JP2015204911A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a first display device; and a second display device different from the first display device, and performs a game. The game machine comprises: image display means for displaying a predetermined image in a predetermined mode on the second display device; image change means for changing the predetermined image into a special image in a special mode; and performance execution means for performing a special performance corresponding to the special image on the first display device. There are plural kinds of the special images, and the image change means changes the predetermined image into the special image, in variable display in which the special performance is executed on the first display device by the performance execution means.

Description

  The present invention controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result. It relates to a gaming machine.

  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, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. 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.

  As the gaming machine as described above, there is also known a game machine that performs an effect of storing items during variable display and uses the items during reach (see, for example, cited document 1).

JP 2006-55341 A

  However, in the gaming machine as shown in Patent Document 1, the effect effect of effects using items has not been sufficiently improved.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the effect of rendering is improved.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first display device (for example, an effect display device 9) and a second display device (for example, an effect display device 90) different from the first display device, A game machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko machine 1 or the like), and an image display means for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a treasure box image or the like) in a predetermined mode on the second display device (for example, determining a winning effect) In step S3507 of the process (FIG. 39), an effect mode of the treasure box image display effect is determined, and a process table according to the treasure box image display effect is selected in step S4004 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49). Image changing means (for example, winning effect determining process (for example, an image displaying “REP × 1”, an image displaying “SP reach”) in a special mode. 39) in step S3507, the effect mode of the treasure box image change effect is determined, and in step S4008 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49, processing for selecting a process table corresponding to the treasure box image change effect) and the special image. The first display device performs a special effect (for example, a pseudo-ream effect corresponding to an image displayed as “REP × 1”, a super reach effect corresponding to an image displayed as “SP reach”, etc.). Execution means (for example, processing for selecting a process table according to a variation pattern in steps S4002, S4004, and S4008 of the effect setting processing (FIG. 49)), and the special image has a plurality of types (for example, “REP × 1”). ”And two types of images displayed as“ SP reach ”, and the image changing means includes: In the variable display in which the special effect is executed on the first display device by the effect executing means, the predetermined image is changed to the special image (for example, the target change in step S4006 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49)). If it is determined that there is, the process table corresponding to the treasure box image change effect is selected in step S4008).

  The gaming machine (1) is a slot machine having a main display device and a sub display device, and displays a predetermined image (such as a treasure chest image) on the sub display device, and in the game after displaying the predetermined image, the predetermined image is displayed. It may be a slot machine that changes a special image (for example, an image corresponding to a combination). Note that a slot machine that changes a predetermined image into a special image according to a lottery result of the role of the game may be determined in advance. Without predetermining a game to be changed to a special image, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained in a game displaying a predetermined image, the predetermined image is changed to a special image of a type corresponding to the predetermined lottery result in the game. It may be a slot machine.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(2) The gaming machine of the above (1) has a plurality of the second display devices (for example, has four effect display devices 91 to 94), and the image display means displays the predetermined image in a plurality of ways. It may be possible to display on the second display device. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 43, a treasure box effect can be executed in each of the effect display devices 91 to 94. For example, a treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-1-2” Is selected, a treasure box effect is executed in each of the effect display devices 91 to 94.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), when the predetermined image is displayed on the second display device, a plurality of types (for example, an instruction by a character, an operation of the casing of the effect display device 90) Etc.), the ratio of which the predetermined image is changed to which of the special images is a second display of the predetermined image. You may make it differ according to the kind of said specific production performed when it displayed on the apparatus. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 43, the treasure chest image displayed on the effect display device 90 by the instruction from the character is the treasure chest displayed on the effect display device 90 by the operation of the casing of the effect display device 90. Compared to the image, it is easy to change to an image displayed as “REP × 1”. That is, the ratio of whether the predetermined image (treasure box image) changes to either a special image (an image displayed as “REP × 1”) or a special image (an image displayed as “SP reach”) is the predetermined image. Depending on the type of specific effect (instruction by the character, operation of the housing of the effect display device 90) executed when the (treasure box image) is displayed on the second display device (effect display device 90).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid from the timing before changing to a special mode (special image).

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), further including a driving unit that drives (eg, vibrates, moves, rotates, etc.) the second display device, and the driving unit includes the predetermined image. The second display device may be driven when is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 53 (b) and 53 (c), when the treasure box image is displayed on the effect display device 93, the effect display device 93 can be vibrated.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the predetermined image is displayed.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the image changing means changes the predetermined image to the special image at any timing during variable display in which the special effect is executed. Depending on the above, the ratio of which of the plural types of the special image is changed may be changed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 49, the timing for changing the treasure chest image to an image displaying “REP × 1” is higher than the timing for changing the treasure chest image to an image displaying “SP reach”. , Easy to slow down. That is, the special image (“REP × 1”) is changed depending on at which timing the predetermined image (treasure box image) is changed to a special image (an image displaying “REP × 1” or an image displaying “SP reach”). ”) Or a special image (an image displayed as“ SP reach ”).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the timing of changing to a special mode.

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 the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. 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 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 a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for a pending | holding display color determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows a treasure box production lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a treasure box production lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table. 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 a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing which shows an image change timing lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of execution of treasure box production etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of execution of treasure box production etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of execution of treasure box production etc.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device (main display device) 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In addition, an effect display device (lower left sub-display device) 91 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided in the lower left part (near the lower left corner) of the effect display device 9. An effect display device (lower right sub-display device) 92 formed of a liquid crystal display device is provided in the lower right part of the effect display device 9 (near the lower right corner). In the upper right part (near the upper right corner) of the effect display device 9, an effect display device (upper right sub display device) 93 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided. An effect display device (upper left sub display device) 94 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided in the upper left part of the effect display device 9 (near the upper left corner). Hereinafter, an effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91), an effect display device 92 (lower right sub display device 92), an effect display device 93 (upper right sub display device 93), and an effect display device 94 (upper left sub display) The device 94) may be collectively referred to as an effect display device 90 (sub display device 90). The housing of the sub display device 90 is driven (movable). Note that driving (moving) includes movement of the housing, and includes vibration, movement of position, rotation, change of posture and outer shape, and the like. FIG. 53 (B) shows how the effect display device 93 (upper right sub display device 93) vibrates.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect of performing variable display of an effect (decoration) symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol or an ornamental symbol) in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. There is a symbol display area. 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 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. .

  In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the jackpot (for example, a combination in which the same symbols of the effect symbols are aligned in the middle left and right) ), Combinations of small hits corresponding to small hits (for example, a combination of “1”, “3” and “5” in the middle left and right), and combinations of outliers corresponding to loss (big hits and small hits) The combination that does not correspond to the combination of) finally displays a stop (final stop display), and the change display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying what kind of design it will be.

  In addition, the variable display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state during the period until the combination of the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The reach state is a state in which the possibility of a big hit (possibility that the combination of big hit symbols will finally stop) continues before the final result is displayed. Specifically, in a state where some of the already-stopped effect symbols match the jackpot symbol combination (a state that forms part of the jackpot symbol combination), the effect that has not yet been stopped and displayed A display state in which the variation of the symbol continues (or a display state in which the operation such as swinging, scaling, or deformation is continued and not stopped), or all or a part of the effect symbols is a combination of the jackpot symbols Or the display state etc. which are changing synchronously while constituting a part correspond to the reach state. An effect performed in the reach state is referred to as a reach effect.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, there is a possibility that any one of the reach effects will be executed (possibility of reaching a reach state), or that a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) may be executed. Alternatively, an effect for notifying the player that the degree of reliability for the big hit is high may be executed. In this embodiment, a “sliding effect” and a “pseudo-rendition effect” realized using the effect symbol can be executed.

  “Sliding effect” means that after all the effect symbols are changed, some effect symbols (for example, left and right effect symbols) are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then part of the effect symbols that are temporarily stopped ( Or all) is changed again (changed again). According to the “sliding effect”, it is possible to stop and display a symbol that is different from the symbol that has been temporarily stopped and displayed after re-variation. For example, after temporarily stopping a symbol (for example, “6”) that is different from the symbol (for example, “7”) that has been stopped and displayed to the left, after changing the right symbol again, the same symbol ( “7”) is displayed in a stopped state, and a reach state (a reach state of “7”) can be set.

  The “pseudo-continuous effect” is a display operation in which all of the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined pattern (for example, a predetermined pseudo-ream chance, etc.), and then all are changed (re-changed) again. This is an effect in which (display operation composed of temporary stop display and re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, the display operation can be performed up to three times, but the maximum number of times may be four or more.

  In this embodiment, the first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-continuous, and the second variable display (first re-variation) to the second temporary stop display to the second pseudo-stop display. Also referred to as ream, the third variable display (second re-variation) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo ream. Also, the pseudo-run effect that ends with the first pseudo-run without the second pseudo-run is also referred to as “pseudo 1”, and the pseudo-run effect that ends with the second pseudo-run without the third pseudo-run is called “pseudo”. Also referred to as “2”, the effect of the pseudo-run in which the third pseudo-run is performed is also referred to as “pseudo 3”.

  The effects executed by the effect display device 9 are not limited to effects that mainly use variations in effect symbols, such as reach effects, slip effects, and pseudo-ream effects. For example, based on the result of determining the big hit or the variation pattern, it produces an effect that displays the results of success or failure according to a predetermined story (story effect) and an effect that displays the result of the game (win / loss) (battle effect) It may be executed by the display device 9. An example of a story production is to develop whether or not a character can meet another character in order (for example, if it is a big hit, the scene that you can meet is displayed last, and if it is off, the scene that is not so is the last. The one that displays the action of a certain character in order (for example, if it is a big hit, the scene where the action was completed or the action was highly evaluated is displayed last, and if it is off, the scene that is not so is displayed. Last displayed). An example of a battle effect is one that develops fights, matches, competitions, etc. in order (for example, the winning scene is displayed last if it is a big hit, and the other scene is displayed last if it is off). Further, although it does not have a story property, a mission effect (also referred to as an event effect) that displays results such as success or failure of a certain event may be executed on the effect display device 9. An example of the mission effect is whether or not the meal can be completed or whether or not the singing is completed. In the above description, for the convenience of explanation, the story effect and the mission effect are distinguished from each other. However, the story effect may be referred to as a mission effect or the mission effect may be referred to as a story effect.

  In the sub display device 90, display (effect) related to the display (effect) in the effect display device 9 is executed. In this embodiment, a treasure box image display effect and a treasure box image change effect are executed on the sub display device 90. The treasure box image display effect is an effect of displaying a treasure box image (still image, moving image) imitating (imagining) a treasure box. The treasure box image change effect is an effect (the contents of the treasure box) that changes an already displayed treasure box image to an effect-corresponding image (still image, movie) corresponding to a pseudo-ream effect or reach effect executed in the effect display device 9. To the player). The treasure box image display effect and the treasure box image change effect may be simply referred to as a treasure box effect.

  Note that the effect-corresponding image is an image corresponding to the pseudo-rendition effect or reach effect executed in the effect display device 9, and thus the treasure box image change effect is executed in the effect display device 9. It is also a notice effect that suggests execution of a pseudo-ream effect and a reach effect in the effect display device 9. Further, since the treasure box image changes to an effect-corresponding image, the treasure box image display effect is directly a notice effect for notifying the execution of the treasure box image change effect in the effect display device 9. This suggestion effect suggests execution of a treasure box image change effect on the display device 9. Further, since the treasure box image is changed to an effect-corresponding image later, the treasure box image display effect is indirectly similar to the treasure box image change effect, such as pseudo-continuous effects and reach effects in the effect display device 9. It is also a notice effect for notifying the execution, and is also a suggestion effect suggesting execution of a pseudo-ream effect and a reach effect in the effect display device 9.

  Further, in this embodiment, the treasure box image displayed on the sub display device 90 is always changed to an effect corresponding image, but the treasure box image displayed on the sub display device 90 is not changed to an effect corresponding image ( For example, there may be a case where the image changes to an image other than the effect-corresponding image or a case where the treasure box image does not change.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, display (effect) related to the display (effect) in the sub display device 90 may be executed. In this embodiment, when a treasure chest image is displayed on the sub display device 90, a treasure chest display suggestion effect that suggests the display of the treasure chest image is executed.

  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 the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol and the normal symbol (described later). In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects such that a movable object (for example, the sub display device 90) 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.The display color varies depending on the type of big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, or sudden probability variation big hit) When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. (The display color is different from the loss. For example, the display color is blue in the case of a loss, whereas it is displayed in red in the case of a big hit. The display color may be changed depending on whether it is R-probable big hit, 8R probable big hit, or sudden probable big hit.) The 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off. The display color at the time is desirably a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display color from being assimilated with the background image and disappearing.

  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, the fourth symbol display area may be provided in a part of the display screen of the sub display device 90.

  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 on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (or the sub display device 90). 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 central portion of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays a 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. On the right side 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 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 means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped (final stop display).

  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 won at the second start winning opening 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous to 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.

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

  In addition, above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, there are four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A second special symbol storage memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. 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.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing 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).

  In the present embodiment, “pink”, “green”, and “none” are provided as the colors of the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. When a start prize is generated, which color tone is used for hold display is determined based on the reliability with respect to the big hit, and the hold display is performed using the determined color tone. Note that the reliability of the jackpot indicated by the hold display is highest in “pink”, next in “green”, and lowest in “none”. Further, in the present embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display for the hold storage that has not yet been changed is performed, and from the start of the change display to the hold storage until the end thereof, The hold display for the hold storage is continuously displayed in a predetermined area (not shown) different from the combined hold storage display unit 18c. That is, in the predetermined area, an image indicating the reliability with respect to the fact that the variable display being executed is a big hit is displayed. Hereinafter, the hold display in the predetermined area is referred to as “active hold display”. In addition, an image displayed on hold in “active hold display” may be referred to as “active hold image”.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect symbol during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. Do. 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 (a combination of jackpot symbols) is stopped and displayed.

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

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the left side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  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. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 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.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions 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, after the big hit game ends, the gaming state shifts to a high probability state (so-called probability change state) (see step S169 in FIG. 32). Further, in this embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, the condition for executing variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). There are a case where the game state is controlled to the high base state and a case where the game state is not controlled. Specifically, when the 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit is reached, the state shifts to the high base state, and when suddenly the probability variation big hit is suddenly, the state shifts to the low base state (not the high base state) (see FIG. 31 step S132 and steps S166, S167, and S168 in FIG. 32). That is, after the big hit game of 15R probability change big hit or 8R probability change big hit, the state shifts to the high probability state and high base state, and after the big hit game of sudden probability change big hit, the state shifts to the high probability state and low base state.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine is configured so that it always shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, but may or may not shift to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. May be. Further, the gaming machine may be configured so that it does not always shift to the high probability state after the big hit game ends (that is, the high probability state does not exist). In addition, instead of or in addition to the high probability state and the high base state, or in addition to the high probability state and the low base state, the gaming machine is configured so that the low probability state and the high base state may be obtained. May be.

  When it is in the high base state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than when it is not in the high base state (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 is It ’s easier to be established). Specifically, in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 15 with respect to the entire time (the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the closed state or the open state) is compared to the case where the high base state is not. The ratio of the time during which is controlled to the open state is made high.

  In the above-described high base state, the control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is higher than that in the high base state (normal symbol probability changing control), and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a winning symbol. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the time for which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state is longer than that in the high base state (open extension control), and the normal symbol change time (variable display period) in the normal symbol display 10 is set. You may make it implement | achieve by any one or more control of the control (normal symbol time-short control) shorter than the time of not being a high base state. The normal symbol probability changing control, the opening extension control, and the normal symbol short-time control are also referred to as high opening control.

  In this embodiment, when high opening control is executed, control (special symbol time reduction control) for shortening the special symbol change time (variable display period) in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is also executed (FIG. 12 ( A)). A state in which the high opening control is executed (high base state) is also referred to as a time reduction state. A state where the special symbol time-shortening control is executed together with the high opening control may be referred to as a time-shortening state, and a state where the special symbol time-shortening control is executed may be referred to as a time-shortening state. In addition, the special symbol short-time control may be referred to as high open control, similarly to the normal symbol probability change control, the release extension control, and the normal symbol short-time control.

  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 source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag and a high probability flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

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

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

  Further, 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 main display device (effect display device 9) and display control of the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94) are performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the main display device (effect display device 9) on the VDP (video display processor) 109 and the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, etc.) based on the effect control command. 94) display control is performed.

  In this embodiment, display control of the main display device (effect display device 9) and display control of the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94) in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 that performs the above 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. The VDP 109 then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the main display device (effect display device 9) and the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94) 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 is character image data or moving image data displayed on the main display device (effect display device 9) or the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94), specifically, a person, an object, This is a ROM for storing characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effects) and background image data in advance. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 for the stick controller 122 via the output port 105, thereby causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Similarly, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to a motor (not shown) for the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94) via the output port 105. The display device 90 is driven (vibrated, moved, rotated, etc.).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  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 an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, high probability flag, high base flag, etc.), and an area (output) where the output state of the output port is saved Port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit or out) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80. (Step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer 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. 15). 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 the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b (when the combination of the big hit symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9). Is the variable display state of the effect symbol in addition to the case where the combination of jackpot symbols is finally stopped after the reach state (after the reach effect is executed) after the start of variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 May not reach the reach state (the reach effect is not executed), and the combination of the big hit symbols may be displayed as a final stop. The variable display mode in which the combination of big hit symbols is finally stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state is referred to as the variable display mode of reachless big hit (also referred to as sudden big hit). Even in the case of a sudden probability big hit or small hit, there is a case where a combination of sudden probability big hit symbols (for example, “135”) is stopped without being reached.

  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.

  Further, when the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b (when the combination of shift symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9), the effect display device After the start of the variable display of the effect symbol in 9, the variable symbol display state of the effect symbol is not in the reach state (the reach effect is not executed), and the combination of symbols is finally stopped and displayed. In some cases (after the reach effect is executed), the combination of symbols that are out of place is displayed as a final stop. In addition, the variable display mode of the effect symbol that does not reach the reach state is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode. Further, a variable display mode in which a combination of shift symbols is displayed in a final stop state without reaching a reach state is referred to as a variable display mode of non-reach shift (usually also referred to as shift). In addition, the variable display mode in which the combination of symbols that are out of reach after reaching the reach state is finally stopped and displayed is referred to as the variable display mode of reach (also referred to as “reach out”).

  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 the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits, as shown in this embodiment, as shown in this embodiment, only the transition to the high probability state and the sudden probable change without the high base state. It is preferable to provide a big hit.

  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, PA1-1 to PA1-4 are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern is prepared. PA1-1 is a pseudo 1 variation pattern in which re-variation is performed once. 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. .

  Variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-4 and PA3-1 to PA3-8 are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. ing. PA2-1 to PA2-4 are normal reach fluctuation patterns. PA3-1 to PA3-8 are super reach fluctuation patterns. PA2-3, PA3-3, and PA3-4 are pseudo-1 variation patterns in which re-variation is performed once. PA2-4, PA3-5, and PA3-6 are pseudo-2 variation patterns in which re-variation is performed twice. PA3-7 and PA3-8 are pseudo-3 variation patterns in which re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is super reach> normal reach (see FIGS. 9 to 14). The “expected degree (reliability)” for the jackpot indicates the appearance rate (probability) that the jackpot appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. . For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when jackpot is determined) / (when jackpot is determined and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Further, PA1-5 is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. In addition, the big hit by PA1-5 may be called "sudden big hit".

  PA2-5 to PA2-8, PA3-9 to PA3- are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “reach”. Sixteen fluctuation patterns are prepared. PA2-5 to PA2-8 are normal reach fluctuation patterns. PA3-9 to PA3-16 are super reach fluctuation patterns. PA2-7, PA3-11, and PA3-12 are pseudo-1 variation patterns in which re-variation is performed once. PA2-8, PA3-13, and PA3-14 are pseudo-2 variation patterns in which re-variation is performed twice. PA3-15 and PA3-16 are pseudo-3 variation patterns in which re-variation is performed three times.

  As fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, fluctuation patterns of PG1-1 to PG1-2, PG1-3, PG2-1 to PG2-2 are prepared. Yes. Note that PG1-3 is a pseudo-1 variation pattern in which re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of pseudo 1 normal reach, the variation time is 19.75 seconds). In the case of pseudo-2 super reach A, the fluctuation time is fixed at 37.00 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the total pending storage Depending on the number, the variation time may be varied. 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, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

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 (15R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. In this embodiment, there is no divergence / big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit) / sudden probability change big hit or small hit, non-reach / normal reach / super reach (super reach A or super reach B), no pseudo-ream / Pseudo 1 / Pseudo 2 / Pseudo 3 and a plurality of variation patterns are grouped into variation pattern types based on whether the variation is a shortened variation. Specifically, as shown in the column “type” at the right end of FIG. 6, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped into variation pattern types.

(Variation pattern type corresponding to the case of “out”)
(1) Fluctuation pattern type “CA1-1”: A variation pattern type including “non-reach” variation patterns (PA1-1, PA1-2) of “out of” and “no pseudo-continuity”.
(2) Fluctuation pattern type “CA1-2”: A fluctuation pattern type that includes “non-reach” fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) of “pseudo 1” as “out of”.
(3) Fluctuation pattern type “CA1-3”: This is a fluctuation pattern type that includes a non-reachable fluctuation pattern (PA1-4) of “out of” and “without shortening” and “with shortening”.
(4) Fluctuation pattern type “CA2-1”: This is a fluctuation pattern type including “normal reach” fluctuation patterns (PA2-1, PA2-2) of “out of” and “no pseudo-continuation”.
(5) Fluctuation pattern type “CA2-2”: A fluctuation pattern type that includes “fluctuation” and “normal reach” fluctuation pattern (PA2-3).
(6) Fluctuation pattern type “CA2-3”: A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern (PA2-4) of “normal reach” of “pseudo 2” as “out of”.
(7) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-1”: This is a fluctuation pattern type including “superreach” fluctuation patterns (PA3-1, PA3-2) of “out of” and “no pseudo-continuity”.
(8) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-2”: This is a fluctuation pattern type including “fluctuation” and “pseudo 1” “super reach” fluctuation patterns (PA3-3, PA3-4).
(9) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-3”: This is a fluctuation pattern type including “fluctuation” and “super-2” “super reach” fluctuation patterns (PA3-5, PA3-6).
(10) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-4”: This is a fluctuation pattern type including “fluctuation” and “super-3” variation pattern (PA3-7, PA3-8).

(Variation pattern type corresponding to the case of “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)”)
(1) Fluctuation pattern type “CA1-4”: A variation pattern type including a “non-reach” variation pattern (PA1-5) of “big hit” and “no pseudo-ream”.
(2) Fluctuation pattern type “CA2-4”: A variation pattern type including “normal reach” variation patterns (PA2-5, PA2-6) of “big hit” and “no pseudo-ream”. (3) Fluctuation pattern type “CA2-5”: A variation pattern type including a variation pattern (PA2-7) of “normal reach” of “pseudo 1” for “big hit”.
(4) Fluctuation pattern type “CA2-6”: A variation pattern type including a variation pattern (PA2-8) of “normal reach” of “pseudo 2” which is “big hit”.
(5) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-5”: A variation pattern type including a super-reach variation pattern (PA3-9, PA3-10) of “big hit” and “no pseudo-ream”.
(6) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-6”: A variation pattern type that includes “super-reach” variation patterns (PA3-11 and PA3-12) of “pseudo 1” for “big hit”.
(7) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-7”: A variation pattern type that includes “super-reach” variation patterns (PA3-13, PA3-14) of “pseudo 2” for “big hit”.
(8) Fluctuation pattern type “CA3-8”: A variation pattern type that includes “super-reach” variation patterns (PA3-15, PA3-16) of “pock 3”, which is “big hit”.

(Variation pattern type corresponding to the case of “Suddenly probable big hit” or “Small hit”)
(1) Fluctuation pattern type “CG1-1”: Fluctuation including “non-reach” variation patterns (PG1-1, PG1-2) of “sudden probability variation big hit” or “small hit” and “no pseudo-ream” Pattern type.
(2) Fluctuation pattern type “CG1-2”: A variation pattern type that includes “non-reach” variation pattern (PG1-3) of “pseudo 1” that is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”.
(3) Variation pattern type “CG2-1”: Variation pattern including “Normal reach” variation pattern (PG2-1, PG2-2) of “Sudden probability variation big hit” or “Small hit” and “No quasi-ream” It is a type.

  In this embodiment, super reach A and super reach B are grouped into the same variation pattern type without distinction, but super reach A and super reach B are grouped into different variation pattern types. May be used. For example, in this embodiment, the variation pattern “PA3-1” of Superreach A and the variation pattern “PA3-2” of Superreach B are set to the same variation pattern type (CA3-1). It may be a pattern type. Moreover, you may group by the presence or absence of a slide production | presentation. Further, in this embodiment, there is no pseudo-continuation, pseudo 1, pseudo 2, and pseudo 3 are grouped into different variation pattern types, but pseudo 1, pseudo 2 and pseudo 3 are not distinguished. Simply, it may be grouped into different variation pattern types by distinguishing between the absence of pseudo-continuations and the presence of pseudo-continuations. However, in this embodiment, although the details will be described later, the effect on the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94) can be changed depending on whether it is a pseudo-continuation, a pseudo-2, or a pseudo-3. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish the pseudo-nothing, the pseudo 1, the pseudo 2, and the pseudo 3 into different variation pattern types.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit lottery is increased, and is also changed to a high base state. There are two cases: a state that is only transferred to a state and a state that is not transferred to a high base state (which is a low base state). Is a jackpot determination table for probability variation, and a normal jackpot determination table is used in other cases. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit is reached, after the big hit game is finished, the high probability state and the high base state are entered. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the high base state continue until the variation display is terminated 70 times. In addition, when the odd hit suddenly becomes a big hit, after the big hit game is finished, the high base state is shifted to the high probability state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variation display is terminated 70 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit of the sudden probability change big hit, until the end of the 70th fluctuation display, only the high probability state is transferred and the high base state is not transferred (in the low base state). There is a case where there is a certain variation state.

  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 big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be 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, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine either “8R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, ten determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, five judgment values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 5/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). 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. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), the sudden probability variation big hit as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value There are cases where the 15th round probability change big hit “15R probability change big hit” and the 8th round probability change big hit “8R probability change big hit” are determined as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. Although the case where it is determined that the first specific gaming state is determined at a high rate when it is executed is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, there are “15R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is three types of 15 rounds, 8 rounds, and 2 rounds. However, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game. It is not limited to those shown in the form. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a seven-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types: “15R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. The above jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high The state is also shifted (see steps S166 to S170 described later). Then, after the transition to the probability variation state, when the variation display is terminated 70 times, the high base state and the high probability state are terminated (see steps S168, S144, steps S170, S140).

  The “8R probability variable jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to an eight-round jackpot gaming state, and shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the base is shifted to a high probability state and has a high base. The state is also shifted (see steps S166 to S170 described later). Then, after the transition to the probability variation state, when the variation display is terminated 70 times, the high base state and the high probability state are terminated (see steps S168, S144, steps S170, S140).

  The “sudden probability change big hit” is the number of times that the special winning opening is less than the “15R probability change big hit” or “8R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). The jackpot allowed up to. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. Also, in the case of “15R probable big hit” or “8R 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 winning prize opening per round is long. The opening time is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during the 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 high base state is not changed and only the high probability state is changed). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, when the variation display is terminated 70 times, the high probability state is terminated.

  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. As shown in this embodiment, when the big hit types are all probability variation big hits (in this embodiment, 15R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit), there is no need to provide a small hit. Good. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits as in this embodiment, when a small hit is provided, only sudden transition with high base state without high base state is performed. It is preferable to provide it (the opening pattern of the big prize opening is also the same for the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit).

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random value of 1, which corresponds to each of “15R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit” (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.

  In this embodiment, as described above, only the jackpot type that shifts to the high probability state is included, but it is also possible to have a jackpot that does not shift to the high probability state (so-called normal jackpot). In addition, when transitioning to the high probability state, the high probability state is terminated by transitioning to the normal state triggered by a predetermined number of fluctuation displays. It is good also as a structure which complete | finishes a high-probability state by not changing a frequency | count limitation in a state but shifting to a normal state when a normal jackpot occurs.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game moves to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantial probable big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area. It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a sphere does not easily pass.

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability state and the high base state, and when the 70 times of fluctuation display is finished, the high probability state and the high base state are changed. Although it is configured to end, the number of variable displays from the transition to each gaming state to the end may not be the same in the high probability state and the high base state. For example, the high base state may be ended when 70 fluctuation displays are ended after the big hit is ended, and the high probability state may be ended when 71 fluctuation displays are ended.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs, after the big hit, the high base state is not changed and only the high probability state is transferred. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Similarly to the occurrence of the probable big hit, it is possible to shift to the probable state and the high base state. Moreover, it is good also as determining whether it transfers to a high base state based on the gaming state at the time of sudden probability change big hit. For example, if suddenly probable big hits occur in the high base state, it shifts to the high base state.If sudden probable big hits occur in the low base state, it does not shift to the high base state. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize which winning has occurred.

  FIG. 9A, FIG. 9B, and FIG. 10A are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are CA2-4, CA2-5, CA2−. 6, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of CA3-5, CA3-6, CA3-7, CA3-8, CA1-4, CG1-1, CG1-2, and CG2-1 is set. .

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “8R probability variable big hit” and the big hit type shown in FIG. With the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in B), the variation pattern types of CA2-4, CA2-5, CA2-6, CA3-5, CA3-6, CA3-7, CA3-8, CA1-4 The judgment value assignments for are different.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. In this embodiment, CA1-4, which is “sudden big hit”, is assigned to “8R probability variation big hit” or “15R probability variation big hit”, but is also assigned to “sudden probability big hit”. Alternatively, it may be assigned only to 15R probability variation jackpots, or may be assigned only to 8R probability variation jackpots.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, when “15R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit” is set, random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) If the value of is 150 to 221, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, the big hit types such as CG1-1, CG1-2, and CG2-1 are other than “suddenly probable big hit”. In some cases, a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, the control is made to the big hit state with 15R positive variable big hit or 8R positive variable big hit. Can be determined for different variation pattern types.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, when it is determined to be a small hit, one of CG1-1 and CG1-2 is determined as shown in FIG. 9D.

  11 and 12 are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D for loss. Among these, FIG. 11A shows the variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 11B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 12A shows a high probability / high base state (a state from the end of the big hit by 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit until the end of the 70th variation display) in the gaming state is the probability variation state. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C used in this case is shown. FIG. 12B is used when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state (a state from the end of the big hit due to sudden probability variation big hit until the end of the 70th variation display) in the probability variation state. A deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D is shown. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), in this embodiment, even in the case of the probability variation state, if the variation display after the big hit by sudden probability variation big hit is performed, 15R Compared to the case where the variation display after the big hit is completed by the probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit, the rate of selection of the variation pattern with super reach is high. By doing so, in this embodiment, in the high probability state after the big hit by suddenly probable big hit, the player for the high probability state is displayed with high probability in the high probability state. Has increased expectations.

  In addition, a game for a big hit just before the end of the probability variation state is configured by increasing the ratio of the super reach from the variation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, five times before) to the last variation display. It is good also to raise a person's expectation. In this case, for example, at the end of the big hit, 75 times are set in a high probability number counter and a high base number counter described later (for example, 75 is set in both the high probability number counter and the high base number counter, and 75 times The high probability / high base state may continue until the fluctuation display is completed. The high probability count counter is set to 75, the high base count counter is set to 70, and the probability variation state ends. Control may be performed with a high probability / low base state from the previous to the last fluctuation display, and control is performed with a high probability / low base state from the five fluctuations before the probability variation state ends to the last fluctuation display. In this case, the variation pattern type determination for detachment is performed by checking the high probability flag and the high base flag according to the same control as that shown in this embodiment. Tables 135C and 135D may be selected (see steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). At the start of the variable display, the values of the high probability count counter and the high base count counter remain at a predetermined number (for example, 5). ) Or less (whether the remaining number of probability variation states is within a predetermined number), and if it is within a predetermined number (for example, 5), the super shown in FIG. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D with an increased reach ratio is selected. If the counter value is still greater than a predetermined number (for example, 5), the variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation shown in FIG. May be selected. In addition, the control method in the case where it is configured to increase the ratio of the super reach from the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, five times before) is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, 71 is set in the high probability count counter in the same manner as in this embodiment, and conversely, 66 is set in the high base count counter. Is controlled to a high probability / low base state, and by confirming whether the value of the high probability count counter is within 5 or less, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for loss are selected. May be. Further, the number of fluctuations after the big hit may not be determined based on the count value of the high probability number counter or the high base number counter, but may be determined using another counter. For example, a counter that counts the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game is provided, and whether the count value of the counter is within a predetermined range (for example, 71 to 75 or 66 to 71) is confirmed. It may be determined whether the state is between five changes before the end of the state and the last change display, and the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D may be selected. In addition, when the configuration is such that the high-probability / low-base state is controlled from the change display a predetermined number of times before the probability change state ends (for example, five times before) to the end of the last change display. In the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for detachment may be selected according to the state of the high probability flag or the high base flag (see steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). ).

  In the example shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the case where the separate variation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135D are used for the case where the gaming state is the high base state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. As shown, the common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used in the high base state and in the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the common high base deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of pending storage, but the high base deviation variation pattern is used. As the type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is CA1-1, CA1-2, CA2-. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of 1, CA2-2, CA2-3, CA3-1, CA3-2, CA3-3, and CA3-4 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type 1 to 84, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without performing the pseudo-continuous effect and the reach effect regardless of the total number of pending storages. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 84 in the examples shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) are assigned.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether it is a normal state or not, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 11B is selected to determine the variation pattern of the shortening variation. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), When the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss, and the gaming state is a high base state, the case of 1 or 2 having a smaller total number of pending storage However (or, for example, even when the number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is smaller 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. There may be cases where there are cases.

  13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of CA2-4, CA2-5, CA2-6, CA3-5, CA3-6, CA3-7, CA3-8, CA1-4. The variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table, and the hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is CG1-1, CG1-2, or CG2-1. Is done. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13A, as the variation pattern type, the variation pattern type (CA2-4) including the variation pattern (PA2-5, PA2-6) of the normal reach without pseudo-continuation, and the normal reach of pseudo-1 Variation pattern type (CA2-5) including a variation pattern (PA2-7), variation pattern type (CA2-6) including variation pattern (PA2-8) of pseudo-2 normal reach, and super reach without pseudo-ream Variation pattern type (CA3-5) including a variation pattern (PA3-9, PA3-10) and variation pattern type (CA3-6) including a pseudo 1 super reach variation pattern (PA3-11, PA3-12) ), A variation pattern type (CA3-7) including a variation pattern (PA3-13, PA3-14) of pseudo-2 super reach, and pseudo Type of fluctuation pattern (CA3-6) including fluctuation pattern (PA3-14, PA3-15) of superreach and fluctuation pattern type (CA1-4) including fluctuation pattern (PA1-5) of sudden big hit The case where it is divided is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13B, as the variation pattern type, a variation pattern type (CG1-1) including a non-reach variation pattern (PG1-1, PG1-2) without pseudo-continuation, and a pseudo-1 A variation pattern type (CG1-2) including a non-reach variation pattern (PG1-3), a variation pattern type (CG2-1) including a normal reach variation pattern (PG2-1, PG2-2) without pseudo-continuation, and Shows the case of classification. In FIG. 13B, the variation pattern type may be divided depending on the presence or absence of a slip effect in addition to the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous effect.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, 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. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  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.

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

  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, if it is “15R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and if it is “sudden probability variation big hit” or “small hit”. For small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden probability change big hit start designation in the case of sudden probability change big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in case of small hit. Also 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 “15R probability variation jackpot” or “8R probability variation jackpot”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating that there is a first start winning. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

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

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command to be transmitted as the stored storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 25), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command, and thereby determines the determination result by the game control microcomputer 560. Can be recognized. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and can determine the type of the big hit and also based on the variable category command. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  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. 15 and FIG. 16, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect 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 such as the device 9.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “8R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command) in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  18, FIG. 19, FIG. 20, and FIG. 21 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, in this embodiment, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or production symbol, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning is the determination value. Depending on whether it is determined that it is within the range, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or production symbol, which gaming state is, which value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the start winning A value is set in the EXT data depending on whether it is determined that it falls within the determination value range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

(If it is off and it is judged as normal)
In this embodiment, at the time of starting winning, when it is determined that the winning effect process (FIG. 25) described later is lost and the game state is determined to be the normal state, in step S232, the CPU 56 first Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 84. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 84, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state, the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-1 is in the range of determination values 1 to 84 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Since they are assigned in common (see FIG. 11), the production control microcomputer 100 may recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. it can. Note that “Non-reach CA1-1” in the column “Remarks” on the right end of FIG. 18 indicates that it is possible to recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-1 by the variation category 1 command ( The same applies to the variable category 2 command).

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 85 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, if the game state is out of the normal state, the variation pattern of the pseudo 1 non-reach CA1-2 is within the range of the determination values 85 to 89 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Since the types are assigned in common (see FIG. 11), the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 non-reach CA1-2 based on the reception of the variation category 2 command. Can be recognized.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state, different variation pattern types are assigned to the range of determination values 90 to 99 according to the total number of pending storages. It has been. Specifically, if the total number of pending storage is less than 3, a variation pattern type of pseudo 1 non-reach CA1-2 is assigned to the range of determination values 90 to 99 (see FIG. 11A), and the total pending storage. If the number is 3 or more, a variation pattern type of shortened CA1-3 is assigned to the range of determination values 90 to 99 (see FIG. 11B). Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 cannot recognize that it is a specific variation pattern type based on the reception of the variation category 3 command (however, the pseudo 1 non-reach CA1-2, or It can be recognized that it is one of the shortened CA1-3). Note that “non-reach CA1-2 / abbreviated CA1-3” in the column “Remarks” cannot be recognized as a specific variation pattern type by the variation category 3 command, but pseudo 1 non-reach CA1-2. Or the shortened CA1-3 indicates that it can be recognized (the same applies to the variable category 5 command).

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 114, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is normal CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 4 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 115 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 cannot recognize that it is a specific variation pattern type based on the reception of the variation category 5 command (however, normal CA2-1 or abbreviated CA1-). It can be recognized that any of 3).

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 189, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 normal CA2-2 based on the reception of the variation category 6 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 190 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 cannot recognize that it is a specific variation pattern type based on the reception of the variation category 7 command (however, pseudo 1 normal CA2-2 or shortened). It can be recognized that it is one of CA1-3).

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes 215 to 219, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 normal CA2-3 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 9 command in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 cannot recognize that it is a specific variation pattern type based on the reception of the variation category 9 command (however, it is a pseudo-2 normal CA2-3 or shortened). It can be recognized that it is one of CA1-3).

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 230 to 236, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 10 command in which “09 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA3-1 based on the reception of the variation category 10 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes 237 to 239, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 11 command in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data. It is noted that the production control microcomputer 100 cannot recognize that it is a specific variation pattern type based on the reception of the variation category 11 command (however, the pseudo 1 super CA 3-2 or super It can be recognized that it is one of CA3-1).

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 243, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 12 command in which “0B (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 super CA3-2 based on the reception of the variation category 12 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 244 to 249, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 13 command in which “0C (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is the pseudo-2 super CA3-3 based on the reception of the variation category 13 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 250, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 14 command in which “0D (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 cannot recognize that it is a specific variation pattern type based on the reception of the variation category 14 command (however, the pseudo 3 super CA 3-4 or the pseudo variation super type). It can be recognized that it will be one of 2 super CA3-3).

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 15 command in which “0E (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-3 super CA3-4 based on the reception of the variation category 15 command.

  It should be noted that the threshold values 84, 89, 99, used for determining which of the variation categories 1 to 15 belong to the variation category when it is determined that the game state is out of the normal state. More specifically, 114, 169, 189, 214, 219, 229, 236, 239, 243, 249, and 250 in the variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B for deviation shown in FIGS. This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type.

(When it is out of place and it is judged as a high probability / high base state)
At the time of starting winning, when it is determined in the winning effect processing (FIG. 25) that the game state is out of play and it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, in step S232, the CPU 56 first determines the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not the random number for determination is 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 16 command in which “20 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is shortened CA1-3 based on the reception of the variation category 16 command.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 220 to 239, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 17 command in which “21 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA3-1 based on the reception of the variation category 17 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 240 to 243, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 18 command in which “22 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 super CA3-2 based on the reception of the variation category 18 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 244 to 250, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 19 command in which “23 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 super CA3-3 based on the reception of the variation category 19 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 20 command in which “24 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-3 super CA3-4 based on the reception of the variation category 20 command.

  In addition, the threshold value 219 used for determining which of the above-described variation categories 16 to 20 belongs when it is determined that the game state is off and the gaming state is a high probability / high base state. Specifically, 239, 243, and 250 are derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. It has been.

(When it is out of place and it is judged as a high probability / low base state)
At the time of starting winning, when it is determined in the winning effect processing (FIG. 25) that the game state is out of play and it is determined that the gaming state is the high probability / low base state, in step S232, the CPU 56 first determines the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not the random number for determination is 1 to 79. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 21 command in which “30 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-1 based on the reception of the variation category 21 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 179, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 22 command in which “31 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA3-1 based on the reception of the variation category 22 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 180 to 243, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 23 command in which “32 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 super CA3-2 based on the reception of the variation category 23 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 244 to 249, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 24 command in which “33 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 super CA3-3 based on the reception of the variation category 24 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 250 and 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 25 command in which “34 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-3 super CA3-4 based on the reception of the variation category 25 command.

  In addition, the threshold value 79 used for determining which of the variation categories 21 to 25 belongs to the variation category when it is determined that the game state is a high probability / low base state. Specifically, 179, 243, and 249 are derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss shown in FIG. It has been.

  Even when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state), the variation pattern type corresponding to super reach (super CA3-1, Fluctuation pattern types of pseudo 1 super CA3-2, pseudo 2 super CA3-3, and pseudo 3 super CA3-4) may be assigned. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type corresponding to the super reach regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when executing the process of step S232, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S225 can be made unnecessary.

(When it is judged that 8R probability variation big hit will be)
If it is determined at the start winning prize that “8R probability variation big hit” is obtained in the winning effect process (FIG. 25), in step S232, the CPU 56 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Determine whether. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 26 command in which “40 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is normal CA2-4 based on the reception of the variation category 26 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 75 and 119, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 27 command in which “41 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 normal CA2-5 based on the reception of the variation category 27 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 120 to 149, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 28 command in which “42 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 normal CA2-6 based on the reception of the variation category 28 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 172, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “43 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA3-5 based on the reception of the variation category 29 command.

  Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 173 to 195, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 30 command in which “44 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 super CA 3-6 based on the reception of the variation category 30 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 196 to 218, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 31 command in which “45 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 super CA3-7 based on the reception of the variation category 31 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 219 and 241, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 32 command in which “46 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-3 super CA 3-8 based on the reception of the variation category 32 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 242 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 33 command in which “47 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-4 based on the reception of the variation category 33 command.

  It should be noted that the thresholds 74, 119, 149, 172, 195, 218 and the thresholds used to determine which of the above-mentioned variation categories 26 to 33 belong to when the 8R probability variation big hit is determined. Specifically, 241 is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table 132A for 8R probability variation shown in FIG. 9A. It is.

(When it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit will be)
When it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is obtained in the winning effect process (FIG. 25) at the time of starting winning, in step S232, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 34 command in which “50 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is normal CA2-4 based on the reception of the variation category 34 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 59, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 35 command in which “51 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 normal CA2-5 based on the reception of the variation category 35 command.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 60 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 36 command in which “52 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 normal CA2-6 based on the reception of the variation category 36 command.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 80 to 102, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 37 command in which “53 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is super CA3-5 based on the reception of the variation category 37 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 103 to 130, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 38 command in which “54 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 super CA 3-6 based on the reception of the variation category 38 command.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 131 to 163, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 39 command in which “55 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-2 super CA3-7 based on the reception of the variation category 39 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 164 to 221, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 40 command in which “56 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo-3 super CA 3-8 based on the reception of the variation category 40 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 222 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 41 command in which “57 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-4 based on the reception of the variation category 41 command.

  It should be noted that threshold values 38, 59, 79, 102, 130, 163 and the like used to determine which of the above-mentioned variation categories 34 to 41 belong to when the 15R probability variation big hit is determined. Specifically, 221 is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table 132B for 15R probability variation shown in FIG. 9B. It is.

(Suddenly determined to be a probable big hit)
When it is determined at the start winning prize that “suddenly promising big hit” is made in the winning effect process (FIG. 25), in step S232, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1-50. Determine whether. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 50, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 42 command in which “60 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CG1-1 based on the reception of the variation category 42 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 51 to 100, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 43 command in which “61 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 non-reach CG1-2 based on the reception of the variation category 43 command.

  Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 101 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 44 command in which “62 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is normal CG2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 44 command.

  Note that the thresholds 50 and 100 used to determine which of the variation categories 42 to 44 belong to when the sudden probability change big hit is determined are specifically shown in FIG. This is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table 132C for sudden probability variation shown in (A).

(When it is determined that it will be a small hit)
If it is determined at the start winning prize that “small hit” is obtained in the winning effect process (FIG. 25), in step S232, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 125. Determine. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 125, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 45 command in which “70 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is non-reach CG1-1 based on the reception of the variation category 45 command.

  Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 126 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 46 command in which “71 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the variation pattern type is pseudo 1 non-reach CG1-2 based on the reception of the variation category 46 command.

  Note that the threshold value 125 used to determine which of the above-mentioned variation categories 45 and 46 belongs to when the small hit is determined, specifically, is shown in FIG. This is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D.

  In this embodiment, although details will be described later, the presence / absence of execution of a treasure box effect (treasure box image display effect, treasure box image change effect) and the effect mode of execution are determined based on a variable category command or the like. .

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, 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, or if the second starting port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second starting winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 If this occurs, start-port switch passage processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). 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, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. 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. 23 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is checked (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 24A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 24A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 24 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  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. 24B) (see FIG. 24B). Step S1216). Note that in the process of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 24B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 24B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes prize-winning effect processing in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

  Note that by executing the processing of steps S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designating command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the first winning prize opening 13 is won.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first start prize designation A set of four commands, that is, a command and a total pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 24B) (see FIG. 24B). Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, hardware Random random R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  By executing the processing of steps S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the second start winning opening 14 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the second start prize designation A set of four commands, that is, a command and a total pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. With 100, the presence / absence of execution of the treasure box effect (the treasure box image display effect, the treasure box image change effect) and the effect mode in the case of execution can be determined.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the low base state is included is set (step S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a 15R probability variation jackpot, an 8R probability variation jackpot, or a sudden probability variation jackpot, the normal state changes to the probability variation state. For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, the high probability flag and the high base flag are set in step S225). Whether or not). In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are set in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the actual display of variation based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a 15R probability change big hit, an 8R probability change big hit, or a sudden probability change big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, there is a case where the normal state changes to the probability changed state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold is larger than the threshold, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 is determined. It is determined in which determination value range the value is, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 is determined.

(When judged to be in the normal state)
For example, if it is determined in step S225 that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 84, 89, 99, 114, 169, 189, 214, 219, 229, 236, 239 regardless of the total number of pending storages. 243, 249 and 250 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 84 in step S232 described later, and if the value is equal to or less than the threshold value 84 (that is, 1 to 84). Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not less than or equal to the threshold value 84 (ie, when it is 85 to 85), and determines whether or not it is less than or equal to the threshold value 89. In the case of 85 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not less than the threshold value 89 (that is, when it is 90 to 90), and determines whether or not it is less than or equal to the threshold value 99. In the case of 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). Hereinafter, the same applies to the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 99 (that is, 100 to 100). That is, the CPU 56 sets “03 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 114 (that is, when the variation pattern type determination random number is 100 to 114). When the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, when it is 115 to 169), “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command. When the threshold value is 189 or less (that is, when it is 170 to 189) ), “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command when the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, 190 to 214). ”And when the threshold value is 219 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 219), the variable category command E “07 (H)” is set as the T data, and when the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 220 to 229), “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and the threshold value 236 is set. If it is below (that is, if it is 230 to 236), “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and if it is below the threshold value 239 (that is, if it is 237 to 239) Sets “0A (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command, and “0B (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command when the threshold value is 243 or less (that is, 240 to 243). If the threshold value is 249 or less (that is, 244 to 249), the EXT data of the variable category command “0C (H)” is set, and when the threshold value is 250 or less (that is, 250), “0D (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and when the threshold value is not 250 or less (that is, 251), it is determined that “0E (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (FIG. 18).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 84, 89, 99, 114, 169, 189, 214, 219, 229, 236, 239, 243, 249 and 250 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. Therefore, what is determined by the threshold value of the subsequent order does not fall within the range below the threshold value of the previous order. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 84 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, the threshold value is not within the range of 1 to 84 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold value is sequentially determined from the smallest value is shown, but conversely, the threshold value may be sequentially judged from the largest value. This also applies to threshold determination in other cases such as a high probability / high base state described later.

(When it is determined that the high probability / high base state)
For example, when it is determined in step S225 that the gaming state is the high probability / high base state, the CPU 56 sets threshold values 219, 239, 243, and 250. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Is determined to set “20 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, when it is 220 to), and determines whether or not it is equal to or less than the threshold value 239. In the case of 220 to 239), it is determined that “21 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). The same applies to the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not less than or equal to the threshold value 239 (that is, when it is 240 to 240). That is, the CPU 56 sets “22 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 243 (ie, when it is 240 to 243). When the threshold value is 250 or less (that is, when it is 244 to 250), “23 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and when the threshold value is not 250 or less (that is, when it is 251). It is determined that “24 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (FIG. 19).

(When it is determined that the high probability / low base state)
For example, when it is determined in step S225 that the gaming state is the high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 sets threshold values 79, 179, 243, and 249. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “30 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, in the case of 80 to), and determines whether or not it is equal to or less than the threshold value 179. In the case of 80 to 179), it is determined that “31 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). The same applies to the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 179 (that is, when it is 180-). That is, the CPU 56 sets “32 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 243 (that is, 180 to 243). When the threshold value is 249 or less (that is, when it is 244 to 249), “33 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and when the threshold value is not less than 249 (that is, when it is 250 to 251). Is determined to set “34 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (FIG. 19).

  It should be noted that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) (that is, the threshold values 84, 89, 99, 114, 169, 189, 214, 219, 229, 236) is always determined without determining the gaming state in step S225. 239, 243, 249, and 250) may be set. Even in such a configuration, for example, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 229 (that is, if it is 230 or more), it can be determined that at least “superreach is lost”. it can. Note that “super-reaching out” means that the super-reach is lost, and the fluctuation belongs to the super CA 3-1, pseudo 1 super CA 3-2, pseudo 2 super CA 3-3, and pseudo 3 super CA 3-4. This is realized by the patterns (PA3-1 to PA3-8) (see FIG. 6).

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). Specifically, the CPU 56 sets a threshold value 125. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 125 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 125 (that is, 1 to 125). Is determined to set “70 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 21). If the threshold value is not 125 or less (that is, 126 to 251), it is determined that “71 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (FIG. 21).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, or “sudden probability variation big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “15R probability variation big hit” to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “8R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “8R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” in the symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot type determined by step S229 (step S231).

(When it is determined that it is 8R probability variation big hit)
For example, if it is determined in step S229 that the 8R probability variation is a big hit, the CPU 56 sets threshold values 74, 119, 149, 172, 195, 218, and 241. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “40 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 20). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not less than or equal to the threshold value 74 (that is, when it is 75 to), and determines whether or not it is less than or equal to the threshold value 119. In the case of 75 to 119), it is determined that “41 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 20). The same applies to the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 119 (that is, 120 to 120). In other words, the CPU 56 sets “42 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 149 (that is, 120 to 149). When the threshold value is 172 or less (that is, 150 to 172), “43 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and when the threshold value is 195 or less (that is, 173 to 195) ), “44 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and “45 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command when the threshold value is 218 or less (that is, 196 to 218). ”Is set, and if the threshold value is 241 or less (that is, 219 to 241), the variable category command E When “46 (H)” is set as the T data, and it is not equal to or less than the threshold value 241 (that is, when it is 242 to 251), it is determined that “47 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (FIG. 20).

(When it is determined that it is a 15R probability variation big hit)
For example, if it is determined in step S229 that it is a 15R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets threshold values 38, 59, 79, 102, 130, 163, and 221. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Is determined to set “50 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 20). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 38 (that is, when it is 39 to), and determines whether or not it is equal to or less than the threshold value 59. In the case of 39 to 59), it is determined that “51 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 20). The same applies to the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not equal to or less than the threshold value 59 (that is, 60 to 60). That is, the CPU 56 sets “52 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 60 to 79). When the threshold value is 102 or less (that is, 80 to 102), “53 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and when the threshold value is 130 or less (that is, 103 to 130). ), “54 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command, and “55 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command when the threshold value is 163 or less (that is, 131 to 163). ”Is set, and when the threshold value is 221 or less (that is, 164 to 221), the EXT data of the variable category command "56 (H)" is set as the threshold value 221, and if it is not less than the threshold value 221 (that is, if it is 222 to 251), it is determined that "57 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (FIG. 20). .

(Suddenly determined to be a promising big hit)
For example, when it is determined in step S229 that the probability variation big hit is sudden, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 50 and 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 50 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 50 (that is, 1 to 50). Is determined to set “60 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 21). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is not the threshold value 50 or less (that is, if it is 51 to 51), and determines whether or not it is the threshold value 100 or less. In the case of 51 to 100), it is determined that “61 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 21). Further, the CPU 56 determines that “62 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is not equal to or less than the threshold value 100 (that is, 101 to 251) ( (See FIG. 21).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 to 12) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. A determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0E (H)”, “20” as illustrated in FIGS. 18 to 21 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. (H) ”to“ 24 (H) ”,“ 30 (H) ”to“ 34 (H) ”,“ 40 (H) ”to“ 47 (H) ”,“ 50 (H) ”to“ 57 ( H) ”,“ 60 (H) ”to“ 62 (H) ”, and“ 70 (H) ”to“ 71 (H) ”are set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, the presence / absence of execution of the treasure chest effect (the treasure chest image display effect, the treasure box image change effect) or the effect mode in the case of execution may be determined.

  26 and 27 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.

  In step S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S51A.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 24A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol changes in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  In the case where the display is performed with priority on the variation display of the second special symbol, the value of the random number for random determination (random R) is determined to be the big hit determination in the low probability state in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing with the value may be executed and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 are performed) You may not do it). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

  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 high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 56 sets the high probability high base state background. Controls sending specified commands. Further, when only the high probability flag is set and the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability low base state background designation command. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  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 control command, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the total pending storage number subtraction specifying command are sequentially set for each timer interrupt. It is transmitted to the computer 100. 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 command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1227 of the start-port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and 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.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. 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 a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “8R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment).

  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 the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ 8R 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 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1227 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Do. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “8R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “7”, and “9”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “8R probable big hit” is decided, “7” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. If “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not 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. 28 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ), (B), or FIG. 10A) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10B) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Further, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment).

  If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S96). If the high probability flag is not set (N in Step S96), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (Step S97). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11A) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 11B) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high probability flag is set (Y in step S96), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 12B) is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high base flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, the low probability / high base state is controlled). Therefore, if the high base flag is set, a high probability / high base state is established), and the CPU 56 uses the variation for outlier as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. The pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 12A) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S101 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, a variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 12A is selected. In this case, there is a case where the shortened CA1-3 is determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102 to be described later. Non-reach PA1-4 of the shortening variation is determined (see FIG. 14). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table 135C for shortening variation used in the high probability / high base state (see FIG. 12A) and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages. Although the table is different from 135B (see FIG. 11B), a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The change display of the shortening change may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and performs the processing of steps S92, S94, S98, S99, S100, or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 13) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 14) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA1-1, pseudo 1 non-reach CA1-2, shortened CA1-3 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12) and reach And a variation pattern type determination table (including variation pattern types of normal CA2-1 to pseudo-2 normal CA2-3 and super CA3-1 to pseudo-3 super CA3-4 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12). In addition, based on the reach determination result, one of the variation pattern type determination tables may be selected to determine the variation pattern type.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect (for example, treasure box image display effect, treasure box image change effect, etc.) decreases, as shown in this embodiment, a lottery process using a random number for reach determination It is preferable to perform a preliminary announcement effect by determining in advance whether or not “superreach out of position” or “non-reach out of position” depending on the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 29 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. 15) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S118. When the big hit flag is set, according to the type of big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command when it is “15R probability variation big hit”, and when it is “8R probability variation big hit”, display result 3 Control to transmit the specified command is performed (step S112). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. Specifically, whether or not it is “8R 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 “02”. it can. In addition, when it is not the probability variation big hit, that is, when it is sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (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 S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S120).

  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 S121).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. It is sufficient to set whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set in step S1121. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage 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 variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

  Next, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

  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. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state if set (step S132). ), Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot” or “8R probability variation 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 “15R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, or “sudden probability variation big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (stored in the big hit type buffer). Data).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S134). Also, the number of times of opening the winning prize opening counter (for example, “15R probability variation big hit” is 15 times, “8R probability variation big hit” is 8 times, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is 2 times. ) Is set (step S135). The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. In the case of sudden probability variation big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. 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 confirms whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S137). When the high probability flag is set (that is, when the probability variation state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state)), the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high probability state is indicated. The value of the high probability count counter is decremented by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the high probability count counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag (step S140). If the high probability flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S141.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S141). When the high base flag is set (that is, in the case of a high probability / high base state), the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high base state is decremented by 1 ( Step S142). Then, when the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S144). Then, the process proceeds to step S145. If the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S145 as it is.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). 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 effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S147). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S148). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), 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 S150).

  FIG. 32 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 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, a big hit end designation command is transmitted, and in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden variation big hit end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 or the like is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended. .

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a 15R probability variable big hit or an 8R probability variable big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is a 15R probability variation big hit, an 8R probability variation big hit or a sudden probability variation big hit, specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”, “02” or It can be determined by checking whether it is “04” or not. If it is 15R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the high base flag to shift the gaming state to the short time state (step S167) and sets 70 to the high base number counter (step S168). Further, the high probability flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S169), and 70 is set to the high probability count counter (step S170). Then, the process proceeds to step S171. If neither the 15R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, if the sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S169.

  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).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 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, a 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 main display device (effect display device 9) is executed. Although details will be described later, the effect control CPU 101 executes display control of the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94).

  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. 34 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 FIGS. 15 and 16) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. 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.

  35 and 36 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the 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). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 6 specifying command) in the RAM. 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 any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 37A, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total number of pending storages is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start port switch passing process of FIG. 23, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 In addition, four commands of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command (a first start prize designation command or a second start prize designation command), and a combined pending storage number designation command are set in one timer interrupt. Sent by. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37A, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area is associated with a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command. The storage area is secured so that it can be stored.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. As shown in FIG. 37 (A), each of the storage areas 1 to 8 is stored in the order of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command (see FIG. 37). 37 (A) shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5).

  In the example shown in FIG. 37 (A), the total pending storage number that designates the total pending storage number 7 in the storage area in which up to 7 pending storages have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. The stored state of the command storage area at the start winning prize is shown in the situation where the designated command (C207 (H)) is stored, and then one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. Has been.

  Also, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37A will be described later every time a change display of the effect symbol is started (every time a summation pending storage number subtraction designation command is received). In step S663, the contents stored in the first storage area 1 are deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 37 (A), when the variable display of a new effect symbol is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is deleted. The command is shifted to the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4. It should be noted that the timing at which each command is deleted may be during the effect symbol variation start process described later at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (B), each storage area 1 to 8 has a treasure box effect (treasure box image display effect) in the main display device 9 (effect display device 9) and sub display device 90 (effect display device 90). , Treasure box change effect), data (treasure box effect control data) for controlling a treasure box display suggestion effect, and a display flag are secured. Specifically, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 corresponds to four sub display devices 90 (lower left sub display device 91, lower right sub display device 92, upper right sub display device 93, upper left sub display device 94). Treasure chest effect control data (treasure chest effect control data at lower left display, treasure chest effect control data at lower right display, treasure chest effect control data at upper right display, treasure chest effect control data at upper left display), and displayed flag A storage area is secured for storage.

  The treasure box effect control data indicates whether or not the treasure box effect (the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box image change effect) or the treasure box display suggestion effect is executed for each sub display device 90 in each reserved storage, and the effect mode in the case of execution. It is data. For example, the treasure chest effect control data at the time of the lower left display of the storage area 1 is the presence or absence of execution of the treasure chest effect or the treasure box display suggestion effect for the reserved lower left sub display device 91 stored in the storage area 1 This is data indicating an aspect and the like. Further, for example, the treasure box effect control data at the time of the lower right display of the storage area 2 is the presence / absence of execution of the treasure box effect or the treasure box display suggestion effect for the reserved lower right sub display device 92 stored in the storage area 2 It is the data which shows the production mode etc. in case.

  When “00 (H)” is stored in the treasure chest effect control data, this indicates that the treasure chest image is not displayed. Specifically, the treasure box display suggestion effect in the effect display device 9 and the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box image change effect in the sub display device 90 are not executed. “00 (H)” is an initial value.

  When “01 (H)” is stored in the treasure chest effect control data, an instruction is given by the character as the treasure chest display suggestion effect in the effect display device 9, and the sub display device 90 corresponds to one pseudo-ream effect. The treasure chest whose contents are to be displayed is displayed, specifically, the treasure chest image that changes later is displayed in the effect corresponding image “REP × 1” which suggests that the effect of the pseudo-ream is performed once. Represents.

  When “02 (H)” is stored in the treasure box effect control data, an instruction is given by the character as the treasure box display suggesting effect in the effect display device 9, and the sub display device 90 corresponds to the super reach effect. This indicates that the treasure chest that is the contents is displayed, specifically, that the treasure chest image that changes later is displayed on the effect corresponding image “SP reach” that suggests that the effect of super reach is performed.

  When “11 (H)” is stored in the treasure box effect control data, the sub display device 90 operates as the treasure box display suggestion effect, and the sub display device 90 corresponds to one pseudo-ream effect. This means that a treasure chest image is displayed, specifically, a treasure chest image that changes later is displayed in an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” that suggests that a pseudo-ream effect will be performed once. .

  When “12 (H)” is stored in the treasure chest effect control data, the sub display device 90 operates as the treasure chest display suggestion effect, and the treasure chest whose contents correspond to the super reach effect in the sub display device 90 is the contents. Is displayed, specifically, a treasure chest image that changes later is displayed on the effect corresponding image “SP reach” that suggests that the effect of super reach will be performed.

  For example, as in the storage area 5 in FIG. 37B, “01 (H)” is stored when the lower left is displayed, “12 (H)” is stored when the lower right is displayed, and “00 (H) is displayed when the upper right is displayed. ”Is stored and“ 00 (H) ”is stored at the time of the upper left display, an instruction by the character (instruction of the effect display device 91) is given as a treasure box display suggestion effect in the effect display device 9, and the pseudo continuous The effect corresponding image “REP × 1” suggesting that the effect will be performed once is displayed on the effect display device 91, and the effect display device 9 instructs the character as a treasure box display suggesting effect. (Indication of the effect display device 92) is performed, indicating that the treasure box image that changes later to the effect corresponding image “SP reach” suggesting that the effect of super reach is performed is displayed on the effect display device 92. To have.

  The displayed flag is a flag indicating whether the treasure box image is displayed / not displayed. The value of the displayed flag is an initial value that is a value indicating that the treasure chest image is not displayed (00 (H)), or a value indicating that the treasure chest image is already displayed (01 (H)). Either.

  In this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command received when a starting prize is generated are comprehensively expressed, Say. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning presentation process (see FIG. 25) at the time of starting winning, a determination result of the big hit type, a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S654A). Then, a variable category command reception flag indicating that the variable category command has been received is set (step S654B).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the total hold memory display unit 18c by one, and updates the total hold memory number display ( Step S656A). The received first start winning designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c by one and updates the combined hold storage number display. The display of the reserved memory number is updated (step S658A). The received second start winning designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S658B).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S659), the production control CPU 101 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning designation command are stored in the storage area (step S660).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. Shifting is performed one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S662). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display section 18c are lit, when the combined hold storage number subtraction designation command is received, the first hold display is activated. Shift to the display area of the hold display, shift the hold display that was displayed second, to the first display area, and shift the hold display that was displayed third to the second display area Then, the fourth hold display is shifted to the third display area, and the fifth hold display is shifted to the fourth display area.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the start winning command storage area, and shifts and stores the remaining data (step S663).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S684). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a winning effect determination process (details will be described later) (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. 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. 39 is a flowchart showing a winning effect determination process. In the winning effect determining process, the effect controlling CPU 101 determines whether or not a new start winning command is received (step S3501), and if not received, the winning effect determining process is terminated. When a new start winning command is received, a hold display color determination lottery for determining the color tone of the hold display is performed (step S3502). At this time, the color tone of the hold display is determined using the hold display color determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a hold display color determination table. The hold display color determination table shows the determination ratio of the hold display color tone (hold display color) for each winning determination result. For example, when the winning determination result is a big hit, “pink” is selected at a ratio of 50/100, “green” is selected at a ratio of 30/100, and “none” is selected at a ratio of 20/100. For example, when the winning determination result is a small hit, “pink” is selected at a rate of 20/100, “green” is selected at a rate of 50/100, and “none” is selected at a rate of 30/100. The Also, for example, if the winning determination result is out of place, “pink” is selected at a rate of 5/100, “green” is selected at a rate of 15/100, and “none” is selected at a rate of 80/100. . The winning determination result may be determined based on either the symbol designation command or the variation category command. After step S3502, the hold image is displayed in the determined hold display color (step S3503).

  Subsequent to step S3502, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is 2 or more (step S3504). If it is determined in step S3504 that the number is not 2 or more, the winning effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3504 that the number is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether there is a hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect (step S3506). That is, it is determined whether the hold before the hold is already a target of the treasure box image change effect, that is, whether the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box image change effect are executed for the hold before the hold. To do. In this embodiment, when the treasure box image change effect is executed, the treasure box image display effect is executed. When the treasure box image display effect is executed, the treasure box image change effect is executed, so step S3506. Then, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not there is a hold that is a target of the treasure box image display effect.

  In step S3506, the production control CPU 101 refers to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37B, and stores the storage areas for all the suspensions before the suspension (for example, when the storage region 4 corresponds to the suspension). For storage area 1, storage area 2, and storage area 3), if all the treasure box effect control data at the time of lower left display, lower right display, upper right display, and upper left display are “00 (H)” It is determined that there is no hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect, and the treasure box effect control data at the time of lower left display, lower right display, upper right display, or upper left display is other than “00 (H)” If there is, it is determined that there is a hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect.

  If it is determined in step S3506 that there is a hold that is the target of the treasure chest image change effect, the winning effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3506 that there is no hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the treasure box image display effect is executed and the effect mode of the treasure box image change effect. (Step S3507).

  41 and 42 are explanatory diagrams showing a treasure box effect lottery table. The treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41A is referred to when the fluctuation corresponding to the hold becomes pseudo 1 (non-super reach) regardless of the total number of reserved holds. That is, in the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41A, the variable category command received this time is a variable category command (variable category 2 command, variable) corresponding to pseudo 1 (non-super reach) regardless of the total number of pending storage Category 6 command, variation category 27 command, variation category 35 command, variation category 43 command, variation category 46 command). The variation category 3 command, the variation category 7 command, and the variation category 11 command are pseudo 1 (non-super reach) when the total number of pending storages is less than 3, but pseudo 1 (non-super reach) when the number is 3 or more. Not.

  In the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41A, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” and the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” are associated with the determination value compared with the random number for random determination of the treasure box effect (random 6). ing. The treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” is a treasure box effect pattern that does not execute the treasure box effect (the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box image change effect). The treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” is a treasure box effect pattern in which a treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” is displayed on the effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91). That is, the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1” displays the treasure chest image on the effect display device 91 as the treasure chest image display effect, and the treasure chest image displayed on the effect display device 91 as the treasure chest image change effect is the effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. It is a treasure box production pattern to be changed. The same applies to the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” and the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” in the other treasure box effect lottery tables.

  The treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41B is referred to when the fluctuation corresponding to the hold becomes pseudo 2 (non-super reach) regardless of the total number of reserved holds. That is, in the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41B, the variable category command received this time is a variable category command (variable category 8 command, variable Reference is made in the case of Category 28 command, Variation category 36 command). Note that the variation category 9 command is pseudo 2 (non-super reach) when the total number of pending storage is less than 3, but does not become pseudo 2 (non-super reach) when it is 3 or more.

  In the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41B, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1”, and the treasure box effect pattern “in association with the determination value compared with the random number for determining the treasure box effect (random 6). “TBP1-1”. The treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1” displays a treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” on the effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91), and the contents on the effect display device 92 (lower right sub display device 92). Is a treasure box effect pattern displaying a treasure box with “REP × 1”. That is, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1” displays the treasure box image on each of the effect display devices 91 and 92 as the treasure box image display effect, and the treasure box image displayed on each of the effect display devices 91 and 92 as the treasure box image change effect. Is a treasure box effect pattern that changes the image to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. The same applies to the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1” in the other treasure chest effect lottery tables.

  The treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41C is referred to when the change corresponding to the hold becomes super reach (no simulation) regardless of the combined hold storage number. That is, in the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41 (C), the variable category command received this time is a variable category command (variable category 10 command, variable category) corresponding to super reach (no simulation) regardless of the total number of pending storage. 17 command, variation category 22 command, variation category 29 command, variation category 37 command).

  In the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41C, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” and the treasure box effect pattern “TBP2” are associated with the determination value compared with the random number for random determination of the treasure box effect (random 6). ing. The treasure chest effect pattern “TBP2” is a treasure chest effect pattern in which a treasure chest whose content is “SP reach” is displayed on the effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91). That is, the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP2” displays the treasure chest image on the effect display device 91 as the treasure chest image display effect, and changes the treasure chest image displayed on the effect display device 91 as the treasure chest image change effect to the effect corresponding image “SP reach”. This is a treasure box production pattern. The same applies to the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP2” in the other treasure chest effect lottery tables.

  The treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41D is referred to when the fluctuation corresponding to the hold becomes pseudo 1 + super reach regardless of the total number of reserved holds. That is, in the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41 (D), the variable category command received this time is the variable category command (variable category 12 command, variable category 18 command) corresponding to pseudo 1 + super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. , Variation category 23 command, variation category 30 command, variation category 38 command).

  In the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 41D, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1”, and the treasure box effect pattern “ “TBP2” and the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-2” are associated with each other. The treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-2” displays the treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” on the effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91), and the contents on the effect display device 92 (lower right sub display device 92). Is a treasure chest effect pattern that displays treasure chests with “SP reach”. That is, the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-2” displays the treasure chest image on each of the effect display devices 91 and 92 as the treasure chest image display effect, and the treasure chest image displayed on the effect display device 91 as the treasure box image change effect. This is a treasure box effect pattern that changes to “REP × 1” and changes the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 92 to an effect corresponding image “SP reach”. The same applies to the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-2” in the other treasure box effect lottery tables.

  The treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 42A is referred to when the fluctuation corresponding to the hold becomes pseudo 2 + super reach regardless of the total number of reserved holds. That is, in the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 42A, the variable category command received this time is the variable category command (variable category 13 command, variable category 19 command) corresponding to pseudo 2 + superreach regardless of the total number of pending storages. , Variation category 24 command, variation category 31 command, variation category 39 command).

  In the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 42A, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1”, and the treasure box effect pattern “are associated with the determination value compared with the random number for random determination of the treasure box effect (random 6). “TBP2”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-2”, and treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” are associated with each other. The treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” displays the treasure chest whose contents are “REP × 1” on the effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91), and the effect display device 92 (lower right sub display device 92). Is a treasure box effect pattern in which a treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” is displayed and a treasure box whose contents are “SP reach” is displayed on the effect display device 93 (upper right sub display device 93). That is, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” displays a treasure box image on each of the effect display devices 91, 92, and 93 as a treasure box image display effect, and on each of the effect display devices 91 and 92 as a treasure box image change effect. This is a treasure box effect pattern in which the displayed treasure box image is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” and the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 93 is changed to an effect corresponding image “SP reach”. The same applies to the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-2” in the other treasure box effect lottery tables.

  The treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 42B is referred to when the fluctuation corresponding to the hold becomes pseudo 3 + super reach regardless of the total number of reserved holds. That is, in the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 42 (B), the variable category command received this time is a variable category command (variable category 15 command, variable category 20 command) corresponding to pseudo 3 + super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. , Variation category 25 command, variation category 32 command, variation category 40 command).

  In the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 42B, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1”, and the treasure box effect pattern “ TBP2 ”, treasure chest effect pattern“ TBP1-1 ”, treasure chest effect pattern“ TBP1-2 ”, treasure chest effect pattern“ TBP1-1-1 ”, treasure chest effect pattern“ TBP1-1-2 ”, and treasure chest effect pattern“ TBP1-1 ” -1-2 ". The treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-1” displays a treasure box whose content is “REP × 1” on the effect display device 91 (lower left sub display device 91), and an effect display device 92 (lower right sub display device 92). Is a treasure box effect pattern in which a treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” is displayed and a treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” is displayed on the effect display device 93 (upper right sub display device 93). That is, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” displays the treasure box image on each of the effect display devices 91, 92, 93 as the treasure box image display effect, and the effect display devices 91, 92, 93 as the treasure box image change effect. This is a treasure box effect pattern in which the treasure box images displayed respectively are changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. The treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-1-2” displays the treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” on the effect display device 91, and the treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” on the effect display device 92. Is displayed, the treasure box whose contents are “REP × 1” is displayed on the effect display device 93, and the treasure box effect pattern is displayed which displays the treasure box whose contents are “SP reach” on the effect display device 94 (upper left sub display device 94). It is. That is, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” displays the treasure box image on each of the effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94 as the treasure box image display effect, and the effect display devices 91, 92, This is a treasure box effect pattern in which the treasure box image displayed on each of 93 is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” and the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 94 is changed to an effect corresponding image “SP reach”.

  In step S3507, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation category command received this time is, for example, a variation category command (variation category 2 command, variation category 6 command) corresponding to pseudo 1 (non-super reach) regardless of the total number of pending storages. , Variable category 27 command, variable category 35 command, variable category 43 command, variable category 46 command), refer to the treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. ) Is used to determine one of the treasure box effect patterns “TBP0” and the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1”. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” when the value of the random number for treasure box effect determination (random 6) is within the range of the random treasure box effect pattern determination value [0 to 19], When it is within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [0 to 19], the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1” is determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation category command received this time is, for example, a variation category command (variation category 8 command, variation category 28 command, If it is a variable category 36 command), the treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41B is referred to, and a treasure box effect determination random number (random 6) is used to determine the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” and the treasure box effect pattern “ One of the treasure chest effect patterns “TBP1” and the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1” is determined. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” when the value of the random number for treasure box effect determination (random 6) is within the range of the random treasure box effect pattern determination value [0-9], When it is within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [10-19], the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1” is determined, and when within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [20-39], the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1” is determined. To decide.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variable category command received this time is, for example, a variable category command (variable category 10 command, variable category 17 command, variable) corresponding to super reach (no simulation) regardless of the total number of pending storages. Category 22 command, variable category 29 command, variable category 37 command), refer to the treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41C, and use the treasure box effect determination random number (random 6) to treasure box effect. One of the treasure box effect patterns of the pattern “TBP0” and the treasure box effect pattern “TBP2” is determined. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” when the value of the random number for treasure box effect determination (random 6) is within the range of the random treasure box effect pattern determination value [0 to 19], When it is within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [20 to 39], the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP2” is determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation category command received this time is, for example, a variation category command (variation category 12 command, variation category 18 command, variation category 23) corresponding to pseudo 1 + super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. Command, variable category 30 command, variable category 38 command), refer to the treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41D, and use the treasure box effect determination random number (random 6) to select the treasure box effect pattern “ One of the treasure box effect patterns of “TBP0”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP2”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP2”, and the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-2” is determined. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” when the value of the random number for treasure box effect determination (random 6) is within the range of the random treasure box effect pattern determination value [0 to 5], When it is within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [6-12], the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” is determined, and when within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [13-19], the treasure box effect pattern “TBP2” is determined. When the value is within the range of the random treasure chest effect pattern determination value [20 to 39], the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-2” is determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation category command received this time is, for example, a variation category command (variation category 13 command, variation category 19 command, variation category 24) corresponding to pseudo 2 + superreach regardless of the total number of pending storages. Command, variable category 31 command, variable category 39 command), refer to the treasure box effect lottery table of FIG. 42A, and similarly, treasure box effect pattern “TBP0”, treasure box effect pattern “TBP1”, The treasure box effect pattern “TBP2”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1”, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-2”, or the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” is determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation category command received this time is, for example, a variation category command (variation category 15 command, variation category 20 command, variation category 25) corresponding to pseudo 3 + super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. Command, variable category 32 command, variable category 40 command), refer to the treasure chest effect lottery table of FIG. 42B, and similarly, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP0”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1”, Treasure chest effect pattern “TBP2”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-2”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1-1”, treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1-2”, treasure chest effect pattern Decide any treasure box effect pattern of "TBP1-1-1-2" .

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 uses the change category command received this time as the change category command (the change category 2 command, the change category 6 command, the change category 8 command, the change category 10) referring to any of the above-described treasure box effect lottery tables. Command, variation category 12 command, variation category 13 command, variation category 15 command,..., Variation category 46 command), that is, variation category 1 command, variation category 3 command, variation category 4 command, variation category 5 command, variation If the command is a category 7 command, a variation category 9 command, a variation category 11 command, a variation category 14 command,..., A variation category 45 command, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” is selected.

  Note that the variable category 11 command may be super reach (pseudo 1) or super reach (no pseudo) depending on the total number of pending storages, but at least super reach (change) received this time. If the category command is a variable category 11 command, the treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 41C may be referred to. In addition, the change category 14 command may be super reach (pseudo 3) or super reach (pseudo 2) depending on the total number of pending storage, but this time, since re-change is performed at least twice. When the received variation category command is the variation category 14 command, the treasure box effect lottery table in FIG. 42A may be referred to.

  Returning to FIG. 39, following step S3507, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a treasure box image display effect (step S3508). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a treasure box effect pattern other than the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” has been selected in step S3507. If it is determined in step S3508 that the treasure box image display effect is not to be executed (if the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” is selected in step S3507), the winning effect determining process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3508 that the treasure box image display effect is to be executed (if a treasure box effect pattern other than the treasure box effect pattern “TBP0” is selected in step S3507), the effect control CPU 101 indicates the treasure box display suggestion. An effect mode of effect is determined (step S3509).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table. The treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table in FIG. 43A is referred to when displaying a treasure box image that is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” by the treasure box image change effect. The treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table in FIG. 43B is referred to when displaying a treasure box image that can be changed to an effect corresponding image “SP reach” by the treasure box image change effect.

  In the treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table of FIGS. 43A and 43B, the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” and the treasure box display are associated with the determination value compared with the random number for determining the treasure box display suggestion effect (random 7). The suggestive effect pattern “TSP2” is associated. The treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” is a treasure box display suggestion effect pattern that displays a character on the effect display device 9 and instructs the sub display device 90 to display the treasure box image. The treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2” is a treasure box display suggestion effect pattern that operates (vibrates) the housing of the sub display device 90 (effect display devices 91, 92, 93, 94) that displays the treasure box image.

  In step S3509, when the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 91 (the same applies to the effect display devices 92, 93, and 94) is the treasure box image that is changed to the effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. Referring to the treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table in FIG. 43A, the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” and the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2” are used using the random number for random determination for treasure box display suggestion (random 7). "Treasure box display suggestion effect pattern". Specifically, when the value of the treasure box display suggestion effect determination random number (random 7) is within the range of the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern determination value [0 to 29], the effect control CPU 101 uses the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1”. Is determined, and when it is within the range of the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern determination value [30 to 39], the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2” is determined.

  In addition, when the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 91 (the same applies to the effect display devices 92, 93, and 94) is the treasure box image that is changed to the effect corresponding image “SP reach”, the effect control CPU 101 With reference to the treasure box display suggestion effect lottery table in FIG. 43B, the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” or the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2” is selected using the treasure box display suggestion effect determination random number (random 7). The treasure box display suggestive effect pattern is determined. Specifically, when the value of the treasure box display suggestion effect determination random number (random 7) is in the range of the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern determination value [0 to 9], the effect control CPU 101 uses the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1”. Is determined, and when it is within the range of the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern determination value [10 to 39], the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2” is determined.

  Returning to FIG. 39, following step S3509, the effect control CPU 101 stores the lottery results of step S5307 and step S3509 (step S3510). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control stores treasure box effect control data corresponding to the lottery result in the reserved storage area (FIG. 37B).

  For example, in step S3507, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” for displaying the treasure box image (the content is “REP × 1”) on the effect display device 91 is selected (selected), and the treasure box image display of the effect control device 91 is displayed in step S3509. When the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” for instructing the effect control device 91 to the character is selected (selected), “01 ( H) ”is stored (stored). The initial value “00 (H)” is stored in the treasure box effect control data at the lower right display of the storage area corresponding to the hold, the treasure box effect control data at the upper right display, and the treasure box effect control data at the upper left display.

  Further, for example, in step S3507, a treasure box image (the content is “REP × 1”) is displayed on the effect display devices 91 and 92, and a treasure box image (the content is “SP reach”) is displayed on the effect display device 93. In addition to lottery (selection) of “TBP1-1-2”, in step S3509, a treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” for causing the character to instruct the effect control device 91 to display the treasure chest image of the effect control device 91 is selected by lottery. (Select) and draw (select) a treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1” for causing the character to instruct the effect control device 92 to display the treasure box image of the effect control device 92, and display the treasure box image of the effect control device 93. When the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2” for operating (vibrating) the effect control device 93 is selected (selected) Stores (stores) “01 (H)” as treasure chest effect control data at the time of lower left display in the storage area corresponding to the hold, and as treasure chest effect control data at the time of lower right display in the storage area corresponding to the hold. “01 (H)” is stored (stored), and “12 (H)” is stored (stored) as treasure box effect control data in the upper right display in the storage area corresponding to the hold. Note that the initial value “00 (H)” is stored in the treasure box effect control data at the time of the upper left display corresponding to the hold.

  Subsequent to step S3510, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value (00 (00 ( H)) is stored (stored) (step S3511), and the winning effect determining process is terminated.

  It should be noted that there is a new starting prize, but if it is determined in step S3504 that it is not 2 or more, if it is determined in step S3506 that there is a hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect, or if it is determined in step S3508, When it is determined not to execute the display effect, an initial value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold. Specifically, the initial value “00 (H)” is stored as treasure chest effect control data at the lower left display, the initial value “00 (H)” is stored as treasure chest effect control data at the lower right display, and the upper right display is performed. The initial value “00 (H)” is stored as the treasure chest effect control data for the hour, the initial value “00 (H)” is stored as the treasure chest effect control data for the upper left display, and the initial value “00” is displayed as the value of the displayed flag. (H) "is stored.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) 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, in this embodiment, 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. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. , A combination of symbols that are not reach, but one symbol is shifted from one symbol, or a combination of symbols including special images that may not be displayed normally (may be images other than numbers). Is also determined.) In addition, when it is determined in step S8002 that the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous effect of the effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, the so-called chance symbol symbol is used as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. (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). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 46 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. 46, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2 designation command or display result 3 designation). In the case of a command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same symbol as stop symbols. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the stop symbol may be varied depending on whether it is “15R probability variation big hit” or “8R probability variation big hit”. For example, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, the ratio of determining the combination of production symbols in which the three symbols are arranged with the same odd number of symbols is increased. You may make it raise the ratio which determines the combination of the production | presentation symbol arranged with the symbol.

  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.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect setting processing for setting an effect (effect mode) in the effect display device 9 (main display device 9) and the effect display device 90 (sub display device 90) (step S8003). Details of the effect setting process will be described later. Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in the effect setting process in step S8003 (step S8005).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production devices (the production display device 9 as the production component, the production display device 90, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps as a production component and speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern and an image related to the treasure box display suggestion effect (an image instructed by the character) on the effect display device 9 (main display device 9). Further, in the effect display device 90 (sub display device 90), images (treasure box image, effect-corresponding image “REP × 1” and effect-corresponding image “SP reach”) relating to the treasure box effect (the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box image change effect) are displayed. A command is output to the VDP 109 for display. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (step S8003) shown in FIG. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether there is a hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect (step S4001). In step S4001, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37B, and the storage areas for all holdings are displayed at the lower left, at the lower right, at the upper right, and at the upper left. If all treasure chest effect control data at the time of display is “00 (H)”, it is determined that there is no hold that is the target of the treasure chest image change effect, lower left display, lower right display, upper right display, upper left If any treasure box effect control data at the time of display is other than “00 (H)”, it is determined that there is a hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect.

  If it is determined in step S4001 that there is no hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (step S4002). For example, when the variation pattern is “PA3-13”, the process table in which the process data in which the variable display of the production symbol is “pseudo 2 → super reach A → big hit” is set (see FIG. 6) ). Then, the effect setting process ends.

  FIG. 48 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 aspect constituting the variation aspect 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. 48 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to the production mode of each variation pattern, the production mode of the treasure box image display production, the production mode of the treasure box image change production (including the image change timing), the production mode of the treasure box display suggestion production, etc. Has been.

  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, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-continuous effect, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may do it.

  Returning to FIG. 47, if it is determined in step S4001 that there is a hold that is the target of the treasure box image change effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the treasure box image has already been displayed (step S4001). S4003). In step S4003, the production control CPU 101 refers to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37 (B), the value of the displayed flag of the storage area for the target hold, and the treasure box image already displayed. If the value indicates that the treasure chest image is displayed (01 (H)), the treasure chest image is determined to be displayed. If the value indicates that the treasure chest image is not displayed (00 (H)), the treasure chest image is displayed. It is determined that it has not been completed.

  If it is determined in step S4003 that the treasure chest image has not been displayed, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern, treasure chest image display effect, and treasure chest display suggestion effect is selected (step S4004). For example, the variation pattern is “PA2-2”, the treasure box effect pattern is “TBP1-1-2”, the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern of the effect display device 91 is “TSP1”, and the treasure box display suggestion effect pattern of the effect display device 92 is “ If the treasure box display suggestive effect pattern of the effect display device 93 is “TSP2”, the variable display of the effect symbol is “normal reach → out”, and the effect display devices 91 and 92 according to “instructions by characters”. A process table in which process data for displaying a treasure chest image is displayed on the effect display device 93 by “operation of the housing” is selected (see FIGS. 6, 42, and 43). Next, the value of the displayed flag is set to a value (01 (H)) indicating that the treasure box image has been displayed (step S4005), and the effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S4003 that the treasure box image has been displayed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change is a target of the treasure box image change effect (step S4006). In step S4006, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 37B, and the storage area (storage area 1) for the suspension of the fluctuation is displayed at the lower left and at the lower right. If all treasure chest effect control data at the time of upper right display and upper left display is “00 (H)”, it is determined that the change is not a target of the treasure chest image change effect, and lower left display, lower right display, upper right display. If any of the treasure chest effect control data at the time of the upper left display is other than “00 (H)”, it is determined that the change is a target of the treasure chest image change effect.

  If it is determined in step S4006 that the change is not the target of the treasure box image change effect, the process advances to step S4002. If it is determined in step S4006 that the change is the target of the treasure box image change effect, the effect control CPU 101 draws an image change timing (execution timing of the treasure box image change effect) (step S4007).

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram of an image change timing lottery table. The image change timing lottery table in FIG. 49 is referred to when the execution timing of the treasure box image change effect is lottery. In the image change timing lottery table of FIG. 49, the image change timing pattern “HTP1” and the image change timing pattern “HTP2” are associated with the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1”. In addition, an image change timing pattern “HTP3” and an image change timing pattern “HTP4” are associated with the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP2”. Further, the image change timing pattern “HTP5” and the image change timing pattern “HTP6” are associated with the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1”. Further, the image change timing pattern “HTP7” and the image change timing pattern “HTP8” are associated with the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-2”. In addition, an image change timing pattern “HTP9” and an image change timing pattern “HTP10” are associated with the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1-1”. Further, the image change timing pattern “HTP11” and the image change timing pattern “HTP12” are associated with the treasure chest effect pattern “TBP1-1-2”. Further, the treasure box effect pattern is associated with “TBP1-1-1-2”, and the image change timing pattern “HTP13” and the image change timing pattern “HTP14” are associated with each other.

  The image change timing pattern “HTP1” is an image change timing pattern in which the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image is 3 seconds after the start of the change. Specifically, the image change timing pattern “HTP1” indicates that the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to the effect corresponding image “REP × 1” 3 seconds after the start of the change. The image change timing pattern “HTP2” is an image change timing pattern in which the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image is 6 seconds after the start of the change. Specifically, the image change timing pattern “HTP2” indicates that the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to the effect corresponding image “REP × 1” 6 seconds after the start of the change. The image change timing pattern “HTP3” is an image change timing pattern in which the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image is 3 seconds after the start of the change. Specifically, the image change timing pattern “HTP3” indicates that the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to the effect corresponding image “SP reach” 3 seconds after the start of the change. The image change timing pattern “HTP4” is an image change timing pattern in which the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image is 6 seconds after the start of change. Specifically, the image change timing pattern “HTP4” indicates that the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to the effect-corresponding image “SP reach” after 6 seconds from the start of the change.

  In the image change timing pattern “HTP5”, the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to the effect corresponding image is 3 seconds after the start of the change, and the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 92 is effect compatible. This is an image change timing pattern in which the timing of changing to an image is 5 seconds after the start of change. Specifically, in the image change timing pattern “HTP5”, the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” 3 seconds after the start of change, and effect control is performed 5 seconds after the start of change. This indicates that the treasure box image displayed on the device 92 is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. In the image change timing pattern “HTP6”, the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image is 6 seconds after the start of change, and the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 92 is effect compatible. This is an image change timing pattern in which the timing for changing to an image is 8 seconds after the start of change. Specifically, in the image change timing pattern “HTP6”, the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” 6 seconds after the start of change, and effect control is performed 8 seconds after the start of change. This indicates that the treasure box image displayed on the device 92 is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1”.

  The same applies to the image change timing pattern “HTP7” to the image change timing pattern “HTP14”. For example, in the image change timing pattern “HTP14”, the timing at which the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect-corresponding image is 6 seconds after the start of change, and the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 92 is changed. The timing for changing to the effect corresponding image is 8 seconds after the start of the change, and the timing for changing the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 93 to the effect corresponding image is 10 seconds after the start of the change. This is an image change timing pattern in which the timing for changing the existing treasure box image to an effect corresponding image is 12 seconds after the start of change. Specifically, in the image change timing pattern “HTP14”, the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 91 is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1” 6 seconds after the start of change, and effect control is performed 8 seconds after the start of change. The treasure box image displayed on the device 92 is changed to the effect corresponding image “REP × 1”, and the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 93 is changed to the effect corresponding image “REP × 1” 10 seconds after the start of the change. 12 shows that the treasure box image displayed on the effect control device 94 is changed to the effect-corresponding image “SP reach” 12 seconds after the start of the change.

  In step S4007, if the treasure chest effect pattern determined at the time of winning the hold corresponding to the change is “TBP1” in step S4007, that is, at the time of the change winning hold, in step S3507 of FIG. When the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” is determined, the effect control CPU 101 uses either the image change timing pattern “HTP1” or the image change timing pattern “HTP2” using the image change timing determination random number (random 8). The image change timing pattern is determined. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines the image change timing pattern “HTP1” when the image change timing determination random number (random 8) is within the range of the image change timing pattern determination value [0 to 29]. When it is within the range of the image change timing pattern determination value [30 to 39], the image change timing pattern “HTP2” is determined.

  Note that which treasure box effect pattern is determined in step S3507 in FIG. 39 is grasped by referring to the storage area (storage area 1) for suspension of the change in the start winning command storage area in FIG. 37 (B). Is done. For example, “01 (H)” or “11 (H)” is stored when the lower left is displayed in the storage area (storage area 1) for the change suspension in the start winning command storage area of FIG. When “00 (H)” is stored in the lower display, “00 (H)” is stored in the upper right display, and “00 (H)” is stored in the upper left display, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1” is stored. It is grasped that it was decided.

  Further, if the treasure chest effect pattern determined at the time of the winning prize for holding corresponding to the variation is “TBP2”, that is, the treasure chest effect at step S3507 in FIG. When the pattern “TBP2” is determined, the effect control CPU 101 uses the image change timing determination random number (random 8) to select one of the image change timing pattern “HTP3” and the image change timing pattern “HTP4”. An image change timing pattern is determined. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines the image change timing pattern “HTP3” when the image change timing determination random number (random 8) is within the range of the image change timing pattern determination value [0 to 9]. When it is within the range of the image change timing pattern determination value [10 to 39], the image change timing pattern “HTP4” is determined.

  As for the storage area (storage area 1) for the suspension of the change in the command storage area at the time of starting winning prize in FIG. 37 (B), “02 (H)” or “12 (H)” is stored when the lower left is displayed. When “00 (H)” is stored during the lower display, “00 (H)” is stored during the upper right display, and “00 (H)” is stored during the upper left display, the treasure box effect pattern “TBP2” is stored. It is grasped that it was decided.

  The treasure chest effect pattern determined at the time of the winning prize corresponding to the change is “TBP1-1”, “TBP1-2”, “TBP1-1-1”, “TBP1-1-2”, “TBP1-1-1-”. The same applies to the case of “2”. For example, if the treasure box effect pattern determined at the time of the winning prize corresponding to the change is “TBP1-1-1-2”, the effect control CPU 101 uses the random number for image change timing determination (random 8). Using this, one of the image change timing pattern “HTP13” and the image change timing pattern “HTP14” is determined. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines the image change timing pattern “HTP13” when the value of the image change timing determination random number (random 8) is in the range of the image change timing pattern determination value [0 to 9]. When it is within the range of the image change timing pattern determination value [10 to 39], the image change timing pattern “HTP14” is determined.

  Note that the storage area (storage area 1) for the suspension of the change in the command storage area at the start winning prize in FIG. 37B is “01 (H ) ”Or“ 11 (H) ”is stored, it is understood that the treasure box effect pattern“ TBP1-1-1-2 ”has been determined.

  Returning to FIG. 47, following step S4007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern, the treasure box image change effect, and the image change timing (step S4008). For example, when the variation pattern is “PA3-13”, the treasure chest effect pattern is “TBP1-1-2”, the treasure chest effect pattern is “TBP1-1-2”, and the image change timing pattern is “HTT11”. The variable display of the symbol is “pseudo 2 → super reach A → big hit”, the treasure box image of the effect display device 91 changes to “REP × 1” 3 seconds after the start of change, and the effect display device 92 5 seconds after the start of change. The treasure chest image changes to “REP × 1” and the process table in which the process data is set so that the treasure chest image of the effect display device 93 changes to “SP reach” 7 seconds after the start of the change is selected (FIGS. 6 and 6). 42, FIG. 42, and FIG. 49). Next, the displayed flag is initialized, (00 (H) is stored (stored) (step S4009), and the effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect design variation (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

  FIG. 51 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. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step 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). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8310.

  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) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (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. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 40, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. 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).

  Next, display examples on the effect display device 9 (main display device 9) and the effect display device 90 (sub display device 90) of the present embodiment will be described. 52 to 54 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples when executing treasure chest effects or the like. 52 (a) → FIG. 52 (b) → FIG. 52 (f) → FIG. 53 (a) → FIG. 53 (b) →… 53 (f) → FIG. 54 (a) → FIG. 52 (b) → The time series of FIG. 52 (e).

  FIG. 52A shows a scene in which the effect symbols “3”, “9”, and “4” are finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 52B is a scene in which the hold “M1” is digested (the hold “M1” is moved to the stage 512), and the change of the effect design corresponding to the hold “M1” is started.

  FIG. 52 (c) shows a scene where there was a winning (holding “M4”) during the change of the production symbol corresponding to the holding “M1”.

  At the time of the winning, the main board (game control board) 31 is determined to be “big hit” in step S220 of the winning effect processing (FIG. 25), and is determined to be “15R probability variable big hit” in step S229. In step S232, it is determined that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is in the range of 164 to 221 (the range corresponding to the variation pattern type “CA3-8”; see FIG. 9B). It is assumed that EXT data “56 (H)” is set in the category command (corresponding to the variation category 40 command, see FIG. 20). The variation category 40 command in which the EXT data “56 (H)” is set is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in step S1219 of the start port switch progress process (FIG. 23).

  At the time of the winning, the effect control board 80 determines the treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-2” in step S3507 of the winning effect determination process (FIG. 39) (see FIG. 42B), and in step S3509. The treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1 (instruction by the character)” is determined for the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 91 (sub display device 91) (the image corresponding to the effect after the change is “REP × 1”). A treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP1 (instruction by the character)” is determined for the treasure box image displayed on the display device 92 (sub display device 92) (the image corresponding to the effect after the change is “REP × 1”), and the effect display device The treasure box display suggestion effect pattern “TSP2 (for the treasure chest image displayed on the sub display device 93) (the effect-corresponding image after change is“ SP reach ”). (Operation of the case) "is determined, and" 01 (H) "is stored in the lower left display in the start winning command storage area of FIG. 37B corresponding to the hold (hold" M4 ") in step S3510. “01 (H)” is stored at the time of the lower right display, “12 (H)” is stored at the time of the upper right display, “00 (H)” is stored at the time of the upper left display, and the value of the displayed flag is set in step S3511. It is assumed that “00 (H)” is stored. In other words, the hold “M4” is a target for a treasure chest effect.

  FIG. 52D shows a scene in which the production symbols “1”, “4”, and “2” corresponding to the hold “M1” are finally stopped and displayed. FIG. 52E shows a scene in which the hold “M2” is digested and the change in the effect design corresponding to the hold “M2” is started. 52 (f) to 53 (c) are scenes in which the effect design corresponding to the hold “M2” is fluctuating.

  Since the change start of the hold “M2” is the first change start after the hold “M4” is targeted, in step S4004 of the effect setting process (FIG. 47), the change pattern, the treasure box image display effect, and the treasure box display suggestion A process table corresponding to the effect is selected, and a treasure box display suggestion effect and a treasure box image display effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 52 (e) to 53 (c).

  Specifically, in FIG. 52 (e), the character indicates the effect display device 91 (sub display device 91) based on the value “01 (H)” at the time of the lower left display in the start winning command storage area. It is a scene. FIG. 52 (f) shows a treasure box image (later changed to “REP × 1”) on the effect display device 91 (sub display device 91) based on the value “01 (H)” in the lower left display of the start winning command storage area. The treasure chest image) is displayed, and the character indicates the effect display device 92 (sub display device 92) based on the value “01 (H)” in the lower right display of the start winning command storage area. It is. FIG. 53A shows a treasure box image (later “REP × 1”) on the effect display device 92 (sub display device 92) based on the value “01 (H)” in the lower right display of the start winning command storage area. This is a scene where a changing treasure box image) is displayed. FIG. 53B is a scene in which the effect display device 93 (sub display device 93) is operating (vibrating) based on the value “12 (H)” displayed at the upper right of the command storage area at the start winning prize. FIG. 53C shows the treasure box image (later “SP reach”) on the effect display device 93 (sub display device 93) based on the value “12 (H)” at the time of the upper right display of the start winning command storage area. (Treasure box image) is displayed.

  FIG. 53 (d) shows a scene in which the production symbols “3”, “4”, and “8” corresponding to the hold “M2” are finally stopped and displayed. FIG. 53 (e) shows a scene in which the hold “M3” has been digested, and the production symbol corresponding to the hold “M2” has started to change. FIG. 53 (f) is a scene in which the production symbols “5”, “6”, and “5” corresponding to the hold “M3” are finally stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 54A shows a scene in which the target “M4” is digested and the production design corresponding to the “M4” is started to change. 54 (b) to 54 (d) are scenes in which the effect design corresponding to the hold “M4” fluctuates.

  Since hold “M4” is the target, the execution timing of the treasure box image change effect (timing to change to the effect-corresponding image) is determined in step S4007 of the effect setting process (FIG. 47), and the variation pattern and treasure box image change are determined in step S4009. A process table corresponding to the production and the timing is selected, and a treasure box image change production is executed as shown in FIGS. 54 (a) to 54 (d).

  Specifically, FIGS. 54A and 54B are displayed on the effect display device 91 (sub display device 91) based on the value “01 (H)” in the lower left display of the start winning command storage area. This is a scene in which the treasure box image is changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. 54B and 54C show the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 92 (sub display device 92) based on the value “01 (H)” in the lower right display of the start winning command storage area. This is a scene that has changed to an effect corresponding image “REP × 1”. 54 (c) and 54 (d), the treasure box image displayed on the effect display device 93 (sub display device 93) is produced based on the value “12 (H)” displayed at the upper right of the start winning command storage area. The scene changes to the corresponding image “SP reach”.

  FIG. 54 (e) shows a scene in which the production symbols “7”, “7”, and “7” corresponding to the hold “M4” are finally stopped and displayed. In FIG. 54 (e), the effect display device 91 (sub display device 91) to the effect display device 94 (sub display device 94) display an image ("big hit") for notifying that the big hit has occurred. Yes.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above includes the first display device (for example, the effect display device 9) and the second display device (for example, the effect display device 90) different from the first display device. A game machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and an image display means for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a treasure box image or the like) in a predetermined mode on the second display device (for example, an effect at a prize) In step S3507 of the determination process (FIG. 39), an effect mode of the treasure box image display effect is determined, and a process table corresponding to the treasure box image display effect is selected in step S4004 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49). Image changing means for changing a predetermined image into a special image of a special mode (for example, an image displaying “REP × 1”, an image displaying “SP reach”) In step S3507 of the regular processing (FIG. 39), an effect mode of the treasure box image change effect is determined, and a process table according to the treasure box image change effect is selected in step S4008 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49), A special effect corresponding to a special image (for example, a pseudo-ream effect corresponding to an image displayed as “REP × 1”, an effect of a super reach corresponding to an image displayed as “SP reach”, etc.). Effect execution means (for example, a process for selecting a process table according to a variation pattern in steps S4002, S4004, and S4008 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49)), and the special image has a plurality of types (for example, There are two types, such as an image displayed as “REP × 1” and an image displayed as “SP reach”. The means changes the predetermined image to the special image in the variable display in which the special effect is executed on the first display device by the effect executing means (for example, the target in step S4006 of the effect setting process (FIG. 49)). If it is determined that the change is that of the process table, the process table corresponding to the treasure box image change effect is selected in step S4008). The predetermined image may be any image as long as it is an image that recognizes that the image may change to a special image. Further, the special image may be any image as long as it is an image corresponding to (implying) an effect executed in the first display device.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of the second display devices (for example, four effect display devices 91 to 94), and the image display means displays the predetermined image in the plurality of second displays. It can be displayed on the device. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 43, a treasure box effect can be executed in each of the effect display devices 91 to 94. For example, a treasure box effect pattern “TBP1-1-1-2” is selected. In such a case, a treasure box effect is executed in each of the effect display devices 91 to 94.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of a plurality of types (for example, an instruction by a character, an operation of the casing of the effect display device 90, etc.) when the predetermined image is displayed on the second display device. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect is provided, and the ratio of which the predetermined image changes to which of the special images is executed when the predetermined image is displayed on the second display device. It differs depending on the type of the specific effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 43, a treasure chest image displayed on the effect display device 90 by an instruction from the character is compared with a treasure chest image displayed on the effect display device 90 by the operation of the housing of the effect display device 90. It is easy to change to an image displayed as “REP × 1”. Therefore, the ratio of whether the predetermined image (treasure box image) changes to either a special image (an image displaying “REP × 1”) or a special image (an image displaying “SP reach”) is the predetermined image. Depending on the type of specific effect (instruction by the character, operation of the housing of the effect display device 90) executed when the (treasure box image) is displayed on the second display device (effect display device 90).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a driving unit that drives (for example, vibrates, moves, rotates, etc.) the second display device, and the driving unit displays the second display when the predetermined image is displayed. The device can be driven. For example, as shown in FIGS. 53 (b) and 53 (c), when displaying a treasure box image on the effect display device 93, the effect display device 93 can be vibrated.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image changing means may select which of a plurality of types according to at which timing during the variable display at which the special effect is executed the predetermined image is changed to the special image. The ratio of whether to change to the special image is made different. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, the timing for changing the treasure chest image to an image displaying “REP × 1” tends to be slower than the timing for changing the treasure chest image to an image displaying “SP reach”. That is, the special image (“REP × 1”) is changed depending on at which timing the predetermined image (treasure box image) is changed to a special image (an image displaying “REP × 1” or an image displaying “SP reach”). ”) Or a special image (an image displayed as“ SP reach ”).

  In the above description, treasure box images are displayed in the order of lower left (effect display device 91), lower right (effect display device 92), upper right (effect display device 93), and upper left (effect display device 92), and the special image is displayed as a special image. Although changed, other orders may be used. For example, when displaying one treasure chest image, not the lower left (effect display device 91) but the lower right (effect display device 92), upper right (effect display device 93), or upper left (effect display device 92). You may display in one. When treasure box images are displayed in the lower left (effect display device 91), lower right (effect display device 92), upper right (effect display device 93), and upper left (effect display device 92), special images are displayed in any order. It may be changed to an image.

  In the above description, after the treasure box image that changes to “REP × 1” is changed to “REP × 1”, the treasure box image that changes to “SP reach” is changed to “SP reach”. The order may be arbitrary.

  In the above description, as the timing at which the treasure box image changes to “REP × 1”, re-change is performed after all the treasure box images have changed to “REP × 1”. It may be changed to “REP × 1”.

  Also, in the above description, “REP × 1” is displayed on each of the two effect display devices 90 to represent pseudo-2, and “REP × 1” is displayed on each of the three effect display devices 90 to indicate pseudo3. REPx1 is displayed on each of the four effect display devices 90 to represent pseudo 4, but "REPx2", "REPx3", "REPx4", etc. are displayed. May be. For example, “REP × 3” may be displayed on one effect display device 90 to represent pseudo-3.

  In the above description, one special image is displayed on one effect display device 90, but two or more special images may be displayed on one effect display device 90. One special image may be displayed on the plurality of effect display devices 90. For example, the two effect display devices 90 may be adjacent to each other vertically or horizontally, and one special image may be displayed on the two effect display devices 90.

  In the above description, the predetermined image that changes to the special image is a treasure box image that represents a treasure box, but may be another image that represents a lottery box or a card. In the above description, an image corresponding to the effect of super reach is prepared as the special image. However, an image corresponding to the effect of super reach A or super reach B can be obtained by subdividing the variable category command. An image corresponding to the effect may be prepared. Similarly, an image corresponding to the slip effect may be prepared as a special image. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a group notice effect, a step-up notice (effect), a title notice (effect), or the like is executed, a corresponding image may be prepared as a special image. Further, it may be changed to a special image such as “chance” or “extreme heat” related to the reliability of the big hit. It should be noted that the ratio of which special image is changed may be varied depending on the hit / loss. Further, the ratio of which special image is changed may be changed according to the number of reserved memories. Note that the special image may directly suggest the occurrence of super reach or the reliability of big hits such as “SP reach” or “extreme heat”. For example, a symbol or character such as “◎” may be used. Displaying it may indirectly suggest the occurrence of superreach or the reliability of jackpots.

  In the above description, there is one type of treasure box image (predetermined image), but there may be two or more types of treasure box images (predetermined image). Moreover, in the aspect using 2 or more types of treasure chest images, the ratio of which special image is changed may be varied according to the type of displayed treasure chest image. As described above, the predetermined image may be any image as long as it is an image that recognizes that the predetermined image may be changed.

  Further, in the above description, when a treasure box image (predetermined image) is displayed, the image is always changed to a special image, but there may be a case where the treasure box image is not changed to a special image after being displayed. For example, the displayed treasure box image may not change to another image, or may change to an image unrelated to the effect (an image that does not correspond to the effect). That is, the predetermined image may be an image that allows the player to recognize that the image may change to a special image after the display or may not change to a special image.

  The timing at which the treasure box image (predetermined image) changes to the special image may be determined at a random rate. If the timing of changing to a certain special image does not coincide with the performance execution timing corresponding to the special image, the timing may be determined again at a random rate.

  The treasure box image (predetermined image) displayed on the sub display device 90 (effect display device 90) is not only changed to a special image by the sub display device 90, but also displayed on the main display device 9 (effect display device 9). After the treasure chest image is moved (after the treasure chest image display is switched from the sub display device 90 to the main display device 9), the main display device 9 may change the image to a special image. Further, part of the effect when changing from a treasure box image to a special image may be performed by the sub display device 90. For example, a special image may be displayed on the main display device 9 by displaying the treasure box opened on the sub display device 90.

  In the above description, the ratio of which treasure box display suggestion effect is selected differs depending on the type of special image. However, which treasure box display suggestion effect is selected depending on the hit / loss. You may make it vary the ratio of whether it is done. The treasure box display suggestion effect is not limited to the instruction by the character and the operation of the casing of the effect display device 90. For example, an image suggesting the display of a treasure chest may be displayed on the effect display device 90, or by sound.

  Further, the treasure box display suggestion effect is not limited to the instruction by the character and the operation of the casing of the effect display device 90. For example, an image suggesting the display of a treasure chest may be displayed on the effect display device 90, or by sound.

  Further, in the above description, when the treasure box display suggestion effect is executed, the treasure box image is always displayed. However, even if the treasure box display suggestion effect is executed, the treasure box image may not be displayed. Also good. Further, the ratio at which the treasure chest image is displayed may be varied depending on which treasure chest display suggestion effect is executed.

  Note that the value (code) of the variation pattern type shown in FIG. 9 or the like may be a serial number. The same applies to other values (codes) such as variation patterns.

  Further, in the above description, as shown in FIG. 11, there are the deviation variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 135A and the deviation variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 135B. When the low base is hidden (when the player cannot be recognized), the deviation variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 135A and the deviation variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 135B are combined into one table. You may put together.

  Note that the value (code) of the variation pattern type shown in FIG. 9 or the like may be a serial number. The same applies to other values (codes) such as variation patterns.

  It is assumed that the fluctuation time for displaying the treasure box image (the fluctuation for executing the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box display suggestion effect) is longer than the execution time of the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box display suggestion effect. However, the execution time of the treasure box image display effect and the treasure box display suggestion effect may be adjusted according to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation for displaying the treasure box image.

  Further, the number, the size, the shape, the arrangement position, the orientation, and the like of the effect display devices 90 are not limited to the example described above. For example, the number of effect display devices 90 may be three or less and five or more. Further, the effect display device 90 (or the display screen of the effect display device 90) may not always be visible to the player. For example, when displaying a treasure chest image (including a case where the image is not actually displayed), the effect display device 90 appears (moves) from a position that is not normally visible, or the effect display device 90 is usually displayed. Hidden objects may be removed and made visible to the player.

  Further, in the above description, the image production target may be a target when the total total reserved memory number is 2 or more. However, when the total total reserved memory number is 1, the image effect may be a target. In other words, a prize may be awarded at the time when the hold is zero, and the treasure box image may be displayed immediately when the change starts, and the displayed treasure box image may be immediately changed to “REP × 1” or “SP reach”.

  Further, in the above description, the type of the special image is determined based on the variation pattern type when the target is won, but the type of the special image may be determined based on the variation pattern when the target is varied.

  In the above description, the presence / absence and execution mode of the treasure chest effect etc. are determined based on the variation pattern type, but the presence / absence and execution mode of the treasure chest effect etc. may be determined at random. In an aspect in which the presence or absence of execution of a treasure chest effect or the execution mode is determined at random, a change for changing the predetermined image into a special image is determined in advance, and the predetermined image is applied to the type of special image corresponding to the lottery result of the change. It may be changed. In addition, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained in the variation after the display of the predetermined image without predetermining the variation for changing the predetermined image into the special image, the type of special image corresponding to the predetermined lottery result in the variation The predetermined image may be changed.

  In addition, a description has been given of a gaming machine (so-called first type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on a variable display result of a special symbol and a production symbol, but a special variable winning ball device (so-called role) provided in the gaming area has been described. It may be a gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a game ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening). That is, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area therein (a single variable variable winning ball apparatus may be provided with a certain variable variation area, or a plurality of special variable winning balls 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 each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion. In addition, in the gaming machine that combines the first type and the second type, it is possible to execute a specific effect corresponding to a plurality of periods.

  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.

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

  In 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 the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol 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.

  For example, in a slot machine including a main display device and one or more sub display devices, a predetermined image (such as a treasure chest image) may be displayed on one or more sub display devices in a randomly determined game. In a game after displaying a predetermined image, a slot machine that changes a predetermined image into a special image (for example, an image corresponding to a combination) may be used. Note that a slot machine that changes a predetermined image into a special image according to a lottery result of the role of the game may be determined in advance. Without predetermining a game to be changed to a special image, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained in a game displaying a predetermined image, the predetermined image is changed to a special image of a type corresponding to the predetermined lottery result in the game. It may be a slot machine.

  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.

  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.

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 9 Production display device (main display device)
91 Production display device (lower left sub display device)
92 effect display device (lower right sub display device)
93 Production display device (upper right sub display device)
94 Production display device (upper left sub display device)
13 First start winning opening 14 Second starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Production control board 99 LED for notice
100 effect control microcomputer 101 effect control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having a first display device and a second display device different from the first display device and capable of playing games,
Image display means for displaying a predetermined image of a predetermined mode on the second display device;
Image changing means for changing the predetermined image into a special image of a special mode;
Effect execution means for executing a special effect corresponding to the special image in the first display device,
There are multiple types of special images,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the image changing means changes the predetermined image to the special image in variable display in which the special effect is executed on the first display device by the effect executing means.

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