JP2016047444A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable not only an expectation for an increase of a right by an addition but for a promotion of an advantageous level of the right already in a storage.SOLUTION: It is possible to grant a first right (a 10R probability variation big win) enabling a shift to a first state (a 10R big win state based on the 10R probability variation big win) more advantageous to players than a normal state and a second right (a 15R probability variation big win) enabling a shift to a second state (a 15R big win state based on the 15R probability variation big win) still more advantageous to the players than the first state. Further, on the basis of a new determination to grant the second right when the first right is stored, the first right stored in a first storage memory buffer or a second storage memory buffer is changed to the second right.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  As a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something configured as follows. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. When it is made, “big hit (specific game state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball 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. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the number of game media taken in, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and the symbols are stopped when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button. When the combination becomes a combination of specific symbols, there is a gaming machine such as a slot machine in which a predetermined number of gaming media are paid out to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a weak rank special game (weak ART) is in progress, an undigested portion of the weak rank special game is more advantageous to a middle rank special game (medium ART) by promotion lottery. ) Or a strong rank special game (strong ART), or when a special game (any ART) of a predetermined rank is hidden, the number of unexecuted ART games is increased by an extra lottery. It is described.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-65863 (paragraphs 0163-0172, FIGS. 9 and 10)

  It is conceivable that the configuration described in Patent Document 1 is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine and promoted or added to a right advantageous to the player by lottery processing. However, if the configuration described in Patent Document 1 is applied as it is, only one of the right promotion and the addition can be expected in one lottery process, and the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be expected not only to increase the right due to the addition but also to promote the degree of advantage of the already stored right.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game, and is in a first state (for example, 10R probability variation big hit) which is advantageous to the player as compared with a normal state. A first right that allows a transition to a 10 round jackpot game state that is controlled based on what happened, for example, a 10R probable jackpot game, or even more advantageous to the player compared to the first state Any right of the second right (for example, 15R probability variable jackpot) that allows the transition to the second state (for example, 15 round jackpot gaming state controlled based on having become 15R probability variable jackpot) Rights grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant (for example, a part for executing steps S1219 to S1231 and S1249 to S1261 in the game control microcomputer 560) ) And the first state based on the decision to grant the first right by the right grant determining means, and the second status based on the decision to grant the second right by the right grant determining means The game state control means (for example, the part that executes steps S305 to S307 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the right grant determination means are determined to be granted, but are still shifted by the game status control means. When the first right is stored by the right storage means (for example, the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer) that stores the first right or the second right that is not performed, and the right storage means Based on the decision to grant the second right by the right grant determination means, A storage right changing means for changing the first right to the second right (for example, a part for executing steps S1235, S1237 to S1239, S1265, and S1267 to S1269 in the game control microcomputer 560). And With such a configuration, it is possible to expect not only an increase in rights due to the addition, but also an advancement of the degree of advantage of the rights already stored, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In addition, even if the rights are promoted by adding up when there are few rights to the undigested portion, the right to the undigested portion is promoted to the second right that has a high degree of advantage in addition to the additional portion. Can be reduced.

(Means 2) In the means 1, when the right grant determining means determines to grant the right after the second right is granted, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer). It is determined that the second right is all granted until all the stored information per 15R probability variation jackpot stored in the storage buffer is digested (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that step S1226 is Y in step S1226). , S1256 may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a player's disappointment when a second right having a high advantage is added when the undigested right is not stored.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the right grant determining means determines whether to grant the right after determining to grant the first right a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S1226 and S1256 when Y is determined in steps S1225 and S1255). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for the addition of the second right having a high degree of advantage by continuously adding the first right having a low degree of advantage, and to improve the interest in the game. Can do.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the gaming machine changes the first right stored by the right storage means to the second right by the storage right change means. Special effect execution means (for example, an effect control micro) for executing a special effect (for example, changing a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the special mode (for example, a gold-colored background screen)). The computer 100 may be configured to include a portion that executes step S677. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize a favorable situation by notifying that the first right with a low advantage of undigested has been promoted to a second right with a high advantage. Can improve the interest of the game.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the right grant determining means determines whether or not to grant a new right even when controlled to the first state or the second state. Possible (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit in the start port switch passing process in step S312 (that is, at the timing when the start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 occurs). Whether or not to make a big hit, the big hit type is determined, so even when the big hit processing of steps S305 to S307 is being executed with the same timer interruption, 15R probability variation big hit can be determined), after the transition to the first state, a predetermined period before the end condition of the first state is satisfied (for example, big hit play based on 10R probability variation big hit In the last 9 rounds to 10 rounds, it is determined that the second right is granted at a high rate (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 is Y in steps S1227 and S1228, the 15R probability is changed in step S1229). The jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol having a high jackpot allocation (when immediately before the end of 10R) 131b is selected and step S1231 is executed. The jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol with high allocation (at the time immediately before the end of 10R) 131d is selected and step S1261 is executed.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from being increased more than necessary, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game for a predetermined period before the first state ends.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a 1st storage memory buffer and a 2nd storage memory buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which stores storage information in a 1st storage memory buffer or a 2nd storage memory buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which stores storage information in a 1st storage memory buffer or a 2nd storage memory buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which stores storage information in a 1st storage memory buffer or a 2nd storage memory buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which stores storage information in a 1st storage memory buffer or a 2nd storage memory buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are 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 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.It should be noted that the display color varies depending on the type of big hit (usually big hit, 15 chance variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit) When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol ( The display color is different from the loss, for example, it is displayed in blue when it is lost, but red when it is a big hit. The display color may be changed depending on whether it is 15 probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit.) The display when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off. The color is desirably a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the color from being assimilated with the background image when it is turned off.

  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 left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 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. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. 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 device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  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.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays 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.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, 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.

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

  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. In addition, 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 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. For this reason, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect or a notice effect (movable object notice effect) is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. In this embodiment, the production blade actors 79a and 79b operate when a notice production (production blade production notice production) is executed.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  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 a big hit is made, the game shifts to a so-called short-time state (high base state) after the big hit game ends, and when the big hit game ends, a so-called probability change state (high probability) occurs after the big hit game ends. State) as well as the short time state (high base state), making it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, conditions for executing variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). Is more likely to hold). In this embodiment, the high base state is set by being controlled to the short-time state. However, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is higher than that in the case of not being in the high base state. It may be increased, or the time for which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened may be extended, so that the start winning can be made easier.

  In addition, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is raised rather than controlling the time-short state or extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state). You may shift to the high base state by shifting to the normal symbol probability changing state. 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).

  Further, in this embodiment, the transition time of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened by shifting to the short time state where the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol 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) (high 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 a 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 (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. 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 prize 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 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. 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 (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. 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).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp 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, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 sends a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80. (Step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 9). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed 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 will not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

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

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

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

  In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). Is preferably provided.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

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

  FIG. 7A 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 big hit determination table includes a non-probable change big hit determination table used in a non-probability changing state (normal state or short time state) and a probable change big hit determination table used in a probabilistic change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the non-probable change big hit determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change big hit determination table. A numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is set in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a 15R probability variation big hit, a 10R probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small 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 It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8A to 8D are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a to 131 d stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 8 (A) shows the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 at the normal time other than the 9th to 10th rounds immediately before the end of the big hit game based on the 10R probability variation big hit. This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a used when determining the jackpot type (that is, when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs). Further, FIG. 8B uses the reserved memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 in the normal time other than the 9th to 10th rounds immediately before the end of the big hit game based on the 10R probability variable big hit. This is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b in the case of determining the jackpot type (that is, when a start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs). In addition, FIG. 8C shows a case where the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 in the 9th to 10th rounds immediately before the end of the big hit game based on the 10R probability variable big hit (that is, using reserved memory). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case of determining the jackpot type (when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs). In addition, FIG. 8D shows a case where the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 in the 9th to 10th rounds immediately before the end of the big hit game based on the 10R probability variable big hit, that is, using the reserved memory (that is, It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b in the case of determining the jackpot type (when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs).

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a to 131d indicate that the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot (10R) based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ”,“ 15R probability variation big hit ”,“ 10R probability variation big hit ”, and“ sudden probability variation big hit ”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, four determination values are assigned to the “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131c ( On the other hand, in the ratio of 4/40, a sudden probability change big hit is determined), whereas in the big hit type determination tables 131b and 131d, one determination value is assigned to “sudden probability change big hit” (40 minutes). The case of suddenly probable big hit at a rate of 1) is explained. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “suddenly probable big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131c, and “suddenly promiscuous big hit” is assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination tables 131b and 131d. It may not be performed (that is, it may be determined as “suddenly probable big hit” only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, a sudden probability variation big hit as a first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The 15th round of “15R probable big hit” as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given may be determined as “normal jackpot (10R)” and “10R probable big hit” of 10 rounds. Although the case where it is decided to change to the first specific gaming state at a high rate when the symbol variation display is executed, the gaming value to be given is the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. Not limited. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

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

  “Normal jackpot (10R)” is a jackpot that is controlled to a 10-round jackpot gaming state and is shifted to only the short-time state (high base state) after the jackpot gaming state ends (see step S172 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state continues until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display is finished (see steps S173, S141 to S144). Even before the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display is finished, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probability changed state (high probability state). At the same time, the state is shifted to the time-short state (high base state) (see steps S174 and S175 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “10R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 10-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 game is shifted to the probability changed state (high probability state). At the same time, the state is shifted to the time-short state (high base state) (see steps S174 and S175 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “sudden probability change big hit” is the number of times that the number of opening of the big prize opening is smaller than “normal big hit (10R)”, “15R positive change big hit”, and “10R positive change big hit” (in this embodiment, 0. It is a big hit that is allowed up to 2 times of opening for 1 second. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal jackpot (10R)”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, and “10R probability variation jackpot”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probability variation jackpot”, it is 1 The opening time of the big winning opening per round is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit game state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state (high probability state) and the time reduction state (high base state). (See steps S174 and S175 described later). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a to 131d are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, each of “normal big hit (10R)”, “15R positive probability big hit”, “10R positive probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. A determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, in the jackpot type determination tables 131c and 131d used in the case of 9 to 10 rounds immediately before the end of the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variable jackpot, in other cases Compared with the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b used in the above, more decision values are assigned to the 15R probability variation big hit, while fewer decision values are assigned to the 10R probability variation big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, if a start win occurs during rounds 9 to 10 immediately before the end of the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variation jackpot, it is determined that the 15R probability variation jackpot is made at a high rate.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies 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 of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of “ordinary big hit (10R)”, “15R probability variation big hit”, or “10R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used. In the case of “small hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit (10R)”, “15R probability variable big hit”, or “10R probability variable big hit” is ended. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time reduction state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is in the probability change state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (special mode background designation command) for designating background display during a special mode, which will be described later.

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

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

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

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

  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 microcomputer 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 FIGS. 9 and 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever 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 by 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-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) 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. 9 and FIG. 10, the change pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (change) and second special display of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. 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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, or if the second starting port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second starting winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 If this occurs, start-port switch passage processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the start port switch passing process in step S312, the game control microcomputer 560 extracts numerical data based on the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14, and holds the storage buffer. And whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit is determined. The determination result is stored in the storage memory buffer.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. The game control microcomputer 560 confirms the determination result (storage information) stored in the storage buffer when the special symbol variable display can be started. If the determination result stored in the storage storage buffer is a big hit, the big hit flag is set. If the determination result stored in the storage storage buffer is a small hit, the small hit flag is set. Further, the determination result of the jackpot type stored in the storage buffer is set in the jackpot type buffer. 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): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 31), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  12 to 15 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1241. 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 S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1241.

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

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

  FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 16A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16B) ( Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. Further, in this embodiment, whether or not to win a jackpot, whether to win a jackpot, and the type of jackpot is determined at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 Because there is (see steps S1219 to S1231, S1249 to S1261), the random R (big hit determination random number) and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) need not be stored in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer. Also good.

  FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 16B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1217), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1218).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 makes a jackpot determination based on the random R (a jackpot determination random number) extracted in step S1216. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probability change state (normal state or short-time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a non-probable change big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is not determined. When it is in a probable change state, the big hit determination process is performed using the non-probable change 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. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S1219), the process proceeds to step S1222. 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 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 jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. After the jackpot game is over, the probability variation state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

  However, since there is a time lag between the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 until the actual display of fluctuation is started, the start winning has occurred. There is a possibility that the gaming state will change from when the display is actually started until the time when the variable display is started. Therefore, it is preferable that the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit by predicting the gaming state when the variable display is actually started. For example, when the probability change flag is set (when the current gaming state is the probability change state), the CPU 56 determines the normal big hit in the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer described later. Check whether or not is stored. If the determination result indicating the normal big hit is stored, then the normal big hit occurs and the gaming state changes from the probabilistic state to the short time state, and when the fluctuation display is actually started, the gaming state becomes the short time state. Therefore, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit using the non-probable change big hit determination table. Further, for example, when the probability change flag is not set (when the current gaming state is not the probability change state), the CPU 56 adds a 15R probability change big hit or 10R to the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer described later. It is confirmed whether or not a decision result indicating the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit is stored. If a decision result indicating 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit is stored, then 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit occurs, and the gaming state changes from the non-probability change state to the probability change state. However, since the gaming state is in a probable change state when the variable display is actually started, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit using the probable change big hit determination table.

  The first storage memory, which will be described later, includes both the jackpot determination result determined using the probability change jackpot determination table and the jackpot determination result determined using the non-probability change jackpot determination table when the start winning occurs. You may store in a buffer or a 2nd storage memory buffer. Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change state is actually started when the fluctuation display is started, and if it is the probability change state, the jackpot determination result determined using the probability change big hit determination table is extracted, and the non-probability change state is extracted. If there is, it is possible to extract the jackpot determination result determined using the non-probable change jackpot determination table, and execute the variable display based on the extracted determination result.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S1219), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table for the first special symbol (see FIG. 7B). Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 7B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, since the CPU 56 detects a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Decide whether or not. If it is determined to be a small hit (Y in step S1220), the CPU 56 sets a small hit determination flag indicating that it is determined to be a small hit (step S1221), and the process proceeds to step S1232.

  If the value of random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S1220), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S1232.

  In step S1222, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot determination flag indicating that it has been determined to be a jackpot.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts each piece of storage information (whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, or a determination result of the big hit type) from the first storage buffer and the second storage buffer (step S1223). .

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer. As shown in FIG. 17, in the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer, storage areas corresponding to the upper limit values (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are secured, respectively. Has been. In this embodiment, in the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer, whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, the determination result of the big hit type is stored as storage information. The first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In this embodiment, when a start winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big win, a big hit type is determined, The determination result is stored in the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer. After that, when the fluctuation display is actually started, whether the big hit or the small hit is determined from the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer is determined. Extraction is performed, and the variable display is executed based on the extracted determination result.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is included in each storage information extracted in step S1223 (step S1224). When the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variable big hit is included is included, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1226 and forcibly determines that the big hit type is the 15R probability variable big hit (step S1226).

  If the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variable big hit is not included, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the 10R continuous number counter for counting the number of times the 10R probability variable big hit is continuously determined is 10 or more. Confirmation is made (step S1225). If the value of the 10R continuous number counter is 10 or more (that is, 10R probability variation big hit is determined 10 times continuously without determining 15R probability variation big hit (however, in this embodiment, in the middle of the normal The CPU 56 proceeds to step S1226 to determine that the big hit type is forcibly set to 15R probability variable big hit (step S1226) and 10R. Clear the continuous counter.

  If the value of the 10R continuous number counter is not 10 or more, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the 10R probability variable big hit flag indicating that the big hit gaming state based on the 10R probability variable big hit is being set is set (step S1227). If the 10R probability variable big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the open count counter for counting the number of open (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening during the big hit game is 2 or less. (Step S1228). If the value of the number-of-releases counter is 2 or less (that is, during the execution of the last 9 rounds or 10 rounds in the jackpot gaming state based on the 10R probability variable jackpot), the CPU 56 selects a plurality of jackpot types. As a table used to determine one of them, the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol (immediately before the end of 10R) 131c is selected (step S1229). When the 10R probability variable big hit flag is not set, or when the value of the number-of-releases counter is not 2 or less, the CPU 56 uses the first table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of big hit types. The jackpot type determination table (normal time) 131a for one special symbol is selected (step S1230).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number for random determination (random 1) extracted in step S1216 (“normal jackpot (10R)”, “ "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit") is determined as the big hit type (step S1231).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a process of storing the determination result of the big hit type in the first storage buffer in the first storage memory buffer, whether or not the big hit determined in steps S1219 to S1231 is set or not. Step S1232). For example, when the big hit determination flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the first area among the free storage areas in the first storage buffer based on the determination result of the big hit type in steps S1226 and S1231. The determination result of either the normal big hit, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is stored as storage information. Then, the big hit determination flag is reset. Further, when the small hit determination flag is set, the CPU 56 stores the small hit determination result as the storage information in the first area of the vacant storage areas in the first storage buffer. Then, the small hit determination flag is reset. In addition, if neither the big hit determination flag nor the small hit determination flag is set, the CPU 56 stores the determination result of the shift as the storage information in the first area among the vacant storage areas in the first storage buffer. To do.

  Next, when it is determined that the 10R probability variation big hit is made, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the 10R continuous count counter (steps S1233 and S1234). Further, when the CPU 56 determines to make the 15R probability variation big hit (step S1235), the 10R continuous number of times counter is cleared (step S1236), and each storage information from the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer. (Whether to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, the result of determining the big hit type) is extracted (step S1237).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not each storage information extracted in step S1237 includes a determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is included (step S1238). When the determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is included, the CPU 56 changes the determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is determined to the 15R probability variation big hit and changes the first storage memory buffer or the second Processing for re-storing in the storage buffer is executed (step S1239). That is, when the determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is already stored in the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer, the determination result is promoted to the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit. . Then, the CPU 56 sets a special mode flag indicating that the background mode is the special mode (step S1240).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (step S1241). 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 on, 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 the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (step S1242). 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 S1243), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1244). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) (step S1245).

  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. 16B) ( Step S1246). In the process of step S1246, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. Further, in this embodiment, whether or not to win a jackpot, whether to win a jackpot, and the type of jackpot is determined at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 Because there is (see steps S1219 to S1231, S1249 to S1261), the random R (big hit determination random number) and the big hit type determination random number (random 1) need not be stored in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer. Also good.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1247), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1248).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 makes a big hit determination based on the random R (big hit determination random number) extracted in step S1246. Note that the specific processing content for determining the big hit or the small hit is the same as in steps S1219 and S1220. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S1249), the process proceeds to step S1252.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S1249), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table for the second special symbol (see FIG. 7C). Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, since the CPU 56 detects a start winning to the second start winning opening 14, whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. Decide whether or not. If it is determined to be a small hit (Y in step S1250), the CPU 56 sets a small hit determination flag indicating that it is determined to be a small hit (step S1251), and the process proceeds to step S1262.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S1250), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S1262.

  In step S1252, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot determination flag indicating that it has been determined to be a jackpot.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts each piece of storage information (whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, or a determination result of the big hit type) from the first storage buffer and the second storage buffer (step S1253). .

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not each storage information extracted in step S1253 includes a determination result indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is included (step S1254). When the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variable big hit is included is included, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1256 and determines to force the big hit type to be the 15R probability variable big hit (step S1256).

  If the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variable big hit is not included, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the 10R continuous number counter for counting the number of times the 10R probability variable big hit is continuously determined is 10 or more. Confirmation is made (step S1255). If the value of the 10R continuous number counter is 10 or more (that is, 10R probability variation big hit is determined 10 times continuously without determining 15R probability variation big hit (however, in this embodiment, in the middle of the normal The CPU 56 proceeds to step S1256 to determine that the big hit type is forcibly set to 15R probability variable big hit (step S1256) and 10R. Clear the continuous counter.

  If the value of the 10R continuous number counter is not 10 or more, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the 10R probability variable big hit flag indicating that the big hit gaming state based on the 10R probability variable big hit is being set is set (step S1257). If the 10R probability variable big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the open count counter for counting the number of open (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening during the big hit game is 2 or less. (Step S1258). If the value of the number-of-releases counter is 2 or less (that is, during the execution of the last 9 rounds or 10 rounds in the jackpot gaming state based on the 10R probability variable jackpot), the CPU 56 selects a plurality of jackpot types. As a table used to determine one of them, the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol (immediately before the end of 10R) 131d is selected (step S1259). When the 10R probability variable big hit flag is not set, or when the value of the number-of-releases counter is not 2 or less, the CPU 56 uses the first table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of big hit types. The jackpot type determination table (normal time) 131b for 2 special symbols is selected (step S1260).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to a value that matches the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination extracted in step S1246 (“normal jackpot (10R)”, “ "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit") is determined as the big hit type (step S1261).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a process of storing the determination result of the big hit type in the second storage buffer in the second storage memory buffer, whether or not the big hit determined in steps S1249 to S1261 is made or not. Step S1262). For example, when the big hit determination flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the first storage area in the second storage buffer based on the determination result of the big hit type in steps S1256 and S1261. The determination result of either the normal big hit, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is stored as storage information. Then, the big hit determination flag is reset. Further, when the small hit determination flag is set, the CPU 56 stores the small hit determination result as storage information in the first area of the vacant storage areas in the second storage buffer. Then, the small hit determination flag is reset. In addition, if neither the big hit determination flag nor the small hit determination flag is set, the CPU 56 stores the determination result of the deviation as the storage information in the first area of the vacant storage areas in the second storage buffer. To do.

  Next, when it is determined that the 10R probability variation big hit is made, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the 10R continuous count counter (steps S1263, S1264). Further, when the CPU 56 determines to make a 15R probability variation big hit (step S1265), the 10R continuous number counter is cleared (step S1266), and each storage information from the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer. (Whether or not to win, whether or not to win, determination result of jackpot type) is extracted (step S1267).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not each storage information extracted in step S1267 includes a determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is included (step S1268). When the determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is included, the CPU 56 changes the determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is determined to the 15R probability variation big hit and changes the first storage memory buffer or the second A process of re-storing in the storage memory buffer is executed (step S1269). That is, when the determination result indicating that the 10R probability variation big hit is already stored in the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer, the determination result is promoted to the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit. . Then, the CPU 56 sets a special mode flag indicating that the background mode is the special mode (step S1270).

  18-21 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which stores storage information in a 1st storage memory buffer or a 2nd storage memory buffer. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 18A, only the storage information “out of” is stored in the first storage memory buffer, and “10R probability variation big hit”, “out” and “out” are stored in the second storage memory buffer. A case where the storage information of “is stored will be described. In this state, in the example shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that a new start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is generated and it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18B, the storage information of “15R probability variation big hit” is newly stored in the fourth storage area in the second storage buffer (see step S1262).

  In this embodiment, the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer store storage information such as normal big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 15R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, and small hit. It is also said that the right to become a normal big hit, 10R positive change big hit, 15R positive change big hit, sudden positive change big hit, or small hit is stored. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, new storage information (right) is stored in a state where any right is already stored in the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer. Is also said to add rights.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, since it is determined that the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined, the storage information of the first storage buffer and the second storage buffer is extracted, and the storage information for the 10R probability variation jackpot exists therein. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18B, the storage information for the 10R probability variation big hit is changed to the storage information for the 15R probability variation big hit and stored again (see steps S1265 to S1269). As described above, in this embodiment, in a state where the 10R probability variation big hit is stored, the player is more advantageous to the player than the 10R probability variation big hit (that is, in that the number of rounds when shifting to the big hit gaming state is large. When the 15R probability variation jackpot that enables the transition to an advantageous state is determined, all the 10R probability variation jackpots that have already been stored are changed to 15R probability variation jackpots. In this embodiment, changing the stored information per 10R probability variation jackpot that has already been stored to the more advantageous storage information per 15R probability variation jackpot is also referred to as promoting the right.

  By configuring as described above, in this embodiment, when a low-efficiency 10R probability variation big hit is stored and a new 15R probability variation big hit having a high advantage is newly determined, the 15R probability variation big hit is simply calculated. Not only is the right added, but since the right for the 10R probability change jackpot that has already been stored is promoted to the 15R probability change jackpot, the player is expected to increase the expectation that the right addition and promotion will occur at the same time. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where the right for 10R probability change big hit is promoted to the right for 15R probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. When the 15R probability change big hit is determined in a state where the hit is stored, the right of the normal big hit, sudden probability change big hit, and small hit may be promoted to the right of 15R probability change big hit. In addition, for example, when the 10R probability variation big hit is determined in a state where the normal big hit, sudden sudden change big hit, and small hit are stored, the right of the normal big hit, sudden positive change big hit, and small hit is promoted to the right of 10R positive change big hit. Various modes of promotion of rights are possible.

  Further, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 19A, only the storage information “out of” is stored in the first storage memory buffer, and “15R probability variation big hit”, “out” and The case where the storage information of “out” is stored will be described. In this state, in the example shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that a new start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is generated and it is determined to be a big hit (see steps S1249 and S1252). In the example shown in FIG. 19, since the storage information for 15R probability variation big hit is already stored in the second storage buffer, the big hit type is forcibly determined for 15R probability variation big hit (see steps S1254 and S1256). Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, the storage information of “15R probability variation big hit” is newly stored in the second storage memory buffer in the fourth storage area. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the right for 15R probability variable jackpot is stored, if a new jackpot is determined before the right is digested, the right for 15R probability variable jackpot is added. It is controlled to go.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when the 10R probability variation big hit is continuously determined without determining the 15R probability variation big hit, the continuous number of times the 10R probability variation big hit is determined is counted. (See steps S1233, S1234, S1263, S1264). If the 15R probability variable big hit has never been determined until the 10R probability variable big hit determination reaches 10 times, the big hit type is set to 15R when the next big hit is determined as shown in FIG. Forcible decision is made for each major change (see steps S1225, S1226, S1255, and S1256). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the 10R probability variation big hit having the lower advantage from being continued too much, and on the contrary, to reduce the interest of the game, and to add the right of 10R probability variation big success continuously. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for the additional right of the 15R probability variation jackpot having a high advantage, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, a case has been described in which the number of consecutive determinations for only 10R probability variation big hits is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in addition to 10R probability variation big hits, The number of sudden hits and odd hits may be included in the count, and if the number of consecutive hits exceeds a predetermined number of times, it may be forcibly determined as the 15R probability change big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the last 9 rounds to 10 rounds are executed when the big hit game is executed based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is 10R probability variable big hit. Sometimes, the jackpot type determination table immediately before the end of 10R is selected to determine the jackpot type (see steps S1227 to S1229, S1231, S1257 to S1259, and S1261). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table immediately before the end of 10R is assigned to the 15R probability variable jackpot compared to the normal jackpot type determination table. There are many judgment values. Therefore, in this embodiment, the final 9 rounds to 10 rounds of the jackpot game based on the fact that the 10R probability variable jackpot has been reached is determined to have a 15R probability variable jackpot at a higher rate than the other cases. The determination result is stored as storage information in the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer. By configuring in this way, in this embodiment, the game with respect to the game for a predetermined period (9 to 10 rounds in this example) before the big hit game based on the less advantageous 10R probability variable big hit is completed. The interest can be further improved.

  In this embodiment, the case where the ratio determined as a highly advantageous 15R probability variation big hit is increased for two rounds (9 to 10 rounds) before the big hit based on the 10R probability variation big hit ends. However, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, only the last one round (for example, 10 rounds) before the jackpot game ends may increase the rate determined as 15R probability variable jackpot, or 15R for three rounds (for example, 8 to 10 rounds). Various modes are possible, such as increasing the ratio determined to be probable big hit.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 16A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

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

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

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

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

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special mode flag is set (step S59). When the special mode flag is set (that is, when the right for the 10R probability change jackpot that has been stored is promoted to the 15R probability change jackpot and shifted to the special mode), the CPU 56 designates the special mode background. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S60A).

  On the other hand, when the special mode flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S60B). 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, when the probability variation flag is not set and only the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the storage information stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 in the storage storage buffer indicated by the special symbol pointer (step S61). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the storage information stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first storage buffer. read out. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads the storage information stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 shifts the contents of each storage area of the storage storage buffer indicated by the special symbol pointer (step S62). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 shifts the contents of each storage area in the first storage memory buffer. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the contents of each storage area in the second storage buffer are shifted.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the determination result indicated by the storage information read in step S61 indicates that it has been determined that a big hit has been made (step S63). If it indicates that it has been determined to be a big hit (that is, if it is either a normal big hit, a 15R probability variation big hit, a 10R probability variation big hit, or a sudden probability variation big hit), the process proceeds to step S71.

  If the determination result indicated by the storage information does not indicate that it has been determined to be a big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not it indicates that it has been determined to be a big hit (step S64). If it indicates that it has been determined that a small hit, the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S65), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the determination result indicated by the storage information indicates a deviation (N in step S64), the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the type of jackpot in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 based on the determination result indicated by the storage information (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit (10R)”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is set, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is “10R probability variable big hit”, and “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”. Is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. When “10R probability variation big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables as the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). In this embodiment, in addition to the case where a normal big hit occurs and the gaming state is controlled only to the short-time state, the probability change state also occurs when a 10R positive change big hit, 15R positive change big hit, or sudden positive change big hit occurs. Controlled and time-controlled. Therefore, in the process of step S95, when it is determined to be Y when it is controlled to the probability variation state in addition to when it is controlled only to the time reduction state, the process proceeds to step S101 and is controlled to the normal state Only N is determined and the process proceeds to step S97.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S97). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the normal variation pattern type determination as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A type determination table is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102. The variation pattern type determination table for shortening includes a variation pattern type including a variation pattern for shortening whose variation time is shortened. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is as large as 3 or more even in the normal state, the variation pattern for shortening can be selected (or easily selected), and the variation for normal use is out of order. Compared with the case of selecting the pattern type determination table, the average variation time can be shortened, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S97), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As the table to be used, the time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102. Note that the variation pattern type determination table including the variation pattern for shortening in which the variation time is shortened is assigned to the time-varying variation pattern type determination table. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability variation state or the short-time state is selected, a variation pattern for shortening can be selected (or easily selected), and a variation pattern type determination table for normal deviation is selected. , The average fluctuation time can be shortened, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening selected in step S99 and the variation pattern type determination table for time reduction selected in step S101 are different tables. A common table may be used.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic change state or a short time state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1). May not display the variation display of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. A variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

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

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

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

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

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 6 designation) (see FIG. 9) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit (10R)”, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit (10R)”, specifically, confirms whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. Can be determined. Further, when the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “10R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Whether or not it is “10R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. it can. When it is not one of “normal big hit (10R)”, “15R probability variable big hit” and “10R probability big hit” (that is, when it is “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 transmits a display result 5 designation command. Control is performed (step S117).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S120).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. It is sufficient to set whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set in step S1121. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, if set (step S132). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot (10R)”, “15R probability variation jackpot” or “10R probability variation jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot (10R)”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot” is stored in the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 ( Is determined based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S134). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is released during the big hit game or the small 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 for opening the big prize opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times to be released (for example, “15R probability variable big hit” to 15 times) to the number of times to be released (counter for counting the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game or the small hit game). In the case of “normal big hit (10R)” or “10R probability change big hit”, it is set 10 times (in the case of “sudden probability change big hit”) (step S135).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit game started this time is a big hit game based on the fact that the 10R probability variable big hit has occurred (step S1036). Whether or not it is a 10R probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. If it is a 10R probability variable big hit, a 10R probability variable big hit flag indicating that a big hit gaming state based on the 10R probability variable big hit is set is set (step S137).

  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 S138).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of times of change display in the time reduction state is 0 (step S141). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (in this case, the time reduction counter is set based on a normal big hit and the time reduction counter is set), the CPU 56 The value is decremented by 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S147). In the case of a small hit game, at the start of the small hit game, in step S147, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the small hit game is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening. . Further, during the small hit game, an interval time between each opening of the big winning opening is set in the timer before the big winning opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening (for example, twice) in the number of times of opening counter (step S148).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S150).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) executed before each round in the big hit game. In the process for pre-opening the big prize opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening by -1 (step S1470). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1471), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a designation command during opening of the big prize opening (step S1473). In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S1474). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not it is a sudden probability big hit (step S1475). Specifically, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot type buffer value set in step S74 is “04” indicating a sudden probability variation jackpot. If it is a sudden probability big hit, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 0.1 second) in the opening time timer (step S1476). If it is not sudden probability variation big hit (that is, if it is normal big hit, 15R probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the open time (for example, 29 seconds) in the open time timer (step S1477). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening (a bonus item) to be in an open state. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the opening / closing plate 16 (step S1478). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1479).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first decrements the value of the opening time timer (step S1481), and checks whether or not the opening time timer has timed out (step S1482). If the open time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S1486. If the opening time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 increments the value of the winning number counter by +1 (step S1484) when the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected (step S1483). ). When the value of the winning prize counter after the addition becomes 10 (step S1485), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1486.

  In step S1486, the CPU 56 performs a process for ending the round. Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate 16 is closed. Next, control is performed to transmit a designation command after opening the special winning opening to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1487), and the value of the number-of-opening counter is decremented by 1 (step S1488). If the value of the number-of-releases counter is not 0 (N in step S1489), the process proceeds to step S1490. If the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0 (Y in step S1489), that is, if all rounds in the big hit game have ended, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big hit end processing (step S307). ) Is updated to a value corresponding to (step S1492).

  In step S1490, the CPU 56 corresponds to a pre-round start time (time for notifying the start of a new round in the effect display device 9 (for example, performing an interval effect and corresponding to a period)) to the pre-opening opening timer. Set the value. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1491).

  FIG. 30 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 S169. 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 “normal jackpot (10R)”, “15R probability variation jackpot” or “10R probability variation jackpot”, a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” is detected. In the case of a small hit / abrupt probability change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Moreover, CPU56 sets the value equivalent to the display time corresponding to the time (big-hit end display time) when the big-hit end display is performed in the effect display apparatus 9 to the big-hit end display timer (step S163). Further, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the 10R probability variation big hit (step S164).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special mode flag is set (step S165). When the special mode flag is set (that is, when the right for the 10R probability change jackpot that has been stored is promoted to the 15R probability change jackpot and shifted to the special mode), the CPU 56 stores the first storage storage buffer and Each storage information (whether it is a big hit, whether it is a big hit, the result of determining the big hit type) is extracted from the second storage buffer (step S166).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not each storage information extracted in step S166 includes a determination result indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is included (step S167). When the determination result indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is not included (that is, when all the stored 15R probability variation big hits are consumed), the CPU 56 resets the special mode flag (step S168). Exit special mode.

  In step S169, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 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 S170). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S170), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot game to be ended this time is a jackpot game based on the normal jackpot (step S171). Specifically, whether or not it is a normal jackpot can be determined by checking whether or not the jackpot type buffer value set in step S74 is “01” indicating a normal jackpot.

  If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S172). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of variable displays in the time reduction state (step S173). Then, control goes to a step S176.

  When it is not a normal big hit (that is, when a big hit game based on a 10R probability change big hit or a 10R probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit is ended), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state ( Along with step S174), the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S175). Then, control goes to a step S176.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (Step S300) (Step S176).

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  34 to 37 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets a first start prize flag indicating that the first start prize designation command has been received (step S652). . If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 sets a second start prize flag indicating that the second start prize designation command has been received (step S654). .

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S655), the production control CPU 101 updates the pending display of the combined pending storage number in the combined pending storage display unit 18c (step S656). In this case, the production control CPU 101, when the first start winning flag is set (that is, when the start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs and the total number of pending storage increases). Then, the first start winning flag is reset, and the hold display (for example, red hold display) indicating the first hold memory is increased by one in the total hold memory display unit 18c. In addition, when the second start winning flag is set (that is, when the start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs and the total number of pending storage increases), the effect control CPU 101 is set. The second start winning flag is reset, and a holding display (for example, a blue holding display) indicating the second holding memory is increased by one in the total holding memory display unit 18c.

  It should be noted that, instead of updating the display of the total pending storage number on the total pending storage display unit 18c at the timing of receiving the total pending storage number designation command, the total pending storage display is immediately performed when the first start winning designation command is received. The unit 18c increases the hold display indicating the first hold memory by one, or immediately increases the hold display indicating the second hold memory in the combined hold memory display unit 18c when the second start winning designation command is received. Or you may.

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. The information is shifted one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S658). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays on the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit up, the first hold display is deleted when the combined hold storage number subtraction designation command is received. At the same time, the second hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth display is displayed. The held display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the held display that has been displayed fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S667). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state and a time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is a time reduction state (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the time reduction state (for example, a green display). Color background screen) (step S670). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S671).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S673). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation state flag (step S674), and resets the time reduction state flag if it is set (step S675).

  If the received effect control command is a special mode background designation command (step S676), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the special mode (for example, a gold display). Color background screen) (step S677).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S678), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S679). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command received in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (step S680). The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the number of rounds during the big hit game by confirming the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. Can do.

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big winning opening (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big winning opening (step S682). Also, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in the designated winning opening after opening special command opening storage area formed in the RAM (step S683).

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 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 the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 40 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 S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 41 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. 41, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot (10R)” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols. When the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” or “10R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command or a display result 4 designation command). The CPU 101 for effect control determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the stop symbol may be varied depending on whether it is “15R probability variation big hit” or “10R probability variation big hit”. For example, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, the ratio of determining the combination of production symbols in which the three symbols out of odd symbols are the same symbol “7” is increased, and in the case of “10R probability variation big hit” The ratio of determining the combination of effect symbols that are the same symbols other than “7” in the three symbols of the odd symbols may be increased. In this embodiment, a symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is also called a probable symbol (in this example, an odd symbol), and a symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is a non-probable symbol (this In the example, it is also called an even number symbol).

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect wing accessory notice effect) on the effect display device 9 during the display of the effect symbol variation. The notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to set the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S8003).

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

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 42 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

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

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

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

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

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) In accordance with data 1, the production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps as production component, speaker 27 as production component, movable member 78 as production component and production blade accessory 79a, 79b ) Is executed (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 39, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S1907) and selects process data corresponding to the production during the round. (Step S1908). Then, the process timer is started (step S1909), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S805) (step S1910).

  It should be noted that, in addition to the process for displaying a big hit, a process for displaying a small hit is provided. In the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (a big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden big hit.

  In addition, in the case of a small hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the production control CPU 101 does not execute the presentation based on reception of the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command, for example, for the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit. Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, an effect that suggests a small hit or suddenly probable big hit may be executed for a predetermined period. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control switches the process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit every process time, and performs the effect according to the switched process data.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (step S880). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S881). The effect period measurement timer is set based on confirmation of reception of the ending command in, for example, in-round processing (see step S805).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S881), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S882). In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as Various lamps, the speaker 27 as a production component, and the movable member 78 and production blades 79a and 79b as production components are controlled (step S883). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in step S884), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in step S884), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S885). Further, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S886).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S881), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S888). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S889).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the transition to the first state (in this example, the 10 round jackpot gaming state based on the 10R probability variation jackpot) advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. Of the first right (10R probability change big hit in this example) or the second state (in this example, 15 rounds based on 15R probability change big hit) which is more advantageous for the player than the first state. It has been determined that the second right (in this example, 15R probable big hit) can be granted and the right of the first right or the second right is granted. The first right or second right for digestion is stored in the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer. Then, the first right stored in the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer based on the determination that the second right is newly granted when the first right is stored. Is changed to the second right (in this example, the 10R probability variation jackpot already stored in the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer is promoted to the 15R probability variation jackpot). Therefore, it is possible to expect not only an increase in the rights due to the addition, but also an advancement of the degree of advantage of the rights already stored, which can improve the interest in the game. In addition, even if the rights are promoted by adding up when there are few rights to the undigested portion, the right to the undigested portion is promoted to the second right that has a high degree of advantage in addition to the additional portion. Can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the first right with low advantage is 10R probability variation big hit, the first state with low advantage is controlled to 10 round big hit gaming state based on 10R probability variation big hit. When the 15R probability variable jackpot is determined as the second right with high advantage, when the second state with high advantage is controlled to the 15 round jackpot gaming state based on the 15R probability variable jackpot (round hit game round The first right and the first state having a low advantage and the second right and the second state having a low advantage are provided by different numbers). The application examples of the second right, the first state, and the second state are not limited to those shown in this embodiment.

  For example, a probability variation big hit A (first right) and a probability variation big hit B (second right) are provided as probability variation big hits, and after the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit A is finished, the probability of a big hit is 30 minutes. After the transition to the probability variation state A (the first state), which is 1, and the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot B is finished, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/20 (that is, the jackpot than the probability variation state A) The first right and the first state having a low advantage and the second right and the second state having a high advantage by moving to a probability variation state B (second state) having a higher probability) You may make it apply the control shown in this embodiment to the game machine comprised so that it may provide.

  Further, for example, an intermediate base state (first state) that makes it easier to start winning at the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 compared to the normal state, and the first start winning prize further than the intermediate base state. A high base state (second state) that facilitates starting winning is provided at the mouth 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and a big hit A (first right) and a big hit B (second right) are set as the big hit types. The first right and the first right that are less advantageous are provided by transitioning to the middle base state after finishing the big hit game based on the big hit A and shifting to the high base state after finishing the big hit game based on the big hit B. The control shown in this embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine configured to provide the first state and the second right and the second state having a high advantage.

  Further, for example, a normal big hit A (first right) and a normal big hit B (second right) are provided as the normal big hit, and after the big hit game based on the normal big hit A is ended, the state is shifted to a short time state. And the time-short state is continued until the variable display is finished 20 times, and after the big hit game based on the normal big hit B is finished, the time-short state is continued and the time-short state is continued until the variable display is finished 50 times. The control shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine configured to provide the first right and the first state having a low advantage and the second right and the second state having a high advantage. It may be.

  In addition, for example, it is configured to have a plurality of starting winning holes provided with variable winning ball devices, and after the big hit game based on the big hit A (first right) is finished, the variable winning ball device of the starting winning port A The winning prize opening device of the start winning opening B is made after the big winning game based on the big hit B (second right) is finished after the start winning opening A is made easy to make it easy to start the winning prize (first state). It is easier to start the start prize opening B by increasing the opening frequency of the start prize (second state. In this case, it is easier to start the winning prize than the start prize opening A in the first state, and the advantage is easier. To the gaming machine configured to provide the first right and the first state having a low advantage and the second right and the second state having a high advantage. Apply the control shown in the form of It may be.

  In this embodiment, whether the first right or the second right is the 10R probability variation big hit or the 15R probability variation big hit is determined as the first right or the second right when the first winning prize opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated. Is determined and stored in the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer. However, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, in a gaming machine configured to determine whether or not to make a big hit at the start of variable display, and to determine the type of jackpot, even if it is decided to make a 10R positive variable big hit at the start of fluctuation, the display result of the variable display is immediately A 10R probability variable big hit may be stocked without a big hit, and the display result may be controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 10R probability variable big hit stocked in the variation display after a plurality of changes. Then, based on the fact that the 10R probability variable big hit is newly determined as the 15R probability variable big hit, the 10R probability variable big hit in the stock may be promoted to the 15R probability variable big hit.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when it is determined that the right is granted after it is determined that the second right is granted, it is decided that the second right is all granted until a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined to be a big hit after it is determined to be the 15R probability variation big hit, all the 15R probability changes stored in the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer are determined. Until the jackpot storage information is digested, the jackpot type is forcibly determined to be all 15R probability variable jackpots. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player's disappointment when the second right having a high advantage is added when the right of undigested portion is not stored.

  For example, when the storage information for the 10R probability variation big hit with low advantage is not stored in the first storage storage buffer or the second storage storage buffer, if the storage information for the 15R probability variation big hit is suddenly added, 15R Despite being determined to be a promising jackpot, there is a possibility that the promotion of rights will not occur and the player may be disappointed. However, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is further determined after the 15R probability variation big hit, it is compulsory to set all the big hit types to the 15R probability variable big hit until all the stored 15R probability big hits are digested. It is possible to alleviate such disappointment.

In addition, according to this embodiment, when it is determined that the right is granted after it is determined that the first right is granted a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the second right is granted. For example, in this embodiment, if it is determined 10 consecutive times to be 10R probability variable big hit, it is compulsory to set the big hit type to 15R probability variable big hit when it is determined to be the next big hit. To decide. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the 10R probability variation jackpot with the lower advantage from continuing too much and thereby reducing the interest of the game, and to add the first right with a lower advantage (in this example, 10R probability variation jackpot). As a result, the feeling of expectation for the addition of the second right (in this example, the 15R probability variable big hit) having a high degree of advantage can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first right (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit) stored in the first storage memory buffer or the second storage memory buffer is changed to the second right (in this example, 15R). Based on the change to (probable big hit), special effects are executed. For example, in this embodiment, the special mode is shifted to the special mode based on the storage information of 10R probability variable big hit being promoted to the storage information of 15R probability variable big hit, and in the special mode, the background screen corresponding to the special mode as a special effect. The display is changed to (for example, a background screen of a golden display color) and the variable display is executed. Therefore, by notifying that the first right (10R probability variation big hit in this example) with a low advantage of undigested portion has been promoted to the second right (15R probability variation big hit in this example). It is possible to recognize a situation advantageous to the player, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, when the storage information per 10R probability variation jackpot is promoted to the storage information per 15R probability variation jackpot and the mode is shifted to the special mode, all 15Rs stored in the first storage memory buffer and the second storage memory buffer are all transferred. Although the case where the special mode is continued until the stored information on the probable big hit is digested is shown, the duration of the special mode is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the special effect may be executed by changing the background screen only when the first fluctuation display is performed immediately after the storage information for 10R probability variation jackpot is promoted to the storage information for 15R probability variation jackpot. You may make it continue a special effect until the period is complete | finished (for example, until 10 times of variable display is complete | finished).

  In this embodiment, the case where the display color of the background screen is changed as a special effect has been shown. However, the effect aspect of the special effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the special effect may be executed by changing the mode in such a manner that the background screen is changed to the background screen of the sea landscape or the background screen of the mountain landscape, or the display on the effect display device 9 The special effect may be executed in such a manner that the image on the screen is frozen. Further, for example, a special effect may be executed by outputting a predetermined notification sound from the speaker 27, or a special effect may be executed by lighting or blinking the frame LED 28 or the decoration LED 25 in a predetermined light emission pattern. Good. In addition, for example, as described above, when the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to a gaming machine configured to include a plurality of start winning ports provided with variable winning ball devices, You may perform a special effect by alert | reporting whether the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the opening | mouth becomes easy to open | release.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, a new right is granted if a new start prize is generated at the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14. It is possible to decide whether or not to do so. Then, after the transition to the first state (in this example, the big hit gaming state based on the 10R probability variation big hit), a predetermined period (in this example, based on the 10R probability variable big hit) before the end condition of the first state is satisfied. It is determined that the second right (15R probability variable big hit in this example) is granted at a high rate during the period in which 9 to 10 rounds are executed before the big hit gaming state ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent gambling from being increased more than necessary, and to further improve the interest in games for a predetermined period before the first state ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a start winning is generated, in the start port switch passing process, whether or not to make a big hit and all types of big hit are determined, and the determination result is stored in the storage memory buffer. When storage information for 10R probability variation jackpot is stored and a new 15R probability variation jackpot occurs (added), the stored information for 10R probability variation jackpot is changed to the storage information for 15R probability variation jackpot (promotion) However, the way of adding rights and promoting is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. Hereinafter, a modified example of how to add or promote rights will be described.

(1) For example, in the start-port switch passing process at the time of start winning, a big hit determination random number (random R) or a big hit type determination random number (random 1) is not performed until the big hit or big hit type is determined. When a random value is extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer (see steps S1216 and S1246), whether the extracted random R matches the determination value that is a big hit and whether random 1 matches the determination value that is a 15R probability variable big hit If there is a match, if there is a match, a random R that has already been stored in the pending storage buffer (a random value stored up to the previous time) matches the decision value that is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is. If there is a big hit, the random 1 value stored in the holding storage buffer in association with the random R may be forcibly rewritten to a value that matches the judgment value that becomes the 15R probability variable big hit. Good.

(2) Also, for example, in the same way as in (1) above, in the start-port switch passing process at the time of start winning, determination that the extracted random R coincides with the determination value that becomes the big hit and random 1 becomes the 15R probability variation big hit It is determined whether or not the values match, and if there is a match, only a process of setting a probability variation big hit occurrence flag indicating that a probability variation big hit occurs is performed. Then, for example, at the start of the special symbol fluctuation display, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not to make a big hit is determined, and if it is decided to make a big hit, the probability variation big hit occurrence flag is set. For example, the big hit type may be forcibly determined to be the 15R probability variable big hit (without performing the big hit type determining process).

  Even if the processing methods (1) and (2) are used, it is possible to realize the addition and promotion of rights in the same manner as in this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game,
A first right that allows a transition to a first state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state, or a transition to a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state Right grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant one of the second rights enabling
Based on the decision to grant the first right by the right grant determining means, the process proceeds to the first state, and based on the decision to grant the second right by the right grant determining means. Gaming state control means for shifting to the second state,
A right storage means for storing the first right or the second right that has been determined to be granted by the right grant determination means but has not yet been transferred by the gaming state control means;
Based on the decision to grant the second right by the right granting determination means when the first right is reserved by the right storage means, the first right reserved by the right storage means A gaming machine comprising: storage right changing means for changing one right to the second right.

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