JP2015006223A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improved in interest in the case where control is made into a second specific game state during the variable display of identification information.SOLUTION: A game machine is constituted to change into a performance based on a second specific game sate of a different mode, in response to a performance portion based on the variable display of identification information being executed at a timing to switch from a performance (or a variation performance in this example) based on the variable display of identification information to a performance (or a jackpot performance in this example) based on a second specific game state. As a result, the performance mode is different in response to the timing to switch a performance based on the variable display of the identification information into a performance based on the second specific game state, so that the interest can be improved.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game using a game medium.

  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 game balls are prizes (prize balls) ) Is paid to the player. Furthermore, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is provided. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state (first specific gaming state) when it is derived and displayed. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening (one of the winning areas) is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and the game state shifts to a specific gaming state where it is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening is referred to as a round.

  In addition, the game machine includes a variable winning device that performs an operation from a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot be won to an open state in which a gaming ball can be won when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is provided in the variable winning device Based on the fact that a game ball has entered a region (also referred to as “V winning region”) (also referred to as “V winning region”), the gaming state is shifted to a specific gaming state (second specific gaming state). There is a game machine. In the second specific gaming state, generally, an accessory having a movable member is controlled to be opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and a game ball enters the accessory and passes through a route member provided in the accessory. After that, a prize ball is paid out when winning in the winning area. When the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the movable member is closed.

  In addition, as a gaming machine equipped with such a variable winning device, for example, when there is a possibility of shifting to the second specific gaming state during the variable display of identification information (for example, winning of a game ball to the variable winning device is possible) If there is a game ball winning in a specific area, the variable display of the identification information is interrupted, and the variable display of the identification information is resumed when the second specific gaming state is finished ( For example, see cited document 1.)

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-167143 (paragraphs 0133 to 0139, FIG. 15)

  However, in a gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, when transitioning to the second specific gaming state during the variable display of the identification information, the production based on the variable display of the identification information and the production based on the second specific gaming state Since each of these was performed monotonously, it was not interesting.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has improved interest in the case of controlling to the second specific gaming state during variable display of identification information.

  (Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and is a first area (for example, a first area) provided in the game area. Variable display execution means (for example, game control) for performing variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the entry of game media into the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14) The state in which the winning is easy (for example, the portion where steps S33, S303, S304 are executed in the microcomputer 560) and the game medium has entered the second area (for example, the operation port 17) provided in the game area (for example, , Open state) variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device (object) 24) and specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) as the display result of variable display of identification information Is displayed, the first specific game state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560) controls the first specific game state (for example, the first jackpot game state) as the specific game state advantageous to the player. And the second specific gaming state (for example, for example) based on the fact that the game medium has entered a specific area (for example, V winning area) provided in the variable winning device. The second specific game state control means (for example, the part that executes step S1546 in the game control microcomputer 560) that controls to the second big hit game state) and the first effect (for example, the variable effect) based on the variable display of the identification information ) And a second effect based on the second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit effect) And a portion for executing steps S802, S803, S4002, and S4003 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the production execution means is based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second area during the execution of the first production. When the control of the second specific gaming state is started, effect switching means for switching the effect being executed from the first effect to the second effect at a predetermined timing (for example, step S802 in the effect control microcomputer 100). The effect switching means switches to the second effect in a different mode according to the portion of the first effect at a predetermined timing (including a portion where the execution of the big hit effect is started in S4001). For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S4209 to S4214.) It is characterized by that. According to such a structure, since the aspect of an effect changes according to the timing switched from a 1st effect to a 2nd effect, an interest can be improved.

  (Means 2) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and is a first area (for example, a game area). , Variable display execution means (for example, a variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14) A state in which the winning is easy based on the game medium entering the game control area 560 and the second area (for example, the operation port 17) provided in the game area. A variable winning device (for example, variable winning ball device (object) 24) that changes to (for example, an open state) and a specific display result (for example, a bonus When a symbol is derived and displayed, a first specific game state control means (for example, a game control micro) that controls to a first specific game state (for example, a first big hit game state) as a specific game state advantageous to the player The portion of the computer 560 that executes step S1406) and the fact that the game medium has entered a specific area (for example, V winning area) provided in the variable winning device, the second specific gaming state ( For example, the second specific gaming state control means (for example, the part that executes step S1546 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) that controls to the second big hit gaming state, and the first effect based on the variable display of the identification information (for example, Effect execution means for executing a second effect (for example, a jackpot effect) based on the second specific gaming state. For example, the effect execution means is based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second area during the execution of the first effect, and the step S802, S803, S4002, and S4003 of the effect control microcomputer 100 are executed. When the control of the second specific gaming state is started, the effect being executed is switched from the first effect to the second effect at a predetermined timing, and the control of the second specific gaming state is ended. Based on the effect switching means for switching from the second effect to the first effect (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the variable effect is interrupted in step S802, and the execution of the jackpot effect is started in S4001, and in S4002). When the execution of the big hit effect is finished, the effect switching means includes 2 Based on the end of the control of the specific gaming state, switching to the first effect in a different mode according to the portion of the first effect at a predetermined timing (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 switches S8113 to S8122). May be executed). According to such a structure, since the aspect of an effect changes according to the timing switched from a 1st effect to a 2nd effect, an interest can be improved.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the effect switching means, when the pre-reach portion of the first effect (for example, “before reach”) is executed at a predetermined timing, before the reach of the first effect. It is good also as switching to the 2nd effect (for example, normal background effect) of the same mode as a part (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control performs S4209, S4210, S4212, S4214). According to such a configuration, it can be suppressed that the switching of the production becomes unnatural.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the effect switching means changes to the first effect when the reach portion of the first effect (for example, “during reach”) is executed at a predetermined timing. It is good also as switching to the 2nd effect of the aspect which alert | reports the possibility that a specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the corresponding identification information (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes S4210 and S4211). . According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced even if the production is switched during the reach.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the effect switching means changes the effect being executed from the first effect to the second if the pre-reach portion of the first effect is executed at a predetermined timing. After switching to the effect, the second effect is switched to the first effect of the continuation of the pre-reach portion (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 issues a change restart designation command indicating that the change of the special symbol has been restarted. When received, the production interruption device flag may be reset to control the production device from the continuation of the process data used before the interruption (steps S8113, S8115, S813, S8124). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the connection of the effects when the first effect is resumed.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the effect switching means changes the effect being executed from the first effect to the second effect when the reach portion of the first effect is executed at a predetermined timing. After switching to, the second effect may be switched to the first effect different from the reach portion (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8116 to S8118). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming difficult to understand the production contents due to the restart of the reach from the middle.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the effect switching means, when the specific display result derivation display portion of the first effect is executed at a predetermined timing, the effect being executed is the first effect. After switching from the second effect to the second effect, the second effect is switched to the first effect indicating that the specific gaming state continues (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8119 to S8122). It is good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the specific gaming state will continue, and to improve the interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st grand prize opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of an accessory control process process. It is a flow chart which shows processing for opening an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an accessory release. It is a flowchart which shows a post-release article. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd grand prize opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd production control process process. It is a flowchart which shows operation reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows an accessory release display process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an expectation degree production | presentation aspect selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process in 2nd round. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big hit end effect process. 6 is a timing chart for pattern A. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for pattern B. 6 is a timing chart for pattern C. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for pattern D. FIG. 7 is a timing chart for pattern E. FIG. 6 is a timing chart for a pattern F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol process process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in the 1st effect control process process in a modification. It is a timing chart in pattern G in a modification. It is a timing chart in pattern H in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b are provided as a special symbol display (variable display unit) that variably displays a special symbol as identification information. . In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. . That is, the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. The small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99.

  After the start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display is established (for example, the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning)), Based on the establishment of a variable display start condition (for example, the state in which the number of reserved memories is not 0, the state in which the variable symbol special display is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed). 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 is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, there are provided a first start winning opening 13 through which a game ball can be won and a variable winning ball apparatus 15 having a second start winning opening 14. 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. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (first start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). Although a case is shown, it may be configured such that a winning is possible only when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start prize memory). .)) Is displayed on the first special symbol holding memory display 18a, and the number of valid winning balls, that is, the holding memory number (the holding memory is the starting memory or the starting winning memory). And a second special symbol storage memory display 18b composed of four displays for displaying. The first special symbol storage display 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning for the first start winning opening 13, and variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started. Each time, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one. In addition, 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 for the second start winning opening 14, and variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is performed. Each time it is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect symbol as a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the combination of effect symbols that recall the big hit is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, and a variable winning ball apparatus (described later) In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when a game ball wins in a specific area (V winning area) provided in 24, the opening and closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in an open state, The big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23.

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state generated based on the derivation display of the jackpot symbol on the special symbol display is referred to as a first jackpot gaming state (or first jackpot gaming), and a variable winning ball There is a case where the big hit gaming state generated based on the V winning of the game ball in a specific area provided in the device (the accessory) is distinguished as the second big hit gaming state (or the second big hit game).

  An operation port 17 is provided at the lower right of the game area 7. A game ball won in the operating port 17 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the operating port switch 17a.

  In addition, a variable winning ball device (an accessory) 24 is provided above the operation port 17. The variable winning ball device 24 includes an opening / closing plate. When the game ball wins the operation port 17, the opening / closing plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 25, so that the variable winning ball device 24 is opened. All game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus 24 are detected by the accessory switch 24a. Note that the accessory switch 24a can be realized by an optical sensor, for example. A specific area (V winning area) is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 24, and among the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus 24, game balls that have won a specific area are detected by the V winning switch 29. . In addition, a game ball won in an area other than the specific area is detected by the second count switch 30.

  In this embodiment, the operation port 17 shows a case in which the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is controlled to be in an open state whenever a game ball wins. It is not limited to what is shown in the form. For example, when a gaming machine is configured to provide two special symbol indicators, one special symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the operating port 17 and a big hit with a probability of 1/300. In addition, it is possible to make a small hit with a probability of the remaining 299/300, and to control the variable winning ball apparatus (a bonus item) 24 to an open state as the small hit game.

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

  A gate 32 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. 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 on 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 a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can easily win the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In this embodiment, in the short time state (game state in which the variable symbol display time is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened compared to the normal state, the opening time and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 are released. The number of times is increased (becomes a high base state).

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

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends and the start condition is That is, 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. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends and starts). When the condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

  In this embodiment, when the winning time is a big hit, the game state is shifted to the reduced time state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, variable in the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9). The display shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that the display execution condition is easily established. In the case of 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. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time for the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be 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 on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 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). Note 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 is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it shifts to the short time state (hereinafter also referred to as the special symbol short time state when distinguishing from the normal symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened. Since the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened by this, the frequency of the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is accelerated), and the invalid start prize is obtained. It is possible to reduce the situation in which the problem occurs. 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 this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (low base state), the player performs a launch operation aiming to the left of the gaming area, and the gaming state is changed to the short time state (high base state). When being controlled, the player performs a launch operation aiming at the right side of the game area. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the second big hit game is controlled in the normal state, the normal state is always controlled even after the second big hit game ends. If the second big hit game is controlled in the state, the time is always controlled even after the second big hit game ends.

  In this embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the normal state, the player performs a launch operation aiming at the left side of the game area, and the variable display is based on the start winning prize at the first start winning opening 13. Is executed and if the big hit type is a short time big hit (in this example, it becomes a short time big hit at a rate of 50%), the short hit state is entered after the end of the first big hit game. After the transition, the player switches to a game in which the shooting operation is aimed at the right side of the game area. In addition, when the game state is controlled to the short-time state, the player performs a launch operation aiming to the right of the game area, and triggers a variable display of special symbols a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times). Returning to the normal state, the player returns to the game in which the player operates to aim at the left side of the game area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the operation port switch 17a, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 30, the V winning switch 29, and the accessory switch 24a. Is also mounted on the main board 31. The input driver circuit 58 supplies the game control microcomputer 560 to the game control microcomputer 560. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing a special variable winning ball device 20 for forming a big winning opening, and a solenoid 25 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device (object) 24 are used for game control. An output circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  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.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter 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, for example, by 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 the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, time reduction flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (non-temporal bonus, hourly bonus or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a 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 stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process (power-off 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, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the operation port switch 17a, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 30, the accessory switch 24a and The detection signal of the V winning switch 29 is input and the state determination is performed (switch process: 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). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34. 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, an accessory control process is performed (step S27). In the accessory control process, the corresponding process is executed according to the accessory control process flag for controlling the open / closed state of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process process according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). 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 S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information and start information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 30, and the V winning switch 29. Sphere processing is executed (step S31). Specifically, in response to winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 30, or the V winning switch 29 being turned on. The payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S32: output processing).

  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 S33).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), 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 of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. 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, the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. 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.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, 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, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed 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. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal P22-3 as normal patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when using the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the number of reserved memories, the variation time may be varied. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the number of reserved memories increases.

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

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

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

  In step 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 table for determining whether or not to be the first jackpot, and is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. It is a table. That is, the numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

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

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is a jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (that is, when it is determined to be the first jackpot). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of the first jackpot as either “non-temporal jackpot” or “temporal jackpot” based on the random number (random 1). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, there are “non-short-time big hit” and “short-time big hit” as big hit types, and it is determined that the variable display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol. When it is made, it is determined to be “non-temporal bonus” at a rate of 50% and “temporal bonus” at a rate of 50%.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is a jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol (that is, when the first jackpot is determined). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of the first jackpot as either “non-temporal jackpot” or “temporal jackpot” based on the random number (random 1). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (C), when it is determined that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol, it is determined to be “short-time big hit” at a rate of 100%. It has become. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result of the second special symbol is a big hit symbol, it is always determined to be a “short-time big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Similarly to the case where it is determined that the variable display result of one special symbol is a jackpot symbol, it may be determined as “non-temporal jackpot”. In addition, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol and when the variable display result of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the selection ratio of the jackpot type is made different to improve the interest. There may be. For example, when the variable display result of the second special symbol is the jackpot symbol than when the variable display result of the first special symbol is the jackpot symbol, the selection ratio of “short time big hit” is configured to be higher Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is more likely to generate a big hit advantageous to the player than the variable display of the first special symbol, and the interest is improved by increasing the advantage of the player in the short-time state. It may be intended.

  In this embodiment, when the second big hit occurs, the processing of steps S1532 to S1534 and S1576 to S1579, which will be described later, is executed, so that the second big hit is made during the short time state (high base state). When it occurs, it is controlled to the time-short state (high base state) at a rate of 100%, and when the second big hit occurs during the normal state (low base state), it is controlled to the normal state (low level) at a rate of 100%. Base state).

  In this embodiment, when the second big hit occurs, the control is performed to the time-short state (high base state) or the normal state (low base state) at a rate of 100%. It does not have to be controlled in proportion. However, even in such a configuration, it is higher when the second big hit is made during the short-time state (high base state) than when the second big hit is made for the first time during the normal state (low base state). It is desirable to control to the time-short state (high base state) at a rate.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where there are two types of big hits for the first big hit, “non-temporal big hit” and “temporal big hit” is not limited to two types, for example, three or more big hit types A type may be provided. For example, it is also possible to provide a plurality of time-shortening hits (for example, a first time-shortening hit with 50 hour-shortening times and a second time-shortening hit with 100 time-shortening times) by subdividing the time-shortening hits. Further, for example, as a variation pattern in the short-time state, a big hit A in which a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is easy to select and a big hit B in which a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is easy to select are provided. It may be advantageous because the state continues for a long time and the second big hit is likely to occur. Further, for example, a probabilistic big hit or a sudden probable big hit that shifts the gaming state to the probable state after the big hit game ends may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, even if any jackpot type is determined, it is determined that the game is controlled uniformly to the 15-round jackpot gaming state. However, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state to be controlled is changed to the jackpot type. It may be different depending on the situation. Further, it is possible to subdivide the time-saving hits and non-time savings hits to provide a plurality of time-saving hits and non-time savings hits with different numbers of rounds. Further, the number of rounds to be controlled may be the same or different between the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state. For example, if the number of rounds in the second big hit gaming state is larger than the number of rounds in the first big hit gaming state, the player's advantage in the short time state in which the second big hit gaming state is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Can be improved and interest can be improved. In addition, as an open mode of the big prize opening in each round, it may be a mode in which the big prize opening is kept open from the start time to the end time of the round, or the grand prize opening is opened and closed. It is good also as an aspect which repeats said control by predetermined times during a round. Also, the release mode may be different for each round, or may be different depending on whether the jackpot type, the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state.

  The “non-time-saving big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and the game state is not shifted to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state is ended.

  The “time-saving big hit” is a big hit that controls the 15-round big-hit gaming state and shifts the gaming state to the shorter-time state after the big-hit gaming state ends (see step S167). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  Each jackpot type determination table is set with a determination value (a jackpot type determination value) that is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value and that corresponds to each of “non-temporal / long / big hit” and “short / long / big hit”. 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.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 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 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  The commands A000 and A001 (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, the first jackpot start designation command (A000 (H)) is used when starting the first jackpot game, and the second jackpot start designation command (A001) when starting the second jackpot game. (H)) is used.

  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 commands A300 and A301 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end specifying command: ending 1 specifying command). In this embodiment, when ending the first jackpot game, the first jackpot end designation command (A300 (H)) is used, and when ending the second jackpot game, the second jackpot end designation command (A301). (H)) is used.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) for designating that the first reserved memory number for the first special symbol has increased by one. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) for designating that the second reserved memory number for the second special symbol has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number for the first special symbol has decreased by one. Command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number for the second special symbol has decreased by one. In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (a first hold memory number addition designation command, a second hold memory number addition designation command, a first hold memory, which indicates that the hold memory number has increased or decreased). The number subtraction designation command, the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. However, the form of the reserved storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, the value of the number of reserved memories. You may make it transmit the reserve memory number designation | designated command which designates itself.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (first count switch detection designation command) that designates that the first count switch 23 has detected a winning of a game ball. Command D100 (H) is an effect control command (second count switch detection designation command) that designates that second count switch 30 has detected a winning of a game ball. The command D200 (H) is an effect control command (V winning switch detection designation command) that designates that the V winning switch 30 has detected a winning of a game ball.

  The command D300 (H) is an effect control command (a bonus release start designation command) that designates that the variable winning ball device (a bonus item) 24 is controlled to be in an open state (that is, that a bonus release is started). . The command D400 (H) is an effect control command (community opening completion designation command) that designates that the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be in a closed state (that is, the completion of the accessory opening). .

  The command D500 (H) is an effect control command (variation interruption designation command) that designates that the variation display of the special symbol is interrupted because the second big hit game has interrupted during the variation display of the special symbol. Command D600 (H) is an effect control command (variation resumption designation command) for designating that the special symbol variation display is resumed after the special symbol variation display is interrupted.

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

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 produces a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern of a production symbol and a display result designation command each time the special symbol display 8 starts a variable display of the special symbol when there is a start prize. This is transmitted to the 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. 10 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, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 confirms that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 is turned on or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start port switch 14a for detection is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 has occurred, a start port switch passing process is executed (step S1). S311, S312).

  When the start port switch passing process in step S312 is executed, or if the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on in step S311, the CPU 56 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to the accessory release. If the value is in accordance with one of the middle process and the second big hit end process (step S313), that is, if the variable winning ball device (accessory) 24 is being controlled to open or the second big hit game is being played, the step After executing the processes of S314 and S315, the special symbol process is terminated. Otherwise, after executing the processes of steps S316 and S317, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag). In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the process during opening of the accessory to the second jackpot end process is a continuous value (for example, 1 to 5). Therefore, the determination process of step S313 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S314, the CPU 56 confirms whether the special symbol is changing and whether the change interruption designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. If it is not fluctuating, or if it is already fluctuating and a variable interruption specification command has already been transmitted (for example, the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when sending the variable interruption specification command) The process is terminated, but if it is changing and the variable interruption designation command has not yet been transmitted, the process is terminated after the variable interruption designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. (Step S315).

  In step S316, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not it is after transmitting the change interruption designation command. If it is after the variable interruption designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the variable interruption designation command is transmitted), the variable resumption designation command is transmitted. (Step S317), and any one of Steps S300 to S307 is performed.

  Through the processing of steps S313 to S317, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 causes the game ball to enter the operation port 17 and display the variable winning ball device 24 in the open state during the special symbol variation display or the second state. If the game state is a big hit game state, the change display of the special symbol being executed is interrupted (measurement of the change time is interrupted). In addition, when receiving the change interruption designation command, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the special symbol of the special symbol if the change effect that does not develop into reach is being executed or if the change effect before execution of reach is being executed. If the variation display and variation representation of the production symbol according to the variation display are interrupted and the reach production is being executed or if the production symbol is being swayed, the production symbol variation display and the variation production are not interrupted. Continue to run. Instead of interrupting the special symbol variation display, the special symbol may be forcibly removed and the special symbol may be forcibly stopped and displayed. In that case, it may be configured not to start a new special symbol variation display until the big hit game is finished. With such a configuration, the processing in steps S316 and S317 is not necessary.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

  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. When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 29), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  First big winning opening opening pre-process (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the first grand prize opening pre-processing, control for opening the special 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 a special winning opening opening designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, and the execution time of the first large winning opening opening processing is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The first big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round. However, when starting the first round, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a process of starting a 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.

  First big prize opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the first grand prize opening opening process, a process of 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).

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 12) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, A value may be directly extracted from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 12, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 12) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  13 and 14 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command. In addition, if the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, specifically, the CPU 56 performs the big hit determination process using the big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 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.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S66 as it is.

  In step S62, 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 S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area ("non-time-short jackpot" or " "Short-term big hit") is determined as the big hit type (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 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, a high percentage of time-short hits are selected. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the rate of selection of the short and large jackpot having a high game value is higher than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the big hit type is “non-time short hit big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “time short hit big hit”, “02” is set as the data showing the big hit type The

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S66). 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, either “3” or “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 “non-time and big bonus” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “time and emergency big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. 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 S67).

  FIG. 15 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 selects one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step) S92). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S93). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “time saving big hit”, the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs.

  If the hourly flag is not set (N in Step S93), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for normal use as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S95). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern for shortening as a table used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S93), that is, if the gaming state is the time reduction state, the CPU 56 uses the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a result, the time-varying variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S93 to S97, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the time saving state, the time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time saving is selected. In this case, there is a case where the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined in the process of step S98 described later. When the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation of shortening is performed as the variation pattern in the processing of step S100. Non-reach PA1-2 is determined (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a short-time state or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are shown as different tables. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total reserved memory number is almost zero. A variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  In this embodiment, it can be said that the second big hit is more likely to occur if the time-short state (high base state) continues for a long time. Therefore, it may be configured not to perform the shortening variation. For example, the high base state may be controlled only by increasing the probability per ordinary figure without increasing the short-time state, or by increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (holding storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in the process of step S92, S95, S96 or S97, thereby changing the variation pattern type. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S98).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98. One of them is selected (step S99). Further, random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is read from the random number buffer area (holding storage buffer), and the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S99. (Step S100). 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 an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101).

  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 S102). 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 S103).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S93 to S98 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined. In addition, when deciding whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, a reach determination table having a different reach selection ratio is selected according to the hold storage, and the number of hold memories is large. It may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability becomes lower as it goes.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit any effect control command (see FIG. 9) of display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. 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 S114. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of big hit is “non-temporal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is “non-temporal big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S59 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. When it is not “non-time saving big hit” (that is, when it is “time saving big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (step S113).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), that is, in the case of a loss, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114).

  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 S115).

  FIG. 17 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 checks whether or not the pending storage 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. Further, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by a special symbol stop process or a first jackpot end process, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. You can do it.

  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).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1123). When the variable time timer times out (step S1124), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1125). 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 S1126). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state and the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state if it is set (step In step S132, control is performed to transmit a first jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the jackpot game (in this example, the number of rounds) (step S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S141).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the first big prize opening opening pre-process (step S305) in the special symbol process. In the first big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening pre-timer by -1 (step S1401). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 selects the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the big hit type and the round to be started. Control is performed to set the value of the current number-of-opening counter in the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command and transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1403).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S1404). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time (in this example, 29 seconds) according to the big hit type and the starting round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step S1405).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be opened (step S1406). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening process (step S306) (step S1407).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first big prize opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the first grand prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23 has been input (step S1451). When the first count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first count switch detection designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1453).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1454). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1457.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1454), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the opening time timer (step S1455), and checks whether the opening time timer has timed out (step S1456). If the release time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be closed (step S1457). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to set the current opening number counter value to EXT data and to transmit a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1458).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S1459) and checks whether the value of the number-of-opening counter after subtraction is 0 (step S1460). When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0 (that is, when all rounds (rounds 1 to 15) in the jackpot game have ended), the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to the first value. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S1463).

  If the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 sets the pre-round start time (for example, the start of a new round) A value (1 second in this example) corresponding to the time to be notified on the display device 9 (corresponding to the time period when performing the interval effect) is set (step S1461). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1462).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the first 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 is performed to transmit a first jackpot end designation command (step S162). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a time-short hit (step S166). In addition, whether or not it is “time and big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S59 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. . If it is a time-saving big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time-saving flag and shifts to the time-saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a time-saving hit (ie, if it is a non-time-saving hit), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S169 without executing the processing of steps S167 and S168. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal state.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S169).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the accessory control process (step S27) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the accessory control process, a process for controlling the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is executed. In the accessory control process, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the first big winning opening opening pre-processing to the first big winning end processing (step S1510), that is, the first If the game is a big hit game, the accessory control process is terminated. Otherwise, one of steps S1500 to S1504 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the accessory control process flag). In this embodiment, the values corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing to the first big winning end processing are continuous values (for example, 5 to 7). Therefore, the determination process of step S1510 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  The processes in steps S1500 to S1504 are as follows.

  Pre-opening processing of an accessory (step 1500): This is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 detects the winning of the game ball to the operation port 17, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the solenoid 25 to control the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to the open state. Then, the internal state (the accessory control process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to step S1501A.

  Processing during opening of an accessory (step S1501A): This processing is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is 1. In the process of releasing an accessory, if a game ball wins a V in a specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24, the driving of the solenoid 25 is stopped and the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be closed. Then, the internal state (the accessory control process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) according to step S1502. On the other hand, even when the game ball has not reached V in the specific area (V winning area) and the opening time has elapsed, the drive of the solenoid 25 is stopped and the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be closed. . Then, the internal state (the accessory control process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S1501B.

  Post-compartment release process (step S1501B): This process is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is 5. In the post-opening process of the bonus item, if the game ball wins V in a specific area (V prize area) in the variable prize ball device (right) 24, the internal state (a bonus control process flag) is a value corresponding to step S1502. Update to (2 in this example). On the other hand, when all the game balls won in the variable prize ball device 24 are discharged without the game balls winning V in the specific area (V prize area) (all game balls detected by the accessory switch 24a are When it is detected by the second count switch 30, the internal state (object control process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) according to step S1500.

  Second big prize opening opening pre-process (step S1502): This is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is 2. In the second grand prize opening opening pre-process, 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 designation command during opening of the special prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the execution time of the second big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (object control process flag) Is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S1503. Note that the pre-opening process for the second big winning opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the second 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.

  Second big prize opening opening process (step S1503): This is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is 3. In the second grand prize opening opening process, a process of confirming the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (the accessory control process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S1502 (2 in this example). In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (the accessory control process flag) is a value corresponding to step S1504 ( In this example, it is updated to 4).

  Second big hit end process (step S1504): executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is 4. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (the accessory control process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S1500.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the accessory release pre-processing (step S1500) in the accessory control process. In the bonus release process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the operating port switch 17a is on (step S1511). If the operation port switch 17a is turned on (that is, if entry of a game ball into the operation port 17 is detected), the CPU 56 opens the variable winning ball device (work) 24 (for example, 5 seconds). Is set in the accessory opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 (step S1512).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to be in an open state (step S1513A). Specifically, the solenoid 25 is driven to open the open / close plate of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24. Then, the CPU 56 sets 0 in the in-function game ball number counter (step S1513B). The in-game game ball number counter is a counter that indicates the number of game balls that have not yet been discharged after entering the variable winning ball device (work) 24. For example, the number-of-games game ball counter is incremented by 1 when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device (right) 24 (that is, when the bonus switch 24a is on), and the variable winning ball device ( 1) is subtracted when the game ball is discharged from the accessory 24 (when the second count switch 30 is on). Accordingly, when the value of the in-game game ball number counter is 0, this is a case in which all the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device (work) 24 are discharged.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1514).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory releasing process (step S1501A) (step S1515).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process during opening of an accessory (step S1501A) in the accessory control process. In the process of releasing an accessory, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a detection signal from the accessory switch 24a has been input (step S1520A). When the accessory switch 24a is turned on, that is, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the variable winning ball device (object) 24, the value of the in-function game ball number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1520B). If the accessory switch 24a is off, the process proceeds to step S1521.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 30 is input (step S1521). When the second count switch 30 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has entered a region other than the specific region (V-winning region) is detected among the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device (object) 24 (Y in step S1521). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the in-function game ball number counter (step S1522A), and control is performed to transmit the second count switch detection designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1522B).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the accessory release time timer (step S1523), and checks whether or not the accessory release time timer has timed out (step S1524). If the accessory release time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S1528. If the bonus release time has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball apparatus (a bonus) 24 to a closed state (step S1525). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 25 is stopped, and the open / close plate of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is closed. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-opening processing (step S1501B) (step S1526).

  In the present embodiment, the condition for controlling the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 to the closed state is the timeout of the accessory opening time timer (that is, the elapse of a predetermined time), but the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, when the winning (or discharging) of the game ball with respect to the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 is detected a predetermined number of times, the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 may be controlled to be closed. For example, when a winning of a game ball with respect to the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is detected (for example, before and after step S1520B), when a predetermined counter is incremented and the predetermined counter value becomes 10. If the process proceeds to step S1525, the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is controlled to be closed when the winning of the game ball with respect to the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is detected ten times. In addition, for example, when the discharge of the game ball from the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is detected (for example, between Y and S1523 in step S1521), the predetermined counter is incremented by 1, and the value of the predetermined counter is increased. If the game proceeds to step S1525 when 10 is reached, the variable winning ball device (servant) 24 is closed when the discharge of the game ball from the variable winning ball device (guard) 24 is detected ten times. It will be controlled to the state. Further, as a condition for controlling the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to be in a closed state, the elapse of a predetermined time and the winning (or discharging) of the game ball with respect to the variable winning ball device (right) 24 are predetermined. The detection of the number of times may be used in combination. For example, even when a predetermined time has not elapsed, when a winning of a game ball is detected a predetermined number of times with respect to the variable winning ball device (right) 24, the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is controlled to be closed. It is good to do.

  If the accessory release time timer has not timed out (N in step S1524), it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the V winning switch 29 has been input (step S1528). When the V winning switch 29 is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball that has entered a specific area (V winning area) is detected among the gaming balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 (Y in step S1528), the V winning is achieved. Control to transmit the switch detection designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S1529).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the variable winning ball device (right) 24 to a closed state (step S1530). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 25 is stopped, and the open / close plate of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is closed. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1531).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S1532). If the time reduction flag is not set (that is, in the normal state), the process proceeds to step S1535. If the time reduction flag is set (that is, the time reduction state), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S1533). In other words, since the V winning in the specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 occurs and the second big hit game occurs, the time-short flag is reset and the time-short state is ended. . Further, the CPU 56 sets a time-short memory flag indicating that the time-short state was controlled at the start of the second big hit game (step S1534).

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state, a V winning is generated in a specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24. For example, the case where the second big hit game is generated is shown, but the second big hit is only given when a V winning is generated in a specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 during the short time state. A game may be generated.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1535).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S1536). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the jackpot game (in this example, the number of rounds) (step S1537). Then, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second grand prize opening opening pre-processing (step S1502) (step S1538), and the processing during the opening of the accessory ends. If the V winning switch is on in step S1528, the value of the in-function game ball number counter may be reset.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the post-purpose-release post-processing (step S2501B) in the accessory control process. In the post-release processing of the accessory, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a detection signal from the accessory switch 24a has been input (step S2520A). When the accessory switch 24a is turned on, that is, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24, the value of the in-function game ball number counter is incremented by 1 (step S2520B). If the accessory switch 24a is off, the process proceeds to step S2521.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 30 has been input (step S2521). When the second count switch 30 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won in an area other than the specific area (V winning area) is detected among the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 (Y in step S2521). ), 1 is subtracted from the value of the in-game game ball number counter (step S2522), and control is performed to transmit the second count switch detection designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S2523).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is 0 (step S2524), and if not, the process proceeds to step S2528. If the value of the in-function game ball number counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S2525). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory release pre-processing (step S1500) (step S2526).

  If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is not 0 (N in Step S2524), it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the V winning switch 29 is input (Step S2528). When the V winning switch 29 is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball that has entered a specific area (V winning area) is detected among the gaming balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 (Y in step S2528), the V winning is achieved. Control to transmit the switch detection designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S2529).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an accessory release end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S2531). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S2532). If the time reduction flag is not set (that is, in the normal state), the process proceeds to step S2535. If the time reduction flag is set (that is, the time reduction state), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S2533). In other words, since the V winning in the specific area (V winning area) in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 occurs and the second big hit game occurs, the time-short flag is reset and the time-short state is ended. . Further, the CPU 56 sets a time-short memory flag indicating that the time-short state was controlled at the start of the second big hit game (step S2534).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S2535).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S2536). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the jackpot game (in this example, the number of rounds) (step S2537). Then, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second big prize opening opening pre-processing (step S2502) (step S2538), and the post-opening processing is ended. If the V winning switch is ON in step S2528, the value of the in-function game ball number counter may be reset.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a game ball that has entered immediately before closing the variable winning ball device (act) 24 may enter the specific area (V winning area) or the like with a slight delay. It is decided to shift to the pre-release processing with a margin. As in the present embodiment, after controlling the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 to the closed state, the specific area (until the number of entered game balls and the number of discharged game balls coincide with each other). V winning area) or the like may be monitored, or steps S1521 to S1522B and S1528 to S1529 are performed until a predetermined period elapses after the variable winning ball apparatus (a combination) 24 is controlled to be closed. The same process is performed to monitor the winning in a specific area (V winning area) and the like, and even after the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is closed, it is effective if winning is made within a predetermined period. You may make it treat as.

  In step S2520A, when the detection signal from the accessory switch 24a is input, the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is entered when the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is closed. This is a case in which a game ball that has not reached the position detected by the accessory switch 24a (hereinafter referred to as “delayed ball”) has reached the position detected by the accessory switch 24a. That is, by performing the processing of steps S2520A and S2520B, it is possible to wait until all the game balls won in the variable winning ball device (object) 24 are discharged in consideration of the delayed ball. Here, if it is determined in step S2524 that the value of the in-game game ball number counter is 0 at a time before the delayed ball reaches the position detected by the accessory switch 24a, V There is a possibility that the delayed ball may win a specific area after controlling to the state where the winning switch is not monitored (for example, during execution of the pre-opening process). In that case, even if a V prize has been generated, it is not controlled to the second big hit gaming state, which may be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, a variable winning ball apparatus (serving) 24 is provided with a timer that is longer than the time required for the delayed ball to reach the position detected by the playing switch 24a after winning the variable winning ball apparatus (serving) 24. Is set when it is controlled to be closed, and monitoring of the V winning switch is continued during the measurement of the timer, even if the value of the in-function game ball number counter is 0, the monitoring of the V winning switch is continued. It is possible to prevent the delayed ball from winning a specific area in a state where the player has not performed, and to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. In this case, if the value of the in-function game ball number counter is determined to be 0 after the timer has timed out, control is performed so that the V winning switch is not monitored.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the second big prize opening opening pre-process (step S31502) in the accessory control process. In the second big winning opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening opening timer (step S1541). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1542), the CPU 56 selects the big opening opening designation command corresponding to the big hit type and the round to be started. Control is performed to set the value of the current number-of-opens counter in the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command and to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1543).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S1544). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time (in this example, 29 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot type and the starting round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step S1545).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be in an open state (step S1546). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  In this embodiment, the case where the common winning a prize opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) is controlled to be opened in the first big hit game and the second big hit game is shown. The big winning opening which is different from the second big hit game may be controlled to be in an open state. For example, a special variable winning ball device for the second big hit is separately provided. In the first big hit game, the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in an open state, while in the second big hit game, it is provided separately for the second big hit game. The special variable winning ball apparatus may be controlled to be opened. Further, for example, the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is used as a big winning opening for the second jackpot, and the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is controlled to be opened in the second big hit game. Good.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the second big prize opening opening process (step S1503) (step S1547).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the second big prize opening opening process (step S1503) in the accessory control process. In the second big prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23 has been input (step S1551). When the first count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1551), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1552). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first count switch detection designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1553).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1554). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1557.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1554), the CPU 56 decrements the release time timer by 1 (step S1555), and checks whether the release time timer has timed out (step S1556). If the release time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the big prize opening to be closed (step S1557). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to set the value of the current number-of-opening counter to EXT data and transmit a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1558).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S1559) and checks whether the value of the number-of-opening counter after subtraction is 0 (step S1560). When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0 (that is, when all rounds (rounds 1 to 15) in the jackpot game have ended), the CPU 56 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to the first It is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S504) (step S1563).

  If the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 sets the pre-round start time (for example, the start of a new round) A value (in this example, 1 second) corresponding to the time to be notified on the display device 9 (corresponding to a time period when performing an interval effect) is set (step S1561). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the second big prize opening opening pre-processing (step S1502) (step S1562).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second jackpot end process (step S1504) in the accessory control process. In the second big hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S1571). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S1574. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, control is performed to transmit a second jackpot end designation command (step S1572). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S1573), and the processing is ended.

  In step S1574, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S1574). 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 S1575). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S1575), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time-saving memory flag is set (step S1576). If the time-short memory flag is set (that is, if it is controlled to the time-short state at the start of the second big hit game), the CPU 56 resets the time-short memory flag (step S1577) and at the same time Is set to shift to the short time state (step S1578). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S1579).

  If the short-time memory flag is not set (that is, if it is controlled to the normal state at the start of the second big hit game), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1580 without executing the processing of steps S1577 to S1579. Transition. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal state.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory release pre-processing (step S1500) (step S1580).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S33) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable symbol special display. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S33), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a first effect control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) among the processes according to the control state when the special symbol variation display and the first big hit game are performed. And display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a second effect control process (step S706). In the second effect control process, the current control state (second effect control) among the processes according to the control state when performing the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 and the second big hit game. The process corresponding to the process flag) is selected and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

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

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

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  32 to 34 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first jackpot start designation command (command A000 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the second jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first jackpot end designation command (command A300 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the second jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is an accessory release start designation command (command D300 (H)) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 sets an accessory release start designation command reception flag (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is an accessory release end designation command (command D400 (H)) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 sets an accessory release end designation command reception flag (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is a variation interruption designation command (command D500 (H)) (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 sets a variation interruption designation command reception flag (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a variation restart designation command (command D600 (H)) (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets a variation restart designation command reception flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is the first count switch detection designation command (command D000 (H)) (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first count switch detection flag (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is the second count switch detection designation command (command D100 (H)) (step S639), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second count switch detection flag (step S640).

  If the received effect control command is a V winning switch detection designation command (command D200 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a V winning switch detection flag (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S643), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S646), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S647).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the first 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 is over, the value of the first 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 first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (step S800).

  First jackpot display process (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 jackpot. Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first round process (step S805).

  First round processing (step S805): Display control during the round is performed. When the round end condition is satisfied, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first round post-processing (step S806).

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the first effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the first effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of step S8002 by the CPU 101 for effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 38, when the received display result designation command indicates a big hit ("non-time short-term big hit" or "time short-term big hit") (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result). In the case of 3 designation commands), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the left middle, right and right are aligned with the same symbol as the stop symbols. Note that the types of big hit symbols may be different for non-time and big hits. For example, in the case of a non-temporal junior bonus, a combination of effect symbols arranged with the same even symbol is determined, and in the case of a non-temporal junior bonus, a combination of effect symbols arranged in the same odd symbol may be determined. Good.

  When the received display result designation command is “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display a notice effect (notice effect other than the continuous notice effect. For example, a highly reliable suggestion effect and a commentary effect in this embodiment. It may be an effect, a mini character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect blade accessory notice effect, etc.) or a notice effect setting process for determining the effect form of the notice effect is executed. (Step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the set notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the first effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the special figure interrupting flag indicating that the variable display is interrupted is set (step S8101). The special figure suspension flag is a flag indicating that the variation of the special symbol is suspended. If the special figure suspension flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable interruption designation command reception flag is set (step S8102). If the variable interruption designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variable interruption designation command is received), the production control CPU 101 resets the variable interruption designation command reception flag and also displays the special figure interruption flag. Is set (step S8103). If the special figure suspension flag is set in step S8101, or if the variable interruption designation command reception flag is not set in step S8102, the process proceeds to step S8107.

  After step S8103, the CPU for effect control 101 determines which part is the portion of the changing effect being executed. In the present embodiment, the change display of the effect symbol and the display of the effect image performed by the effect display device 9 are also referred to as a change effect. In the present embodiment, the variation effect is composed of three parts, “result display”, “reach”, and “before reach”. “During result display” is a portion in which the effect symbol to be derived and displayed is displayed in a swinging manner immediately before the fluctuation is stopped. “During reach” is a part that excludes “displaying results” from the part that changes to reach and stops the change. “Before reach” is the part from the start of the change to the reach when the change develops to reach, and the part from the start to the stop after the start of change in the change that does not develop to reach. This is the part excluding “displaying results”. Specifically, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the portion of the fluctuation production being executed is “reach” or “result display” (steps S8104, S8105), and “reach” or “result” If it is not “displaying”, that is, if it is “before reach”, an effect suspension flag is set (step S8106). The production suspension flag is a flag indicating that the variation production is suspended. As a result, when the variation of the special symbol is interrupted during the execution of “Before Reach” (that is, when the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is opened.) Also, the game ball has entered the operating port 17. If it is detected, the variation effect that was being executed is interrupted. Further, when the variation of the special symbol is interrupted during the execution of “reach” or “result display” (that is, when the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is opened. When it is detected that a game ball has entered.), It is determined that the variation effect that has been executed is continuously executed by moving to step S8107 without performing step S8106.

  In step S8107, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the V winning switch detection flag is set (step S8107). If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S8113. When the V winning switch detection flag is set, that is, when the V winning is detected, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect interrupting flag is set (step S8108). When the production interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8113. Here, the case where the production interruption flag is set refers to a case where the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be in an open state during the execution of “Before Reach” and a V winning is generated. In step S8108, when the production interruption flag is not set, that is, when “reaching” or “results are being displayed”, the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is controlled to be in an open state and a V prize is generated. If so, the production interruption flag is set (step S8109). As a result, the variable effect that has been continued when the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to the open state is interrupted when the V winning is generated.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not “reach” is being executed (step S8110). If “reach” is being executed, the reach V winning flag is set (step S8111). Then, the process proceeds to step S8113. The reach V winning flag is a flag indicating that a V winning has occurred during execution of “reach”. If “reach” is not being executed, that is, if “results are being displayed” is being executed, the stopped V winning flag is set (step S8111), and the process proceeds to step S8113. The stopped V winning flag is a flag indicating that a V winning has occurred during execution of “result display”.

  In step S8113, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable restart designation command reception flag is set (step S8113). If the variable restart designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variable restart designation command has been received), the effect control CPU 101 resets the variable restart designation command reception flag and at the same time the special figure suspended flag Then, the production interruption flag is reset (steps S8114, S8115). As a result, if the variation restart designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variation of the special symbol has been resumed), the suspended variation effect is resumed. Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach V winning flag is set (step S8116). If it is set, the reach V winning flag is reset (step S8117). The process data for notification effect production is selected (step S8118), and the process proceeds to step S8123. The one-shot announcement effect is an effect that informs whether or not it is a big hit, and is an effect different from the reach effect. As a result, when a V prize is generated during the “reach” execution, a one-notification effect is executed as a variable effect after restart after the second big hit gaming state. It should be noted that it is desirable that this one-notification announcement effect be such that the length of the execution period of the one-announcement notification effect does not become unnatural relative to the length of the remaining fluctuation time after resumption. For example, a predetermined image may be continuously displayed until the end of the change, or one effect pattern is selected from a plurality of effect patterns having different execution period lengths based on the length of the remaining change time after the restart. It may be executed.

  If the reach V winning flag is not set in step S8116, it is determined whether or not the stopped V winning flag is set (step S8119). If not (ie, “before reach” is executed). In the case where the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to the open state and a V winning is generated), the process proceeds to step S8123. As a result, when the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be in an open state during the execution of “before reach” and a V winning is generated, the variation effect before the interruption is continued as the variation effect after the restart. Will be executed.

  If the stopped V winning flag is set in step S8120, the stopped V winning flag is reset (step S8120), and it is determined whether or not the restarted variation is a big hit (step S8121). If YES, the process proceeds to step S813. As a result, when the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 is controlled to be in an open state during execution of the “result display” in the deviation variation, and a V winning is generated, as a variation effect after restart, The variation effect subsequent to the variation effect is executed. If it is a big hit, an image for a continuous big hit notification effect is displayed (step S8122). The continuous jackpot notification effect is an effect for notifying that the jackpot is continuously generated. As a result, when the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is controlled to be in an open state during execution of “result display” in the big hit fluctuation and the V winning is generated, the continuous big hit notification is given as the fluctuation effect after the restart. The production will be executed.

  In step S813, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect suspension flag is set (step S8123), and if it is set, the process proceeds to step S8125. If not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8124). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special figure suspension flag is set (step S8125). If the special figure suspension flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8127. If the special figure interruption flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8126).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8127), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process data corresponding to the timed out process timer is the last process data (step S8128). If there is, it is determined whether or not the variation time has timed out (step S8129), and if timed out, the process proceeds to step S8133. If not timed out, the stop symbol is displayed in a rocking manner (step S8130). The case where the process timer of the last process data has timed out and the fluctuation time has not timed out means that the special symbol has been fluctuated but the fluctuating effect has ended. In this state, during the execution of “reach” or “result display”, the variation of the special symbol is interrupted by the variable winning ball device (act) 24 being opened, while the variation effect is continued. It is a state that occurs when it is executed. Therefore, the stop symbol is displayed in a rocking manner until the stop timing of the special symbol.

  In step S8128, if the process timer that timed out is not the last process timer, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8131). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8132).

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S 8133), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S 803) (step S 8134). ).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the first effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8306. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8305. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8306.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (N in step S8304), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8321.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8305) and confirms that the first jackpot start designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not the first big hit start designation command reception flag shown is set (step S8306). When the first big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the production control CPU 101 resets the first big hit start designation command reception flag and resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8307).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8309). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8310), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8311).

  Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the first jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8320).

  On the other hand, if it is determined not to win (N in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the first effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). (Step S8321).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the second effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the second effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes an operation reception process for accepting an operation from the player (step S4010), and among steps S4000 to S4004 according to the value of the second effect control process flag. Do one of the following. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Bonus release display process (step S4000): Control is performed to display that the variable winning ball apparatus (guard) 24 is controlled to be in the open state. If the second jackpot start designation command is received, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second jackpot display process (step S4001).

  Second jackpot display process (step S4001): Control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second round process (step S4002).

  Second round processing (step S4002): Display control during the round is performed. When the round end condition is satisfied, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second round post-processing (step S4003).

  Second round post-processing (step S4003): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied if the final round has not ended, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second round process (step S4002). If the final round has ended, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second jackpot end process (step S4004).

  Second jackpot end effect process (step S4004): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended. Then, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the accessory release display process (step S4000).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the operation reception process. In the operation reception process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the effective period flag is set (step S8401), and if it is not set, the operation reception process ends. The validity period flag is a flag indicating that the acceptance of the operation from the player is permitted. When the valid period flag is set, it is determined whether or not an operation to the push button 120 has been accepted or the timing at which the valid period ends has been reached (steps S8402 and S8403), and the operation has been accepted or valid. When the timing for ending the period is reached, an expectation suggestion image is displayed (step S8404). The expectation suggestion image is an image corresponding to the expectation suggestion effect in the second jackpot gaming state, and is an image suggesting the expectation degree for the jackpot in the change during interruption. Thereafter, the valid period flag is reset (step S8405), and the operation reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the accessory release display process (step S4000) in the second effect control process. In the bonus release display process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the bonus release start designation command reception flag is set (step S4101). If the combination release start designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the combination release start designation command is received), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special figure suspension flag is set. If it is not set (step S4102), the process proceeds to step S4104. Here, the case where the special figure interruption flag is not set is a case where the opening control of the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 is started at a timing when it is not changing.

  In step S4102, if the special figure suspension flag is set, that is, if the special symbol variation is suspended, it is determined whether the production suspension flag is set (step S4103). If not, the process proceeds to step S4105. Here, the case where the production interruption flag is not set is a case where the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is started during execution of “reach” or “result display”. In step S4103, when the production interruption flag is set, that is, when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started during execution of “before reach”, the variable winning ball device (right) The execution of the accessory release effect indicating that 24 is being opened is started. Specifically, a control is performed to superimpose and display a display during the opening of an accessory (for example, a character string such as “opening an accessory”) (step S4104). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the accessory release start designation command reception flag (step S4105), and ends the accessory release display process.

  If the accessory release start designation command reception flag is not set in step S4101, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the accessory release start designation command reception flag is set (step S4106). If the bonus release end designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the bonus release end designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 resets the bonus release completion designation command reception flag. At the same time, the effect display device 9 performs the control to delete the display during the opening of the accessory, thereby ending the accessory release effect (step S4107).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the second big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S4108). When the second jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second jackpot start designation command reception flag and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare presentation (step S4109). ).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S4110), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part) is executed according to data 1 and movable member control data 1) (step S4109).

  Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the second jackpot display process (step S4001) (step S4114).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the second jackpot display process (step S4001) in the second effect control process. In the second jackpot display process, the production control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S4201). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S4201), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S4203), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S4204). For example, an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a big hit has occurred is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S4205), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S4206). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S4207).

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S4201), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S4208), and whether the special figure suspension flag is set. It is determined whether or not (step S4209). If it is set, it is determined whether or not the reach V winning flag is set (step S4110). When the reach V winning flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the expectation suggestion effect (step S4211), and proceeds to step S4215. The expectation degree suggestion effect is a big hit effect of content that suggests the expectation degree for the big hit in the fluctuation during interruption. Here, the case where the V winning flag during reach is set is a case where a V winning based on the game ball entering the operation port 17 during execution of “reach” occurs. Further, in step S4211, the expectation suggestion effect mode is selected using the expectation level suggestion effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 47, and process data corresponding to the selected expectation level suggestion effect mode is selected.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of an expectation suggestion effect form selection table. The expectation suggestion effect form selection table shown in FIG. 47 indicates the selection ratio of the expectation suggestion effect form with respect to the determination result as to whether or not to make a big hit in the fluctuation during interruption. For example, in the case of a big hit in the fluctuation during the interruption, the selection ratio of the expectation suggestion effect mode to be displayed as “next too intense” is 70/100, and the expectation level suggestion effect mode to be displayed as “mamanadane” The selection ratio is 30/100. In addition, when the change during the interruption is out of the range, the selection ratio of the expectation suggestion effect mode to be displayed as “next too intense” is 30/100, and the expectation suggestion effect mode to be displayed as “maamanadane” The selection ratio is 70/100. As a result, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation suggesting effect mode that displays “next time too hot” has higher reliability for the big hit than the expectation level suggesting effect mode that displays “good”. It is a configuration.

  When the reach V winning flag is not set in step S4210, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped V winning flag is set (step S4212). The corresponding process data is selected (step S4213), and the process proceeds to step S4215. The character effect is a jackpot effect in which a predetermined character appears. Here, the case where the stopped V winning flag is set is a case where a V winning is generated based on the game ball entering the operating port 17 during execution of “result display”.

  If the special figure suspension flag is not set in step S4209, or if the stopped V winning flag is not set in step S4212, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the normal background effect. (Step S4214). The effect background effect is a jackpot effect using the same background as the variable effect. In addition, the case where the special figure interruption flag is not set in step S4209 is a case where a V prize is generated based on the game ball entering the operation port 17 at a timing when the change is not executed, The case where the stopped V-winning flag is not set in step S4212 is a case where a V-winning based on the game ball entering the operating port 17 during execution of “Before Reach” occurs.

  After steps S4211, S4213, and S4214, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S4215), and the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the control data 1) (step S4216). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the second round process (step S4002) (step S4217).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the second round process (step S4002) in the second effect control process. In the process during the second round, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S4301). When the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step S4301), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an expectation suggesting effect is being executed as a big hit effect (step S4302), and expectation When the degree suggesting effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S4307. When the expectation suggestion effect is being executed, it is determined whether it is a predetermined effective period timing (step S4303), and when it is not the predetermined effective period timing, the process proceeds to step S4307. If it is a predetermined effective period timing, an effective period flag is set (step S4304). Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S4307), and executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S4308). ). For example, an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S4309), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S4310). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S4311).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S4301 (Y in step S4301), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S4312), and process data corresponding to the interval effect is produced. Is selected (step S4314). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S4315), and the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part is executed (step S4316). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the second round post-processing (step S4003) (step S4317).

  49 and 50 are flowcharts showing the second round post-processing (step S4003) in the second effect control process. In the second round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the second jackpot end designation command reception flag (see step S628) is set (step S4405). When the second big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S4405), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S4406). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S4406), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S4408), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S4409). For example, an interval effect that displays a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S4410), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S4411). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S4412).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S4406), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S4413), and selects process data corresponding to the production during the round. (Step S4415). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S4416), and the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and the speaker 27 as an effect component is executed (step S4417). Then, control goes to a step S4418.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the second round process (step S4002) (step S4418).

  When the second big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S4405 (Y in step S4405), the effect control CPU 101 resets the second big hit end designation command reception flag (step S4419) and responds to the ending production. The selected process data is selected (step S4421). In addition, the production control CPU 101 starts the production period measurement timer and the process timer (step S4422), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the movable member control data 1) (step S4423). Then, control goes to a step S4424.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the second jackpot end effect process (step S4004) (step S4424).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the second jackpot end effect process (step S4004) in the second effect control process. In the second jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (step S4501). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S4502).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S4502), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S4504). In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part). Then, the control of various lamps as the production parts and the speaker 27 as the production parts is executed (step S4505). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in step S4506), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in step S4506), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S4507). Further, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S4508).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S4502), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the second effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory release display process (step S4000) (step S4000). S4512).

  Next, the behavior at each timing when the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is controlled to be released during the special symbol change will be described. FIGS. 52 to 57 show timing-by-timing when a game ball enters the operation port 17 during the change of the special symbol (that is, when the variable winning ball device (playing object) 24 is controlled to be opened). It is a timing chart which shows a behavior. The timing charts shown in FIGS. 52 to 57 show changes in special symbols at each timing, opening control of the change prize ball device (accessory) 24 (accessory release control), and jackpot game by V winning (second jackpot game). , And the contents of effects executed using the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 52 shows a pattern in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started during the execution of “Before Reach”, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is ended without generating the V winning. (Hereinafter referred to as “pattern A”). Specifically, in the timing chart of pattern A, at the timing a1 when the variation of the special symbol is started, the execution of the variation effect “before reach” is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing a2 during the fluctuation effect “before reach”, the entry of the game ball into the operation port 17 is detected, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started. At this time, the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the variation time is also interrupted), and the portion of the variation effect that is being executed is “Before reach”, so the effect that is being executed is from the change effect of “Before reach”. Switch to open stage. Then, at the timing a3 when the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is finished without generating the V winning, the variation of the special symbol is resumed (the measurement of the variation time is also resumed) and the effect being executed. Is switched from the effect opening effect to the continuous effect before the interruption. At this time, although not shown in the drawing, the variable winning ball device (right) 24 can be changed in consideration of the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device (right) 24 immediately before the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is controlled to be closed. The variation of the special symbol is resumed from the time when a predetermined period has elapsed since the ball device (guard) 24 was controlled to be closed. Then, at the timing a4 when the variation time measurement ends, the special symbol variation ends.

  FIG. 53 is a timing chart of a pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “pattern B”) in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started during execution of “before reach” and a V winning is generated. Specifically, in the timing chart of pattern B, at the timing b1 when the variation of the special symbol is started, the execution of the variation effect “before reach” is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing b2 during the fluctuation effect “before reach”, the entry of the game ball into the operation port 17 is detected, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started. At this time, the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the variation time is also interrupted), and the variation effect being executed was “Before reach”, so the effect being performed was changed from the change effect of “Before reach” to the bonus release effect. Can be switched to. Then, at the timing b3 when the V prize is generated, the release control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is finished and the second big hit game state is entered, and the effect that is being executed is the big hit from the bonus release effect. Switching to production (normal background production). Then, at timing b4 when the second jackpot gaming state ends, the variation of the special symbol is resumed (measurement of the variation time is also resumed), and the running effect continues from the jackpot effect (normal background effect) before the interruption. It can be switched to fluctuating production. Then, at the timing b5 when the variation time measurement ends, the variation of the special symbol ends.

  FIG. 54 shows a pattern in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started during execution of “reach”, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is finished without generating the V winning. (Hereinafter referred to as “pattern C”). Specifically, in the timing chart of pattern C, at the timing c1 when the variation of the special symbol is started, the execution of the variation effect “before reach” is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing c <b> 2 when the “pre-reach” fluctuating effect ends, the effect being executed is switched from “pre-reach” to “reach”. Then, the entry of the game ball to the operation port 17 is detected at the timing c3 during the “reaching” variation effect, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started. At this time, the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the variation time is also interrupted), and the variation effect being executed is “reaching”, so the variation effect “reaching” is continued. Then, at the timing c4 when the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 ends without generating a V prize, the variation of the special symbol is resumed (the measurement of the variation time is also resumed). At this time, in consideration of the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device (right) 24 immediately before the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is controlled to be closed, the variable winning ball device (right) is considered. The variation of the special symbol is resumed from the time when a predetermined period has elapsed after the control of the 24 in the closed state. Then, at the timing c5 when the variation effect ends, since the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol is not completed, the stop symbol derived and displayed is displayed in a swing manner on the effect display device 9. It should be noted that the effect being executed is switched from “reach” to “result display” at any timing until the fluctuating effect ends at timing c5. Then, at the timing c6 when the variation time measurement ends, the variation of the special symbol is completed, and the symbol that has been displayed in a rocking manner is confirmed and displayed.

  FIG. 55 is a timing chart of a pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “pattern D”) in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started during execution of “reach” and a V winning is generated. Specifically, in the timing chart of the pattern D, the execution of the fluctuation effect “before reach” is started at the timing d1 when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing d <b> 2 when the “before reach” fluctuating effect ends, the currently executed effect is switched from “before reach” to “under reach”. Then, the entry of the game ball to the operation port 17 is detected at the timing d3 during the “reaching” variation effect, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started. At this time, the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the variation time is also interrupted), and the variation effect being executed is “reaching”, so the variation effect “reaching” is continued. Then, at the timing d4 when the V prize is generated, the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is finished, the state is shifted to the second big hit game state, and the effect being executed is the big hit from the bonus release effect. Switching to production (expectation suggestion production). Then, at the timing d5 when the second jackpot gaming state ends, the change of the special symbol is resumed (measurement of the fluctuation time is also resumed), and the running effect is notified from the jackpot effect (expectation suggesting effect). Switch to production. Then, at the timing d6 when the variation time measurement ends, the variation of the special symbol ends.

  FIG. 56 is a timing chart in a pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “pattern E”) in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started during execution of “result display” of the big hit fluctuation and the V winning is generated. It is. Specifically, in the timing chart of the pattern E, execution of “before reach” is started at the timing e1 when the variation of the special symbol is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing e <b> 2 when the “before reach” fluctuating effect ends, the currently executed effect is switched from “before reach” to “under reach”. Then, at the timing e3 when the “reaching” variation effect ends, the effect being executed is switched from “reaching” to “result display”. The entry of the game ball to the operating port 17 is detected at the timing e4 during the variation presentation “result display”, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started. At this time, since the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the variation time is also interrupted) and the variation effect being executed is “result display”, the variation effect “result display” is continued. Then, at the timing e5 when the V winning is generated, the release control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is finished, the state is shifted to the second big hit gaming state, and the effect being executed is “displaying results”. The change effect can be switched to the big hit effect (character effect). Then, at the timing e6 when the second big hit game state ends, the special symbol change is resumed (measurement of the variation time is also restarted), and the restarted change becomes a big hit, so the effect being executed is the big hit effect. (Character effect) can be switched to a continuous jackpot notification effect. Then, at the timing e7 when the variation time measurement ends, the variation of the special symbol ends.

  FIG. 57 is a timing chart in a pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “pattern F”) in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started during execution of “result display” of the deviation variation, and the V winning is generated. It is. Specifically, in the timing chart of the pattern F, at the timing f1 when the variation of the special symbol is started, the execution of the variation effect “before reach” is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing f <b> 2 when the “before reach” fluctuating effect ends, the currently executed effect is switched from “before reach” to “at reach”. Then, at the timing f <b> 3 when the “reaching” variation effect ends, the effect being executed is switched from “reaching” to “result display”. The entry of the game ball to the operation port 17 is detected at the timing f4 during the fluctuation effect of “results being displayed”, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started. At this time, since the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the measurement of the variation time is also interrupted) and the variation effect being executed is “result display”, the variation effect “result display” is continued. Then, at the timing f5 when the V winning is generated, the release control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is finished, the state is shifted to the second big hit gaming state, and the effect being executed is “displaying results”. The change effect can be switched to the big hit effect (character effect). Then, at the timing f6 when the second big hit gaming state ends, the special symbol fluctuation is resumed (measurement of the fluctuation time is also resumed), and the resumed fluctuation is lost. (Character effect) can be switched to the subsequent change effect (during result display) before the interruption. Then, at the timing f7 when the measurement of the variation time ends, the variation of the special symbol ends.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 52 to 57, when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started, in the patterns A and B in which “before reach” is executed, the variation effect is performed. On the other hand, in the patterns C to F in which “reach” or “result display” is executed, the variation effect is continuously executed.

  Further, in the pattern C in which the portion of the variation effect that was executed when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started is “reaching”, the predetermined period (variable winning ball device (right)) While the measurement of the variation time is interrupted until the period until all game balls winning 24 are discharged), the variation effect is continuously executed.

  Further, in the pattern C in which the variation effect is continuously executed even when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started, the variation effect is obtained by displaying the symbol swinging until the measurement of the variation time is completed. It becomes the composition which extends.

  Further, in the patterns A and B in which the variation effect is executed again after the change effect is switched to the accessory release effect, when changing from the accessory release effect to the change effect, the change effect is changed from the continuation before the change to the accessory release effect. It is configured to execute.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 52 to 57, when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started, the pattern B in which “before reach” is executed and “in reach” are displayed. The pattern D that has been executed and the patterns E and F that have been executed “result display” are configured to execute different jackpot effects.

  In addition, when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started, the variation effect portion that is being executed is the pattern B that is “before reach”, the pattern D that is “reach”, The patterns E and F which are “results being displayed” are configured to execute different effects of varying effects after the end of the second big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the pattern B in which the portion of the variation effect that was executed when the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is started is “before reach”, as the big hit effect, the same as “before reach” A normal background effect using a background is executed.

  Further, in the pattern D in which the portion of the variation effect that was executed when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started is “During reach”, the variable display corresponding to the variation effect is performed as the big hit effect. Is configured to execute an expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation for a big hit.

  Further, in the pattern D in which the portion of the variation effect that was executed when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (act) 24 is started is “Leaching”, after the second big hit game state ends, the big hit effect It is configured to execute a single announcement effect different from the reach effect that was executed before switching to.

  Further, in the pattern E in which the portion of the variation effect that was executed when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (work) 24 in the big hit variation is started is “result display”, the end of the second big hit gaming state Later, it is configured to execute a continuous big hit notification effect for notifying that big hits are continuously generated.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the operation is performed during the execution of the first part (“pre-reach” in this example) in the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the variable effect). Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the mouth 17, the effect is switched from the effect based on the variable display of the identification information to the effect based on the game ball entering the operation port 17 (in this example, the effect release effect). During the execution of the second part of the effect based on the variable display (in this example, “during reach”), it is determined that the effect being executed will be continuously executed based on the game ball entering the operating port 17. . Thereby, the production according to the timing when the game ball enters the operation port 17 can be executed, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, as shown in the present embodiment, the operation is performed during the execution of the reach effect (in this example “during reach”) in the effect (in this example, the variable effect) based on the variable display of the identification information. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the mouth 17, it is decided to continuously execute the performance being executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the interruption of the reach effect, and to perform an effect according to the timing at which the game ball enters the operation port 17, thereby improving the interest. it can. In addition, when the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the variation effect being executed at the timing when the game ball enters the operation port 17 is higher than the reliability with respect to the jackpot in the other effects, the effect being executed is continued. If it performs, it will not be restricted to what determines whether it will continue or interrupt a variable production | presentation by whether it is in a reach production. For example, in a pseudo-ream where the reliability of the big hit is higher as the number of re-variations increases, when a game ball enters the operating port 17 at the timing from the start of the change to the second re-change, the change effect to the bonus release effect It is also possible to execute the change effect continuously when the game ball enters the operation port 17 at the timing of the third re-change transition. In addition, when a game ball enters the operating port 17 during execution of the normal reach effect, the game ball is switched from the change effect to the accessory release effect, and the timing after the normal reach effect is developed to the SP reach effect. When a game ball enters the operating port 17, the variation effect may be continuously executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is interrupted during the execution of “Before reach”, the change effect is also interrupted. If the change of the special symbol is interrupted while the notice effect having a certain degree of reliability is being executed, the change effect may be continuously executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the interruption of the notice effect.

  Further, as shown in the present embodiment, the identification information is variably displayed until the measurement of the variable display time is completed, and the second part in the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the variable effect). When a game ball enters the operation port 17 during execution of “in reach” in this example, all game balls won in the predetermined period (variable winning ball device (object)) 24 are discharged. The measurement of the variable display time is interrupted until the time period elapses, and the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is continuously executed. As a result, the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) and the second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) are prevented from occurring at the same time, and the production based on the variable display of the identification information is interrupted. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the end.

  Further, as shown in the present embodiment, a predetermined period (a period until all game balls won in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 are discharged) after the measurement of the variable display time is interrupted. When the measurement has elapsed, the measurement is resumed, and a game ball is placed in the operating port 17 during the execution of the second part (in this example “during reach”) in the production based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the fluctuation production). When the presentation based on the variable display of the identification information is continued and the presentation based on the variable display of the identification information is extended until the measurement of the variable display time is completed (the display of rocking the symbol) . Thereby, even if the measurement of the variable display time is interrupted, it is possible to execute an effect based on the variable display of the identification information until the variable display ends. In this embodiment, the variation effect is extended and executed by displaying the symbol in a swinging manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special effect for extension is executed or a reach effect is performed. The variation effect may be extended by displaying the used image as a still image.

  In addition, as shown in the present embodiment, an effect based on the entry of the game ball from the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the variable effect) to the operation port 17 (in this example, the accessory release effect) When the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is executed again after switching to), the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is executed from the continuation before switching to the effect based on the entry of the game ball into the operating port 17. It was decided. Thereby, when the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is resumed, it is possible to make the player easily understand the connection of the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the game ball enters the operation port 17 is the same as the timing at which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started. When a ball enters, the change effect is switched from the change effect to the bonus release effect at this timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is switched to the timing based on the game ball entering the operation port 17. . For example, when the timing of passing the game ball to the operating port 17 and the timing at which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started are different, the timing of entering the game ball to the operating port 17 is set. Then, the change effect may be switched to the accessory release effect, or the change effect may be switched to the accessory release effect at the timing when the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 is started.

  In the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is always opened when a game ball enters the operation port 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is inserted into the operation port 17. It is good also as opening the variable winning ball apparatus (right) 24 at a predetermined rate when the player enters. In addition, the winning opening (actuating opening 17) that triggers the opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24 may function as a starting winning opening that triggers the start of variation of the special symbol. Specifically, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the winning opening, whether it is a first big hit gaming state, a predetermined determination result (hereinafter referred to as “small hit”), or whether it is off If it is determined that a small win is made, the variable winning ball apparatus (a player) 24 may be opened (become a small hit game state). Then, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the winning opening during the execution of the first part in the changing effect, the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is changed to the effect based on the entry of the gaming ball into the winning opening. During the execution of the second part in the switching and changing effects, the effect that is being executed may be continuously executed based on the fact that the game ball has entered the winning opening. At that time, the timing for switching to the production based on the entry of the game ball into the winning opening includes the timing at which the gaming ball has won the winning opening, the start timing of the small hit gaming state, and the variable winning ball apparatus (object) The timing at which the game ball wins 24, the timing at which the game ball wins to a specific area, the start timing of the variation of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the winning port, and the special symbol at the small hit symbol It may be a stop display timing or the like.

  Further, as described above, according to this embodiment, an effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, a variable effect) to an effect based on the second specific gaming state (in this example, a big hit effect) At the part of the production based on the variable display of the identification information executed at the timing of switching to (hereinafter referred to as “switching timing”) (in this example, “before reach”, “during reach”, “during result display”) Accordingly, an effect based on the second specific gaming state in a different mode (in this example, if the portion of the variation effect that was being executed at the switching timing is “before reach”, it is a normal background effect, “during reach”) For example, an expectation suggestion effect, and a character effect if “results are being displayed”. Thereby, since the aspect of an effect changes according to switching timing, an interest can be improved.

  Also, as shown in the present embodiment, based on the end of the control of the second specific gaming state, the portion of the effect based on the variable display of the identification information that was executed at the switching timing (in this example, The effect based on the variable display of the identification information in a different mode according to “before reach”, “during reach”, “during result display” (in this example, the portion of the variable effect that was executed at the switching timing is “ If it is “Before reach”, it will be switched to the continuous variation effect before the interruption, if it is “Reach”, it will be a one-shot announcement effect, if it is “Result display”, it will be switched to a continuous jackpot effect or a continuous variation effect before the interruption) did. Thereby, since the aspect of an effect changes according to switching timing, an interest can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in the present embodiment, the first part (in this example, “in the present example,“ When “before reach” is executed (where “the first part is executed” is a concept including the case where the first part is interrupted), the identification information is variable. The effect is switched to the effect based on the second specific game state in the same manner as the “before reach” effect based on the display (in this example, the normal background effect). Thereby, it can suppress that the switch of production becomes unnatural.

  Further, as shown in the present embodiment, when the second part (in this example, “during reach”) of the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, “variable effect”) is executed at the switching timing. Is an effect based on the second specific gaming state in the form of informing the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the expectation suggestion Switch to production). Thereby, even if it is a case where a production | presentation is switched in the middle of reach, it can prevent reducing an interest. Note that the second part is not limited to the part where the reach effect is executed. For example, it may be a part for executing re-variation after a predetermined time in the pseudo-continuous.

  In addition, as shown in the present embodiment, when “before reach” of the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (change effect in this example) is executed at the switching timing, the effect being executed is identified. After switching from the production based on the variable display of information to the production based on the second specific gaming state, the production is switched from the production based on the second specific gaming state to the production based on the variable display of the identification information in the continuation of “before reach”. It was decided. Thereby, when the production based on the variable display of the identification information is resumed, the connection of the production can be easily grasped. In the present embodiment, only when “before reach” is executed at the switching timing, when switching from the effect based on the second specific gaming state to the variable effect, it is executed from the continuation of “before reach”. However, even when another part is executed at the switching timing, when switching from the effect based on the second specific gaming state to the variable effect, it may be executed from the continuation of the other part. .

  In addition, as shown in the present embodiment, when “reaching” of the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (change effect in this example) is executed at the switching timing, the effect being executed is identified. After switching from the production based on the variable display of information to the production based on the second specific gaming state, the production based on the variable display of the identification information in a manner different from “during reach” from the production based on the second specific gaming state In the example, it was decided to switch to one-shot announcement production). Thereby, it can suppress that a player becomes difficult to understand production content by the reach being restarted from the middle.

  In addition, as shown in the present embodiment, a specific display result derivation display portion (in this example, “displaying results”) of an effect based on variable display of identification information (in this example, a variable effect) is executed at the switching timing. If the performance is being executed, the specific game state continues from the effect based on the second specific game state after the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is switched to the effect based on the second specific game state. It is decided to switch to the effect based on the variable display of the identification information in the mode indicating (in this example, the continuous big hit notification effect). Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) will continue, and to improve the interest. In this embodiment, only when the “result display” is executed at the switching timing of the big hit change, the change effect is changed to suggest that the big hit is continuous. Even when “displaying the result” is executed, it is possible to switch to a variation effect that suggests that the jackpots are continuous at a predetermined rate. In that case, even if the fluctuation is a deviation, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation in the fluctuation after the end of the second big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the variation effect is composed of three parts, “before reach”, “during reach”, and “during result display”, but the present invention is not limited to this. The production may be composed of two types of parts (for example, parts other than “before reach” and “before reach”), or four or more parts (for example, “before reach”, the first half of the reach production) , The latter half of the reach effect, “results being displayed”).

  In the present embodiment, the timing for switching from the production based on the variable display of the identification information to the production based on the second specific gaming state is the start timing of the second specific gaming state, but is not limited to this. For example, the entry timing to the operating port 17, the opening start timing of the variable winning ball device (right) 24, the winning timing of the game ball to the variable winning ball device (right) 24, and the game ball to a specific area It may be the timing of winning a prize.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the operation port 17 in the present embodiment, the prize ball is not paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of prize balls may be paid out. .

  In the present embodiment, the expectation suggestion effect is an effect that accepts an operation from a player, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, in the one-shot notification effect, it may be an effect of notifying whether the game is a big hit or not by receiving an operation from the player. In addition, the operation target in these effects may be any operation member other than the push button 120.

  In addition, as described above, based on the fact that the game ball enters the operation port 17 during the execution of the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the change effect), the effect being executed is displayed in the first part ( In this example, while switching to an effect (in this example, an accessory release effect) based on the game ball entering from the “before reach”) to the operation port 17, the second part (the book) in the effect based on the variable display of the identification information In the example, it is determined that the effect that is being executed is continuously executed based on the fact that the game ball enters the operation port 17 during the execution of “during reach”), but in this case, the continued effect is terminated. Any timing may be used. For example, the stop timing of symbols (for example, the timing at which special symbols are derived and displayed, the timing at which the swaying display of production symbols is started), the timing at which reach develops (for example, the timing at which development from normal reach to super reach), It is good also as ending the effect which continued at the timing which performs the re-change of the predetermined time in a pseudo | simulation series. Further, when the portion before the reach occurs is the second portion, the continued effect may be ended at the timing when the reach occurs. In addition, when the continued effect is ended at these timings, the effect may be switched to the effect based on the game ball entering the operation port 17 at the timing. In addition, other timings such as winning of a game ball to the variable winning ball device (right) 24, timing when the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is released, and predetermined timing ( For example, it is good also as ending the production which continued 5 seconds after continuing).

  In the present embodiment, based on the fact that a game ball enters the operating port 17 when the “before reach” in the variation effect is being executed (the variable winning ball device (playing instrument) 24 is controlled to be opened). Thus, while the change effect is switched to the bonus release effect, the game ball enters the operation port 17 when the “reaching” in the change effect is being executed (the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is controlled to be released). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the fact that a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device (function) 24 when “before reach” in the variation effect is executed, the change effect is switched from the effect effect to the effect release effect. Based on the fact that a game ball is won in the variable winning ball apparatus (right) 24 when “reaching” is being executed, it is also possible to continuously execute the variation effect.

  Hereinafter, based on the fact that a game ball is won in the variable winning ball apparatus (function) 24 when “before reach” in the variation effect is executed, the change effect is switched from the effect effect release effect to the variable effect ball device. A description will be given of a modified example in which a variation effect is continuously executed based on the fact that a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device (right) 24 when “reach” is being executed. In the following description, portions different from the above-described embodiment will be mainly described, and description of the same configuration and processing as those of the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31 in the modification. When the start port switch passing process in step S312 is executed, or if the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on in step S311, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the accessory switch 24a is turned on. Is determined (step S6001). If the accessory switch 24a is on, that is, if a game ball is won in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24, the special symbol process is terminated after executing the processing of steps S6002 and S6003. Otherwise, after executing the processing of steps S6004 to S6006, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag).

  In step S6002, the CPU 56 confirms whether the change is in progress and the change interruption designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. When the change is in progress and the change interruption designation command has already been transmitted (for example, the transmission completion flag is set when the change interruption designation command is transmitted, and the transmission completion flag is set). Terminates the process, but if the change interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the process is terminated after the fluctuation interruption designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S6003).

  In step S6004, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not it is after transmitting the change interruption designation command. If it is after the variable interruption designation command has been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the variable interruption designation command is transmitted), When the value is a value corresponding to any one of the process during opening of the bonus game to the process of ending the second jackpot (step S6005), that is, during the opening control of the variable winning ball device (game) 24 or during the second jackpot game. If so, the process ends. If the value of the accessory control process flag is not a value corresponding to any of the bonus release process to the second jackpot end process, a variable restart designation command is transmitted (step S6006), among steps S300 to S307 Do one of the following. Thereby, in this modification, it is set as the structure which interrupts the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol based on having detected the winning of the game ball | bowl to the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 24. FIG.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the first effect control process according to the modification. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a special figure interrupting flag indicating that the variable display is interrupted is set (step S5801). If the special figure suspension flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable interruption designation command reception flag is set (step S5802). If the variable interruption designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variable interruption designation command is received), the production control CPU 101 resets the variable interruption designation command reception flag and also displays the special figure interruption flag. Is set (step S5803). If the special figure suspension flag is set in step S5801, or if the variable interruption designation command reception flag is not set in step S5802, the process proceeds to step S5804.

  After step S5803, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an accessory switch detection flag is set (step S5804). The accessory switch detection flag is a flag indicating that the accessory switch detection designation command has been received, and is set in step S649 when the accessory switch detection designation command is received. The accessory switch detection designation command is a command that the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control CPU 101 before and after step S1520B when the accessory switch 24a is on during the opening process. That is, in step S5804, determining whether or not the accessory switch detection flag is set is synonymous with determining whether or not a game ball has won the variable winning ball device (object) 24.

  If it is determined in step S5804 that the accessory switch detection flag is not set, that is, if no game ball has been won in the variable winning ball device (object) 24, the process proceeds to step S8107. When the accessory switch detection flag is set, that is, when a game ball wins the variable winning ball device (object) 24, the effect control CPU 101 is any portion of the variable effect being executed. Determine whether. The production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the portion of the fluctuation production being executed is “reach” or “result display” (steps S5805, S5806), and is not “reach” or “result display”. In other words, that is, “before reach”, the production interruption flag is set (step S5807). As a result, when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 during execution of “Before Reach”, the variation effect that has been executed is interrupted. If it is not “reach” or “result display”, the process advances to step S8107. By performing such processing, when a game ball is won in the variable winning ball apparatus (a combination) 24 during execution of the variable effect, if the “pre-reach” is being performed, the variable effect is interrupted and the role is played. While the object opening effect is executed, if the “reaching” or “result display” is being executed, the variable effect is continuously executed.

  Next, in this modified example, the behavior at each timing when the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 24 is controlled to be opened during the change of the special symbol will be described. FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 are timing charts showing the behavior at each timing when performing the release control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 during the variation of the special symbol in the modified example.

  FIG. 60 is a modified example in which the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started during the execution of “Before Reach”, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is performed with no V winning. 6 is a timing chart in a pattern (hereinafter referred to as “pattern G”) for ending the process. Specifically, in the timing chart of the pattern G, at the timing g1 when the variation of the special symbol is started, the execution of the variation effect “before reach” is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing g2 during the “before reach” fluctuating effect, the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started by detecting the entry of the game ball into the operation port 17. Then, at the timing g3 when the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 is opened, the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 is detected, and the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (measurement of variation time). Is also interrupted), and the effect being executed is switched from the change effect “before reach” to the effect release effect. At timing g4 when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 ends without generating a V prize, the variation of the special symbol is resumed (the measurement of the variation time is also resumed) and displayed on the effect display device 9. The effect to be performed is switched from the effect release effect to the continuous change effect before the interruption. At this time, in consideration of the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device (right) 24 immediately before the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is controlled to be closed, the variable winning ball device (right) is considered. The variation of the special symbol is resumed from the time when a predetermined period has elapsed after the control of the 24 in the closed state. Then, at the timing g5 when the variation time measurement ends, the special symbol variation ends.

  FIG. 61 shows that in the modified example, the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started during the execution of “reach”, and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is performed without generating the V winning. 6 is a timing chart in a pattern (hereinafter referred to as “pattern H”) for ending the process. Specifically, in the timing chart of the pattern H, the execution of the variation effect “before reach” is started at the timing h1 when the variation of the special symbol is started. At this time, measurement of the variation time is started. Then, at the timing h <b> 2 when the “before reach” fluctuating effect ends, the currently executed effect is switched from “before reach” to “at reach”. Then, by detecting the entry of the game ball into the operation port 17 at the timing h3 during the “reaching” variation effect, the opening control of the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 is started. When a winning of a game ball is detected in the variable winning ball device (function) 24 at the timing h4 when the variable winning ball device (function) 24 is released, the variation of the special symbol is interrupted (the variation time) The measurement is also interrupted), and the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is started during execution of “reach”, so that the variable effect is continuously executed as it is. The variation of the special symbol is resumed (measurement of the variation time is also resumed) at the timing h5 when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (object) 24 is finished without generating the V prize. At this time, in consideration of the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device (right) 24 immediately before the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is controlled to be closed, the variable winning ball device (right) is considered. The variation of the special symbol is resumed from the time when a predetermined period has elapsed after the control of the 24 in the closed state. Then, at the timing h6 when the reach effect ends, the stop symbol that is derived and displayed is swing-displayed on the effect display device 9. It should be noted that the effect being executed is switched from “reach” to “result display” at any timing until the variation effect ends at timing h6. Then, at the timing h7 when the variation time measurement ends, the variation of the special symbol is completed, and the symbol that has been displayed in a rocking manner is confirmed and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, in the pattern G that was executed when the game ball was won in the variable winning ball device (act) 24, the variation effect “before reach” was executed. In addition, while the effect being executed is switched from the effect effect to the effect release effect, the pattern H in which the effect effect “in reach” is being executed is continuously executed.

  As described above, according to this modified example, during the execution of the first part (“pre-reach” in this example) in the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the variable effect), a variable prize is awarded. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the ball device (right) 24, the effect based on the variable display of the identification information to the effect based on the game ball entering the variable winning ball device (right) 24 (in this example) , During the execution of the second part (in this example, “during reach”) in the production based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, variable production), ) Based on the fact that the game ball entered 24, it was decided to continue to perform the performance being executed. Thereby, the effect according to the timing at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device (act) 24 can be executed, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, as shown in this modification, the variable is executed during the execution of the reach effect (in this example, “during reach”) in the effect (in this example, the variable effect) based on the variable display of the identification information. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the winning ball device (act) 24, it is decided to continuously execute the performance being executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the interruption of the reach effect, and to perform an effect according to the timing at which the game ball enters the operation port 17, thereby improving the interest. it can. It is being executed when the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the variation effect being executed at the timing when the game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (work) 24 is higher than the reliability with respect to the jackpot in the other effects. Assuming that the production is continuously executed, it is not limited to determining whether to continue or interrupt the variation production depending on whether or not the reach production is in progress. For example, if the number of re-variations increases, the reliability of the big hit increases in the pseudo-ream, and if the game ball enters the variable winning ball device (act) 24 at the timing from the start of the change to the second re-change, the change occurs. When the game ball enters the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 at the timing of the third re-variation transition, the variation effect is continuously executed. It is good as well. In addition, when a game ball enters the variable winning ball apparatus (act) 24 during execution of the normal reach effect, the change effect is switched to the effect release effect, and the SP reach effect is changed from the normal reach effect. When the game ball enters the variable winning ball device (combination) 24 at the timing after the development, the variation effect may be continuously executed.

  In addition, as shown in this modification, the identification information is variably displayed until the measurement of the variable display time is completed, and the second part (the variable effect in this example) in the effect based on the variable display of the identification information ( In the present example, when a game ball enters the variable winning ball device (right) 24 during execution of “reach”, all the games that have won the variable winning ball device (right) 24 for a predetermined period of time. The measurement of the variable display time is suspended until the period until the ball is discharged), and the production based on the variable display of the identification information is continuously executed. As a result, the first specific gaming state (first big hit gaming state) and the second specific gaming state (second big hit gaming state) are prevented from occurring at the same time, and the production based on the variable display of the identification information is interrupted. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the end.

  Further, as shown in this modification, a predetermined period (a period until all game balls won in the variable winning ball device (object) 24) are discharged after the measurement of the variable display time is interrupted. The measurement is resumed at the time, and the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) is being executed during the execution of the second part (in this example “during reach”) in the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (the variable effect in this example). If the game medium enters 24 and the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is continued, the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is extended and executed until the measurement of the variable display time is completed (the display of the symbol swinging) )It was decided to. Thereby, even if the measurement of the variable display time is interrupted, it is possible to execute an effect based on the variable display of the identification information until the variable display ends. In this embodiment, the variation effect is extended and executed by displaying the symbol in a swinging manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special effect for extension is executed or a reach effect is performed. The variation effect may be extended by displaying the used image as a still image.

  In addition, as shown in this modification, an effect based on the entry of a game ball from the effect based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the variable effect) to the variable winning ball device (act) 24 (in this example) In the case where the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is executed again after switching to the accessory release effect), the continuation before switching to the effect based on the entry of the game ball into the variable winning ball device (object) 24 An effect based on variable display of identification information is executed. Thereby, when the effect based on the variable display of the identification information is resumed, it is possible to make the player easily understand the connection of the effect.

  In this modification, it is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (combination) 24 from the variation effect at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball apparatus (combination) 24 is detected. Although it is decided to switch to an effect (a bonus release effect), the timing is not limited to this as long as it is based on the game ball entering the variable winning ball device (a bonus) 24. For example, after the game ball enters the variable winning ball device (object) 24, the game ball may be switched at the timing when the game ball wins the specific area.

  In this modified example, as shown in steps S5804 to S5807, the execution of the fluctuating effect is interrupted when the accessory switch detection flag is set. The execution of the changing effect may be interrupted when a changing command indicating that it has been interrupted is received.

  Further, in this modification, the execution of the special symbol change and the change effect is interrupted at the timing when the game ball wins the variable winning ball device (the accessory) 24 during the change. It may be different. For example, while the change of the special symbol is interrupted at the timing when the opening control of the variable winning ball device (right) 24 is started, the variation effect is executed at the timing when the game ball wins the variable winning ball device (right) 24. It may be interrupted.

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

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

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

  In each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect 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 such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, 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. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 17 Actuation port 17a Actuation port switch 18a 1st special symbol reservation memory display part 18b Second special symbol hold storage display unit 20 Special variable winning ball device 23 First count switch 24 Variable winning ball device (object)
24a Role switch 29 V winning switch 30 Second count switch 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game using a game medium,
Variable display execution means for variably displaying identification information that can be identified based on the entry of a game medium into a first area provided in the game area;
A variable winning device that changes to an easy-to-win state based on a game medium entering a second area provided in the gaming area;
First specific game state control means for controlling the first specific game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information;
A second specific gaming state control means for controlling the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state based on the fact that a game medium has entered a specific area provided in the variable winning device;
An effect execution means for executing a first effect based on variable display of identification information and a second effect based on the second specific gaming state;
The effect execution means is executed at a predetermined timing when the control of the second specific gaming state is started based on a game medium entering the second area during execution of the first effect. Production switching means for switching the production from the first production to the second production,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect switching means switches to the second effect in a different mode according to the portion of the first effect at the predetermined timing. A gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game using a game medium,
Variable display execution means for variably displaying identification information that can be identified based on the entry of a game medium into a first area provided in the game area;
A variable winning device that changes to an easy-to-win state based on a game medium entering a second area provided in the gaming area;
First specific game state control means for controlling the first specific game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information;
A second specific gaming state control means for controlling the second specific gaming state as the specific gaming state based on the fact that a game medium has entered a specific area provided in the variable winning device;
An effect execution means for executing a first effect based on variable display of identification information and a second effect based on the second specific gaming state;
The effect execution means is executed at a predetermined timing when the control of the second specific gaming state is started based on a game medium entering the second area during execution of the first effect. Including an effect switching means for switching the first effect from the first effect to the second effect, and switching from the second effect to the first effect based on the end of the control of the second specific gaming state,
The effect switching means switches to the first effect in a different mode depending on the portion of the first effect at the predetermined timing based on the end of the control of the second specific gaming state. To play.

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