fluctuation pattern type determination table 135D is selected, the average fluctuation time is the shortest.

  In step S98, the CPU 56 first specifies the current first reserved memory number based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter, and also determines the current second reserved memory number based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter. Is identified. Then, the CPU 56 selects the deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the identified first reserved memory number and second reserved memory number from the deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. For example, when the low base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21A is selected, the specified first reserved memory number is two and the second reserved memory number is one. As an example, as shown in FIG. 21A, the combination of the first reserved memory number “2” and the second reserved memory number “1” corresponds to “fourth”. The fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D is selected. Further, for example, when the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B is selected, the specified first reserved memory number is two and the second reserved memory number is one. As an example, as shown in FIG. 21B, “second” corresponds to the combination of the first reserved memory number “2” and the second reserved memory number “1”. Therefore, the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, by selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, when the variable display is started. The variation pattern is selected at a different selection ratio according to the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. Therefore, even if the total number of pending storage is the same, the interest rate for the game can be improved by changing the selection ratio of the variation pattern. For example, the case where the high base variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B is selected will be described as an example. As an example, even if the total number of pending storages is the same, the first When the number of reserved memories is two and the number of second reserved memories is one, the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected, whereas the number of first reserved memories is one. When the second reserved storage number is a combination of two, the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected, so that the variation pattern selection ratio can be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the selection ratio that can be selected when selecting the variation pattern is controlled between the low base state and the high base state. The number of types of data (in this example, the variation pattern type determination table for loss) is different. Specifically, in the low-base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21A, the first variation variable pattern type determination table 135A to the fourth variation pattern variation determination table 135D. While the table of types is allocated, in the variation pattern type determination table selection table for deviation for high base shown in FIG. 21 (B), the first variation pattern type determination table for deviation 135A to third is for deviation. Only three types of tables, the variation pattern type determination table 135C, are allocated. Therefore, the number of types of data indicating the selection ratio that can be selected when selecting the variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the state is the low base state or the high base state.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, even when the total number of reserved storage is the same, when the second number of reserved memories is large, the selection is higher than when the number of second reserved memories is small. A variable display pattern with a short variation time is selected in proportion. Specifically, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, when the second reserved memory number is less than 1, the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A. Alternatively, while the second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected, when the second reserved memory number is as large as two or more, the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected and the second retention The average variation time is shortened when the number of memories is large. Therefore, it can be noted which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is accumulated even if the combined reserved memory number is the same.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the first reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (3 in this example) when controlled to the low base state, the second reserved memory is used. While the variable pattern is selected with the same selection ratio regardless of the number, the selection is different depending on the second reserved memory number even when the first reserved memory number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number when controlled to the high base state. Select the variation pattern by percentage. Specifically, in the low-base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21A, the fourth variation variation pattern type determination table is used when the first reserved storage number is 3 or more. In contrast, 135D is assigned, but in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, the first deviation variation even if the first reserved memory number is 3 or more. Three types of tables are allocated: a pattern type determination table 135A to a third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C. Therefore, the variation pattern selection method can be varied depending on whether the base state is the low base state or the high base state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the low-base state is controlled, if the first reserved memory number is a predetermined number (3 in this example) or more, the variation pattern is selected at the same selection ratio regardless of the second reserved memory number. By configuring as above, the following effects can also be obtained. For example, since the first start winning opening 13 is easier to win when controlled to the low base state, if the first reserved memory number increases to a predetermined number or more, the first reserved memory overflows (upper limit value (4 )) And invalid start winnings are likely to occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D having a short average variation time is used regardless of the second reserved memory number. Since the variation pattern is determined, the first reserved memory can be digested quickly, and the occurrence of the invalid start winning can be suppressed as much as possible.

  On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, the second start winning opening 14 is easier to win, and the game value is higher when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed (in this example, Since the ratio of 15 rounds is a big hit), it is more advantageous for the player to execute the variation display of the second special symbol when the high base state is controlled. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the high base state is controlled, even if the first reserved memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the variation pattern is selected at a different selection ratio according to the second reserved memory number. (Specifically, when the second reserved memory number is small, a variation pattern is selected using the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A or the second variation variation pattern type determination table 135B having a long average variation time. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the variable display of the first special symbol from being executed during the high base state.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the second reserved memory number is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (2 in this example) when the high base state is controlled, the first reserved memory is used. While the variation pattern is selected with the same selection ratio regardless of the number, the variation pattern is selected with a different selection ratio according to the second reservation storage number even if the first reservation storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. Specifically, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, the third variation variation pattern type determination table is all used when the second reserved storage number is 2 or more. When 135C is allocated, but the first reserved storage number is 2 or more, the three types of tables are the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A to the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C. Is allocated. Therefore, it can be noted which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is accumulated even when the high base state is controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, each combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number depends on whether the low base state is controlled or the high base state is controlled. The variation pattern is selected at different selection ratios. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, a low-base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table and a high-base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table are provided separately, and each has a first hold. Different allocations are made for each combination of the stored number and the second reserved stored number. Therefore, the selection ratio of the variation pattern can be varied depending on whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the high base state is controlled, the second reserved memory number is a specific number (in this example, 0) If it is equal to or less, the variation pattern is selected at a different selection ratio according to the first reserved storage number. Specifically, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, when the second reserved memory number is 0, the first reserved memory number is set according to the first reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A or the second variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Then, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21 (B), the case where the first special symbol variation display is particularly distinguished from the case where the second special symbol variation display is performed. If the second reserved memory number is 0 when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed while being controlled to the high base state, it differs depending on the first reserved memory number. The variation pattern is selected at the selection ratio. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on the first reserved memory number when the high base state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In this embodiment, when the second reserved memory number is 0, the variation pattern selection ratio is different depending on the first reserved memory number. When the second reserved memory number is 1 or less or 2 or less, the variation pattern selection ratio may be different depending on the first reserved memory number.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the high base state is controlled, the second reserved memory number is a specific number (in this example, 1) If it is equal to or less, a variation pattern having a long variation is selected at a high selection ratio regardless of the first reserved storage number. More specifically, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, when the second reserved storage number is 1 or less, the average variation time is long. Either the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A or the second variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Then, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21 (B), the case where the first special symbol variation display is particularly distinguished from the case where the second special symbol variation display is performed. Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed while being controlled to the high base state, if the second reserved memory number is 1 or less, the fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time on average Will be selected. Therefore, it is possible to secure time for accumulating the second reserved memory number when controlled to the high base state, and to improve the interest in the game. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected on average when the second reserved storage number is 1 or less. When the second reserved storage number is 0 or 2 or less, a variation pattern having a long variation time on average may be selected.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the high base state is controlled, the first reserved memory number is zero. Compared with the case where the first reserved memory number is other than 0, a variation pattern having a high variation rate and a short variation time is selected. Specifically, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, when the second reserved memory number is 0, the first reserved memory number is 1 to 4. Is selected, the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected. On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is 0, the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A is more average than the first deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A. The second deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B having a short variation time is selected. Then, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21 (B), the case where the first special symbol variation display is particularly distinguished from the case where the second special symbol variation display is performed. Therefore, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the high base state is controlled, if the first reserved memory number is 0, the first reserved memory number is other than 0. Compared to the case, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected at a high selection ratio. Therefore, in a situation where the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed when being controlled to the high base state, the change display of the second special symbol is accelerated and the change display of the second special symbol is executed. Efficiency can be improved and the interest in games can be improved.

  As already described, in this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, and it becomes easy to start the winning at the second starting winning opening 14 in the high base state. Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the ratio of being a big hit of 15 rounds with a high game value compared to the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Is high (see FIGS. 8D and 8E). Therefore, when the player is controlled to the high base state, it is advantageous to execute as much as possible the display of the second special symbol as much as possible so as to aim for a big hit with a high game value. Therefore, in this embodiment, as described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed when the high base state is controlled, the second reserved memory number is 1 or less. When the variation pattern with a long variation time is selected on average, or when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed when the variation is controlled to the high base state, the first reserved memory number is 0. In some cases, it is controlled to a high base state by configuring so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected at a high selection ratio compared to the case where the first reserved memory number is other than zero. In this case, the second reserved memory number is easily accumulated and the execution efficiency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the low base state is controlled, the second special symbol is displayed when the high base state is controlled. Compared to the case where the special symbol variation display is executed, a variation pattern having a high variation rate and a short variation time is selected. Specifically, in the low base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21A, the fourth variation pattern type determination table 135D for shortest variation can be selected. On the other hand, in the high base deviation variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21B, only the third deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C having the second shortest average variation time can be selected. In the loss variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21, it is not particularly distinguished between the case of performing the variation display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when controlled to the high base state, the variation time is shorter than when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when controlled to the high base state. The selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern is increased. For this reason, when the transition from the high base state to the low base state is performed, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation display of the second special symbol from being executed for a long period of time (that is, the remaining immediately after switching from the high base state to the low base state). The variation display of the second special symbol can be digested at an early stage), and the execution efficiency of the variation display can be prevented from deteriorating.

  Note that, not only in the configuration shown in this embodiment, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the low base state is controlled, the second special symbol is displayed when the high base state is controlled. Compared to the case where the variable display of 2 special symbols is executed, when the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the change pattern is selected with a high selection ratio and a short change time. May be. Also, in this case, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed during the low base state, if the variation pattern with a short variation time is configured to have a higher selection ratio, The variation pattern of the shortest variation time that can be selected may be shorter than that in the low base state.

  Also, for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when controlled to the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when controlled to the high base state Compared to the above, even when the first reserved memory is present or when the first reserved memory number is a predetermined number or more, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected with a high selection ratio. Good.

  In addition, for example, when the second reserved memory number is the same, when the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled when the low base state is being controlled, the high base state is controlled. In addition, it may be configured such that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected at a high selection ratio as compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Furthermore, for example, when the first reserved memory number and the combined reserved memory number are the same, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed when the low special state is controlled is in the high base state. It may be configured to select a variation pattern having a short variation time with a high selection ratio as compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed while being controlled.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table is selected according to the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number only when there is a loss. Even in such a case, the variation pattern type determination table may be selected according to the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in the same manner as in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the same variation pattern type determination table is used for the low base state and the high base state. However, the low base state and the high base state are used. A different variation pattern type determination table may be used depending on the case. For example, a first deviation variation pattern type determination table that can be selected in the low base state to a third variation pattern type determination table for deviation, and a first variation pattern type that can be selected in the high base state. Tables having different selectable variation patterns and variation pattern types are prepared as the determination pattern to the third variation pattern type determination table (for example, even if the same first variation pattern type determination table for low deviation is used, the low base The variation pattern and the variation pattern type that can be selected are different between those for use and those for the high base. Also, in this case, for example, the third deviation variation pattern type determination table selected when the base state is higher than the fourth deviation variation pattern type determination table selected when the base state is low. However, the average variation time may be shortened.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination is performed according to the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, regardless of whether the base state is the low base state or the high base state. Although the case of selecting a table is shown, only one of the low base state and the high base state is selected depending on the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may comprise so that a determination table may be selected.

  In this embodiment, a common variation pattern type determination table selection table is used without particularly distinguishing between the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol. Therefore, the required data capacity is reduced as compared with the case of using different variation pattern type determination table selection tables for the case of performing the variation display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol. Can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type determination table selection table shown in FIG. 21 is distinguished without particularly distinguishing between the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is performed and the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Although the case where the type determination table is selected is shown, the variation pattern type determination is performed using the variation pattern type determination table selection table which is different between the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is performed and the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. You may comprise so that a table may be selected. According to such a configuration, the same combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed or when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed It is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on whether or not, and to vary the determination ratio of variation patterns, so that the interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, when configured as described above, a variation pattern type determination table selection table is provided that is different for the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol. Is controlled, the variation time is shorter when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed even if the total number of pending storages is the same. A variation pattern type determination table selection table may be set so that a variation pattern is selected. If configured in this way, the second reserved memory is quickly digested by shortening the variation time of the second special symbol in the low base state, thereby preventing the occurrence of the overflow of the first reserved memory and invalidating it. Occurrence of start winnings can be suppressed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in step S92, S94 or S98. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

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

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the high probability flag indicating the probability variation state (high probability state), the high base flag indicating the high base state, the high The high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the base state is reset (step S132). The CPU 56 transmits a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable change big hit, and when the big hit type is a sudden big hit, the small hit / sudden probability change. A jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). The jackpot type is determined by data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If it is confirmed in step S131 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high base state is zero. Confirmation is made (step S137). If the value of the high base number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S145. When the value of the high base number counter is not 0 (that is, when the low probability / high base state is controlled after finishing the big hit game based on the normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the value of the high base number counter to- 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S140). Then, the process proceeds to step S145.

  In step S145, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S150. If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). Also, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the special winning opening control timer (step S147). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S148). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S149).

  In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). In step S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit, and when the big hit type is a sudden probable big hit. A small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step S167) if the big hit type is the normal big hit (step S166). . That is, after the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the low probability / high base state. Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) in the high base number counter (step S168). The jackpot type is determined by data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  If it is not the normal big hit (that is, if the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit), the CPU 56 sets the high probability flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S169). Next, the CPU 56 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step S170). That is, the gaming state is controlled to a high probability / high base state after the big hit game based on the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit. It should be noted that, after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, it may be configured so that it only shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) and does not shift to the high base state (that is, shifts to the high probability / low base state). Good.

  In this embodiment, the high base flag set in steps S167 and S170 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. In the main process, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S708.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705).

  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 a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 13 and 14) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). 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.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to 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 variable display of the effect symbols is realized. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the received variation pattern command. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, according to this embodiment, according to the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number when the start condition is satisfied (in this example, when the variable display is started). Thus, a variable display pattern is selected from among a plurality of variable display patterns (in this example, variation patterns) at different selection ratios. Therefore, even if the total number of reserved memories (in this example, the total number of reserved memories) is the same, the selection ratio of the variable display pattern can be varied to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to select when selecting a variable display pattern from among a plurality of variable display patterns when controlled to the low base state and when controlled to the high base state. The number of types of data indicating the selection ratio (in this example, the variation pattern type determination table for loss) is different. Therefore, the number of types of data indicating the selection ratio that can be selected when selecting the variable display pattern can be made different depending on whether the state is the low base state or the high base state.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, even when the total number of reserved memories (in this example, the total number of reserved memories) is the same, when the number of second reserved memories is large, the number of second reserved memories is small. The variable display pattern is selected at a high selection rate and has a short variable display time from the start of variable display to display and display of the display result among the plurality of variable display patterns. Therefore, even if the total number of reserved memories is the same, it can be noted which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is accumulated.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number when controlled to the low base state, a plurality of variables can be made with the same selection ratio regardless of the second reserved memory number. When a variable display pattern is selected from the display patterns and controlled to a high base state, a plurality of selection ratios differ depending on the second reserved memory number even if the first reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. A variable display pattern is selected from the variable display patterns. Therefore, the variable display pattern selection method can be varied depending on whether the base state is the low base state or the high base state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number when controlled to the high base state, a plurality of variables can be made with the same selection ratio regardless of the first reserved memory number. When a variable display pattern is selected from the display patterns and controlled to a high base state, a plurality of selection ratios differ depending on the second reserved memory number even if the first reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. A variable display pattern is selected from the variable display patterns. Therefore, it can be noted which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is accumulated even when the high base state is controlled.

  Further, according to this embodiment, depending on whether the low base state is controlled or the high base state is controlled, the selection ratio varies depending on the combination of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. A variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns. Therefore, the selection ratio of the variable display pattern can be varied depending on whether the low base state is controlled or the high base state is controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) is executed while being controlled to the high base state, the second reserved memory number is specified. If the number is less than or equal to the number, a variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at different selection ratios according to the first reserved storage number. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on the first reserved memory number when the high base state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) is executed when the high base state is controlled, the second reserved memory number is specified. If the number is less than or equal to the number, the variable display time from the start of variable display of a plurality of variable display patterns to the display of the display result is long at a high selection rate regardless of the first reserved storage number. Select a variable display pattern. Therefore, it is possible to secure time for accumulating the second reserved memory number when controlled to the high base state, and to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first start area (in this example, the first start winning opening 13) is the first game area (in this example, the game area) of the game areas into which game balls can enter. The second start area (in this example, the second start winning opening 14) is provided in the second game area (in this example, the right area of the game area 7) of the game area. It has been. Further, the first start area is provided in such a manner that a game ball that has entered the second game area cannot pass or is difficult to pass. When the variable display of the second identification information is executed when the high base state is controlled, when the first reserved memory number is 0, the first reserved memory number is other than 0. In comparison, a variable display pattern is selected at a high selection rate and has a short variable display time from the start of variable display to display and display of the display result. Therefore, the execution efficiency of the variable display of the second identification information can be increased in a situation where the variable display of the first identification information is not executed when being controlled to the high base state, and the interest for the game is improved. be able to.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second identification information is executed when being controlled to the low base state, the variable display of the second identification information is controlled when being controlled to the high base state. Compared to the case of executing, the variable display pattern is selected at a high selection rate, and the variable display pattern is short in the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the plurality of variable display patterns until the display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the variable display of the second identification information from being executed for a long period of time when shifting from the high base state to the low base state, and to prevent the execution efficiency of the variable display from being deteriorated. Can do.

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

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which at least one temporary stop and re-fluctuation of a symbol is executed during one variable display). In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the mode, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting change has been shown. However, the change pattern is controlled with two or more commands. The microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer A second command may be sent (in interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in this specification, “the ratio is different” is not limited to A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but the ratio is different from A: B = 70%: 30%. B = 100%: One with a different ratio due to a relationship such as 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation) is also included.

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

First variable display means for starting the variable display of the first identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area, or the second start area A predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state when
A first hold that stores predetermined information as a hold storage for a variable display of the first identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area. Storage means;
A second hold that stores predetermined information as a hold storage for a variable display of the second identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second start area. Storage means;
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns based on the establishment of the start condition;
Variable display execution means for executing variable display according to the variable display pattern selected by the variable display pattern selection means;
A state control means for controlling the normal state and a high-frequency state in which the game medium is likely to pass through the second start area in comparison with the normal state;
The variable display executing means executes the variable display of the second identification information in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
The variable display pattern selection means includes
A first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories stored by the first reserved memory means when the start condition is satisfied, and a second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories stored by the second reserved memory means; Depending on the combination of the variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at different selection ratios,
When the variable display of the second identification information is executed when the high-frequency state is controlled, when the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a specific number, the number varies depending on the first reserved memory number A gaming machine, wherein a variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns at a selection ratio.

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