JP2015126861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing interest by a notice performance.SOLUTION: When a notice performance under first variable display from among variable displays executed for a predetermined number of times and a notice performance under second variable display executed after the first variable display are of the same notice type in a re-variable display pattern, notice performance execution means executes a notice performance so as to prevent a degree of expectation toward control to a specific game state from becoming lower in the notice performance under the second variable display than in the notice performance under the first variable display, and executes the notice performance such that the notice performance under the first variable display and the notice performance under the second variable display are of the same notice type or different notice types, according to the degree of expectation toward the control to the specific game state.

Description

  According to the present invention, when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information on variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, the specification is advantageous for the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a gaming state.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous for the player when the display result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

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

  In such gaming machines, there is one that executes a notice effect for notifying that a specific game state is controlled or that a specific effect is executed. For example, in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of notice effects can be executed, and when selecting a notice effect pattern for each notice effect based on the variable display pattern of the identification information, the notice effect according to the variable display pattern is selected. Instead of selecting a notice effect pattern for each, a mode is selected according to a variable display pattern, and a notice effect pattern is selected for each notice effect according to the selected mode.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, a re-variable display is performed in which the variable information is displayed again after being temporarily stopped from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. There is something that executes a predetermined number of times. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes that a notice effect is executed every time re-variable display is performed.

JP 2012-176045 A JP 2009-189746 A

  However, since the technique for executing such a notice effect is generally used, the interest cannot be improved.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the notice effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display means (for example, a special symbol) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, or an effect symbol) that can identify each of them. When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information on the display devices 18a and 18b and the effect display device 9), a specific game state (for example, advantageous for the player (for example, A game machine controlled to a big hit game state), a pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560), and a pre-deciding means Based on the determination result, variable display pattern determination means (for example, a game control microphone) that determines a variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern) of identification information The step of executing step S98 in the computer 560) and variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means (for example, step in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) S8009 and S8106) and a plurality of types of notices (for example, “step-up notice”, “serif notice”, and “item notice”), and the degree of expectation controlled to a specific gaming state ( For example, a notice effect (for example, a notice effect pattern) is determined from a plurality of types of notice effects having different “low expectation”, “medium expectation”, “high expectation”, and “very high expectation”). Preliminary effect determination means (for example, a part for executing step S905 in the effect control microcomputer 100) ) And a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S8009 and S8106 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the variable display pattern is the identification information. After the variable display is started and before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped and then re-variable display (for example, re-variation) is executed a predetermined number of times. The notice effect execution means includes a notice effect during the first variable display among the variable displays executed a predetermined number of times in the revariable display pattern. When the notice type during the second variable display executed after the first variable display is of the same notice type, the second notice effect than during the first variable display. The notice effect during the variable display is executed so that the degree of expectation of being controlled to the specific game state is not lowered (for example, the steps of performing steps S907 to S910, S8009, S8106 in the effect control microcomputer 100) . 36), the notice effect during the first variable display and the notice effect during the second variable display are the same notice type or different notice types at different ratios according to the degree of expectation controlled to the specific gaming state. (For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S909, S8009, and S8106 are executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 33B, an item notice, a line notice, and a step-up are performed.) The expectation that is a big hit in the order of the notice is high, and as shown in FIG. 37, the ratio determined to be the same notice type as the notice effect to be executed immediately after the order of the step-up notice, the line notice, and the item notice is high), specific There are multiple types of game states with different advantages (for example, 5R normal jackpot, 15R promotion probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit, sudden probability change Per, etc.) and said.
With such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the interest by the notice effect.

(Means 2) In the means 1, based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, a plurality of types of notice types (for example, “step-up notice”, “ Notice type determination means (for example, a part for executing step S904 in the production control microcomputer 100) and variable display pattern decision means for determining which notice type is selected from “line notice” and “item notice”. Based on the variable display pattern determined by the player, a plurality of types of expectation types (for example, “low expectation”, “ Expectation type determination to determine which type of expectation type is “Medium Expectation”, “High Expectation”, or “Ultra High Expectation”) Means (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S902 and S903), the notice effect determining means includes the notice type determined by the notice type determining means and the expectation determined by the expectation type determining means. Based on the degree type, a notice effect (for example, a notice effect pattern) is determined (for example, a part for executing step S905 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the expectation type determining means is performing one revariable display. The expectation type is determined so that the expectation degree for the notice effect to be executed at the same time is not lower than the expectation degree for the notice effect to be executed during the variable display of the identification information executed before the one re-variable display (for example, , A portion for executing step S907 in the production control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 36). It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, a plurality of types of advance notices (for example, “step-up advance notice”) divided in advance on the basis of the effect mode of the notice effect based on the variable display pattern decided by the variable display pattern decision means. ”,“ Serial notice ”, and“ Item notice ”), a notice type determination means (for example, a part that executes step S904 in the production control microcomputer 100) and variable display Based on the variable display pattern determined by the pattern determining means, a plurality of types of expectation types (for example, “low expectation level”) that are preliminarily classified based on the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state to be notified to the player. ”,“ Medium Expectation ”,“ High Expectation ”, and“ Ultra High Expectation ”) A waiting time type determining means (for example, a portion for executing steps S902 and S903 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the notice effect determining means includes a notice type determined by the notice type determining means and an expectation type determining means. Is determined based on the expected degree type determined (for example, a part for executing step S905 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the expected degree type is a revariable display pattern. Special expectation type (for example, expectation level) determined only when determining the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed during variable display of identification information other than the last revariable display (for example, initial variation or intermediate revariation) (For example, step S907 in the production control microcomputer 100) Line parts. See FIG. 36) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, the variation of the notice effect can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the variable display pattern is a single variable display pattern (for example, a display result is derived and displayed by one variable display of the identification information after the variable display of the identification information is started) , A variable pattern without pseudo-continuity), and a period from the start of variable display of identification information in a single variable display pattern or from the start of variable display of identification information in a re-variable display pattern to the first temporary stop (for example, during the first change) ) Any of a plurality of special notice types (for example, “pseudo-continuous notice” and “mini-character notice”) preliminarily classified based on the effect mode of the special notice effect (for example, special notice effect) Special notice type determining means for determining whether to use special notice type (for example, executing step S901 in the production control microcomputer 100) 33 (see FIG. 33A) and special notice effect execution means for executing the special notice effect based on the special notice type determined by the special notice effect determination means (for example, step S8009 in the effect control microcomputer 100, And a portion for executing S8106).
According to such a configuration, the variation of the notice effect can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a plurality of types of notices (for example, "", which are preliminarily classified based on the effect mode of the notice effect based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means. Notice type determination means (for example, a part for executing step S904 in the production control microcomputer 100) for determining which of the notice types is “step-up notice”, “line notice”, or “item notice”) Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, a plurality of types of expectation types (for example, “ "Low expectations", "Medium expectations", "High expectations" and "Super high expectations") Expectation type determining means (for example, a part of steps S902 and S903 in the production control microcomputer 100), the notice effect determining means includes the notice type determined by the notice type determining means, and the expectation type Based on the expected degree type determined by the determining means, a notice effect (for example, a notice effect pattern) is determined (for example, a part for executing step S905 in the effect control microcomputer 100). In accordance with the notice type of the notice effect executed during variable display of the identification information, the notice type of the notice effect executed during variable display of the current identification information is determined at different ratios (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). The portion for executing steps S901a and S909a in FIG. 40 (see FIG. 40). It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid monotonous determination of the notice type, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a special notice classification determination table and a notice classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an expectation degree classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the expected degree classification determination table for the time of first time fluctuation | variation, and the expected degree classification determination table at the time of re-variation (except final re-variation). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice classification | category determination table at the time of first time fluctuation | variation or re-variation (except final re-variation). It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of notification effect setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a notice classification determination table at the time of first time fluctuation or re-variation (except for last re-variation). It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a notice classification determination table at the time of first time fluctuation or re-variation (except for last re-variation). It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the expectation degree classification determination table for the time of first time fluctuation, and the expectation degree classification determination table at the time of re-variation (excluding the last re-variation).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the display color varies depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (promoted probable big hit)). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball is expected to win a big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit), and the number of rounds may be different. If it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds that are continued in the jackpot game. Even if the number of rounds is the same, for example, the winning time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and it is practically impossible to expect game balls to win the big winning hole. If there is a long hit time (for example, 30 seconds) and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big prize opening, the game ball won in the big prize opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the player can expect a game ball, and for example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening per round is different, so that the game ball can be substantially awarded to the big prize opening. Even when there is an expected big hit and an unexpected big hit, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the display color varies depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (promoted probable big hit)). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball is expected to win a big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit), and the number of rounds may be different. If it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds that are continued in the jackpot game. Even if the number of rounds is the same, for example, the winning time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and it is practically impossible to expect game balls to win the big winning hole. If there is a long hit time (for example, 30 seconds) and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big prize opening, the game ball won in the big prize opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the player can expect a game ball, and for example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening per round is different, so that the game ball can be substantially awarded to the big prize opening. Even when there is an expected big hit and an unexpected big hit, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

  In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls is paid out to the player. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player is different depending on whether the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14. Good. For example, one game ball may be paid out to the player when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13. As described above, when the number of prize balls is reduced with respect to one win, the game ball can be configured to easily win the first start winning opening 13 instead. That is, the player can enjoy the game because the number of prize balls to be paid out by one winning is reduced, but the first special symbol is easily displayed in a variable manner. However, in this case, the expected value for winning a prize ball in the reeds is less than a predetermined value (for example, 6400 pieces), and the jackpot probability that the display result of variable symbol special display is a big hit is a predetermined value (for example, , Less than 1/260). In addition, during the consecutive games, for example, a period from when the big hit game is started until it is controlled to the normal state after the big hit game, until the probability change state controlled after the big hit game is started (after the big hit game is finished) ( The period until the control of the short-time state or the normal state is started), or the period from the start of the big hit game until the end of the probability change state or the short-time state controlled after the big hit game (the control of the normal state is started) (Until). The big hit probability being less than a predetermined value (for example, 1/260) means that the percentage of big hits is higher than when the big hit probability is a predetermined value (for example, a ratio of 1/100). Is a big hit).

  Further, even when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, one prize ball may be paid out to the player. However, in this case as well, it is desirable to appropriately adjust the winning probability of winning a prize ball in the retreat and the jackpot probability that the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit.

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

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes. In addition, it replaces with the 1st pending | holding memory display part 18c and the 2nd pending | holding memory display part 18d, and displays the total number (sum total pending memory number) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number You may comprise so that a memory | storage display part may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of established execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition by providing the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number. . Further, in the case of such a configuration, in the total hold storage display unit, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is configured so that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). It is desirable to do.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, 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 operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a display result designation command designating a display result (5R normal big hit, 15R promotion probability big hit, 15R probability big hit, sudden probability big hit, small hit or miss) stored in the backup RAM. (Step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 10). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine a variation pattern using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

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

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

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variable display result is “displacement” and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design does not involve the reach state, the shortened non-reach shift and the non-reach shift Is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is associated with the reach state, normal deviation, pseudo-ream 1 normal deviation, super-relief, pseudo-ream 2 super-off and pseudo-ream Three supermarkets are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, in the variation pattern accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the pseudo-continuous 1 normal deviation is used, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the misalignment of the pseudo-continuous 2 super is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the deviation from the pseudo-continuation 3 supermarket among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuation, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Also, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation, provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit (excluding suddenly probable big hits) Per pseudo-ream 2 super and per pseudo-ream 3 super are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, re-variation is performed once in the case of using one normal per pseudo-continue among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when using the per-ream 3 supermarket, the re-variation is performed three times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a special hit is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a big hit or a small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times)) The time is fixed at 40 seconds, and the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream). The variation time may be varied according to the number of reserved storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variation time is different between when the game state is the normal state and when the game state is the short-time state (in the example shown in FIG. 6, when the short-time state is present). Is determined so that the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected, which has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns, is not limited to this. Even so, the variation time may be different depending on the total number of pending storages (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected varies). For example, the variation time may be shortened (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected increases) as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time is varied according to the number of the first reserved memory (that is, the ratio at which the variable pattern with the short variable time is selected is varied). Alternatively, in the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation time is varied according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the proportion of variation patterns having a short variation time is selected). You may do it. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  When configured to use a different variation pattern determination table depending on the number of reserved storage, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out of order and the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more is Compared to the variation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is reduced. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more has a determination value that increases the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases, and a situation where the variable display operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is different is shown for two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, for example, according to the total pending storage number Further, the assignment may be changed in a stepwise manner. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 2, the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 4 May be prepared in advance, and determination values may be assigned to fluctuation patterns with reach and fluctuation patterns of shortening fluctuations, and may be varied in stages.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (5R normal jackpot, 15R promotion probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine an initial value of random 3 (for determining an initial value of random 3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “15R promotion probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation probability jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, four determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). 4 is determined to be suddenly probable big hit), whereas the big hit type determination table 131b is assigned one judgment value for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” (a ratio of 1/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “5R normal jackpot”, “15R promotion probability jackpot”, “15R probability jackpot” and “sudden probability jackpot”. . In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds, 5 rounds and 2 rounds is shown. It is not limited to those shown in the form. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are four types of jackpot types: “5R normal jackpot”, “15R promoted probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot” and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. For example, five or more types of jackpot types may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than four types, for example, only three types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “5R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the five round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changed state and the time reduction state is entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  The “15R promotion probability change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, as in the “15R probability changed big hit”). The process shifts to the certain change state and also to the time reduction state (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot” or “15R promotion probability variable jackpot”, the promotion effect is executed. In the promotion effect, a combination of effect symbols that normally become big hit symbols on the effective lines of the effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 30. Details will be described later. .) Is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas, the effect symbols are changed again in a state where the same effect symbols are aligned, and become a probable big hit symbol. And a combination of effect symbols that normally become a big hit symbol are stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot”, as the promotion effect, the combination of the effect symbols that become the normal jackpot symbol is stopped as the confirmed effect symbol after the effect symbol that has been displayed temporarily stopped is changed again. The promotion failure effect to be displayed is performed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “15R promotion probability variation jackpot”, as the promotion effect, the effect symbol combination that becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol is confirmed The promotion promotion effect that stops and displays as a symbol is performed. Therefore, when the jackpot type is “15R promotion probability variation jackpot”, the same game value as “15R probability variation jackpot” is finally given, but the performance executed until it is determined to be granted is different.

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, each of which is "5R normal big hit", "15R promoted probable big hit", "15R probable big hit", and "sudden probable big hit". A corresponding judgment value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 2) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. When the extracted random 2 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the matching determination value of the variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the ratio of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 9), the determination value corresponding to the random value 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variable display result of “out of”, “out of time (short time)”, “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)” or “suddenly In the case of “probable large hit / small hit”, the ratio determined by the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” column in FIG. 9), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, The ratio determined as “non-reach out” is the highest, and the ratio determined as “pseudo-continuous 3 super out” is the lowest. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the time reduction state (the “out (short time)” column in FIG. 9), unlike the “out” column, The determination value is assigned such that the ratio of “reach out of shortened non-reach” is high without being determined as “reach out of reach”. By setting in this way, a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time can be easily selected in the short time state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)” (in the column “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)” in FIG. 9), there is a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio determined to be “per quasi-ream 3 supermarket” is the highest and the ratio determined to be “per quasi-ream 1 normal” is the lowest. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit (excluding suddenly probable big hit)”, the variation pattern with the larger number of pseudo-continuations among the variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects is easily selected. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the number of pseudo-continuous times, the higher the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super detachment, pseudo-ream 2 super deviation). This is more likely to be selected when the variable display result is “out of” than in the case of pseudo-ream 3 supermarket, per supermarket, per pseudo-ream 2 supermarket, and per pseudo-ream 3 supermarket). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, pseudo 2 super off, pseudo 3 super off, per super, pseudo 2 super and 3 super super) is the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off). This is more easily selected when the variable display result is “big hit (excluding suddenly probable big hit)” rather than pseudo-ream 1 normal off, per normal and per pseudo-ream normal. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach. Hereinafter, a variation pattern with a high expectation in which the variable display result is a big hit is also expressed as a variation pattern with a high expectation.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 9), The fluctuation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6 described later, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of “5R normal big hit”, “15R promotion probability change big hit”, or “15R probability change big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and “sudden probability change big hit” or “small In the case of “hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

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

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased is specified, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, 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, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passing process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 22), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). 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. 14) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. Note that the variation pattern determination random number (random 2) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 14, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 2) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). 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. 14) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 2) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, 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 reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  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.

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

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

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to a value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“5R normal jackpot”, “ "15R promotion probability change big hit", "15R probability change big hit" or "sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “15R promotion probability variable jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which becomes a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol To do. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “5R normal big hit” is determined, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If “15R promotion probability variation big hit” is decided, “5” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variation big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol To do. When the small hit flag is set, “9” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (a random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and determines the status of the big hit flag, the stored big hit type, small The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 9) according to the state of the winning flag and the gaming state (step S98).

  Specifically, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit type stored in step S74 is not a sudden probability variable big hit (that is, “5R normal big hit”, “15R promotion positive big hit” or “15R positive big hit”. ”), Refer to the“ big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit) ”column of the fluctuation pattern judgment table. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit,“ sudden probability change big hit / Refer to the Small Hit column.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 refers to the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” column of the variation pattern determination table.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 refers to the “displaced (short time)” column of the fluctuation pattern determination table when the time is short, and changes when it is not the short time. Refer to the “out” column of the pattern determination table.

  Note that whether or not the time-short state is present can be confirmed by the state of the time-short flag indicating the time-short state. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the time reduction state (including the time of transition to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be 5R normal big hit, 15R promoted probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, When it is determined, the change display of the special symbol is finished, and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S99). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S101). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S102).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 6 designation) (see FIG. 10) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is “5R normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is “5R normal big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. Further, when the type of jackpot is “15R promotion probability change jackpot”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “15R promotion probability variation big hit”, specifically, by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. Can be judged. Further, when the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Specifically, whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. it can. When none of “5R normal big hit”, “15R promotion probability big hit” and “15R probability big hit” (that is, when “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs a control to transmit a display result 5 designation command. Is performed (step S117).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S118a). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S118b). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118a), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118c).

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “5R normal jackpot”, “15R promotion probability jackpot” or “15R chance jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is “5R normal jackpot”, “15R promotion probability jackpot”, “15R chance jackpot” or “sudden probability jackpot” is the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (big jackpot) (Data stored in the type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening the winning prize opening number counter (for example, “5R normal big hit” is 5 times. “15R promotion probability big hit” and “15R positive chance big hit” is 15 times. In the case of (2)) is set (step S135). The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden probability change big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of “5R normal big hit”, “15R promotion positive change big hit” or “15R positive change big hit”, the round time is set. 29 seconds is set. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time of one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, in the case of “5R normal big hit”, “15R promotion probable big hit” or “15R probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and “sudden probable big hit” In this case, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot flag is reset at the timing of step S161 before the operation of the jackpot end display timer in the jackpot end process is shown. However, the timing for resetting the jackpot flag is the same as that of the present embodiment. It is not limited to what is shown in. For example, the jackpot flag may be reset after it is determined as Y in step S131 in the special symbol stop process, or after the jackpot end display timer times out in the jackpot end process and it is determined as Y in step S165, the process proceeds to step S171. The big hit flag may be reset before processing.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a 5R normal big hit (step S166). Specifically, whether or not it is “5R normal big hit” is determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. If it is a 5R normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not the 5R normal big hit (that is, if the 15R promotion probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag to shift to the probability change state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag Then, the state is shifted to the time saving state (step S170).

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the transition is made to both the probability variation state and the short-time state uniformly regardless of whether the 15R promotion probability variation big hit, 15R probability variation big hit, or sudden probability variation big hit. In the case of a big hit, whether or not to shift to the short time state may be made different depending on the gaming state before the sudden probability change big hit. For example, if it is a normal state (low base state) suddenly before a big probability change, just make a transition to a probability change state and not a short time state (ie, make a transition to a high probability / low base state), If the state is a short time state (high base state) before a sudden large probability change hit, the state may be shifted to both the probability change state and the short time state (ie, high probability / high base state). By doing so, since there is no change in the opening frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 before and after the sudden probability change big hit, it can be difficult to recognize whether it was sudden probability change big hit or small hit.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, 1 is added to the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S706). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 6 specifying command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S627), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (command B000 (H)) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen in the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, (Background screen with a blue background color) (step S630). Then, if it is set, the production control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag and the time reduction state flag (step S631).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (command B001 (H)) (step S632), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen in the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, The background screen is changed to a red background color (step S633). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is the time-short state background designation command (command B002 (H)) (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen in the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the time-short state (for example, (Background screen of green background color) is changed (step S636). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time-short state flag indicating that it is a time-short state (step S637).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S638). For example, if the effect control command received is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command is set. Set the reception flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S708) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbols is realized. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8001, obtains a chance eye symbol (as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream) ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 30, when the received display result designation command indicates “5R normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R promotion probability change big hit” or “15R probability change big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command or a display result 4 designation command). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probabilistic state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also referred to as a probable variation symbol (probability large hit symbol), and a symbol in this embodiment (in this embodiment, an even symbol) ) Is also called a non-probable variable (usually a big hit symbol).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting a notice effect (step S8002).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received display result designation command indicates “5R normal jackpot” or “15R promotion probability change jackpot” (step S8003), and if so (received display result) If the designated command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command), the process proceeds to step S8004. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S8007.

  In step S8004, the effect control CPU 101 determines a temporary stop symbol (normal jackpot symbol) for promotion effect (step S8004). Then, when the received display result designation command is “5R normal jackpot”, the effect control CPU 101 selects the promotion failure effect process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the set notice effect (steps S8005 and S8006a). ) If the received display result designation command is “15R promotion probability change jackpot”, the process table for promotion success effect according to the variation pattern and the set notice effect is selected (steps S8005 and S8006b). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8008.

  In step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a normal process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the set notice effect (step S8007). Then, the process proceeds to step S8008.

  As already described, in this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot” or “15R promotion probability variable jackpot”, the promotion effect is executed. In the promotion effect, the effect display device 9 temporarily stops and displays the combination of the effect symbols that become the normal jackpot symbol, and then changes the combination again, and the combination of the effect symbol that becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol and the effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot symbol Is stopped and displayed as a finalized design (final stop display).

  Therefore, when the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot” or “15R promotion probable bonus jackpot”, in step S8004, a combination of performance symbols that become normal jackpot symbols is determined as a temporary stop symbol for promotion performance. Then, when the big hit type is “5R normal big hit”, by using the process table for promotion failure presentation selected in step S8306b, by executing steps S8009 and S8106, which will be described later, the production symbols displayed temporarily stopped. After the change is made again, a promotion failure effect is performed in which the combination of effect symbols that normally become a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol. When the big hit type is “15R promotion probability change big hit”, by using the process table for promotion failure presentation selected in step S8306a, an effect that is temporarily displayed by executing steps S8009 and S8106 described later. After the symbols are re-varied, the promotion success effect is performed in which the combination of the effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol.

  As described above, when the jackpot type is “5R normal jackpot” or “15R promotion probable big hit”, the promotion effect is executed, so that even if the normal jackpot symbol is displayed (temporary stop display), the advantage is further increased. The possibility of being promoted to a high jackpot can be left, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. If the jackpot type is not “5R normal jackpot” or “15R promotion probability variable jackpot”, the promotion effect is performed by executing steps S8009 and S8106 described later using the normal process table selected in step S8007. A variation display of the effect design not accompanied is performed.

  In step S8008, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8008).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 31 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8009). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8010).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8011).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002). In the notice effect setting process, an effect aspect (special notice type, expectation type, notice type, notice effect pattern, etc.) of the notice effect to be executed is determined. Then, the process table is selected in step S8006a, step S8006b, or step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start process according to the determination result of the notice effect setting process. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines the special notice type of the special notice effect executed during the first fluctuation (step S901).

  Here, the initial variation is the variation of the effect design from the start of variation until the first temporary stop is performed in the variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and in the variation pattern without pseudo-continuations. This is the change in the effect design itself from the start until the stop symbol is derived and displayed. The special notice effect is a notice effect executed during the first fluctuation. In this embodiment, as a special advance notice effect, a pseudo-continuous notice for notifying that a pseudo-continuous effect will be performed, an advantageous design pattern variation mode (e.g., developing to super reach), or a display result is A mini-character notice is announced in which a high degree of expectation for being a big hit is announced. In step S901, the special notice type of the special notice effect is determined using the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33A (“No special notice effect”, “Pseudo continuous notice”, or “Mini character notice”). Determined to be one). Note that determining that the special notice type is “no special notice effect” means that the special notice effect is not executed. In the pseudo-continuous notice, for example, display control for displaying “pseudo-continuous!” On the effect display device 9 is performed, and in the mini-character notice, for example, display control for displaying a predetermined mini character on the effect display device 9 is performed. Done.

  FIG. 33A is an explanatory diagram showing a special notice type determination table. In the special notice type determination table, a determination value corresponding to a decision item (a special notice type to be determined: “no special notice effect”, “pseudo continuous notice”, or “mini-character notice”) is assigned to each variation pattern. However, in the example shown in FIG. 33A, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the special notice type, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 33 (A), the numerical value corresponding to the decision items (determined special notice type: “no special notice effect”, “pseudo continuous notice” or “mini-character notice”) in each variation pattern is The percentage (%) at which “no special notice effect”, “pseudo-continuous notice” or “mini-character notice” is selected as a decision item is shown.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (A), the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (B) and the expected degree types shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to (C). 35, the notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 35A to 35C, the initial variation or re-variation (excluding the final re-variation) shown in FIG. 36, and the initial variation shown in FIG. Or, for the re-variation (excluding the last re-variation) notice type determination table, the determination value is actually assigned, but the ratio of the determination value assigned is shown to simplify the explanation. . Also, in steps S903 to S905, S907, S909, and S910, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, the effect control CPU 101, for example, for example, the notice type, the expected degree type, the notice effect pattern, the initial variation, as in step S901. Alternatively, a random number is extracted to determine the type of expectation for re-variation (excluding the last re-variation), the initial change type or initial notice type for re-variation (excluding the last re-variation), and a judgment value that matches the extracted random number Determine what is assigned.

  In the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33A, what is characteristic is that if the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, and the expected result of the variation pattern is higher even if the display result is the same, “ The determination value is set so that the ratio determined as “mini-character notice” is high and the ratio determined as “no special notice effect” is low. By having such a feature, when the mini character notice is executed as the special notice effect, it is more advantageous to change the effect pattern (for example, super reach) than when the special notice effect is not executed. Can be increased, and the rate at which the display result is a big hit can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the execution of the special notice effect (mini character notice).

  Also, the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (A) is characterized in that, among the change patterns with pseudo-reams, the higher the number of re-variations, the higher the ratio determined as “pseudo-continuous notices”. The determination value is set so that By having such a feature, when the pseudo-continuous notice is executed as the special notice effect, the ratio of the number of re-variations to be increased (that is, the expectation of being a big hit) is increased. it can. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the execution of the special notice effect (pseudo-continuous notice).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects an expectation type determination table in accordance with the display result (step S902). Specifically, when the display result is “missing”, the expectation type determination table (for losing) shown in FIG. 34A is selected, and the display result is “5R normal big hit” or “15R promotion probability change”. In the case of “big hit”, the expectation type determination table shown in FIG. 34B (for 5R normal big hit or 15R promotion probability variable big hit) is selected, and when the display result is “15R probability big hit”, The expectation type determination table (for 15R probability variation big hit) shown in 34 (C) is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the expected degree type of the notice effect based on the selected expected degree type determination table and the variation pattern (step S903).

  In this embodiment, apart from the special notice effect, a maximum of one kind of notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as a normal notice effect) can be executed for each initial change and one revariation. That is, the normal notice effect can be executed once for each initial change and re-change, and when the re-change is performed three times, the normal notice effect is executed once separately from the special notice effect in the first change, By executing the normal notice effect once for each re-variation, a total of four normal notice effects can be executed. When the special notice effect is executed with the first fluctuation, the special notice effect can be executed once and the normal notice effect can be executed four times. Further, in the case of a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-ream, a special notice effect and a normal notice effect can be executed once each. Further, the chance eye notice described later can be executed once for each initial change and re-variation (except for the last re-change) except for the special notice effect and the normal notice effect. In this embodiment, a maximum of one type of normal notice effect can be executed for each initial change or re-change, but a plurality of normal notice effects may be executed.

  The expectation type is the expectation degree for the notice by the notice effect to be executed (the degree to which the notice is reliable. For example, it is likely to become an advantageous fluctuation mode (development to super reach) or a big hit. Are classified based on the above). In this embodiment, the expectation type is classified into “low expectation”, “medium expectation”, “high expectation”, and “very high expectation” as shown in the expectation type determination table of FIG. And is determined to be either. The determined expectation type is used when determining the effect pattern of the notice effect in step S905 described later. That is, the effect pattern of the notice effect is determined based on the type of expectation, and therefore reflects the degree of expectation for the notice by the notice effect (the degree to which the notice can be trusted).

  In the expectation type determination tables shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to 34 (C), what is characteristic is that the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, and the expectation of the variation pattern is also the same display result. The higher the percentage, the higher the percentage determined as “high expectation” (or “very high expectation”) and the lower the percentage determined as “low expectation”. . By having such characteristics, it is more advantageous to have a higher expectation (or “very high expectation”) than when it is determined to be “low expectation”. It is possible to increase the rate at which symbols change (for example, develop into super reach) and increase the rate at which the display result is a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the expected level of the variation pattern (the expected level of big hit) on the expected level type of the notice effect to be executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the display result is “out of”, the determination value is not assigned to the expectation type “ultra-high expectation”, but may be assigned at a small ratio. That is, even when the display result is “out of range”, the expectation type “ultra-high expectation” may be determined at a small ratio.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice type of the notice effect based on the notice type determination table and the variation pattern shown in FIG. 33B (step S904).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the notice effect (normal notice effect) is executed in any of the notice types of step-up notice, serif notice and item notice.

  The step-up notice is an effect in which an effect in which a predetermined character or the like is displayed on the effect display device 9 is executed in a plurality of stages, and is executed for notifying that it will be a super reach or a big hit. Is done. Further, in this embodiment, the step-up notice can be developed from the first stage to the fourth stage, and the expectation of becoming a super reach or a big hit differs depending on which stage is developed. (Ie, the production pattern varies depending on the type of expectation).

  The serif notice is an effect in which a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the displayed character emits a predetermined serif, and is executed for notifying that it will be a super reach or a big hit. . Further, in this embodiment, the serif notice is a super-reach depending on whether a serif of serif A, serif B, serif C or serif D is emitted by a character, and which serif is emitted, It is executed so that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is different (that is, the production pattern varies depending on the type of expectation).

  The item notice is an effect in which a predetermined item is displayed on the effect display device 9, and is executed for notifying that it will be a super reach or a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, the item advance notice is either item A, item B, item C, or item D, and depending on which item is displayed, it can be a super reach or jackpot Are executed so that the degree of expectation becomes different (that is, the effect pattern varies depending on the kind of expectation).

  In step S904, the notice type of the notice effect is determined using the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33B ("No notice effect", "Step-up notice", "Selif notice" or "Item notice"). To be determined). Note that the determination of the notice type as “no notice effect” means that the notice effect is not executed.

  In the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (B), what is characteristic is that the display result is larger than the loss, and the higher the expected degree of the variation pattern, the higher the expected value of the variation pattern. The determination value is set so that the ratio determined in the order of “notice notice”, “line notice”, and “step-up notice” is high, and the ratio determined as “no notice effect” is low. By having such a feature, when the notice effect is executed, when the notice effect is executed, in particular, the “item notice” rather than the “step-up notice” and the “serif notice”. When "" is executed, it is possible to increase the rate at which an advantageous design pattern variation mode (for example, develops into super reach) or to increase the rate at which the display result is a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in whether the notice effect is executed and which notice type is executed. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 33B, and the notice effects may be determined at the same rate. That is, regardless of which notice effect is executed, it may be possible to become super reach or have the same expectation level as a big hit. Also, the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33B and the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33A must always be “No notice effect” (“No special notice effect”) when the variation pattern is out of reach. The determination value is assigned so as to be determined, but the notice effect (special notice effect) may be executed at a small rate.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed using the notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 based on the determined expectation type and notice type (step S905).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of a notice effect pattern determination table. In step S905, when the determined notice type is a step-up notice, the notice effect pattern determination table (for step-up notice) shown in FIG. 35A is used. When the decided notice type is a line notice, When the notice effect pattern determination table (for line notice) shown in FIG. 35 (B) is used and the decided notice type is item notice, the notice effect pattern determination table (for item notice) shown in FIG. 35 (C) is used. Use. When the notice effect pattern is determined to be the first pattern (first stage) using the notice effect pattern determination table (for step up notice), the step up notice is performed up to the first stage. In addition, when the notice effect pattern determination table (for serif notice) is used to determine the notice effect pattern as the first pattern (serif A), a serif effect in which the character emits words A is performed. Further, when the notice effect pattern determination table (for item notice) is used to determine the notice effect pattern as the first pattern (item A), an item effect in which the item A is displayed is performed. Each of the notice effect pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 35 includes the expectation type “special”, which is used in the processing of steps S907 to S910 described later, and is used in step S905. Absent. Details will be described later.

  In the respective notice effect pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 35, the characteristic is that the third pattern (“third stage” for step-up notice, “serif C” for notice of line, “item C” for notice of item) Is that the determination value is set such that the higher the degree of expectation is, the higher the degree of determination is. On the other hand, the first pattern ("first stage" for step-up notice, "serif A" for line notice, "item A" for item notice) is determined as the expectation type becomes higher. The determination value is set so that the ratio is low. By providing such a feature, the notice effect is executed in the third pattern rather than when the notice effect is executed in the first pattern (for example, when the step-up notice is performed up to the first stage). When the time is up (for example, when the step-up notice is made up to the third stage), the expectation of becoming a super reach or a big hit can be increased. In other words, depending on the expectation type of the notice effect, it is possible to become a super reach by changing the notice effect pattern that is easily determined, or to execute the notice effect with the notice effect pattern that reflects the expectation that will be a big hit it can. Therefore, the player can be interested in which notice effect pattern the notice effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, “step 4” for step-up notice, “serif D” for notice of line and “item D” for notice of item have an expectation type “ultra-high expectation”. Only determined when. Also, as already shown in FIG. 34, the expectation type “ultra high expectation” is determined only at the time of big hit. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed in the effect form of “step 4” for step-up notice, “line D” for notice of line or “item D” for notice of item, before the stop symbol is derived and displayed. The big hit will be confirmed. If the big hit is not determined, the expectation type “ultra high expectation” may be determined even at the time of loss (that is, in the expectation type determination table (for loss) in FIG. 34A). .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-ream (step S906). If the variation pattern is not accompanied by a pseudo-ream, the notice effect setting processing ends. In this case, based on the result determined in steps S901 to S905, the special notice effect and the normal notice effect are executed during the change of the effect symbol. Note that the timing of executing the special notice effect or the normal notice effect may be determined in advance for each variation pattern (or for each grouped variation pattern), and is the same regardless of the variation pattern. Also good.

  On the other hand, if it is a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, the process proceeds to step S907, and the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) to be executed during the initial change and each re-change is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the notice effect setting process of this embodiment, by repeating the processes of steps S907 to S910, the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the first change and each re-change is performed. A production mode is determined. Further, in this embodiment, based on the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the immediately following re-change, the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the previous re-change or the first change is performed. A production mode is determined.

  Here, when the process proceeds to step S907 (that is, when the variation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-ream), the effect control CPU 101 performs the re-variation that is performed a plurality of times for the normal notice effect determined in the processing of steps S902 to S905. The notice effect to be executed during the re-variation performed at the end. Hereinafter, among the re-variations performed a plurality of times in the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the last re-change is also referred to as a final notice effect. Of the re-changes performed a plurality of times, the last re-change is also referred to as final re-change, and the re-change before the last re-change is also referred to as intermediate re-change.

  As described above, in order to determine the effect mode of the notice effect (ordinary notice effect) executed during the previous re-change or the first time change based on the effect mode of the notice effect executed during the immediately following re-change, the step When performing the processing of S907 to S910 for the first time, based on the effect mode of the final notice effect, the effect form of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the initial change or intermediate re-change performed immediately before the final change Is determined. That is, in the case of a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed three times, a notice to be executed during the second re-variation based on the effect mode of the final notice effect executed during the last re-variation (third re-variation). A production mode of production is determined. In the case of a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed once, the effect of the notice effect performed during the first variation is based on the effect mode of the last notice effect performed during the last re-variation (first re-variation). An aspect is determined.

  In addition, when the processes of steps S907 to S910 are performed for the second time or later, based on the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) that is executed during the immediately following intermediate re-change, the notice that is executed during the initial change or the intermediate re-change An effect mode of the effect (normal notice effect) is determined. That is, in the case of a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed three times, when the processing of steps S907 to S910 is performed for the second time, it is based on the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the second re-variation. An effect mode of a notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the first re-variation is determined. Further, in the case of a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed twice, when performing the processing of steps S907 to S910 for the second time, it is based on the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the first re-variation. The effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the first fluctuation is determined.

  In step S907, the effect control CPU 101 performs the initial fluctuation or re-variation (excluding the final re-variation) shown in FIG. 36 based on the expected type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the immediately following re-change. The expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) is determined using the time expectation type determination table (step S907).

  What is characteristic in the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) expectation type determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) to be executed later is executed first. The determination value is set so as not to be lower than the expected degree type of the notice effect (normal notice effect). By providing such a feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by lowering the expectation level of the notice effect executed for each re-variation. In each table, since a determination value is assigned so that the expectation type “ultra high expectation” is not determined, the notice effect of “ultra high expectation” is executed only during the final re-variation. However, the determination value may be assigned so that the “super high expectation” notice effect is executed even during the initial change or the intermediate re-change.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) expected type classification table shown in FIG. 36 is that “special” is provided as a new expected type. In this embodiment, when the expectation type is determined to be “special”, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the initial change or re-change in addition to the normal notice effect (that is, the current initial change or A chance eye notice is made to warn that the re-variation is temporarily stopped at the chance design and a new re-change is performed. In other words, when the expectation type of the notice effect that is executed during the first fluctuation is “special”, the chance series notice is given to notify the start of the pseudo-ream and is executed during the intermediate re-change. When the expectation type of the notice effect is “special”, it is notified that the pseudo-ream will be continued by performing the chance eye notice. By providing such a feature, it is possible to increase the variation of the production and enhance the game entertainment. The chance eye notice is a notice that the pseudo-ream will be started or the pseudo-ream will be continued by temporarily stopping the chance eye symbol. It is not executed during the last re-variation. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34, the expected degree type “special” is not determined for the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the final re-variation (or during the variation not accompanied by the pseudo-ream).

  In the chance eye notice, display control for displaying “chance eye!” On the effect display device 9 is performed. By giving a chance notice during the initial change or re-change, the player will be notified that a new re-change will occur after the current initial change or re-change is temporarily stopped (that is, the jackpot expectation will increase). Because it can be recognized, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. In this embodiment, the chance eye notice is executed separately from the normal notice effect during the initial change or intermediate re-change. That is, it is configured such that the normal notice effect and the chance eye notice can be executed in the initial change or re-change. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a chance eye notice may be performed instead of the normal notice effect. That is, when a chance eye notice is given, the normal notice effect may not be executed.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) expectation type determination table shown in FIG. 36 is that the expectation type of the normal notice effect to be executed immediately after is “special”. For example, the determination value is assigned so as to be determined as “low expectation” or “special”. By having such features, the expectation type of the normal notice effect can be determined even when the expectation type of the normal notice effect to be executed immediately after is “special”, and the expected expectation is determined. It is possible to prevent the expected degree of the degree type from becoming lower than the expected degree of the expected degree type of the normal notice effect that is executed immediately before. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 36, and may be prevented from becoming extremely lower than the expected degree of the notice effect pattern of the normal notice effect executed immediately before. In other words, when the expected degree of expectation is allowed to decrease to a certain degree and the expectation type of the normal notice effect to be executed immediately after is “special”, for example, “low expectation”, “medium expectation” or “special” A determination value may be assigned so as to be determined as “ In addition to the example shown in FIG. 36, when the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed immediately after is “special”, each expectation type (excluding the super high expectation) may be used. A determination value may be assigned so as to be determined equally.

  In this embodiment, in the first fluctuation, a chance eye notice and a pseudo-continuous notice (special notice effect) may be performed, but both are effects for notifying that a pseudo-ream will be performed. When the is executed, the other may not be executed. For example, when it is determined that the chance eye notice is executed in the first fluctuation, if the special notice type of the special notice effect is determined to be the pseudo-continuous notice, the special notice type may be changed to the mini character notice. However, in this embodiment, as the number of re-variations increases, the rate at which pseudo-continuous notice is performed increases, so the pseudo-continuous notice is also an effect for notifying that the number of re-variations is large, and the chance design is Strictly different from the chance eye notice for notifying the temporary stop. Therefore, there is no problem even if a chance notice notice and a special notice effect are performed in the first fluctuation. Also, when the chance change notice and the special notice effect are performed at the first change, the fact that the pseudo-ream will be performed by the chance notice notice, it will be noticed that the number of re-variations is large due to the special notice effect. It is desirable.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) based on the notice type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the immediately following re-variation (step S909).

  In step S909, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice type using the initial change or re-change (not including final re-change) notice type determination table shown in FIG.

  What is characteristic of the initial change or re-change (excluding final re-change) notice type determination table shown in FIG. 37 is determined to be the same as the notice type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) to be executed later. The determination value is set so that the ratio becomes high. By having such features, in this embodiment, it becomes a super-reach for each notice type, or the expectation that becomes a big hit differs, but the notice effect that is executed for each re-variation (normal notice effect) ) Can be prevented from changing greatly according to the notice type. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 37, the expectation degree by the notice type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed later is the notice effect executed first, as in the expectation type determination table shown in FIG. You may make it not become lower than the expectation degree by the notice classification of (normal notice effect). Further, each notice type may be determined at the same rate. However, in this case, it is desirable that the notice types are determined at the same rate in the notice type determination table shown in FIG. In other words, no matter which notice type is executed, the notice effect of each notice type is the same during the initial change or intermediate re-variation if the expectation to be a super reach or the big hit is the same. It is desirable to be executed at a rate.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a notice effect pattern based on the expectation type (determined in step S907) and the notice type (determined in step S909) (step S910). Also in step S910, as in step S905, the notice effect pattern determination table of any of FIGS. 35 (A) to (C) is used. However, in step S910, unlike step S905, the notice effect pattern is determined based on the expectation type “special” in order to determine the notice effect to be executed during the initial change or intermediate re-variation of the change pattern with pseudo-continuations. There is a case. In the example shown in FIG. 35, if the expectation type is “special”, the determination value is assigned so as to be determined as the first pattern or the second pattern. Thus, even when the expectation type is “special”, it is possible to determine the notice effect pattern of the normal notice effect, and the normal notice effect that the expected degree of the decided notice effect pattern is executed immediately before It can be prevented from becoming extremely lower than the expected degree of the notice effect pattern. It should be noted that, in order to completely prevent the lowering of the expected degree of the notice effect pattern of the normal notice effect that is executed immediately before, it is only necessary to assign a determination value so as to be determined as the first pattern. In addition, the determination value is not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. 35, and a determination value may be assigned so as to be equally determined for each notice effect pattern. In this case, in the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) expectation type determination table shown in FIG. 36, when the expectation type of the notice effect executed immediately after is “special” The determination value may be assigned so as to be equally determined for each expectation degree type (which may exclude the super-high expectation degree).

  In step S911, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the determination of the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) that exercises for all re-changes and the first change is completed. Returning to step S907, the processing of steps S907 to S910 is repeated. If it is completed, the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  In general, when determining the effect mode of the notice effect (for example, the expectation type, the notice type, the notice effect pattern, etc.) based on the change pattern, a data table for determining the effect form of the notice effect for each change pattern (Pattern data) is required. On the other hand, the number of necessary data tables (pattern data) can be reduced by grouping the variation patterns and determining the effect mode of the notice effect for each group.

  However, even if this is done, if a notice effect is to be executed every time a change occurs in a change pattern with a pseudo-ream, a notice effect to be executed for each change pattern (or change pattern group) and further for each change. A data table (pattern data) for determining the production mode is required.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, in the case of a fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuous, steps S907 to S910 are repeated for the effect mode of the normal notice effect during the initial fluctuation and each intermediate re-variation. It is configured to be determined by executing. In addition, at that time, the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) expectation type determination table shown in FIG. 36, the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) time notice shown in FIG. The type determination table and the notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 are used repeatedly. That is, instead of providing and using each data pattern (pattern data) for determining the effect mode (effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed for each change pattern (or change pattern group) and each re-change, the first change In addition, a common data table (pattern data) for determining the effect mode of the notice effect during each re-variation is provided and used repeatedly.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, it is possible to realize a notice effect for each re-variation in a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream with a smaller amount of data compared to a general method. That is, it is possible to reduce the amount of data for determining the effect mode of the notice effect.

  Further, when steps S907 to S910 are repeatedly executed, the expectation type is determined so that the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed later is not lower than the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed first. ing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged due to a decrease in the expectation level of the notice effect that is executed for each re-variation.

  In addition to simply repeating the same process, as shown in the expectation type determination table of FIG. 36, an expectation type “special” that is determined only in the case of a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-continuity is provided. When the expectation type is determined to be “special”, a chance eye notice is executed. Therefore, the variation of production can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In addition to the normal notice effect, the special notice effect is configured to be executed regardless of whether or not the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-ream. Therefore, the variation of production can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, after determining the effect mode of the final notice effect executed during the final re-variation, the effect mode of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during the immediately preceding intermediate re-change (or first time change). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after determining the final notice presentation effect mode, the announcement mode (ordinary preview effect) to be executed during the first fluctuation is selected, and the intermediate You may make it determine the effect aspect of the notice effect (normal notice effect) performed during a change in order. In other words, the presentation mode of the notice effect is determined in the order of the third variation, the second variation, the first variation, and the first variation. For example, the third variation, the first variation, the first variation, the first variation You may make it determine the production | presentation aspect of a notice effect in order of the 2nd time. However, also in this case, it is desirable that the expected degree of the notice effect to be executed later is not lower than the expectation degree of the notice effect to be executed first.

  Further, in this embodiment, the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed later is configured not to be lower than the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed first, but it is allowed to be lowered. May be. Also in this case, for example, it is allowed to change from “high expectation” to “medium expectation” but not to allow from “high expectation” to “low expectation”. . That is, it may not be allowed that the degree of expectation greatly decreases. Further, for example, once an expectation type that is equal to or higher than a predetermined expectation (for example, “high expectation”) is determined, the expectation may not be lowered thereafter.

  Further, in this embodiment, the player is discouraged by configuring the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed later not to be lower than the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed first. Although it is prevented, the notice effect pattern of the notice effect is determined according to the type of expectation. And as shown in FIG. 35, the notification effect pattern determined even if it is the same expectation type differs. Therefore, even if the expectation type of the later notice effect is not lower than the expectation type of the previous notice effect, the notice effect pattern of the later notice effect is expected to be higher than the notice effect pattern of the previous notice effect. The degree may be low. In other words, in this embodiment, the expectation level due to the notice effect pattern of the subsequent notice effect tends not to be lower than the expectation value according to the notice effect pattern of the previous notice effect, but an exception occurs at a small rate. It is configured to allow. In the case where it is not desired to generate such an exception, it is only necessary to have a one-to-one correspondence between the expectation type and the determined notice effect pattern in the notice effect pattern determination table.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern. For example, the notice effect may be executed based on the notice effect pattern and the expectation type. For example, a color corresponding to each expectation type may be set in advance, and the notice effect may be executed using a notice effect pattern based on the color corresponding to the expectation type.

  For example, “low expectation” is set to “blue”, “medium expectation” is set to “yellow”, “high expectation” is set to “red”, and “high expectation” is set to “white”. In this case, when the expectation type is “low expectation”, the notice type is “item notice”, and the notice effect pattern is “second pattern”, the effect display device 9 displays item B in blue. When the control is performed, the expectation type is “medium expectation”, the notice type is “item notice”, and the notice effect pattern is “second pattern”, the effect display device 9 displays the item B in yellow. Display control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the proportion determined to be the same as the notice type of the notice effect to be executed later is configured to be high, but it may be determined to be the same notice type. However, it may be determined to be a completely different notice type. Further, regardless of the notice type of the notice effect to be executed later (or earlier), the notice type may be determined equally.

  In addition, when the variation patterns are grouped and the effect mode (effect pattern) of the notice effect is determined for each group, even if the variation pattern is the same, if the display result is different, the suitable grouping is performed. May not have. That is, there is a possibility that a suitable effect mode (effect pattern) of the notice effect cannot be determined.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B) and 34 (C), the display result (for example, the stop symbol of the special symbol or the stop symbol of the effect symbol) is 5R even if the variation pattern is the same. The expectation type is determined at a different rate depending on whether it is a big hit or 15R promotion probability variation big hit and a 15R probability variation big hit. That is, even if the variation pattern is the same, the expectation type is determined at a different rate according to the display result. For this reason, in this embodiment, although the variation pattern is the same, it is possible to determine a suitable notice effect even if the display results are different.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B) and 34 (C), even if it is a big hit to which the same game value is given as a result, such as 15R promotion probability change big hit and 15R probability change big hit, the display result (for example, When the special symbol stop symbol and the production symbol stop symbol) are different, the expectation type is determined at a different rate. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a monotonous notice effect that is executed, and it is possible to improve game entertainment. In particular, in the case of 15R promotion probable big hit, it is as high as 15R probable big hit because the effect of promotion effect can be enhanced if it is indistinguishable from the 5R normal jackpot until the result of the promotion effect is shown. It is desirable that the ratio determined for the expectation type is not high. That is, in the case of 15R promotion probability change big hit, it is desirable that a notice effect with a high expectation is not executed.

  In this embodiment, depending on the display result (for example, the stop symbol of the special symbol or the stop symbol of the production symbol) (for example, when the 5R normal big hit or 15R promoted probable big hit, and when the 15R probable big hit However, the expectation type is determined at different ratios, but may be determined as a completely different expectation type. Also, at this time, the same game value is given as a result, such as 15R promotion probability variation jackpot and 15R probability variation jackpot, but even if the display result is different, it is determined as a completely different expectation type. You may make it do.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the types of big hits, there are 5R normal big hits that are determined in advance to fail in promotion, 15R advanced probability variable big hits that are determined in advance to succeed, and 15R probability big hits that are determined in advance. It is provided and is configured such that the stop symbol of the special symbol differs depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, the expression “determining different expected degree types according to the display result” includes determining the expected degree type according to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, when the display result designation command is 15R promotion probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit symbol is determined as a combination of the stop symbols of the effect symbols. The probable big hit symbol is a combination of an odd number of left middle right. Here, a different odd number of combinations for the 15R promotion probability big hit and the 15R probability change big hit (for example, a combination of “7” for the 15R positive probability big hit, and an odd number other than “7” for the 15R advanced probability big hit) In other words, the expression “determining a different expected degree type according to the display result” includes determining the expected degree type according to the stop symbol of the effect design.

  In the case of 15R promotion probability change big hit, the normal big hit symbol may be used as the stop symbol of the effect symbol as in the case of 5R normal big hit. In this case, the promotion effect is not performed during the change, but during the fanfare effect in the effect symbol change stop process to be described later (for example, whether or not an advantageous big hit is made after the stop of the effect symbol (hit symbol)) It may be determined as a promotion effect) or between rounds during a jackpot game (for example, it may be determined as a promotion effect to determine whether or not the jackpot game continues at the end of the fifth round) During the ending production at the end of the big hit game (for example, when the 15R normal big hit and the 15R positive variable big hit with the same number of rounds of the big hit game are provided as the type of the big hit, is it controlled to the probable state after the big hit game ends? It may be performed as a promotion effect to determine whether or not by lottery or the like.

  Also, if the success or failure of promotion is not determined in advance as the type of jackpot, for example, even in a configuration in which only two types of 5R normal jackpot and 15R probability variable jackpot are provided, “expectations that differ depending on the display result” It is possible to “determine according to the degree type”. In this case, if the jackpot type is 15R probability variable jackpot, the special symbol stop symbol is the same, but as described above, the execution timing of the promotion effect is during the fanfare effect or during the round during the jackpot game, If it is performed during the ending effect at the end of the big hit game, the stop symbol of the effect symbol can be made different when the promotion effect is executed and when the promotion effect is not executed. For example, when the promotion effect is executed when the 15R probability variable big hit, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is a combination other than “7” so that it cannot be distinguished from the 5R normal big hit, and when the promotion effect is not executed, The stop symbol of the production symbol is a combination of “7”. At this time, by providing and using the corresponding expected degree type determination table for each type of stop symbol of the determined effect symbol (a combination of “7” matches, a combination other than “7”), the display result is displayed. Depending on the expectation type, it can be determined accordingly. That is, when the promotion effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the notice effect having a high expectation level from being executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the variation pattern is associated with the display result, different variation patterns are used for the loss and the big hit, but the variation that is not associated with the display result A pattern may be used in common. In this case, the display result is not specified by the variation pattern command, and even if the variation pattern is the same, one of the plurality of expectation type determination tables provided in advance according to the content of the display result designation command is provided. Selection is made, and the expectation type is determined at a different rate.

  In this embodiment, even if the same game value is awarded as a result, the display result (for example, the stop symbol of the special symbol or the stop symbol of the production symbol) is different (15R promotion probability variable big hit). And when it is a 15R probability variation jackpot), the expectation type is determined at different ratios, but not limited to this, and when the same game value is given as a result, The expectation type may be determined at the same rate.

  Also, not only in the flow shown in FIG. 32, when it is determined in step S904 that the notice effect is not executed, the process in step S905 may be omitted and the process may proceed to step S906. Further, in this embodiment, when the notice type of the normal notice effect executed during the immediately following re-variation is “no notice effect” in step S909, the notice type is set to “notice effect” even during the re-change. “None” is determined. That is, when the final notice effect is not executed, the normal notice effect during the intermediate re-variation is not executed. Therefore, if it is determined in step S904 that the notice effect is not to be executed, the notice effect setting process may be terminated as it is. However, even when the final notice effect is not executed, this is not the case when the normal notice effect during the intermediate re-variation can be executed.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8104), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8106).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8113).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

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

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. If it is set, the switched flag is also reset.

  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 (step S800) (step S8312).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a modified example of the notice effect setting process. In the modification shown in FIG. 40, unlike the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 32, the determined special notice type is stored (step S901b), and the previous step is performed at the start of fluctuation based on the reception of the next fluctuation pattern command. The special notice type is determined based on the special notice type stored in S901b. In this case, for example, the ratio determined for the special notice type different from the previously determined special notice type may be increased or decreased. In addition, when the previous special notice effect is executed, the ratio of executing the special notice effect may be lowered. When the previous special notice effect is not executed, the special notice effect is executed. You may make it a ratio become high.

  In addition, in the modified example shown in FIG. 40, the determined notice type is stored (step S909b) unlike the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 32, and the previous change pattern command is received at the start of the change based on the reception of the next change pattern command. The notice type is determined based on the notice type stored in step S909b at the start of change (step S909a). In this case, for example, the ratio determined for the notice type different from the previously determined notice type may be increased or decreased. In addition, when the previous normal announcement effect was executed (or when the number of executions was large), the ratio of executing the normal announcement effect may be low (or the number of executions is low), When the normal notice effect is not executed (or the number of executed effects is small), the ratio of executing the normal notice effect may be high (or the number executed) is high.

  In addition, when a normal announcement effect of a notice type with a high expectation level is executed (or a large number of executed), a ratio of executing a normal notice effect of a notice type with a high expectation level is low (or executed). The number of notifications with a high expectation level may not be executed (or when the number of executed notifications is low), You may make it the ratio which performs a regular notice effect high (or the number which performs) increases.

  According to the modification shown in FIG. 40, since the notice type executed last time is taken into consideration, the decision of the notice type is not monotonous, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types classified in advance based on the presentation mode of the notice effect (for example, the normal notice effect) based on the variable display pattern (for example, the variation pattern). Based on the notice type determining means for determining which of the notice types (for example, “step-up notice”, “line notice”, and “item notice”) is to be selected, and the variable display pattern, A plurality of types of expectation types (for example, “low expectation”, “medium expectation”, “”, etc.) that are preliminarily classified based on the high possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state to be notified (for example, a big hit gaming state) "High expectation" and "Super-high expectation"), the expectation type deciding means for deciding which expectation type is to be used, and the notice performance based on the decided notice type and expectation type (E.g., announcement attraction pattern) includes a prediction effect determining means for determining a, a prediction effect execution means for executing a prediction effect of informational display determining means has determined. Then, the expectation type determining means is the last revariable display executed at the end of the revariable display (for example, revariation) executed a predetermined number of times in the revariable display pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuous). The expected degree type of the notice effect during (for example, the last re-variation) is determined, and according to the determined expected degree type, the identification information that is executed before the last re-variable display is being variably displayed (for example, the first time The type of expectation of the notice effect of change or each intermediate re-change is determined. Further, the notice type determining means determines the notice type of the notice effect during the last revariable display in the revariable display pattern, and the identification information executed before the last revariable display according to the decided notice type. The notice type of the notice effect during variable display is determined.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, in the case of a fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuations, the effect mode of the normal notice effect during the initial change and each intermediate re-change (for example, the type of expectation or the notice) Type, notice effect pattern) is determined by repeatedly executing steps S907 to S910. In addition, at that time, the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) expectation type determination table shown in FIG. 36, the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) time notice shown in FIG. The type determination table and the notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 35 are used repeatedly. That is, instead of providing and using a data table (pattern data) for determining the effect mode of the notice effect to be executed for each variation pattern (or variation pattern group) and each re-variation, the initial variation and each re-variation A common data table (pattern data) for determining the production mode (production pattern) of the announcement effect is provided and used repeatedly.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to implement a notice effect for each re-variation in a variation pattern involving a pseudo-ream with a smaller data amount than a general method. That is, it is possible to reduce the amount of data for determining the effect mode of the notice effect (for example, the expectation type, the notice type, and the notice effect pattern).

  Further, in this embodiment, the expectation type determination unit is configured to display the identification information during the variable display of the identification information that is executed before the one revariable display when the expectation for the notice effect performed during the one revariable display is performed. The expectation type is determined so as not to be lower than the expectation for the notice effect to be executed. That is, when Steps S907 to S910 are repeatedly executed, the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed later is higher than the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed first. Expectation type is determined so as not to be lowered. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged due to a decrease in the expectation level of the notice effect that is executed for each re-variation.

  In this embodiment, the expectation type is the expectation of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed during variable display of identification information other than the last revariable display (for example, during intermediate revariation) in the revariable display pattern. It is configured to include a special expected degree type (for example, an expected degree type “special”) that is determined only when determining the degree type. That is, not only the same processing is simply repeated, but also an expectation type “special” that is determined only in the case of a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations is provided, as shown in the expectation type determination table of FIG. If the expectation type is determined to be “special”, the chance eye notice is executed in addition to the normal notice effect. Therefore, the variation of production can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the variable display of identification information in a single variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous) or from the start of variable display of identification information in a revariable display pattern to the first temporary stop. Any special notice type (for example, special notice type) out of a plurality of types of special notice types divided in advance based on the production mode of a special notice effect (eg, special notice effect) executed during a period (eg, first time fluctuation). Type: “No special notice effect”, “Pseudo-continuous notice” or “Mini character notice”) and a special notice type based on the special notice type determined by the special notice effect determining means. Special notice effect execution means for executing the effect is provided. In other words, apart from the normal notice effect, the special notice effect is configured to be executed regardless of whether or not the effect pattern includes a pseudo-ream. Therefore, the variation of production can be increased and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notice type determination means performs the notice effect executed during the variable display of the current identification information at a different rate according to the notice type of the notice effect executed during the variable display of the previous identification information. The notice type may be determined. For example, this is realized by a modification of the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the monotonous determination of the notice type, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display result of identification information (for example, special symbol or effect symbol), a specific gaming state ( A pre-decision unit that determines whether to control to a specific gaming state and which of a plurality of types of specific gaming states to control, and a determination result of the pre-decision unit, A variable display pattern determining unit that determines a variable display pattern of the identification information, and the expectation type determining unit includes a display result (for example, a special display) even if the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining unit is the same. The expectation type is determined at a different ratio according to the stop symbol of the symbol or the stop symbol of the effect symbol). With such a configuration, it is possible to determine a suitable notice effect even if the variable display patterns are the same, but the display results are different.

  The expectation type determination unit may be configured to determine different expectation types according to the display result even if the variable display patterns determined by the variable display pattern determination unit are the same. With such a configuration, it is possible to determine a suitable notice effect even if the variable display patterns are the same, but the display results are different.

  In addition, this embodiment includes a game value giving means capable of giving a predetermined game value (for example, controlling to a game state advantageous after a big hit game or a big hit game) when in a specific game state, Even if the game value given by the game value giving means is the same, the type determining means is the type of the specific gaming state determined by the pre-determining means (for example, big hit type (15R promotion probability change big hit or 15R probability change big hit)) The expectation type is determined at a different ratio depending on the situation. By being configured in this way, it is possible to avoid the announcement effect to be executed from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  It should be noted that the expected degree type determining means determines different expected degree types according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determining means even if the gaming value given by the gaming value giving means is the same. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the announcement effect to be executed from being monotonous, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (A), the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (B), and the initial variation or revariation (excluding the final revariation) shown in FIG. The expectation type determination table and the initial change or re-change (except for final re-change) notice type determination table shown in FIG. 37 are the same regardless of the display result, but depending on the display result (for example, Alternatively, a table that is determined at a different ratio between the outlier and the jackpot (or jackpot type) may be used.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the notice type determination table for initial change or re-change (excluding final re-change). In the modification shown in FIG. 41, as described above, different tables are provided according to the display results, and the determination values are set so that the ratios determined for the notice types are different in each table. In particular, the determination values are set so that the ratios determined successively for the same notice type are different. Specifically, the initial change or re-variation (excluding final re-change) notice type determination table (for out-of-use) shown in FIG. 41A used when the display result is out of order is continuously displayed for the same notice type. The determination value is set so that the determined ratio is 30%. Also, when the display result is a 5R normal big hit or a 15R promoted probable big change, a notice type determination table (5R normal big hit or 15R promoted probable big hit) shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the ratio continuously determined for the same notice type is 50%. In addition, the initial variation or re-variation (except for final re-variation) notice type determination table (for 15R probability change big hit) shown in FIG. 41 (C) used when the display result is a 15R probability change big hit is continuous to the same notice type. The determination value is set so that the determined ratio is 80%. In this way, by continuously determining the same notice type at different ratios according to the display result, the expectation degree when the notice effect of the same notice type is continuously executed (such as jackpot expectation degree) ) Can be different. Therefore, it is possible to focus on whether or not a notice effect of the same notice type is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest by the notice effect.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the modification shown in FIG. 41, and a table in which the notice type is determined at a different rate according to the expectation type determined in the immediately preceding step S907 may be used. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the notice type determination table for initial change or re-variation (excluding final re-change). In the modification shown in FIG. 42, different tables are provided according to the expectation type determined in the immediately preceding step S907, and the determination value is set so that each table has a different ratio determined as the notice type. . In particular, the determination values are set so that the ratios determined successively for the same notice type are different. Specifically, the notice for the initial fluctuation or re-variation (excluding the final re-variation) shown in FIG. 42 (A) is used when the expectation type determined immediately before is low expectation, medium expectation or special expectation. In the type determination table (for low / medium / special expectation), the determination value is set so that the ratio of continuously determining the same notice type is 30%. Further, the notice type determination table (for high expectation) for initial fluctuation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) shown in FIG. 42 (B) used when the expectation type determined immediately before is high expectation is: The determination value is set so that the ratio continuously determined for the same notice type is 50%. Also, the first-time variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) notice type determination table (for ultra-high expectation) shown in FIG. 42 (C) used when the expectation type determined immediately before is ultra-high expectation. The determination value is set so that the ratio determined continuously for the same notice type is 80%. In this way, by continuously determining the same notice type at a different rate according to the expected degree type determined immediately before, the expectation when the notice effect of the same notice type is continuously executed The degree (such as the big hit expectation) can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to focus on whether or not a notice effect of the same notice type is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest by the notice effect.

  In the modified example of the notice type determination table for the initial change or re-variation (excluding the final change) shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, regardless of which of the notice types of the notice effect to be executed immediately after is determined, Although the determination value is assigned in the same way as the ratio determined for the same notice type, the ratio determined for the same notice type varies depending on the notice type of the notice effect (that is, the expectation level of jackpot by the notice effect). A determination value may be assigned to the. Specifically, the initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) notice type determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 41 (A) has a ratio of 30 determined to execute step-up notice continuously. %, The determination value may be set so that the ratio determined when the line notice is continuously executed is 25%, and the ratio determined when the item notice is continuously executed is 20%. In addition, for example, the initial change or re-variation (excluding final re-change) notice type determination table (for 5R normal big hit or 15R promoted probable big hit) shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the determined ratio is 40%, the ratio determined when the line notice is continuously executed is 45%, and the ratio determined when the item notice is continuously executed is 50%. May be. Further, for example, in the initial change or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) notice type determination table (for 15R probability change big hit) shown in FIG. 41 (C), the ratio determined when the step-up notice is continuously executed is determined. The determination value may be set so that 70%, the ratio determined when the line notice is continuously executed is 75%, and the ratio determined when the item notice is continuously executed is 80%.

  Further, in this embodiment, by using the expectation type determination table for initial variation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) shown in FIG. The expectation type is determined so that the expectation type of the effect) is not lower than the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) that is executed first, but the notice effect that is executed later is executed first. The expectation type of the notice effect to be executed later (normal notice effect) is higher than the expectation type of the notice effect to be executed first (normal notice effect) only when the notice effect to be executed is the same notice type. The expectation type may be determined so as not to decrease. In this case, for example, in the notice effect setting processing, after determining the notice type (step S909), the expectation type may be decided according to the decided notice type (step S907). For example, when it is determined that the same notice type is not continuous, the expectation type determination table (for non-identical notice type) for initial fluctuation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) shown in FIG. 43 (A) is used. Thus, it is possible to allow the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed later to be lower than the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) executed first. Further, when it is determined that the same notice type is continuous, an expected degree type determination table (for the same notice type) for initial fluctuation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) shown in FIG. 43 (B) is used. In addition, it is possible to restrict the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) to be executed later from being lower than the expectation type of the notice effect (normal notice effect) to be executed first.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, different expectation type determination tables are used depending on the display result (outlier and jackpot (or jackpot type)). However, the display result is not limited to this. Regardless, one type of expectation type determination table determined at the same rate may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, regardless of the initial fluctuation or the number of re-variations, the same table (first fluctuation or re-variation (excluding final re-variation) shown in FIG. The notice mode for the initial change or the intermediate re-variation is determined using the initial change or re-variation (excluding the final re-change) notice type determination table) shown in FIG. A table may be provided for each grouped variation). For example, an initial variation or first-time re-variation expectation type determination table (notice type determination table) and a second or third re-variation expectation type determination table (notice type determination table) are provided, and different ratios. It is also possible to determine the notice type and the expected degree type. In addition, a re-variation expectation type determination table (notice type determination table) corresponding to the initial change and each re-variation may be provided, and the notice type and the expectation type may be determined at different rates. In this case as well, the amount of data can be reduced if the re-variation expectation type determination table (notice type determination table) corresponding to the initial variation and each re-variation is used in common for different variation patterns. Can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (A), the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (B), and each expectation type determination table shown in FIG. Since it does not correspond to the fluctuation pattern “special hit” used at the time of hitting, in this case, the notice effect is not performed at all. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the above-described table may be made to correspond to the variation pattern “special hit”, so that the notice effect may be performed even when suddenly probable big hit or small hit. Further, at this time, a table may be provided so that the determined ratio is different depending on whether the sudden change is a big hit or the small hit.

  In this embodiment, when the degree of expectation is determined to be “special”, it is determined to execute the chance eye advance notice. For example, it differs depending on the notice effect pattern determined in step S910. You may make it perform the chance eye notice of an aspect. For example, the display mode (size and color) of “Chance Eye!” On the effect display device 9 may be different. Further, in this case, for example, it may be easy to determine any of the plurality of effect patterns according to the expected degree type of the final notice effect, or may be determined equally.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the notice effect pattern is determined according to the expected degree type, but may be determined according to the expected degree type and the variation pattern. In this case, for example, even when the expectation type is high, when the expectation level of the variation pattern is low, the ratio determined to the notice effect pattern with high expectation may not be increased. it can. Further, even when the expectation type is low, when the expectation level of the variation pattern is high, the ratio determined to the notice effect pattern having the high expectation degree can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are two types of special notice types (three kinds when “no special notice effect” is included), three kinds of notice types (four kinds when “no notice effect” is included), and the expectation type is There are four types (four types including “special”) and four types of notice effect patterns, but they are not limited to the number, and may be more or less.

  Note that the structure described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a mobile-linked system generally has a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined privilege for a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A privilege granting device for performing the granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine has a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the so-called consecutive resort number (the number of jackpots during the probability variation state), the number of mission achievements, etc. It is stored as a history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game ends. Further, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and transmits it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits a digital content such as image content or music content to the player's mobile terminal as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's mobile terminal. When the next game is played, the display screen of the gaming machine is processed so as to be customized according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the gaming system as described above, for example, a predetermined condition is established that a specific notice effect is executed and a big hit is made, and the number of times is set as a Web server. It can be managed as a game history. Then, depending on the number of times that a specific notice effect has been executed and a big hit, digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c 1st reserved memory display part 18d 2nd reserved memory display part 20 Special Variable winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (1)

When a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information on variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, each control is performed in a specific game state advantageous to the player A gaming machine that
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information;
A notice effect determining means for determining a notice effect from a plurality of kinds of notice effects belonging to any of a plurality of kinds of notice types and having different degrees of expectation controlled in the specific gaming state;
A notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means,
The variable display pattern is a predetermined variable variable display in which the variable display of the identification information is temporarily stopped after the display of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed after the variable display of the identification information is started. Including re-variable display patterns to be executed once,
The notice effect execution means includes:
Of the variable displays executed a predetermined number of times in the re-variable display pattern, the notice effect during the first variable display and the notice effect during the second variable display executed after the first variable display are of the same notice type. Sometimes, the notice effect is executed so that the degree of expectation that the notice effect during the second variable display is controlled to the specific gaming state is not lower than the notice effect during the first variable display,
The notice effect during the first variable display and the notice effect during the second variable display are the same notice type or different notice types at different ratios according to the degree of expectation controlled to the specific gaming state. Execute the notice effect,
A plurality of types of the specific game state are provided so that the degree of advantage is different.

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