JP2015221129A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that improves interest by preventing a player from being confused.SOLUTION: When executing a first round (first in the present example) re-variation indication (re-variation in the present example), temporary stop can be executed in any timing among predetermined types of timing (three types of timing (first to third timing) in the present example). When executing a second round (second in the present example) re-variation indication following the first round, temporary stop can be executed in types of timing less than the predetermined types (two types of timing (second timing and third timing) in the present example). Thus, interest can be improved by narrowing down the timing to pay attention upon whether to execute temporary stop again.

Description

  According to the present invention, when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result, the specification is advantageous for the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a gaming state.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Furthermore, 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.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  In such gaming machines, there are things that improve the interest by performing various effects. For example, there is one that executes re-variable display (also referred to as “pseudo-continuous”) for a predetermined number of times after temporarily stopping the display of the identification information from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. . In that case, there may be a case where a plurality of presentation patterns are provided by providing a plurality of temporary stop timings (also referred to as “temporary stop timings”) and temporarily stopping at any timing. For example, there is a temporary stop timing in the second and subsequent revariable displays that is provided with more timing than the temporary stop timing in the first revariable display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2013-022068A (paragraph 0316, FIG. 47)

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the player may be confused by an increase in the temporary stop timing.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents the player from being confused and has improved interest.

  (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can identify each of the variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result (for example, When a predetermined display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b), a specific gaming state (for example, advantageous for the player) (for example, Predetermining means (for example, step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) that determines whether or not to control to a specific game state before the display result is derived and displayed. And the display result of the variable display means after the variable display of the identification information is started based on the determination result of the prior determination means and before the display result is derived and displayed. Re-variable display execution means for executing re-variable display for resuming variable display of identification information after temporary stop (for example, when a predetermined variation pattern command in the production control microcomputer 100 is received, step S8006 , S8105), and the revariable display executing means performs a temporary stop at any of the predetermined number of times when executing the first variable (for example, the first) revariable display. While it can be executed (for example, the temporary stop can be executed at the temporary stop timing corresponding to the variation pattern command among the three temporary stop timings provided), the second number after the first number (for example, 2 When executing the second variable display, a temporary stop can be executed at a timing less than a predetermined number (for example, two are provided). Characterized in that the a the temporary stop timing corresponding to the variation pattern command of the temporary stop timing can perform temporary stop). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and to improve the interest by narrowing down the timing to pay attention to whether or not the temporary stop is performed again.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the re-variable display executing means is provided with a predetermined number including the first timing and the second timing after the first timing when the first-time re-variable display is executed. The temporary stop can be executed at any timing (for example, the temporary stop can be executed at the temporary stop timing corresponding to the variation pattern command among the first timing to the third timing), while the first stop after the first number of times. When the second re-variable display is executed, a temporary stop can be executed at a timing excluding the first timing from a predetermined number of timings (for example, corresponding to a variation pattern command of the second timing and the third timing). The temporary stop may be executed at the temporary stop timing). According to such a configuration, it can be determined over a long period whether or not the second temporary stop is made.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the re-variable display executing means is more likely to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means than to the case where it is determined not to control the specific gaming state. It is easy to execute the re-variable display of the number of times (for example, the greater the number of re-variation times, the higher the reliability for the big hit), and the ratio that is controlled to the specific gaming state when the first re-variable display is executed ( For example, when a variation pattern with one re-variation is selected, the big hit expectation P2 = 0.17% (see FIG. 10A)) and when the first re-variable display is not executed, the specific game The difference from the ratio controlled to the state (for example, the big hit expectation P1 = 0.07% (see FIG. 10A) at the time of selecting the variation pattern in which the number of revariations is 0 (that is, not revariable)) ( For example, the ratio of control to a specific gaming state when the second re-variable display is executed (for example, 0.10 points) (for example, the big hit expectation at the time of selecting a variation pattern with two re-variations) Degree P3 = 2.29% (see FIG. 10A)), and the ratio (for example, the number of re-variations) that is controlled to the specific gaming state when the re-variable display one time before the second number is executed The difference (for example, 2.12 points) from the jackpot expectation degree P2 = 0.17% (see FIG. 10A) at the time of selecting the fluctuation pattern that is one time may be larger. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by narrowing down the timing to be noted as to whether or not the second-time temporary stop where the degree of expectation is further increased.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the revariable display executing means executes revariable display again based on a different ratio depending on the timing at which the temporary stop is executed (for example, the temporary change in the first revariation). If the timing at which the stop is executed is the first timing, the second re-variation is performed at a rate of 7.46%, the second timing is 16.97%, and the third timing is 55.21% ( (See FIG. 10B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing of temporary stop.

  (Means 5) Any one of means 1 to means 4 includes reach effect execution means capable of executing reach effect (for example, a portion for executing S8006 and S8105 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and re-variable display execution means. When executing the first re-variable display, the temporary stop is performed at any of a predetermined number of timings including the timing after the reach effect is started by the reach effect executing means (for example, the third timing). On the other hand, when performing the second variable display after the first number, a number smaller than a predetermined number including the timing after the reach effect is started by the reach effect executing means is provided. The temporary stop may be executed at the determined timing. According to such a structure, the expectation of a temporary stop can be given even after reach, and an interest can be improved.

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 showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot expectation degree and continuation rate in re-variation. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a process during a production symbol change in the production control process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation stop process in the effect control process. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the temporary stop timing for every re-variation frequency | count.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield 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 does not disappear from the screen or is not 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.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in 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 deviation). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the disparity). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction 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 second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is specified when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Controlled to gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state. There is a big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that can be changed to a closed state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed version that is in the closed state is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit and displayed when a game ball is won.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, there is a case where the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is shifted to a high base state where the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 4R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (that is, the special symbol indicators 8a, 8b, A transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the effect display device 9 is easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

  In addition, by changing to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened. The frequency at which the production symbol changes is increased (in other words, the reserved memory is quickly digested), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using 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 effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is 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 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies 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 synthesis IC 703 generates a sound “voice or sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplification circuit 705. A sound signal amplified to a level corresponding to the sound number is output to the speaker 27. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM 704. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored for a predetermined period (for example, This is a collection of data indicating the output form of sound effects or voices in a time-series manner during the production symbol variation period).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing 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, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. 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 may be 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, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process 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. 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 the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial 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 of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). 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 timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the big winning opening and performing an abnormal winning notification (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing 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 S32). 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 addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S35).

  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 S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it do.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), 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 S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”. In this embodiment, the reach state is reached 10 seconds after the start of change or re-change. Details of the re-variation will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a variation pattern of reach PA00 to reach PA33 is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, when the reach PA10, PA20, PA30 is used, the revariation is performed once. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous, when the reach PA12 to reach PA33 are used, re-variation is performed twice. The re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the effect symbol after temporarily stopping the display result from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. The temporary stop may be a predetermined symbol (a normal symbol that exists in the variation array of the effect symbol other than at the time of re-variation, or a special symbol that does not exist in the variation array of the effect symbol at the time of non-re-change (for example, May be a combination of only one of a normal symbol and a special symbol in all or a part of the effect symbol display area. It may be a combination in which special symbols are mixed) and display a stop (may be a fixed display or a swing display).

  In the present embodiment, a temporary stop timing is provided for each re-variation based on the variation start time or re-variation start time. The temporary stop timing is a timing provided for temporary stop in re-variation. Specifically, the first timing 5 seconds after the start of change or the start of re-variation, the second timing 10 seconds after the start of change or the start of re-change, and the start of change or the start of re-change The third timing after 15 seconds is provided as a temporary stop timing. Note that the reach state is reached when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of change or the start of re-change, and the third timing can be said to be the timing after reach.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the variable display result is “big hit”, and among the variation patterns with one revariation, when the reach PA10 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the first timing. When the reach PA 20 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the second timing, and when the reach PA 30 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the third timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the reach display is “big hit” and the reach PA12 is used among the fluctuation patterns with two re-variations, the first temporary stop is performed at the first timing. Then, the second temporary stop is performed at the second timing. When the reach PA 13 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the first timing, and the second temporary stop is performed at the third timing. When the reach PA 22 is used, the first temporary stop and the second temporary stop are performed at the second timing. When the reach PA 23 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the second timing, and the second temporary stop is performed at the third timing. When the reach PA 32 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the third timing, and the second temporary stop is performed at the second timing. When the reach PA 33 is used, the first temporary stop and the second temporary stop are performed at the third timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PB00-1 is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A non-reach PB30 variation pattern is prepared. In addition, as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “displacement” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, the variation patterns of reach PB00 to reach PB33 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB10, PB20, and PB30 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the reach PB10, PB20, PB30 is used, re-variation is performed once. The variation pattern of the non-reach PB00-2 used when not reaching is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect design is shortened to a short time (1.5 seconds in this example). . Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the reach PB12 to reach PB33 are used, re-variation is performed twice.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when the non-reach PB 10 and the reach PB 10 are used among the variation patterns with the variable display result “out of” and one re-variation, the first temporary stop is the first timing. When the non-reach PB20 and the reach PB20 are used, the first temporary stop is performed at the second timing, and when the non-reach PB30 and the reach PB30 are used, the first temporary stop is the third timing. It is done at.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the reach PB12 is used among the variation patterns with a re-variation of “2” and the variable display result is “out of”, the first temporary stop is performed at the first timing. Then, the second temporary stop is performed at the second timing. When the reach PB 13 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the first timing, and the second temporary stop is performed at the third timing. When the reach PB22 is used, the first temporary stop and the second temporary stop are performed at the second timing. When the reach PB 23 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the second timing, and the second temporary stop is performed at the third timing. When the reach PB 32 is used, the first temporary stop is performed at the third timing, and the second temporary stop is performed at the second timing. When the reach PB 33 is used, the first temporary stop and the second temporary stop are performed at the third timing.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, as the temporary stop timing for performing the second temporary stop, the number of temporary stop timings smaller than the temporary stop timing for performing the first temporary stop is provided. Further, the first timing is provided only as the first temporary stop timing, and is not provided as the second temporary stop timing.

  In the present embodiment, one type of reach is provided. However, a plurality of types of reach having different expectations for occurrence of big hits may be provided. In addition, the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the variation time is fixed at 32.75 seconds and the super-ream without pseudo-ream) In the case of reach A, the variation time may be fixed at 22.75 seconds), or even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. May be. 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 big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, which will be described later) (for jackpot 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 determined to be any variation pattern included in the determined variation pattern type, using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by one-stage lottery processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern may be determined by a plurality of lottery processing. For example, first, the variation pattern type may be determined as the first-stage lottery process, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type of the first-stage lottery result may be determined as the second-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In step S25 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 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 (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  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, it is decided to make a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but 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.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning 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. FIG. 8C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). 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 a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “15R probability variable big hit”, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “4R probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 10 determination values are assigned to “15R probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). Is determined to be a 15R probability variation jackpot at a rate of 10), whereas 30 judgment values are assigned to the “15R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131b (ratio of 30/40) Will be described as 15R probability variation big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, the start prize is given to the second start prize port 14 and the second special symbol is displayed rather than the case where the first special symbol variation display is executed after the start prize is given to the first start prize slot 13. When the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “15R probability variation big hit” is higher.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, there are “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and four rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of jackpot types, “15R probability variation jackpot” and “4R probability variation jackpot”, is not limited to two types, but for example, three or more types of jackpot types are provided. You may do it. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than two types, for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changed state and the time reduction state is entered. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue. Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled to the probability variation state and the short time state may be referred to as “high probability high base state”, and the state that is not controlled to either the probability variation state or the short time state may be referred to as “low probability low base state”. .

  The “4R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a four-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the probability changed state is entered and the time-short state is changed). Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue.

  In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, numerical values to be compared with a random value of 1, and determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to each of “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit” are set. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to a variable display result and a variation pattern type determination result. It is a table to be referenced. In the variation pattern determination table, determination values corresponding to the variation pattern for each variable display result are shown. In the variation pattern determination table, variation patterns are classified according to the presence / absence of re-variation and the number of re-variations (the number of times re-variation is performed for one special symbol variation). It is shown. For example, it is shown that when the variable display result is a big hit, the selection ratio of the variation pattern classification that performs the re-variation twice is 70/100. Furthermore, the variation pattern determination table divides the variation pattern for each first temporary stop timing, and indicates the selection ratio for each category. For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the selection ratio of the change pattern classification in which the first temporary stop timing is the first timing is 10/100 when the re-change is 1 time, and the re-change is 2 5/100 in the case of 1 time.

  Here, the degree of expectation for the big hit for each number of re-variations will be described. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot expectation for each number of re-variations. The jackpot expectation is a ratio at which a jackpot is generated when re-variation is performed each time. By assigning the determination values as shown in FIG. 9, the big hit expectation degree for each number of re-variations in the normal state of the present embodiment becomes the value shown in FIG. Hereinafter, a method for calculating each jackpot expectation will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, when the variable display result is a big hit, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PA00) that does not perform re-variation is 10/100, and the variation pattern that has one re-variation (reach) The selection ratio of PA10, PA20, PA30) is 20/100, and the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern having two re-variations (reach PA12, PA13, PA22, PA23, PA32, PA33) is 70/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (non-reach PB00-1, 00-2, reach PB00) that does not re-variate is 50/100, and the variation has one re-variation. The selection ratio of the patterns (non-reach PB10, reach PB10, non-reach PB20, reach PB20, non-reach PB30, reach PB30) is 40/100, and fluctuation patterns (reach PB12, PB13, PB22, The selection ratio of PB23, PB32, PB33) is 10/100.

  As a result, the expectation degree P1 for the big hit when the re-variation is not performed is obtained by dividing the selection ratio A1 of the fluctuation pattern in which the big hit is generated without performing the re-variation by the selection ratio A2 of all the fluctuation patterns that are not re-variable. (P1 = A1 / A2).

  The selection ratio A1 is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit and the selection ratio (10/100) of a variation pattern that does not undergo re-variation when the result is a big hit. / 30000. The selection ratio A2 is a value (A2 = A1 + A3) obtained by adding the selection ratio A1 and the selection ratio A3 of the variation pattern in which deviation occurs without performing re-variation. The selection ratio A3 is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is lost and the selection ratio (50/100) of the change pattern that is not changed again when it is out of place, and is 14950. / 30000. That is, the expectation degree P1 can be set to 1 / 1496≈0.07% (see FIG. 10A).

  In addition, the expectation degree P2 for the jackpot when the re-variation is performed once is the selection ratio B1 of the variation pattern in which the re-variation is performed once and the big hit is generated, and the selection ratio B2 of all the variation patterns in which the re-variation is performed once. The divided value (P2 = B1 / B2) can be obtained.

  The selection ratio B1 is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit and the selection ratio (20/100) of the variation pattern that performs re-variation once when the big hit is given. / 30000. The selection ratio B2 is a value (B2 = B1 + B3) obtained by adding the selection ratio B1 and the selection ratio B3 of the variation pattern in which the deviation occurs once and the deviation occurs. The selection ratio B3 is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of step by the selection ratio (40/100) at the variation pattern in which re-variation is performed once when it is out of place. / 30000. That is, the expectation degree P2 can be set to 1 / 599≈0.17% (see FIG. 10A). Thus, since the expectation degree P2 is a larger value than the expectation degree P1, the case where the number of re-variations is one time than when the number of re-variations is zero (when no re-variation is performed) However, it can be said that the expectation for the big hit is high.

  In addition, the expectation P3 for the big hit when the re-variation is performed twice is the selection ratio C1 of the variation pattern in which the re-variation is performed twice and the big hit is generated, and the selection ratio C2 of all the variation patterns in which the re-variation is performed twice. The divided value (P3 = C1 / C2) can be obtained.

  The selection ratio C1 is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit by the selection ratio (70/100) of the variation pattern in which re-variation is performed twice in the case of the big hit. / 30000. The selection ratio C2 is a value (C2 = C1 + C3) obtained by adding the selection ratio C1 and the selection ratio C3 of the variation pattern in which deviation occurs twice. The selection ratio C3 is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of step by the selection ratio (10/100) at the variation pattern in which re-variation is performed twice in the case of the out-of-range. / 30000. That is, the expectation degree P3 can be set to 7 / 306≈2.29% (see FIG. 10A). Thus, since the expectation degree P3 is larger than the expectation degree P2, the expectation degree for the big hit is higher when the number of re-variation times is 2 than when the number of re-variation times is 1. It can be said. Therefore, the greater the number of re-variations, the higher the degree of expectation for the big hit.

  Thereby, the difference between the expectation degree P2 and the expectation degree P1 is 0.10 points, while the difference between the expectation degree P3 and the expectation degree P2 is 2.12 points. That is, the difference between the expectation degree P3 and the expectation degree P2 is larger than the difference between the expectation degree P2 and the expectation degree P1. Therefore, the amount of increase in expectation for jackpot by performing re-variation twice (difference between expectation P2 and expectation P1) from the amount of increase in expectation for jackpot by performing re-variation once (expectation P3) And the degree of expectation P2) can be said to be larger. Thereby, the temporary stop timing in the second re-variation can be more strongly noticed by the player than the temporary stop timing in the first re-variation. Therefore, as described above, by providing a timing that is less than the temporary stop timing in the first re-variation as the temporary stop timing in the second re-variation, the timings that the player should pay attention to are dispersed. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused and to improve the interest.

  Next, the degree of expectation for executing the second re-variation (hereinafter also referred to as “continuation”) at each temporary stop timing at which the temporary stop is performed in the first re-variation will be described. FIG.10 (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation rate for every temporary stop timing in the 1st re-variation. The continuation rate is a ratio at which the second re-variation is executed when the first re-variation is performed. By assigning determination values as shown in FIG. 9, the normal state continuation rate in the present embodiment becomes the value shown in FIG. Hereinafter, a method for calculating each continuation rate will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, when the variable display result is a big hit, selection of a variation pattern (reach PA10) that makes a temporary stop at the first timing in the first revariation and does not perform the second revariation. The ratio is 10/100, and the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PA20) that temporarily stops at the second timing and does not perform the second re-variation in the first re-variation is 9/100, and the first time In this re-variation, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PA30) in which the temporary stop is performed at the third timing and the second re-variation is not performed is 1/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (non-reach PB10, reach PB10) that temporarily stops at the first timing in the first revariation and does not perform the second revariation is 25. The selection ratio of the variation pattern (non-reach PB20, reach PB20) that temporarily stops at the second timing in the first re-variation and does not perform the second re-variation is 10/100. In the second re-variation, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (non-reach PB30, reach PB30) that temporarily stops at the third timing and does not perform the second re-variation is 5/100.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when the variable display result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern (reach PA12, PA13) in which the temporary re-stop is performed at the first timing and the second re-change is performed in the first re-change. The selection ratio is 5/100, and the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PA22, PA23) in which the temporary stop is performed at the second timing in the first re-variation and the second re-variation is performed is 15/100, In the first re-variation, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PA32, PA33) in which a temporary stop is performed at the third timing and the second re-variation is performed is 50/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PB12, PB13) in which the temporary change is performed at the first timing and the second change is performed in the first change is 2/100. Yes, the selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PB22, PB23) that temporarily stops at the second timing in the first re-variation and performs the second re-variation is 2/100, and in the first re-variation, The selection ratio of the variation pattern (reach PB32, PB33) in which the temporary stop is performed at three timings and the second re-variation is performed is 6/100.

  First, the expectation Q1 for executing the second revariation when the first revariation is performed at the first timing is the second revariation by performing the first revariation at the first timing. The selection ratio D1 of the variation pattern that performs the change can be a value (Q1 = D1 / D2) divided by the selection ratio D2 of all the variation patterns that perform the first re-variation at the first timing.

  The selection ratio D1 is the first revariation at the first timing, the second revariation is performed, and the variation pattern selection ratio D3 in which the big hit occurs, and the first revariation at the first timing. A value (D1 = D3 + D4) obtained by adding the selection ratio D4 of the variation pattern in which the second re-variation is generated and the deviation occurs can be obtained. The selection ratio D3 is a ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit, and a selection ratio of a variation pattern in which the first re-variation is performed at the first timing and the second re-variation is performed in the case of the big win. (5/100) and 5/30000. The selection ratio D4 is the ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of sync. The selection ratio of the variation pattern in which the first re-variation is performed at the first timing and the second re-variation is performed when the variable display result is out of range. It is a value obtained by multiplying (2/100) and is 598/30000. Therefore, the selection ratio D1 can be set to 603/30000.

  The selection ratio D2 is a value (D2 = D1 + D5) obtained by adding the selection ratio D1 and the selection ratio D5 of the variation pattern in which the first re-variation is performed at the first timing and the second re-variation is not performed. The selection ratio D5 includes the selection ratio D6 of the variation pattern in which the big hit occurs without performing the second re-variation at the first timing and the first re-variation at the first timing. It is possible to obtain a value (D5 = D6 + D7) obtained by adding the selection ratio D7 of the variation pattern in which the deviation occurs without performing the second re-variation. The selection ratio D6 is a ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit, and a selection of a variation pattern in which the first re-variation is performed at the first timing and the second re-variation is not performed in the case of the big win. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (10/100) and is 10/30000. The selection ratio D7 is a ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of place, and when there is a deviation, selection of a variation pattern that causes the first revariation at the first timing and does not perform the second revariation. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (25/100) and is 7475/30000. Therefore, the selection ratio D5 is 7485/30000, and the selection ratio D2 is 8088/30000. That is, the expectation degree Q1 can be set to 603 / 8088≈7.46% (see FIG. 10B).

  Next, the expectation level Q2 for executing the second re-variation when the first re-variation is performed at the second timing is the second re-variation performed at the second timing. The selection ratio E1 of the fluctuation pattern that causes the fluctuation can be set to a value (Q2 = E1 / E2) obtained by dividing the selection ratio E2 of all the fluctuation patterns that undergo the first re-variation at the second timing.

  The selection ratio E1 is the first revariation at the second timing, the second revariation is performed, and the variation pattern selection ratio E3 in which the big hit occurs, and the first revariation at the second timing. The second re-variation can be performed to obtain a value (E1 = E3 + E4) obtained by adding the selection ratio E4 of the variation pattern in which the deviation occurs. The selection ratio E3 is a ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit, and a selection ratio of a variation pattern in which the second re-variation is performed at the second timing and the second re-variation is performed in the case of the big hit. (15/100) multiplied by 15/30000. The selection ratio E4 is a ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of sync. A selection ratio of a variation pattern in which the first re-variation is performed at the second timing and the second re-variation is performed when the variable display result is out of range. It is a value obtained by multiplying (2/100) and is 598/30000. Therefore, the selection ratio E1 can be set to 613/30000.

  The selection ratio E2 is a value (E2 = E1 + E5) obtained by adding the selection ratio E1 and the selection ratio E5 of the variation pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the second timing and the second revariation is not performed. The selection ratio E5 includes the selection ratio E6 of the variation pattern in which the big hit occurs without performing the second re-variation at the second timing and the first re-variation at the second timing. It is possible to obtain a value (E5 = E6 + E7) obtained by adding the selection ratio E7 of the variation pattern in which the deviation occurs without performing the second re-variation. The selection ratio E6 is a ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit, and a selection of a variation pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the second timing and the second revariation is not performed in the case of the big win. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (9/100) and is 9/30000. The selection ratio E7 is a ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of place, and when there is a deviation, selection of a variation pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the second timing and the second revariation is not performed. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (10/100) and is 2990/30000. Therefore, the selection ratio E5 can be 2999/30000, and the selection ratio E2 can be 3612/30000. That is, the expectation degree Q2 can be set to 613 / 3612≈16.97% (see FIG. 10B).

  Further, the expectation Q3 for executing the second re-variation when the first re-variation is performed at the third timing is the second re-variation by performing the first re-variation at the third timing. The selection ratio F1 of the variation pattern to be performed can be set to a value (Q3 = F1 / F2) divided by the selection ratio F2 of all the variation patterns that perform the first revariation at the third timing.

  The selection ratio F1 is the first revariation at the third timing, the second revariation is performed, and the variation pattern selection ratio F3 in which the big hit occurs, and the first revariation at the third timing. A value (F1 = F3 + F4) obtained by adding the selection ratio F4 of the variation pattern in which the second re-variation is generated and the deviation occurs can be obtained. The selection ratio F3 is a ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit, and a selection ratio of a change pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the third timing and the second revariation is performed when the big display is a big hit. (50/100) multiplied by 50/30000. The selection ratio F4 is a ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is lost, and a selection ratio of a variation pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the third timing and the second revariation is performed when the variable display result is out of range. It is a value obtained by multiplying (6/100) and is 1794/30000. Therefore, the selection ratio F1 can be 1844/30000.

  The selection ratio F2 is a value (F2 = F1 + F5) obtained by adding the selection ratio F1 and the selection ratio F5 of the variation pattern in which the first re-variation is performed at the third timing and the second re-variation is not performed. The selection ratio F5 includes the selection ratio F6 of the variation pattern in which the big hit occurs without performing the second re-variation at the third timing and the first re-variation at the third timing. It is possible to obtain a value (F5 = F6 + F7) obtained by adding the selection ratio F7 of the variation pattern in which the deviation occurs without performing the second re-variation. The selection ratio F6 is a ratio (1/300) at which the variable display result is a big hit, and a selection of a variation pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the third timing and the second revariation is not performed in the case of the big win. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (1/100) and is 1/30000. The selection ratio F7 is a ratio (299/300) at which the variable display result is out of place, and a selection of a variation pattern in which the first revariation is performed at the third timing and the second revariation is not performed when the variable display result is out of range. It is a value obtained by multiplying the ratio (5/100) and is 1495/30000. Therefore, the selection ratio F5 can be 1496/30000, and the selection ratio F2 can be 3340/30000. That is, the expectation Q3 can be set to 1844 / 3340≈55.21% (see FIG. 10B).

  Thereby, the expectation levels Q1, Q2, and Q3 are all different values. Accordingly, it can be said that the degree of expectation for executing the second re-variation is different for each temporary stop timing at which the temporary re-change is performed in the first re-variation. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to at which timing the first re-change occurs, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bored and to improve the interest. In the present embodiment, since the degree of expectation for the big hit is different depending on the number of re-variations, the player's interest in whether to continue or not increases, so at any timing the first time Whether or not re-variation will occur can be paid more attention to the player, and the interest can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the variable pattern determination table includes a variable display result, a variation pattern, a determination value, a re-variation, a selection ratio for each re-variation frequency, a first temporary stop timing, and a selection for each first temporary stop timing. Although the ratio is stored, the selection ratio for each re-variation and the number of re-variations, the selection ratio for the first temporary stop timing and the first temporary stop timing are not limited to this.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 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 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, either a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command is used. Specifically, if it is “15R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and if it is “4R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) ) Is used.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. 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.

  The commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) display a jackpot end screen, that is, an effect control command for specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command, a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending) 2 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “15R probability variable big hit” is ended. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “4R probability variable big hit” is ended.

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, 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. An effect display that can be used in common with the 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. 13 is a flowchart illustrating 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 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (Steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 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 S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending 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. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time 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 big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). 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. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming that the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, and the like are 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. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  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. Further, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save 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. Good.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

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

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 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. There is provided 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 to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming 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. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit, and it is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Is reset at the timing of ending the display of 50 special symbols.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S66 as it is.

  In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B. 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. 8C.

  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”, “ 4R probability variation jackpot ") is determined as the jackpot type (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. .

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “4R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “4R probability variation big hit” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, 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 S67).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the variation pattern determination table to determine the variation pattern. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S101). 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 S102).

  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 S103). 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 S104).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs a control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 11) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S105). If not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed (steps S106 and S107). 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 S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “4R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S106 and S108). Whether or not it is “4R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. it can.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S105), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S109).

  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 S110).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state if it is set (step S132).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S134). Note that the pre-winner pre-opening timer is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the first round (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is displayed). The time before the first round is started until the start of the first round is set as the pre-opening timer. For the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between the rounds (apparatus at the time of performing the interval effect between the rounds on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set as the timer before opening the big prize opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of releases corresponding to the jackpot type in the number-of-release counter (step S135). For example, 15 times is set in the open count counter for 15R probability variation big hit, and 4 times is set for 4R probability variation big hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S141). If it is not set, that is, if it is in the normal state, step 56 is performed. The process proceeds to S150. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, when the probability variation state is set, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S142), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (step S143). . If not 0, the process proceeds to step S150. If it becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S150. As a result, the state is changed from the certain change state to the normal state when triggered by a predetermined number of times (50 times). In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S150).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted, and in the case of 4R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In 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 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S167). Then, “50” is set in the probability variation counter (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S171, 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). In this embodiment, when a big hit occurs, the probability variation flag is set and controlled to the high probability high base state, but may be controlled to the high probability low base state. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations (so-called probable number of changes) executed from the control to the high probability state to the control to the low probability state, and the control to the low base state after the control to the high base state. The number of fluctuations executed so far (so-called number of time reductions) is 50, which is the same number, but is not limited to this, and the number of times of probability change and the number of time reductions may be different. In that case, a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions may be provided.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  23 and 24 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 two bytes (one command) are read out.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  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). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S680).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S683).

  If the received production control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S685), the production control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been normally received. Then (step S686), control is performed to display the customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 after 30 seconds (step S687). Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. If a variation pattern command or the like is received during measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement ends. After step S687, the number of reserved memories stored in each reserved memory number storage area is cleared (step S688).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs 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 either the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. 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. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  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. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. 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. 26 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, 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 a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 also displays a chance eye symbol as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. decide. In this embodiment, the chance to use a special symbol (for example, a star symbol) that does not exist in the variation pattern of the effect symbol at the time of non-re-change is temporarily stopped. Temporarily stop a chance eye symbol using a normal symbol existing in the variation array (for example, “223” or “445”, which is a combination of symbols that do not reach but a big hit symbol and one symbol deviate) It is good as well. 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. . When the variation display result designation command is not normally received in step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine a stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the variation pattern command, or may display a predetermined off-set symbol. It is good also as determining as a stop symbol of an effect design. Here, the predetermined missing symbol is used in order to prevent the big hit symbol from being stopped in spite of the loss.

  FIG. 28 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. 28, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged with the same even number of symbols.

  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 a normal notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 29 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. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the process of step S8004 or the like, the data corresponding to the notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the notice effect. The process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

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

  After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006). Thereafter, 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. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8103), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 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. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 is a stage in which the fanfare effect has not yet been executed although the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862 Without moving to step S867.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S862). The production control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the production symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866) and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2). It is confirmed whether or not the (specified command reception flag) has been set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S871).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the presentation control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the 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, immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag, the variation pattern command The reception flag may be reset).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing temporary stop timing for each number of re-variations. The timing chart shown in FIG. 32 shows the temporary stop timing at which the temporary stop can be performed in the first re-variation and the temporary stop timing at which the temporary stop can be performed in the second re-variation. First, in the first re-variation, as the temporary stop timing, a first timing that is 5 seconds after the start of variation, a second timing that is 10 seconds after the start of variation, and 15 seconds after the start of variation. A certain third timing is provided. Next, in the second re-variation, a temporary timing is provided with a second timing that is 10 seconds after the start of re-variation and a third timing that is 15 seconds after the start of re-variation. The first timing is not provided when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of re-variation. Therefore, a smaller number of timings than the temporary stop timing in the first re-variation are provided as the temporary stop timing in the second re-variation. As a result, it is possible to prevent the timing to be noticed for the player from being dispersed, to prevent the player from being confused and to improve the interest.

  The first timing that is not provided as the second re-variation is an early temporary stop timing among the temporary stop timings in the first re-variation. That is, the number of re-variation temporary stop timings to be executed later is smaller than the number of re-variation temporary stop timings to be executed earlier by the amount of early temporary stop timing. Thereby, it can be made to expect over a long period of time whether the player will perform the next re-variation, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, since the reach state is reached after 10 seconds from the start of re-variation, it can be said that the third timing is a temporary stop timing after the reach state is reached. Since the third timing is provided as the temporary stop timing in the first re-variation and the temporary stop timing in the second re-variation, the player is re-variable even after reaching the reach state. Can be expected to improve the interest.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the re-variable display (revariation in this example) is executed for the first time (first time in this example), a predetermined number of timings are provided. While the temporary stop can be executed at any one of (three timings in this example), when the second variable number of times (second time in this example) after the first number of times is executed, Temporary stop can be executed at timings (two timings in this example) provided less than the predetermined number. Thereby, the timing which should be noted about whether it is temporarily stopped again is narrowed down, and the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

  In the present embodiment, when the second-time revariable display is executed, the timing obtained by excluding the first timing from the temporary stop timing when the first-time revariable display is executed is referred to as the temporary stop timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second timing or the third timing may be excluded instead of the first timing, or a plurality of timings may be excluded (for example, the first timing) The timing obtained by excluding the first timing and the second timing from the temporary stop timing of the re-variable display for the number of times may be used as the temporary stop timing for executing the second-time re-variable display). Also, if the second number of re-variable displays is provided with a smaller number of temporary stop timings than the first number of re-variable displays, like the fourth timing and the fifth timing, Temporary stop timing that can be selected only in the second re-variable display may be provided.

  In addition, when the number of temporary stop timings of the second-time revariable display is smaller than the number of temporary stop timings of the second-time revariable display, the temporary number of the second-time revariable display is changed. There are fewer production patterns than when the number of stop timings is greater than or equal to the number of temporary stop timings of the first re-variable display. Therefore, the number of temporary stop timings for the second revariable display is less than the number of temporary stop timings for the second revariable display, thereby preventing an increase in the production pattern and saving the storage capacity. can do. Further, in a gaming machine provided with a variation pattern according to the production pattern as in the present embodiment (for example, a gaming machine provided with a variation pattern having a length corresponding to the number of re-variations or temporary stop timing). When the number of temporary stop timings of the second variable display is less than the number of temporary stop timings of the second variable display, the number of temporary stop timings of the second variable display Is less than the number of temporary stop timings for the first-time revariable display, the number of effect patterns is smaller, so that there are fewer fluctuation patterns to be provided. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the effect data (process table) in the effect control microcomputer 100 and the storage capacity (ROM 54) for storing the variation pattern in the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the first variable display (first time in this example) is performed, a predetermined number including the first timing and the second timing after the first timing is provided. While the temporary stop can be executed at any one of the timings, when the second variable number (second time in this example) after the first number is executed, the predetermined number of times are used. The temporary stop can be executed at any one of the timings excluding the first timing. As a result, among the temporary stop timings in the first re-variable display, the timing excluding the early temporary stop timing becomes the temporary stop timing in the second re-variable display. Whether or not the stop is made can be asked over a long period of time. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the timing (second timing and third timing) obtained by removing only the first timing from the first number of temporary stop timings is defined as the second number of temporary stop timings. If the timing obtained by removing the early timing from the eye temporary stop timing is set as the second temporary stop timing, the timing obtained by removing a plurality of timings from the first temporary stop timing is set to the second time. The temporary stop timing may be used. For example, excluding the first timing and the second timing from the first number of temporary stop timings (first timing to third timing), only the third timing is used as the temporary stop timing, and the second variation display is displayed. It may be executed.

  Conversely, among the temporary stop timings in the first-time re-variation, the timing excluding the later timing (timing that leaves only the early timing) is set as the second temporary stop timing. In this case, the second temporary stop is performed at an early stage, so that it is possible to prevent redundant production when performing re-variation.

  In the present embodiment, it is easier to execute re-variable display more times when it is determined to control to the specific gaming state than when it is determined not to control to the specific gaming state (in this example, , The greater the number of re-variations, the higher the reliability for the big hit), and the proportion that is controlled to a specific gaming state when the first re-variable display is executed (in this example, the number of re-variations is 1) Big hit expectation degree P2 = 0.17% at the time of selection of a certain variation pattern, and a ratio (in this example, the number of times of re-variation is 0) when the first re-variable display is not executed (I.e., not expected to change again), the second re-variable display is executed more than the difference (in this example, 0.10 point) with the big hit expectation P1 = 0.07% when the change pattern is selected. In case Ratio controlled to the fixed gaming state (in this example, the big hit expectation degree P3 = 2.29% at the time of selecting a variation pattern in which the number of re-variations is 2) and the re-variable display one time before the second number (In this example, the big hit expectation P2 = 0.17% when selecting a variation pattern in which the number of re-variations is 1) (in this example, 2.12 points) was larger. In other words, the greater the number of re-variations, the greater the increase in jackpot expectation. Thereby, interest can be improved by narrowing down the timing which should be noted about whether the 2nd number of temporary stop where an expectation degree increases more is made.

  In addition, the specific value of the big hit expectation is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and the big hit expectation is 0% (that is, no big hit occurs) when the number of re-variations is a predetermined number. Alternatively, the big hit expectation degree may be 100% (that is, the big hit is always generated).

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of re-variation is two times than the big hit expectation degree (difference between expectation degree P2 and expectation degree P1) that is increased by performing a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variation times of one. Although the jackpot expectation (the difference between the expectation P3 and the expectation P2) that increases by performing a pseudo-relation is greater, conversely, it increases by performing a pseudo-rerun with two revariations It is good also as the big hit expectation degree which increases by performing the pseudo | simulation series whose revariation is 1 time is larger than the big hit expectation degree to perform.

  In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for the big hit is calculated using the jackpot occurrence rate (1/300) in the normal state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot occurrence rate in the probability variation state is used. It may be calculated, or may be calculated in consideration of the jackpot occurrence rate in the normal state and the probability variation state.

  In this embodiment, the greater the number of re-variations, the greater the rate of increase in the ratio of occurrence of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A configuration may be adopted in which the rate of increase in the ratio of a big hit (for example, 15R probability variation big hit) with an advantageous type becomes large.

  In the present embodiment, the re-variable display is executed again based on a different ratio depending on the timing at which the temporary stop is executed (for example, 7 if the timing at which the temporary stop is executed in the first re-variation is the first timing). .46%, 16.97% for the second timing, and 55.21% for the third timing). Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the timing which stops temporarily.

  In the present embodiment, the temporary stop timing for the temporary stop in the first re-variation is the first timing, the second timing, and the third timing. For example, the second re-variation is executed at the same rate as in the case of the first timing and the case of the second timing, and the third timing is determined. The second re-variation may be executed at a different rate only when.

  In the present embodiment, the continuation rate is higher as the temporary stop timing at which the first temporary stop is executed is slower, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first temporary stop is performed. The continuation rate may be lower as the temporary stop timing at which the process is executed is later, or all continuation rates may be uniform. Moreover, it is good also as a value without regularity being set as a continuation rate for every temporary stop timing which performs a temporary stop by the 1st re-variation.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation for the second-time re-variation at each temporary stop timing at which the temporary stop is performed at the first-time re-variation using the jackpot occurrence ratio (1/300) in the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be calculated using the jackpot occurrence ratio in the probability variation state, or may be calculated in consideration of the jackpot occurrence ratio in the normal state and the probability variation state. Also good.

  In this embodiment, when the first variable display (the first time in this example) is performed again, a predetermined value including the timing after the reach effect is started (in this example, the third timing). While the temporary stop can be executed at any one of the set timings, the reach effect is started when the second variable number (second time in this example) after the first number is executed. The temporary stop can be executed at a timing that is less than a predetermined number including the timing after the timing. As a result, the player can be given a sense of expectation for a temporary stop even after reaching, and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, one temporary stop timing among the first number of temporary stop timings and the second number of temporary stop timings is the post-reach timing. Not limited to this, each of the plurality of temporary stop timings may be a timing after reach, and one of the first number of temporary stop timings and two of the second number of temporary stop timings. The temporary stop timing may be the timing after reach. Further, all temporary stop timings may be timings before reach.

  In the present embodiment, description has been made using a gaming machine capable of executing re-variation up to two times for one special symbol variable display. However, three or more re-variations may be executable. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first number of times is described as one and the second number of times is described as two times. However, if the second number is a number after the first number, the specific number is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the number of times after the second time may be the first number, and the first number and the second number may not be consecutive. Specifically, the first number may be two times and the second number may be four times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the expectation for the big hit is higher as the number of re-variations increases, but is not limited to this, for example, the configuration in which the expectation for the big hit decreases as the number of re-variations increases. Alternatively, a specific number of re-variations may have the highest expectation for the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, three temporary stop timings are provided for the first re-variation and two temporary stop timings are provided for the second re-variation. As long as the number of temporary stop timings in the variation is less than the number of temporary stop timings in the first re-variation, the specific number of times is not limited thereto. For example, five temporary stop timings may be provided for the first re-variation, and one temporary stop timing may be provided for the second re-variation.

  In the present embodiment, the temporary stop timing is provided for each number of re-variations, but any number of times from the start of special symbol variation to the derivation display. A plurality of temporary stop timings that can be temporarily stopped may be provided even in the case of re-variation. In that case, when the number of re-variations is determined in advance, the temporary stop timing may be determined based on the number of times of re-variation. When the number of re-variations is not determined in advance, the temporary stop timing may be determined. It is also possible to determine the number of re-variations by determining.

  Specifically, the number of re-variations is determined to be 2 in advance, and three timings A to C (timing A) can be temporarily stopped at any number of times during the change of the special symbol. Is the earliest timing and the timing C is the latest timing), the temporary stop timing for temporary stop at the first re-variation is set to two timings A and B. (Because if the first re-variation is performed at timing C, it is impossible to perform the second re-variation), the temporary stop timing in the second re-variation is used as the temporary stop timing in the first re-variation. The temporary stop may be performed by determining from one timing C that is less than the stop timing.

  Specifically, the number of times of re-variation is not determined in advance, and three timings A to C are provided as temporary stop timings that can be temporarily stopped regardless of the number of times of re-variation during the variation of the special symbol. Is provided, the number of temporary stop timings determined to be temporarily stopped may be determined as the number of re-variations by determining whether or not to temporarily stop at each temporary stop timing. For example, when it is decided to temporarily stop at timings A and B, the number of times of re-variation is decided to be two, and when it is decided to temporarily stop at timings A to C, The number of changes is determined to be 3 times. In addition, if it is determined not to temporarily stop at any temporary stop timing, re-variation will not be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a part of the timing (second timing and third timing) is provided as the temporary stop timing at which the temporary stop can be performed every revariation. It is not limited to. For example, different timings may be provided as long as the number of temporary stop timings of the second number is smaller than the number of temporary stop timings of the first number of times. Specifically, the timings A to C are provided as the first temporary stop timing, and the timings D and E different from the timings A to C are provided as the second temporary stop timing. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 selects the variation pattern, thereby determining whether or not re-variation is executed, the number of times re-variation is executed, and the temporary stop timing for executing the temporary stop. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least one element of the presence / absence of execution of re-variation, the number of re-variation executions, and the temporary stop timing at which temporary stop is executed by the production control microcomputer 100 May be determined.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the presence / absence of re-variation execution and the number of re-variation executions by selecting the variation pattern, and the production control microcomputer 100 determines the temporary stop timing for executing the temporary stop. It is good as well.

  Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines only whether or not re-variation is executed by selecting a change pattern, and the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the re-change and executes a temporary stop timing. May be determined.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may determine whether or not to perform re-variation by lottery and execute the production based on the determination result. Specifically, a process table for executing re-variation and a process table for not executing re-variation are provided for one variation pattern, and the production control microcomputer 100 is re-selected by lottery. While determining whether or not to execute the variation, it is also possible to select one of the process tables based on the determination result and control each rendering device.

  Further, for example, when the production control microcomputer 100 determines to execute re-variation, the re-variation frequency may be further determined by lottery, and the effect may be executed based on the determination result. Specifically, for one variation pattern, there are provided a process table that differs for each number of re-variations when re-variation is executed, and a process table when re-variation is not executed. Whether or not the computer 100 executes re-variation and the number of re-variation may be determined by lottery, and any one process table may be selected based on the determination result to control each rendering device.

  Further, for example, when the production control microcomputer 100 decides to execute re-variation, the re-variation frequency and the temporary stop timing may be further determined by lottery, and the effect may be executed based on the determination result. Specifically, for one fluctuation pattern, a process table that differs for each re-variation frequency and temporary stop timing when re-variation is executed, and a process table when re-variation is not executed are provided. Whether the control microcomputer 100 executes re-variation, the number of re-variations and the temporary stop timing are determined by lottery, and any one process table is selected based on the determination result to control each effect device. It is good.

  In addition, for example, when the production control microcomputer 100 decides to execute re-variation, the re-variation frequency is also determined in accordance with determining the temporary stop timing, and the effect is executed based on the determination result. It is good. For example, when a variation pattern having five temporary stop timings is selected and the production control microcomputer 100 determines to perform re-variation, it is determined whether to temporarily stop at each temporary stop timing. For example, the number of temporary stop timings determined to be temporarily stopped is determined as the number of re-variations.

  In addition, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the number of re-variations by lottery, and if the number of re-variations of the determination result is 1 or more, it is determined to execute re-variation, while the number of re-variations of the determination result If 0 is 0, it may be determined not to perform re-variation.

  Further, for example, the presentation control microcomputer 100 may determine whether or not to perform re-variation and the number of re-variations by determining at which temporary stop timing the temporary stop is performed. For example, if it is a fluctuation pattern having five temporary stop timings and it is determined to perform re-variation, it is possible to temporarily stop if it is determined whether or not to temporarily stop at each temporary stop timing. The determined number of temporary stop timings is determined as the number of re-variations. Then, if the number of re-changes in the determination result is 0, it may be determined not to execute the re-change.

  In addition, when performing the determination process for determining at which temporary stop timing the temporary stop timing is performed by the production control microcomputer 100, the determination process may be performed at the start of the fluctuation, or the temporary stop timing may be used. The determination process may be performed when the value reaches the value. When the determination process is performed when the temporary stop timing is reached, it is unknown whether the temporary stop timing is reached until the temporary stop timing is reached. Therefore, the process table A of the production contents when temporarily stopped and the process table B of the production contents when not temporarily stopped are selected at the start of the change, and either from the start of the change to the temporary stop timing. While performing production control according to one process table, the process table A may be switched to a temporary stop, while the process table B may be switched to a temporary stop. By doing so, even if it is unclear whether or not to make a temporary stop until the temporary stop timing is reached, it is possible to produce an effect without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, a plurality of temporary stop timings are provided in advance, and when the temporary stop timing is reached, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a determination process for determining whether or not to temporarily stop at the temporary stop timing. When configured, the number of process tables corresponding to the temporary stop timing is selected at the start of fluctuation, and it is determined which process table to switch to according to the temporarily stopped temporary stop timing, and the production of the production is based on the determination result. Control may be performed, but in this case, since a process table corresponding to the number of temporary stop timings is stored and a plurality of process tables are monitored at the same time, the storage capacity is increased and the processing load is increased. There is a risk of an increase. Therefore, even if a temporary stop is made at any temporary stop timing, a shared process table of production contents that does not give the player a sense of incongruity is provided, and the temporary stop is made at any temporary stop timing. Even in this case, if the process is switched to the shared process table, it is possible to produce an effect that does not give the player a sense of incongruity while reducing the storage capacity and the processing load.

  In the present embodiment, one type of reach effect is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of reach effects with different expectations for the big hit may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the re-variation is performed twice, it always develops to reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to have a variation pattern in which a variable display result is derived and displayed as it is without developing to reach even if two re-variations are executed.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect can be executed for each re-variation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect may be executed only once from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop display.

  In this embodiment, since the game machine that temporarily stops the chance symbol by displaying the special symbol on the middle symbol is stopped, the temporary stop can be performed without a sense of incongruity even when temporarily stopping in the reach state. It is a possible configuration. However, in a game machine that temporarily stops the chance symbol by stopping and displaying the normal symbol in a predetermined combination, the left symbol and the right symbol are aligned when temporarily stopped in the reach state. Even if one of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the symbol, the predetermined combination may not be obtained. Therefore, when the temporary stop is performed, the sliding display may be performed on at least one of the left and right effect symbols to stop and display in a predetermined combination. Specifically, the middle symbol is a symbol whose value is one greater than the number of the left symbol, the right symbol is a combination chance symbol symbol whose value is one greater than the number of the middle symbol, and the left symbol and When a temporary stop is performed at the temporary stop timing in the reach state where the right symbol is aligned with “3”, a sliding effect in which the right symbol changes from “3” to “5” at the timing immediately before the middle symbol stops. When “4” is stopped in the middle symbol, it is possible to temporarily stop in a predetermined combination. In addition, a slip effect in which the left symbol changes from “3” to “1” at the timing immediately before the middle symbol stops and “2” stops on the middle symbol is temporarily stopped at the chance symbol symbol. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, the timing based on the elapsed time from the start of change or the start of re-change (for example, the first timing when 5 seconds have elapsed) is provided as the temporary stop timing. is not. For example, the timing based on controlling the production symbol (for example, the timing for performing the production symbol stop control, the timing for changing the production symbol variation display speed (for example, acceleration, deceleration)), and the production content The original timing (for example, the timing for executing the pre-reach notice, the timing for developing to reach) may be provided as the temporary stop timing. Moreover, it is good also as providing the timing which does not relate to performing control about production | presentation symbol or production content as temporary stop timing.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine in which the low probability low base state and the high probability high base state are provided as the gaming state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the high probability low base state or A low probability high base state may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is triggered by the execution of variable display a predetermined number of times (50 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as shifting from a high probability state to a low probability state triggered by the occurrence of a big hit. Similarly, the trigger for shifting from the high base state to the low base state may be that a predetermined type of jackpot occurs. Further, the trigger for shifting from the high probability state to the low probability state may be different from the trigger for shifting from the high base state to the low base state. For example, a transition from a high probability state to a low probability state triggered by occurrence of a jackpot of a predetermined type, while a transition from a high base state to a low base state triggered by executing a predetermined number of variable displays Also good.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, the open mode of the big winning opening during the round game is the same mode (opened for 30 seconds per round). A jackpot type that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state in which the release modes are combined may be provided.

  In addition, about embodiment mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, the variable provided in the game area | region was demonstrated. A gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a gaming ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball apparatus (so-called role) It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1st type.

  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 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.

  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 applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 70 Audio | voice output board | substrate 560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

When a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result, control is performed to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination result of the prior determination unit, the variable display unit temporarily stops the display of the identification information after the variable display of the identification information is started and before the display result is derived and displayed. Revariable display execution means for executing variable display a predetermined number of times,
The re-variable display executing means includes
When executing the re-variable display for the first time, a temporary stop can be executed at any of the predetermined number of times,
When the second variable number of re-displays after the first number of times is executed, a temporary stop can be executed at a timing less than the predetermined number.