JP2015073837A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game by differentiating performances to be executed, according to game states.SOLUTION: When a game terminating this time is a sudden probability jackpot or a sudden probability pretension jackpot executed during a high base, the game machine selects a special chance mode ending. However, when a game terminating this time is not the sudden probability jackpot or sudden probability pretension jackpot executed during the high base, the game machine selects a chance mode ending.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, it is possible to control to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (resulting in a big hit display result) There was a thing.

  In such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of big hits with different advantages, a big hit with a large number of rounds and a high probability state after a big hit (a sudden appearance big hit), a big hit with a small number of rounds and a high probability state after a big hit ( For example, it is not possible to recognize which one of the big hits is the same as the opening pattern (opening mode) of the special variable winning ball apparatus (big winning opening) in the first round. It was like that.

JP2012-165815A (paragraph number 0011, FIG. 13)

  However, in Patent Document 1 described above, the game is not interesting just by executing a common effect regardless of the game state.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by changing the performance executed depending on the gaming state. .

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (resulting in a big hit display result),
Which one of a plurality of types of the specific game states is to be controlled including the first specific game state (clash probability big hit) and the second specific game state (crash probable big hit) having a higher advantage than the first specific game state? Specific gaming state determining means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S61 in FIG. 12, S71-74),
Specific game state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S133 to S137 in FIG. 13) that can be controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state in accordance with the determination of the specific game state determination means;
After being controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state, advantageous state control means (game controlling microcomputer 560, S154 in FIG. 14) for controlling to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. S159)
A variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20, large winning opening) that can be changed between a first state (open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player;
Production execution means (microcomputer 100 for production control) for executing a predetermined production,
In the first specific game state, the specific game state control means controls the variable winning device in the first state and the second state in a first pattern (two rounds of short opening), while the second specific game state is controlled. In the gaming state, after the variable winning device is controlled in a pattern common to the first specific gaming state, the variable winning device is set in the second pattern (long opening after two rounds of short opening) different from the first pattern. Control to the first state and the second state (game control microcomputer 560, FIG. 3),
The effect execution means varies the effect to be executed when controlling to the second specific game state in the normal state and when controlling to the second specific game state in the advantageous state (effect control micro As shown in the computer 100, S1909 to S1911 in FIG. 19, the type of ending that is executed with a stubborn appearance jackpot depends on whether the gaming state before the big hit is a normal state or a high base state).

  According to such a structure, the entertainment of a game improves because the production at the time of controlling to a 2nd specific game state differs according to a game state.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), a plurality of types of advantageous states are provided (70 high bases, 100 high bases), and the normal state is controlled to the second specific gaming state. When the control state is controlled to the second specific game state in the advantageous state, the game shifts to the more advantageous advantageous state (the game in front of the sudden appearance big hit as shown in S154 to S159 in FIG. 14). If the state is the short-time state (high base state), 100 times short-time state (high base state) (from the low base state), which is more advantageous than when the game state before the big hit is normal state (low base state) Becomes short state at 70 times).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what gaming state the player enters in the second specific gaming state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the effect execution means includes:
It is possible to execute an advantageous time effect (S651 to S656 in FIG. 18, change to the background in the high base) that is executed when the advantageous state is controlled in the normal state,
Similar to the effect executed by controlling to the second specific gaming state in the normal state without the advantageous time effect when controlling to the second specific gaming state in the normal state with the advantageous time effect. (The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the chance mode ending if the end of the current time is not a sudden hitting big hit in the high base, as shown in S1909 to S1911 in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing an effect corresponding to the controlled gaming state.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the effect executing means controls the first specific gaming state in the normal state and the first in the advantageous state. Depending on whether the game state before the big hit is the normal state or the high base state, as shown in S1909 to S1911 in FIG. Different ending types).

  According to such a structure, the entertainment of a game improves because the production | presentation at the time of controlling to a 1st specific game state differs according to a game state.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), a first start area (first start winning port 63) provided in the game area and through which a game medium (game ball) can pass; A second start area (second start winning port 64);
The specific gaming state control means may be configured so that after the game medium passes through one of the first start area and the second start area, the start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, Based on the fact that the special symbol and the second special symbol are not being displayed and the jackpot game is not executed), the identification information (special symbol, production) that can be distinguished from each other is established. The display result of the variation display of the identification information derived to the variation display means (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) for executing the variation display of the symbol is a specific display result (a jackpot display result). It becomes possible to control to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) after becoming
A distribution device (distribution prize device 60) for distributing game media between the first start area and the second start area;
The distribution device includes an inflow port through which the game medium that has entered the game area can flow into the distribution device, a plurality of passages through which the game medium that flows in from the inflow port can pass, and a game medium that flows in from the inflow port Distribution means (distribution member 67) that distributes to any of a plurality of passages,
The distribution means is configured to distribute the game medium to the first path (first guide path 65) of the plurality of paths based on the flow of the game medium from the inflow port. The game medium is switched to the second state in which the game medium is easily distributed to the two-guidance path 66) according to a predetermined order (alternately distributes one ball at a time),
In the normal state, the game balls distributed to the first passage pass through the first start area via the distribution device, and the game balls distributed to the second path pass through the second start area. Pass through
In the advantageous state, the game ball passes through the second starting area at a higher rate than the first starting area without going through the allocating device (as shown in FIG. To win the variable winning ball device 15 (corresponding to the second special symbol) at a high rate)
Only when the game medium passes through the first starting area, it is controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state (only the first special symbol is the first specific game state or the second and the specific game state) To be controlled).

  According to such a configuration, in the advantageous state, the occurrence ratio of the first specific gaming state can be reduced. In addition, when the second specific game state occurs in the advantageous state, an effect different from the normal state is executed, so that the interest of the game is improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the opening aspect of a big prize opening, and the number of rounds. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). 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 explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. For a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Any gaming machine can be used as long as it is controllable to an advantageous specific gaming state.

[First Embodiment]
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. FIG. 2 is a hit type table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the opening mode of the special winning opening and the number of rounds.

  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 openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (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 an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. 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 body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation 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 125 (see FIG. 4) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at 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 detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided in 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 a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  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 An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

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

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

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the first start winning opening 63 as the start winning area, the second starting winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening 14 (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, holding storage) Is started when the number is not 0, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable state, and the big hit game is not executed). When the fluctuation 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). Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 63, the second starting winning opening 64, and the third starting winning opening 14. Storing information within a predetermined upper limit number is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  The start winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 63 is called a first start winning because it triggers the change display of the first special symbol, and the start winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 64, and The start winning of the game ball to the third start winning opening 14 may be called a second start winning because it causes a change display of the second special symbol.

  Below the effect display device 9, a distribution winning device 60 having a first start winning port 63 and a second starting winning port 64 is provided. The distribution winning device 60 is provided with a receiving port 68 through which a game ball can enter, and the gaming balls that have entered from the receiving port 68 are combined with the first starting winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 one by one. It is a winning device to guide.

  The distribution winning device 60 is provided with a first guiding path 65 for guiding the game ball from the first opening 61 to the first starting winning port 63 below on the left side when viewed from the front in a transparent resin case. On the right side when viewed from the front, a second guiding path 66 is provided for guiding the game ball from the second opening 62 to the second starting winning port 64 below. In the distribution winning device 60, the game ball that has entered the case through the receiving port 68 is placed at a position above the intermediate point between the first opening 61 and the second opening 62 in the case. Distributing members 67 for alternately distributing one ball at a time to the first opening 61 and the second opening 62 are provided. The sorting member 67 is provided in such a manner that a game ball that has entered from the receiving port 68 can be guided to the first opening 61 or the second opening 62.

  The distribution member 67 is provided with a first holding portion 67a and a second holding portion 67b adjacent to each other, each of which has a recess capable of holding one game ball that has entered the case through the receiving port 68. The game balls that are held are sent to the first opening 61 or the second opening 62 at a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise and clockwise directions around a rotation shaft 67c provided in a direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 6. It is a member that can be rotated by an angle (necessary for guiding).

  Such a distribution member 67 can hold a game ball received from the receiving port 68 while either the first holding unit 67a or the second holding unit 67b faces the upper receiving port 68 in a stationary state. It becomes an aspect. In the distribution member 67, when the first holding portion 67a holds the game ball, the game ball is rotated by a predetermined angle counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is sent out toward the first opening 61 to play the game. The sphere is necessarily guided to the first opening 61. As described above, when the first holding portion 67a rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle at which a game ball can be delivered, the second holding portion 67b can hold the game ball received from the receiving port 68. In the sorting member 67, when the second holding portion 67b holds the game ball, the game ball is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is sent out toward the second opening 62 to play the game. The sphere is necessarily guided to the second opening 62. As described above, when the second holding portion 67b is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle at which the game ball can be discharged, the first holding portion 67a can hold the game ball received from the receiving port 68.

  With such a configuration, the game balls that have entered in the distribution winning device 60 are guided one by one alternately into the first starting winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 by the distributing member 67. The game ball guided to the first opening 61 is always guided to the first start winning opening 63, and the game ball guided to the second opening 62 is always guided to the second start winning opening 64. Thereby, in the distribution winning device 60, the first start winning and the second starting winning are alternately generated by the accepted game balls. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 63 is detected by the first start opening switch 13a. The game ball won in the second start winning opening 64 is detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, since the start winning memory is used for variable display according to the winning order, the game balls are shot mainly aiming at the distribution winning device 60 as in the low base state. When the game ball enters the distribution winning device 60, the first special symbol variation display based on the first start prize and the second special symbol variation display based on the second start prize are alternately executed. Will be.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which a distribution winning device 60 that does not require a power source is provided by distributing game balls by their own weight. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a sensor for detecting that a game ball is held is provided in each of the first holding unit 67a and the second holding unit 67b, and the distribution member 67 is driven by a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid. A driving structure may be employed. For example, when it is detected by such a sensor that the game ball is held in the first holding portion 67a, the sorting member 67 is driven counterclockwise by a predetermined angle as described above, and the second holding portion is driven by the sensor. When it is detected that a game ball is held on 67b, the sorting member 67 is driven clockwise by a predetermined angle as described above, so that the game balls are alternately turned one by one on the first start winning opening 63. You may make it guide | invade to the 2 start winning opening 64. FIG.

  A gate 32 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. The gate 32 is provided with a gate switch 32a capable of detecting a game ball that has passed. Below the gate 32, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a third start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the third start winning opening (third start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the third start opening switch 14b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the third starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the third start winning port 14 than the distribution winning device 60. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the third start winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the variable winning ball device 15 than the third start winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning port 63, the second start winning port 64, and the third start winning port 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special display comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 64 and the third starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A symbol holding storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 63, that is, the first reserved memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  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 port 63 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 63. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 64 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, or when the game ball enters the third start winning port 14 and is detected by the third start port switch 14b, the second If the special symbol variable display can be started (for example, if the special symbol variable display ends and the second start condition that allows the second special symbol variable display to be started is satisfied), the second special symbol is displayed. While the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the symbol display 8b, the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an area for displaying a hold storage display unit that displays the first hold memory and the second hold memory according to the winning order is provided. For the second reserved memory, the total number of reserved memories is displayed and the winning order is also displayed. Instead of the reserved memory display unit, the first reserved memory display unit for displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory display unit for displaying the second reserved memory number are separately displayed. Also good.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15 provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the) is derived and displayed, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the big hit gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of big hit gaming states of 16 rounds of big hit gaming state and two rounds of big hit gaming state are provided.

  Specifically, in the 16-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 16 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big hit of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times the opening of the big prize opening is less than 16 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big winning opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and it is substantially impossible to win the big prize opening. In addition, there is a win where a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of rounds is the same as that of 16 rounds, but the round opening mode is provided with the same hit as the big hit of 2 rounds.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  After the “big hit” is controlled to the 16-round or 2-round big hit gaming state, there is a probability that the special gaming state is determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state (the normal gaming state which is not the probability variation state). A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In this embodiment, the 16-round probability variation big hit is called “probability big hit”, and the 2-round probability variation big hit is called “surprising big hit” for the reason described later. Further, a jackpot of 16 rounds, which is the same as part of the opening of the winning jackpot and the winning prize opening, is referred to as a “striking jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, “normal big hits” that are types of big hits (types) that do not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 16-round big hit gaming state may be provided.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the third starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency with which the second starting condition is established and / or the frequency with which the second special symbol is displayed is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency at the third start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high-frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as winning balls according to winning for the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, as the 16 rounds of big hits, there are provided a plurality of types of big hits, namely, a probable big hit and a sudden probability change big hit (hereinafter, abbreviated probable big hit). In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided. Note that the sudden probability change big hit means that in the big hit gaming state, the number of times the big prize opening is released is smaller than the other big wins and the opening time per time is very short (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is 2 seconds). Times) and a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable change state) ). In addition, the sudden appearance big hit is a big hit that opens the big winning opening like the sudden big hit and opens the big winning opening in the same opening manner as the probable big hit after making it appear as if it is a sudden big hit. . In other words, the stubborn jackpot is a jackpot that can appear to the stubborn jackpot and actually make the player think that it is not a stubborn jackpot.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time-short state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 16-round jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 70 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until. In the probable big hit, as shown in FIG. 3A, the state where the special winning opening is opened for 29 seconds, which is a long open, continues 16 times. In addition, one opening of the big prize opening corresponds to one round. It should be noted that the opening of the special winning opening means that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state, so that a game ball can be won in the large winning opening.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of two rounds of the big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a short time state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state). In the probability variation big hit, such a high accuracy base state is the earlier of the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times such as 70 times or 100 times and the condition that the next big hit occurs. Continue for the period until the condition is met. Here, whether the high-accuracy and high-base state is set to 70 times or 100 times depends on in which gaming state the fluctuation that becomes the big hit probability occurs. As will be described in detail later, when the sudden base hit is made from the low base state, 70 high-accuracy high base states are obtained, and when the base sudden hit is made from the high base state, the high-accuracy base state is made 100 times. Further, in the big hit, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the control for releasing the large winning opening for 0.5 seconds, which is short open, continues twice. In addition, one opening of the big prize opening corresponds to one round.

  The sudden appearance big hit is a big hit that is controlled after the end of 16 rounds of the big hit gaming state, to shift to a probability change state, a time-short state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state). In the sudden appearance big hit, such a high-precision high-base state is the earlier of the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times such as 70 times or 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for the period until this condition is satisfied. Here, whether the high-accuracy and high-base state is set to 70 times or 100 times depends on which gaming state the fluctuation that makes a sudden appearance big hit occurs. As will be described in detail later, when the sudden appearance is a big hit from the low base state, the high probability base state is 70 times, and when the high base state is the sudden appearance big hit, the high accuracy base state is 100 times. . As shown in FIG. 3 (C), in the sudden hit big hit, the control in which the big winning opening is opened for 0.5 seconds, which is the same short open as the sudden hit big hit, continues twice. Thereafter, the control for 29 seconds, which is the same long opening as the probability variation big hit, is continued 16 times. In other words, the winning jackpot is opened 18 times in total for the promising big hit. Among them, the opening mode including the first short opening 2 times and the long opening 1 time corresponds to one round. Therefore, the promising big hit is 18 times for opening the big prize opening and 16 rounds. In this manner, the sudden appearance big hit is a big hit in which the same opening manner as the probability variation big hit is executed after the sudden appearance big hit is assumed to be the same as the sudden big hit.

  In addition, the following open modes may be sufficient as a sudden hit big hit and a sudden appearance big hit. For example, if there are two short-open surprise hits, the two short-opens that are performed with a sudden appearance jackpot may be 1 round and 2 rounds, and then the long open may be repeated 14 times ( 16 rounds in total). Even in this case, the sudden appearance big hit is an open manner in which some open modes are the same as the sudden big hit, and the number of rounds is the same 16 rounds as the probable big hit. In addition, the winning big hit may be opened 16 times with a short opening, one opening may be 1 round, and the total number of rounds may be 16 rounds. Repeat 16 times, then open the grand prize opening 16 times with 16 long releases, and combine the first 16 short releases with the first long release thereafter to make one round, so that the total number of rounds will be 16 rounds It may be. In this way, as for the surprise appearance big hit, any opening manner is set as long as the opening manner similar to the probability variation big hit is executed after the opening manner similar to the sudden likelihood big hit, in order to make it appear as a sudden big hit. It may be. Also, the release mode after the sudden appearance jackpot is not executed 16 rounds, but may be a mode with a small number of rounds such as 8 rounds.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the launch intensity is adjusted by the player adjusting the operation amount of the hitting operation handle 5, and the game ball is moved to the left area of the game area 7 (the left area of the effect display device 9). ) Or the right region (the region on the right side of the effect display device 9). Driving a game ball into the left area of the game area 7 is called “left-handed”. Driving a game ball into the right area of the game area 7 is referred to as “right hit”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the game is performed by the player because the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15, and the special variable winning ball device 20 are provided in the right region of the game region 7. By properly using “right-handed” and “left-handed” according to the state, it is configured to be easily controlled to a state advantageous to the player.

  In a low base state such as a low probability low base state (normal state), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is less likely to be in the open state than in the high base state associated with the short time state, and the first start winning opening 63 (first The game ball enters more easily in the second start winning port 64) than in the third start winning port 14. The reason for this is that the variable winning ball device 15 opens and closes the winning opening, so that the game ball cannot enter in the closed state and is less likely to be opened in the low base state than in the high base state. 60 is because the winning opening is always configured to allow a game ball to enter. Therefore, when a player wants to obtain a larger number of start winnings in the low probability and low base state, the player only has to “left-hand” aiming at the entrance 68 of the distribution winning device 60. This is because the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 is not provided with the gate 32 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 as in the right area, and the game balls are distributed to the distribution winning apparatus 60 more than the right area. It is because it is easy to be induced.

  Also, in a high base state associated with a short time state after a big hit gaming state such as a high-accuracy high-base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is likely to be in an open state as compared with the low base state due to electric chew support control or the like. The variable winning ball device 15 is easier to enter the game ball than the sorting winning device 60. Accordingly, when it is desired to obtain more starting prizes in the high base state after the big hit gaming state, the gate 32 provided in the right region of the effect display device 9 is used to open the variable winning ball device 15. Just aim and “right”.

  Further, in a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released in the big hit gaming state, the player may make a “right strike” aiming at the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  The distribution winning device 60 is not provided, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20 are provided below the effect display device 9, and the gate 32 is provided in the left region or the right region of the game area 7. Also good.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 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 a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 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 an operator's operation action on 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.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number (random counter). FIG. 5 shows a random number type, an update range, a usage, and an addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hit, probability variation big hit, and sudden hit big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is increased, and the reach type is Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds reduction control that reduces the variation time is executed. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, when the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected and the reach type is selected, compared to the case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. However, the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened by setting the ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern of the reach having a short fluctuation time such as normal reach to be higher than that in the non-holding number shortening control state.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 63 (the first special symbol variable display is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 6C shows a case in which a jackpot type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14. 2 is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when 2 special symbols are displayed in a variable manner).

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ) Is determined as one of “probable big hit”, “surprise big hit”, and “probable big hit”, and is used to determine the big hit symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponds to each of “probable big hit”, “surprise big hit”, and “probable big hit”. A judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6C is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and corresponds to each of “probable big hit”, “surprise big hit”, and “shock promising big hit”. A judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “probable appearance big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big special symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6 (C), the ratio determined for the jackpot that is in a high probability state is the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (16 rounds big hit) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the big hit game There is a high ratio of selection of big hits (16 round big hits) with a substantial number of winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which “crash probable big hit” and “crash prominent big hit” are provided in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 7 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. 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 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of a big hit gaming state for each type of big hit (probability big hit, sudden hit big hit, sudden hit big hit).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the large winning opening for the number of times indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big winning opening indicating a display after the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times indicated by XX (closed).

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit gaming state for each type of big hit (probability big hit, sudden hit big hit, sudden hit big hit).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability / low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the start winning designation that designates which of the first start winning opening 63, the second starting winning opening 64, or the third starting winning opening 14 has been won as the reserved storage information. In this example, the command is transmitted and the total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number is transmitted. However, the production control command transmitted as the pending storage information is limited to that shown in this embodiment. I can't. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, and a variation pattern at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 63, the second starting winning opening 64, or the third starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning such as type determination. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 11), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 8A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 6.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the reserved specific area, “first” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 63 or the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14. Alternatively, data indicating “second” is set. Therefore, data that can specify the order of winning to the first start winning opening 63 and the second starting winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening 14 is stored in the hold specifying area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores a random number or the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning to the first starting winning port 63, the second starting winning port 64, or the third starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 makes such a disturbance from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers. A process of extracting numerical values and storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer is executed. More specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer based on winning at the first start winning opening 63. Further, based on the winning at the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: 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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) used for game control is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the random counter for generating the initial value random number (random 4 initial value determining random number, etc.) and the display random number (random 2, 3) (initial value). Random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23. (S30).

  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 (S31: output processing).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as jackpot determination random numbers obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 63. A second reserved memory in which a storage buffer and stored data (second reserved memory data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14 are stored. And a buffer. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is on, the second reserved memory data is stored on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). The value of the second pending storage number counter that counts the number of storages is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation from the counter for generating a software random number) A pattern determination random number) is extracted, and a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 stores a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specification) for storing the winning order to the first start winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14 described in FIG. In the area), data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 63), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning port 63), data indicating “second” is set. . For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. When the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning prize port 63 or Then, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 63, the second starting winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening 14 is stored.

  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. 8B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning is made at the start winning opening 63, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 63 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is in an on state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 14b is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, counts the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter to be 4 is 4) (S1223). 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 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  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. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) CPU 56 performs the second start Every time a winning winning is made at the winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command A set of four commands, a second start winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, according to this embodiment, in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 63 and the second starting winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening 14. The variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. The reserved memory for the second special symbol may be preferentially digested (hereinafter referred to as “priority digest”). Specifically, if there is a reserved storage for the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed before the variation display of the first special symbol. In such preferential digestion, the distribution winning device 60 may not be provided.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, 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 buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer 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 (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−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. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). 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.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning prize port 63, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or data indicating“ second ”indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 64 or the third start winning opening 14, that is, executing the process for the second special symbol. Data indicating “second” indicating “” 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 S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 6) 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.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the big hit end process (FIG. 14) when the probability change big hit, the sudden big hit, or the sudden appearance big hit, and then the condition that the next big hit is determined, or When the condition that the fluctuation display resulting from the display error display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) is satisfied, the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. However, the timing for resetting the big hit flag may be at the time of stoppage of the fluctuation that becomes a big hit (S133 to S140 of the special symbol stop process described later, specifically S136 or the like), or at the start of the big hit. Then, as a table used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 6B and the second special symbol big hit type in FIG. 6C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type. Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “probability big hit”, “3” is set as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “successful big hit”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be “probable appearance jackpot”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command is set in the production control microcomputer 100 (S132). Thus, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S141 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the hourly flag indicating that the hourly state is set (S134). If the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction confirmation flag is set (S135). Here, the time reduction confirmation flag is a flag that can confirm that the state before the big hit starts is the time reduction state (high base state). Then, the process proceeds to S136. If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S136 without setting the time reduction confirmation flag.

  Next, in S136, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag, and causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to select any one of the big hit start 1 to 3 designation commands (big hit start) according to the determined hit type. A designated command) is set (S137).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is an abrupt jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a preceptious jackpot, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type corresponds to a probable big hit, a sudden big hit, or a sudden appearance big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  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 jackpot control timer (S138). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, in the case of a probable big hit) Performs 16 long-releases, executes 2 short-opens in case of a sudden big hit, executes 2 short-opens and 16 long-opens in the case of an abrupt big hit, and release time (for example, 29 seconds for a promising big hit, 0.5 seconds for a promising big hit, 0.5 seconds or 29 seconds for a promising big hit, and an interval time between rounds (for example, for probable big hit Is set to a predetermined storage area (S139).Note that the interval time between rounds may be common regardless of the type of jackpot (for example, uniformly 2 seconds). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S140).

  Note that if the number of rounds is the same as the number of rounds in the probability variation big hit, the sudden hit big hit, and the sudden hit big hit, a fixed value (for example, 16 times) may be used as the number of open times set in S139. It is possible to simplify the process for setting the number of times the game state is released.

  When it is determined in S133 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is set (S141). If the probability variation flag is set, 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the probability variation counter indicating the remaining variation count in the probability variation state (S142). Then, the process proceeds to S143. If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to S143 without performing the process in S142. In S143, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S143). If the time reduction flag is set, the counter value of the time reduction counter indicating the remaining fluctuation count in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S144). Then, the process proceeds to S145. If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S145 without performing the process of S144.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the probability variation counter has become 0 (S145). If the value of the probability variation counter has become 0, the CPU 56 determines that the duration of the probability variation state has ended, The probability variation flag is reset (S146). As a result, the probability variation state ends when the variation display resulting in the deviation display result in the probability variation state is performed a predetermined number of times (70 times), and the gaming state is changed from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state (low probability low base state or (Low accuracy and high base state) Then, the process proceeds to S147. If the value of the probability variation counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S147 without performing the process of S146.

  In S147, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S147). If the value of the time reduction counter has become 0, the CPU 56 determines that the duration of the time reduction state has ended. Then, the time reduction flag is reset (S148). As a result, the gaming state shifts from the short-time state to the non-short-time state when the variable display resulting in the display error in the short-time state is performed a specific number of times (70 or 100 times). Then, because of the relationship between the duration of the probability change state and the duration of the time reduction state as described above, the probability change state is ended when the time reduction state ends, so that the CPU 56 normally changes the game state from the time reduction state. In response to the transition to the state (low probability / low base state), a normal state designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S149), and the process proceeds to S150. Thereby, the normal state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S150 without performing the processes of S146 and S147. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S150).

  In this embodiment, since the time is always accompanied during the probability change state, if the probability change flag is set in S141, it is not determined in S143 that the time reduction flag is set. Processing may be performed. Further, after subtracting 1 from the probability variation counter in S142, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 in S145. If the probability variation counter is 0, the process in S146 is performed to reset the probability variation flag. After the time counter is decremented by 1, the determination of whether or not the time counter is 0 in S147. If the time counter is 0, the process of S148 for resetting the time flag may be performed. In this way, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being executed when the probability variation flag is not set in S141 and when the time reduction flag is not set in S143.

  Further, when the low-accuracy base state is in a state where the probability variation flag is reset (N in S141) and the time-shortening flag is not reset (Y in S143), this indicates that the low-accuracy base state is present. When the command is N in S147, a low-accuracy base state designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set, and the low-accuracy base state designation command is set in S28 in FIG. You may make it transmit to.

  In this embodiment, the normal state designation command is sent only once when shifting to the normal state, but a command for designating the current state is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 for each change. It may be. Further, the timing for transmitting such a state designation command may be at the start of fluctuation or at the stop of fluctuation.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S151). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S152). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the big hit flag is reset (S153).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction confirmation flag indicating that the gaming state before the big hit is a time reduction state (high base state) is set (S154). If the short time confirmation flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit type is a sudden big hit or a sudden appearance big hit based on the big hit type data stored in the big hit type buffer (S155).

  If the type of big hit is a sudden big hit or a sudden masquerade big hit, 70 is set in the probability variation counter (S156). Further, 100 is set in the time-count counter (S157). If the time reduction confirmation flag is not set in S154, and if the type of big hit is not a sudden big hit or a sudden appearance big hit in S155, 70 is set in the probability variation counter (S158). Further, 70 is set in the hourly number counter (S159). Then, the process proceeds to S160.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the count value set in the time reduction counter is different based on whether the state before the big hit is the time-saving state and what kind of the big hit is. Specifically, when the state before the big hit is not the time-saving state, the value of the time reduction counter is set to 70 regardless of the type of the big hit. As a result, the time reduction state continues until the variable display that results in the loss display is performed 70 times. In addition, the value of the hourly number counter is set to 100 only when the state before the big hit is the time-short state and the type of big hit is the sudden big hit or the sudden appearance big hit. As a result, the time reduction state continues until the variable display resulting in the display error is performed 100 times. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which gaming state the game is a big hit or a big hit with a masquerade.

  In S160, if the time reduction confirmation flag is set, the time reduction confirmation flag is reset. Then, a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S161). Further, a time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set (S162). As a result, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variation state and the short time state are controlled. Next, in S163, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S163). Further, in S164, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S164). Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164), and ends the process. The effect control microcomputer 100 side can recognize whether the game state is in the probability variation, time reduction, or normal state by the probability variation state designation command transmitted from the CPU 56 or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the time-short state is always controlled during the probability change state. Therefore, the processing of S161 may be deleted so that the time-short state designation command is not transmitted. In such a case, in the special symbol stop process described above, a time reduction state designation command is transmitted when the probability variation flag is reset, and a normal state designation command is transmitted when the time reduction flag is reset. Good.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the hold memory display on the effect display device 9 is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

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

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, display control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), according to the display result, random number values of a kind necessary for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol Are extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Control is made so that the numerical data indicating each of the determination random numbers SR1-3 and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 circulates within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when the smashing big hit or the stigmatic big hit is made, a chance eye symbol combination (for example, a particular off-line symbol combination such as “1, 2, 3” on the left, middle, and right) is selected and determined.

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is determined to make a sudden big hit or a sudden appearance big hit, the chance symbol design determination table stored in the ROM 102 (represents the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the chance markers). A data table) is used to select and determine a chance symbol combination. In the chance eye symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of chance eye symbol combinations. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is obtained by using the chance symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the sudden hit jackpot symbol or the sudden surprise jackpot determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variation display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not decided to make a shift in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N in S601), the production control CPU 101 displays the big hit symbol according to the type of the big win. A stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command among the display result 2 designation command, the display result 3 designation command, and the display result 4 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, If it is determined that the type of jackpot is determined from among the sudden hit jackpots and it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and SR1-1 is determined. And a data table (probability variable jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the combination of symbols and probability variable big hit symbols (for example, the left, middle, and right are odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”) is set. Then, one of the probable big hit symbol combinations is selected and determined from the extracted value. Further, when it is determined that it has been decided to make a sudden hit or a surprise appearance big hit, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and SR1-1 and the sudden hit or sudden appearance big hit symbol are extracted. Using a data table (chance target symbol determination table) in which a relationship with a combination (for example, left, middle, right is a specific off-set symbol combination such as “1, 2, 3”, etc.) is set. From any of the above, a combination of one of the big hit jackpots or the one of the jackpot appearance big hit symbols is selected and determined. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after executing an effect setting process (S616) for performing a process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the type of result effect, etc.), the process proceeds to S617. The processing content of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect are stored as the symbol change control pattern.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Subsequently, the process table according to the production | presentation control pattern selected by S617 is selected (S618). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process executed in S616 of FIG. In the effect selection process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the background change flag is set (S650). If the background change flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (normal state) (S651). If it is not the low probability low base state (normal state), the flow proceeds to S656. In the low probability low base state (normal state), the effect control CPU 101 has eight reserved memories in a reserved storage buffer (start winning received command buffer) that is a data holding area at the start winning formed in the ROM 102. It is confirmed whether information exists (S652).

  Here, when there is a start prize for the first start prize slot 63, the second start prize slot 64, or the third start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a start prize designation command (first or second prize prize command) The four commands of the second start winning designation command) and the total pending storage number designation command are transmitted as one set from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer, a storage area (shift data area) is secured so that these symbol designation command, variation type command, start prize designation command, and total pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Yes. Also, these command data are referred to at the time of starting the change, and are erased at a predetermined timing when they become unnecessary.

  If eight pieces of reserved storage information do not exist in the reserved storage buffer (when there are seven or less pieces of reserved storage information), the process proceeds to S656. If eight pieces of hold storage information exist in the hold storage buffer, the background in the low probability low base displayed on the effect display device 9 is used as the background in the high accuracy high base during the period in which the variable display is performed eight times. It is determined to change (S653). Next, a background change flag is set (S654) and a background change counter is set (S655). Then, the process proceeds to S656. The background change counter is a counter that is set to 8 counts when 8 pending memories are stored, and is used as a counter for counting changes in the background during 8 fluctuation displays. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the low-accuracy low base state (normal state), the background displayed on the effect display device 9 is in the low-probability low base state on the condition that eight reserved memories are stored. The background changes from the background to the background in the high-accuracy base state. That is, the background in the advantageous state may be executed in the normal state. Note that the background change counter set in S655 is executed by the target hold when there is a target hold which is a variable display hold memory in which special effects such as super reach are performed in the hold memory. The number of fluctuations may be set as the count value. In this way, since a special background such as super reach is executed, the background is changed to a normal background, so that the game does not feel strange.

  If the background change flag is not set in S650, the background change counter is decremented by 1 (S657). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the background change counter is 0 (S658). If the background change counter is not 0, the flow proceeds to S656. If the background change counter is 0, the background change counter is reset (S659), and the process proceeds to S656. In S656, it is determined that the background matches the current gaming state. Then, the process ends.

  The background counter is reset when a big hit effect based on the reserved memory is executed when there is a reserved memory that becomes a variation display result of the big hit in the eight reserved memories after the background is changed. May be. In addition, when there is a reserved memory that is a result of the super reach fluctuation display in the eight reserved memories after the background is changed, the reset is performed when the effect of the super reach based on the reserved memory is executed. Also good.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or a jackpot end 3 designation command reception flag). It is confirmed whether or not (S1901). Thus, it is confirmed whether any of these commands is received. Here, a flag such as a jackpot end designation command reception flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 when a received command is stored in a command reception buffer formed in the ROM 102, and a predetermined jackpot game is terminated. It is erased at the timing.

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received is set. (S1902).

  When the designation command reception flag after the big prize opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1903). When the process timer times out (S1904), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S1905). 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 (S1906).

  When it is confirmed in the process of S1902 that the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (S1907), and the production control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S1908).

  When it is confirmed that the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the jackpot end 3 designation command reception flag) is set in the process of S1901 The effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit ending this time is a sudden big hit executed in the high base or a sudden appearance big hit (S1909). In this process, the data transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 and stored in the ROM 102 may be confirmed. If the end of this time is a sudden hit or a surprise hit big hit executed in the high base, a special chance mode endin is selected (S1910). Then, the process proceeds to S1912. If it is not the sudden big hit or sudden appearance big hit executed in the high base that ends at this time, the chance mode ending is selected (S1911). Then, the process proceeds to S1912.

  Here, in the special chance mode ending, which is the production at the end of the big hit, the gaming state after the big hit becomes the high probability base state of 70 times and then the low probability high base state of 30 times. In the chance mode ending, the big hit The subsequent gaming state becomes a highly accurate base state of 70 times. Therefore, the display of “special chance mode 100 times”, “chance mode 70 times”, etc. is executed at the time of ending.

  In S1912, a process table corresponding to the ending effect selected in S1910 and S1911 is selected (S1912). Then, the next process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S1913), and according to the contents of the next process data, the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as the rendering component, the rendering component as the rendering component) The control state of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (S1914). Thereby, execution of the ending effect selected by S1910 or S1911 is started. Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the ending effect period in the jackpot end effect period timer for determining the ending effect period (S1915). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S1916).

  Note that the processing of S1901 may be executed in post-round processing (S806). In such a case, if the reception flag for the special winning opening opening designation command is set in the post-round processing, the processing proceeds to the round processing. If the reception flag for the big hit end designation command is set, the processing from S1909 onward is executed. What is necessary is just to perform a process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S971). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect period timer has become 0 (S972).

  If the value of the big hit end effect period timer is not 0, the process timer value is decremented by 1 (step S973). When the process timer times out (step S974), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S975). Further, the control state of the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as the rendering component, the various lamps as the rendering component and the speaker 27 as the rendering component) is changed according to the contents of the process data set next ( Step S976). Thus, the ending effect selected in S1910 or S1911 is executed in the jackpot end effect process after the end of the round process. By executing the ending effect in this manner, the gaming state after the end of the big hit is notified.

  When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0 in S972, the effect control CPU 101 resets the predetermined flag if the predetermined flag is set (S977). The flags reset in the process of S977 are, for example, the background change flag set in the effect setting process, the first and second symbol variation designation command reception flags, and the like, which are no longer necessary in the subsequent control. Flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S978).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in S1909 to S1911 of FIG. 19, when the game state before the big hit is in the high base, the game state before the big hit and the game state before the big hit is other than the high base The effect executed in the ending in the big hit gaming state is different from the case where the big hit is in the middle (low base) and it is a big hit (special chance mode ending, chance mode ending). Therefore, the production varies depending on the state of the game and the big hit is made, making it possible to make the player pay attention to the game state and the type of the big win, thereby improving the fun of the game.

  (2) As shown in S154 to S159 in FIG. 14, if the gaming state before the sudden appearance big hit is the short-time state (high base state), the gaming state before the sudden appearance big hit is the normal state (low base state). This is a time reduction state of 100 times (high base state) which is more advantageous than the case of (1). Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what game state the player will make a sudden appearance and win.

  (3) As shown in S651 to S656 of FIG. 18, when the current gaming state is the low-probability low base state (normal state), the high probability from the background executed in the low-probability low base state (normal state). An effect of changing to the background executed in the high base is executed. Then, in the case where the background changed during such a high-accuracy high-frequency base is being executed, if it is a sudden appearance big hit, as shown in S1911 of FIG. 19, the low-accuracy low-base state (normal state) The chance mode ending is the same as the production performed at. Therefore, regardless of what the background is, an effect corresponding to the controlled gaming state is executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by executing an unbalanced effect. .

  (4) As shown in S1909 to S1911 of FIG. 19, when the game state before the big hit is in the high base, the game state before the big hit is other than the high base ( The performance performed in the big hit ending is different from when the big hit is in the middle (low base) (special chance mode ending, chance mode ending). Therefore, the production varies depending on the state of the big hit, and the player can be made to pay attention to the game state and the type of the big hit, thereby improving the fun of the game.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, a distribution winning device 60 is provided, and the first starting winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 are alternately won. In the high base state, there is a gaming machine that wins the variable winning ball device 15 (corresponding to the second special symbol) at a high rate without going through the distribution winning device 60 in the high base state. And in such a gaming machine, you may make it generate | occur | produce by the start winning of only the 1st special symbol corresponding to the 1st start winning opening 63 for a sudden hit big hit and a sudden appearance big hit. In this way, in the high base state, it is possible to reduce the ratio of occurrence of the sudden hit big hit and the sudden hit big hit, and when the sudden hit big hit occurs in the high base state, As a result of different performances, the fun of the game is improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a high base state (also a short time state) is shown as a gaming state advantageous to the player. However, the advantageous state is not limited to this, and it may be advantageous for the player, such as giving a certain probability change state or increasing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the detection of a winning ball. Further, the advantageous state is a state where a special effect that is not normally executed is executed (special effect mode), or a privilege such as digital contents is given to the player (display of a two-dimensional code). It may be in a state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when a sudden big hit or a sudden seeming big hit occurs during a high base, it differs from the effect when the ending during the big hit is executed in a normal state. And the presentation was executed so that the display at the big hit ending was different depending on what the gaming state after the big hit ended. However, when the game state after the big hit ends is notified, the characters appearing may be different, the music played may be different, or a combination thereof may be used.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when a sudden big hit or a sudden seeming big hit occurs during a high base, it differs from the effect when the ending during the big hit is executed in a normal state. However, the effect to be made different is not limited to the effect executed at the ending, but the overall effect displayed on the effect display device 9 during the big hit may be different (eg, the video displayed during the round is different). . Further, the fanfare effect may be different until the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened after the big win display result and the game ball can be won in the big winning opening. Further, the effects may be different while the fluctuation of the sudden hit or the sudden hit big hit is being executed. Further, a combination of these may be used as long as the stunning big hit or the sudden appearance big hit that occurs in the high base is different from the normal state.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, a small hit for opening the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Such an effect is called a so-called latent effect. In the case where a small hit is provided, even if a sudden big hit is obtained in a normal state, after the big hit, the low base may be set.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when a small hit is provided, an effect is given to determine whether or not a high probability state is reached when the sudden hit is controlled in the normal state and the sudden hit big hit is controlled. Also good. In addition, when the player is controlled with a smashing big hit and a stubborn smashing big hit in a highly accurate and high-base state, an effect is given that tells whether or not it is a smashing smashing big hit with a lot of prize balls being paid out rather than a rush big hit with few prize balls being paid out. By doing so, the production may be made different. Such a roaring effect may be executed during a period of fluctuation, during a fanfare effect, and during a period in which the big prize opening is opened in a common manner (2R short opening period). Further, the turning effect may be executed at any one of these timings, or may be executed in combination.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when winning a big hit in the high base state and a big hit in the big hit, the production executed in the big hit ending is different from the normal production, and 100 times more advantageous than the normal state. The high base state (70 high-accuracy high-base state + 30 low-accuracy high-base state) is given, but the game state after the big hit may be made common only by changing the production (70 High-precision high-base state).

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which a pre-reading notice effect that pre-reads a display result of a reserved memory to be executed in the future and notifies from a stage before the start of fluctuation until the target reserved memory is executed. May be. In such a case, when there are 8 reserved memories, it is not always changed to the background in the high-accuracy high-base state in the normal state, but all the 8 reserved are in a non-reach fluctuation. The background may not be changed. In addition, in an advantageous state such as a high base state as a pre-reading notice effect, effect control may be performed to change the display mode hold display of the hold memory between the sudden appearance big hit and the sudden big hit, unlike the normal state. Good.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the background and music may be changed when the gaming state after the big hit changes from the high probability base to the low probability base. In addition, when control is performed for a sudden hit or a sudden appearance jackpot in a low-accuracy high base, an effect different from that performed when a sudden hit or a sudden appearance jackpot is controlled in a high probability state may be executed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the distribution winning device 60 is not provided, and in the normal state, the winning corresponding to the first special symbol is executed more than the winning for the second special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed. You may use the game machine by which each four hold storage corresponding to is memorize | stored. In such a case, the background or the like may be changed on condition that four reserved memories are stored. In addition, the background or the like may be changed when fluctuations such as a sudden appearance big hit or super reach occur.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the distribution member 67 of the distribution winning device 60 is physically switched to the left and right by the weight of the game ball is shown as an example. For example, a solenoid for driving the distribution member 67 A distribution device may be configured such that a motor is provided and the distribution member 67 is alternately switched by control from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, the distribution member 67 may be controlled to tilt left and right by 1 second each so that the distribution member 67 always moves. Further, when tilting the sorting member 67 to the left and right, the game balls may be sorted to the left and right at a ratio of 2: 1 by tilting one for 0.6 seconds and the other for 0.3 seconds.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S1909 to S1911 of the processing during the round, only when control is made to the rush hit or smash hit big hit during the high base, compared to the case where it is controlled to the other jackpot, Different performances were being performed. However, the execution of the different effects is not limited to such a case. For example, when a sudden big hit or a sudden appearance big hit is controlled during a low base, a different production is performed as compared with other big hits. May be executed. In addition, the performance differs depending on whether it is controlled to a sudden big hit or sudden appearance big hit during a high base, when it is controlled to a big hit or sudden big hit during a low base, and when it is controlled to another big hit. You may do it. In addition, the production may be different depending on whether the control is performed for the smash hit big hit and the control is performed for the stubborn look big hit.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device 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 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. 4 (a sound / lamp board having a function by a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function by 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 voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (14) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (15) In the above embodiment, a slip effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide 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 does not reach, the 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.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (18) The embodiment described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hit, 15 rounds of probable big hit, and 2 rounds of probable big hit are shown as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, five rounds) where a winning ball is difficult to obtain. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (21) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 60 distribution winning device, 63 1st start winning opening, 64 2nd starting winning opening, 14 3rd starting winning opening, 560 Game control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 100 Production control microcomputer, 9 Production Display device, 8a first special symbol indicator, 8b second special symbol indicator.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
Specific game state determination means for determining which of the plurality of types of specific game states to be controlled includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state having a higher advantage than the first specific game state; ,
Specific game state control means that can be controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state according to the determination of the specific game state determination means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state after being controlled to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state;
A variable winning device that can be changed between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The specific game state control means controls the variable winning device to the first state and the second state in a first pattern in the first specific game state, while the first specific game state controls the first specific game state. After controlling the variable winning device in a pattern common to the gaming state, controlling the variable winning device in the first state and the second state in a second pattern different from the first pattern,
The effect execution means is a gaming machine in which an effect to be executed is different when controlling to the second specific gaming state in the normal state and when controlling to the second specific gaming state in the advantageous state.

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