JP2016214528A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabled to prevent an interest from dropping, by unfixing the timing, at which a ready-to-win performance is executed.SOLUTION: A game machine executes the variable display of identification information, and can control to a state advantageous for a player when a specific display result is deduced and displayed. The game machine comprises: specific state control means for controlling into a special state after controlled into an advantageous state; and specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance suggesting whether or not control is made into the advantageous state. The specific performance execution means executes the specific performance in a special state at a timing according to the advantageous state controlled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  A gaming machine is known in which the timing at which a reach effect is executed depends on the type of jackpot symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-0578801 A

However, if the timing at which a specific effect such as a reach effect is executed is fixed, the interest may be reduced.
This invention is made | formed in view of said point, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which does not reduce interest by not fixing the timing at which specific production is performed.

(1) The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and the gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1) can execute variable display of identification information (for example, executed by the CPU 103. When the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 13 is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, in the jackpot determination process in step S241 shown in FIG. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a probability variation state determined by the processing of determining the jackpot type in step S244 shown in FIG. 20 executed by the CPU 103). And after being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit of step S117 shown in FIG. In step S409 in the special state control means (for example, winning random number determination processing in FIG. 16 (step S220) in FIG. 16) that controls to a special state (for example, a probability variation state executed by the CPU 103) after execution of the termination process) The CPU 103 or the like that executes a process for determining the big hit type) and a specific effect that suggests whether or not the advantageous state is controlled (for example, the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 35 executed by the effect control CPU 120) The specific effect executed in step S605 in the variable display effect process (step S172) shown in FIG. 35 is executed (for example, the specific effect executed in step S605 in step S172). And the specific effect execution means is in a controlled advantageous state. The specific effect is executed in the special state at a timing (for example, the timing for executing the specific effect such as the reach timing corresponding to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 7), and a plurality of times during the special state. When executing the specific effect, after the specific effect is executed at the first timing, the specific effect is executed at the second timing with a predetermined interval (for example, according to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 7). The reach timing is such that the reach is not executed continuously).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not lower the interest by not fixing the timing at which the specific performance is executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above. The specific effect execution means limits the execution of the specific effect when the timing is not in the special state (for example, an effect control pattern set (step S532) shown in FIG. 32 executed by the effect control CPU 120). The execution of the specific effect is limited by the effect control pattern.

  According to such a gaming machine, it can be determined with the intention of generating a specific effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the specific effect is executed based on a first specific effect (for example, the variation category PA3 or PB3 shown in FIG. 5 executed by the CPU 120 for effect control). Normal reach production etc.) and the second specific production (for example, the variation categories PA4, PA5, PB4 or PB5 shown in FIG. 5 executed by the production control CPU 120) having higher expectations than the first specific production. And the specific effect executing means may execute the first specific effect or the second specific effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, unintended specific effects can be restricted.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (3), the specific effect executed in the special state is notified (for example, the step shown in FIG. 35 executed by the effect control CPU 120). The display of the reach history on the image display device 5 in S605-1) may be performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can confirm the executed specific performance, and can improve the interest.

(5) In the gaming machine described in the above (4), one that restricts execution of the specific effect executed and notified in the special state (for example, step S53252 shown in FIG. 33 executed by the effect control CPU 120) In the process of determining the reach effect type, the reach effect type for which the reach history has been implemented is not determined by referring to the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest by not executing the specific effect once executed.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5) above, when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (for example, when the power-off signal shown in FIG. 2 is received from the power supply board) In this case, the notification of the specific effect is restored as the specific effect having been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 38A executed by the CPU 120 for effect control). The reach history display for notifying that the specific effect has been executed four times (MAX) may be restored in the variable display restoration process S529 of FIG.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent a specific effect from being executed more than a predetermined number of times after recovery from a power failure.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5), when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the specific effect is not notified and the specific effect is not executed. Recovery as a thing (for example, the reach history display shown in FIG. 38 (B) executed by the effect control CPU 120 and notifying that the specific effect on the image display device 5 is not executed is displayed in a variable manner in FIG. It may be one that is restored in the restoration process S529).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the reach from being executed once after the restoration and to improve the interest.

(8) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (7), the jackpot type is a first jackpot type (for example, a specific effect shown in FIG. 7) in which the specific effect is executed a first time. Is a big hit type 1 that is executed once, and a second big hit type that executes the specific effect a second number of times more than the first number (for example, the big hit type that executes the specific effect three times shown in FIG. 7) The special effect executed first in the second number of times (for example, the specific effect executed at the 30th time of reach timing 1 in jackpot 1 shown in FIG. 7) The timing may be earlier than the specific performance that is executed first in one time (for example, the specific performance that is executed at the 14th time of reach timing 10 at jackpot 1 shown in FIG. 7).

  According to such a gaming machine, even if it is a big hit type with a small number of times of executing a specific effect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the end of the execution of the specific effect at an early stage.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which illustrates the various control boards mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the content of the production control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates the 1st change category and change pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the 2nd fluctuation category and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the 3rd change category and change pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the 4th variation category and variation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the 5th variation category and variation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the 6th change category and change pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of a display result determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation category determination. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the 1st fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the 2nd fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the 3rd fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the 4th fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the 5th fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which illustrates the structure of the 6th fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game state transition process at the time of a change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power failure recovery process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display restoration process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern set. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach production type determination. It is a figure which illustrates the reach production type decision ratio table corresponding to a reach history. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the 1st display example of reach history display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the reach history display by which the power failure was restored. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the variable display which does not become a reach state. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the variable display used as a reach state.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “gaming machine”) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.
The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as “starting winning”, and in particular, winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as “first starting prize” The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (detection of game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first special figure holding memory number (to be described later) ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing the variable display game (described later) is satisfied.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 is displayed. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. , When simply referred to as “special figure hold memory number” or “pending memory number”, any one or two of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number It may be pointed to. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the gaming area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player. That is, when the grand prize opening is in an open state, more prize balls can be expected than when the grand prize opening is in a closed state. Therefore, when the big prize opening is in an open state, Is very advantageous to the player.

  In addition to or in place of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) may be provided.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”.
A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). Then, the fixed decoration symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). Note that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) As long as the fluctuation time is within.

  That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (the stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) It may be later than (stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the final special symbol may be stopped and displayed when the execution of the predetermined effect is completed.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA displaying a special image representing information including active display (also called digestion display, current display) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special map hold information (Digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR. The area AHA only needs to be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame that surrounds the active display, an active display such as a character or an image displayed around the active display or the active display frame, or around the active display frame Information according to the information is displayed by a special image.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered any of the general prize opening is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pair) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the game machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. Sound, voice, or the like that notifies or suggests that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second start is performed. A special game (second special game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. The gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In addition, after the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state which is a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, The state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. In other words, the gaming machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and keeps the grand prize opening open, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round.

  The gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening to the open state once per round (changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). Note that the gaming machine 1 may change the prize winning opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the gaming machine 1 may change the grand prize opening to an open state twice per round (the single prize opening is open → closed → open → closed during one round). And may be changed).

  In addition, the grand prize opening is maintained in the closed state instead of the aspect in which the round is started by changing the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state as described above (the aspect in which the grand prize opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round). A mode in which the round starts as it is (a mode in which the grand prize opening door is not opened at the start of the round) may be used. That is, the gaming machine 1 maintains the grand prize opening in a closed state without opening the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the grand prize opening door and maintains the grand prize opening in an open state. One round may be completed by closing the grand opening door.

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16) It may be the number of times.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1, in the big hit gaming state, the number of round executions is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. In some cases, the round is repeated until the selected number of times is reached. Note that the gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a prize winning opening) even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit. May be.

  In the round, the big prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after opening the big prize opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings to the big prize opening occurs. It is maintained in an open state until the period until. The predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts with the grand prize opening being changed from the closed state to the open state, the grand prize opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) has elapsed after the grand prize opening door is closed. Stay closed for a period of time. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which a round starts with the grand prize opening maintained in a closed state, the big prize opening is in a closed state for a period until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the round starts. Maintained. The predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is maintained closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds). There may be.

  From the above, in the big hit gaming state, the gaming machine 1 executes, for example, each round of changing the grand prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), or the grand prize opening is open. (29 seconds) → Closed state (3 seconds) Each round is changed 16 times, or the grand prize opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → Closed state (1 second) → Open state (0.1 seconds) ) → Closed state (1 second) and each round to be changed can be executed twice. In addition, in the big hit gaming state, the gaming machine 1 executes the rounds of changing the grand prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times and then opens the grand prize opening state (0.1 It is also possible to execute each round changing from (second) to closed state (1 second) eight times.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, a round having a relatively long predetermined time (opening period) in which the big prize opening is in an open state (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) is also referred to as a normal open round. A round in which the predetermined time (opening period) for which the big prize opening is in an open state is relatively short (for example, a round in which the open state is 0.1 second) is also called a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round jackpot symbol. . Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (normal open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the big hit gaming state (short term open big hit state) controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as a definite special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The If the number of executions of the normal opening round is larger in the normal opening big hit state than the short opening big hit state, the short opening is executed in addition to the normal opening round in the normal opening big hit state. In the big hit state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each jackpot gaming state as the jackpot gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big jackpot”, that is, the player It is possible to prepare (implement) a variety of big hit gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)).

  As an example of the case where the short-term free round is not used, the round is advantageous to the player over the jackpot gaming state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times and the jackpot gaming state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times. A jackpot gaming state in which (normally open round) is executed 16 times can be prepared. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times that the winning prize opening is changed to the open state in each round (normally open round) or the time (open time) of each open state, the round (normally open round) is determined. In the big hit gaming state executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls as the big hit gaming state executed eight times (normally open round).

  As an example of using short-term open rounds, a jackpot gaming state (actually eight rounds of jackpot gaming state) in which eight short-term open rounds are executed after executing eight regular opening rounds, and a bonus game state of substantial eight rounds. It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state in which a normal open round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous to the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times that the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each normal open round, and the time (open time) of each open state, and the number of items that can be obtained in the short-term open round If it is so small as to be negligible, in the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a double hit in the big hit gaming state of the actual eight rounds.

  In addition, even if the predetermined time (opening period) has not elapsed after the grand prize opening door has been opened, the big prize opening will change from the open state to the closed state if a predetermined number of winnings are made to the big prize opening. However, the value obtained by the player may be varied by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a big hit gaming state in which the above-mentioned predetermined number is set to 5 and the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) is executed 8 times, and the normal opening round (the opening time is 29 seconds) is set to 8 above. A jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds), in which the predetermined number is 10, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state to be executed once, may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be varied by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening. For example, it is more advantageous for the player than the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times. A big hit gaming state in which a normal open round with 12 award balls is executed 16 times may be prepared.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player by the jackpot gaming state itself (the value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state), the type of the state of the gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, Normal period, time-short state, probability change state) and the period of time for which the state of the gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit game state (for example, time-short state, probability change state) is maintained (for example, the number of time reductions, the number of STs) The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be varied by varying the length of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is normally controlled after the 16R probability variable big hit (described later) is set as the big hit gaming state to be controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A big hit gaming state in which the open round is executed 16 times and a big hit gaming state in which the normal open round controlled after the 8R probability variable big hit (described later) is executed are prepared. However, the big hit gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit” is not limited to 16R probability variable big hit or 8R probability variable big hit, for example, 2R probability variable big hit, etc. Also good. In the following description, the operation of the gaming machine 1 in the gaming state of 16R probability variation jackpot and 8R probability variation jackpot will be mainly described.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect is an effect mode for notifying the possibility that the variable display result is a big hit in response to the reach state. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  Note that the reach effect may not be executed even in the reach state. That is, it is the case where the reach state is reached, and the decorative symbol stop display is executed without executing the effect operation different from that before the reach state. By not performing the reach effect, the time for variable display is shortened, and the sense of speed can be improved, thereby improving the interest.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the slide effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative symbols is started, and then variable for a predetermined number of decorative symbols. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. Times (for example, up to 4 times).

  The number of re-variable displays (number of re-variable displays) in the pseudo-continuous effect is the number of variable displays (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R ( 1), the number of re-variable displays (final variable display) after all decorative symbols have been temporarily stopped (last time), and the number X of re-variable displays between the first variable display and the last variable display ( X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X + 1) less than the number of times (X + 2) obtained by adding together. The number of re-variable display times is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-continuous, the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo-continuous, The third variable display (second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-ream, and the fourth variable display (third revariable display) to fourth temporary stop display. This is also called the fourth pseudo-ream. In addition, the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production is also referred to as the number of pseudo-series fluctuations (or the number of pseudo-series). That is, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the number of re-variable display times, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo-continuations such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo-continuation continues”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it were started 2-5 times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example in which the revariable display (revariation) is performed once or twice (see FIG. 5) is shown, but the revariable display (revariation) may be performed three or more times.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, before reaching reach in the change (before reaching the reach state), the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily displayed in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As shown, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reach is established, any one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the temporary stop display effect mode in the pseudo-continuous effect includes at least an effect mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state is reached, and an effect mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state is reached. May be. The chance symbol can be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect, or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. May be. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slip effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display, a message window display, etc. There may be those that use an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  The notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning of a certain game ball may become a reach state has at least a variable display state of the decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before entering the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, the notice effect that notifies or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a “hit” is because at least the confirmed decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed May be executed (started) before.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as target hold information, and the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the digestion of the target hold information (when the target hold information including the variable display of the target is being digested) and before the target hold information. There are a case where it is executed during digestion of the hold information and a case where it is executed during digestion of the hold information of the target and during the digestion of the hold information before the target hold information.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least for the game ball, there is an effect operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) the player that the variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), a hold effect according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is prepared. It may be. The holding effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs, and a second hold display added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. Are displayed in a notice mode (addition effect at the time of addition), and the already displayed first hold display and second hold display are changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode). , And the like), an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and the character or the like is directly displayed on the display in the display area of the image display device 5. Effect that is acted on or indirectly (holding action effect), or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. When the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) that is the target of action changes, but when the hold action effect effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” can be set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” can be set. The round that is controlled when the 8R probability variable big hit is a normally open round. That is, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” can be a normal open round big hit symbol. The round controlled when the 16R probability variation big hit is a normally open round. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a normal open round jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the case where the 8R probability change big hit is described, but the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped. When displayed, it may be a “2R probability variation big hit (also referred to as“ surprise ”)” in which a short-term open round is executed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the “big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, “16R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are called “big hit types”.

  In the case of 16R probable big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is reached, and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, the definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is the same decorative pattern with an odd number of symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line on the side) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are arranged in three (ie, “1”, “1”, “1”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “ 5 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”).

  In the case of 8R probability variation big hit, specifically, for example, when the special symbol indicating the number “3” or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. After the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is executed, for example, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is a pattern in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In other words, “2”, “2”, “2”, “4”, “4”, “4”, “6”, “6”, “6”, “8”, “8”, and “8”).

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, if the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved, the decorative symbol variable display is started and the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, or without being in a reach state, it is only necessary to stop and display a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot is a different decorative symbol (one of at least three symbols) on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 3 decorative patterns (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “5”, “5”, “7”) ”) Or a combination of decorative symbols including a chance symbol or the like (for example, a combination of“ 1 ”,“ accuracy ”,“ 2 ”, where“ accuracy ”is an example of a chance symbol).

  In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability changing big hit is stopped and the 8R probability changing on the surface. There may be a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variable big hit is reached, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state that is executed 16 times (rounds). ) Is performed. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variable big hit has been reached, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state in which the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability change control is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control is performed when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as the probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the probability variation control is not performed if the special game of the predetermined number of ST times (number of probability variation) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 50 times. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the gaming machine 1 (for example, the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where a system reset is performed) is performed.

  In addition, by performing the time-saving control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. Time-shortening control is performed when either of a predetermined time-saving special-purpose game is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of times is 50, for example.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the 8R probability variation big hit or the 16R probability variation big hit has been reached, and the probability variation control of a predetermined number of STs (for example, 50 times) is completed after the end. Is performed, and time-shortening control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of time reductions after the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit) and the ST number (number of probability variation) are the same (both 50 times), but the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R). The number of time reductions after the probability variation big hit) may be different from the ST number (the number of probability variation). Further, in this embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation) and the number of STs after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation) are the same (both 50 times). The number of STs after the big hit (the number of probability variation) may be different from the number of STs after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation). Further, in this embodiment, the number of time reductions after reaching the 8R probability variation big hit and the number of time reductions after reaching the 16R probability variation big hit are the same (both 50 times), but the number of time reductions after becoming the 8R probability variation big hit. And the short time after the 16R probability variation big hit may be different. In the following description, a big hit gaming state, a state in which probability variation control is performed, a state in which time reduction control is performed, and the like may be referred to as advantageous states.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, the short-term open big hit is executed in which two short-term open rounds are executed based on the fact that the 2R probability variable big hit is achieved. After the completion of the control, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time-shortening control as in the case of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when probability variation control is being performed, when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). In such a mode, as a mode of “big hit”, it is good to provide a normal big hit that is not subjected to probability variation control after the end. For example, when an 8R normal big hit is provided, based on the fact that the 8R normal big hit is achieved, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state that is executed 8 times (rounds). (Time reduction control may or may not be performed).

  In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good. In such an embodiment, after the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the probability of change) is not digested until the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the number of changes with certainty) is exhausted, A probabilistic falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to the time reduction control.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special game (second special game) can be frequently executed, and each special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game or the second special figure game will be a “big hit” is increased, which is advantageous to the player. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for a decorative pattern. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit, the variation is changed again with the same decorative symbols aligned. , Any one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit may be finally stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols.

  In addition, after the definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big win is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is executed). In the period until it is started, a round-number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot may be executed. In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, the same applies to the case where a definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit is derived and displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a normal jackpot is not provided, but after a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is derived and displayed when the normal jackpot is provided, a period until the final round ends ( Or, after the end of the final round, during the period until the next variable display game is started, a probability variation promotion effect that informs that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot may be executed.

  In addition, the promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) executed during the round is referred to as jackpot medium promotion effect (bonus medium number of rounds promotion effect, jackpot medium chance change promotion effect), and after the final round ends The promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) to be executed may be referred to as an ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability change promotion effect).

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating various control boards mounted on the gaming machine 1. In the gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are mounted. The gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the gaming board 2 in the gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  A power supply voltage is input to the main board 11 from a power supply board (not shown). The power supply board supplies a power supply voltage of a predetermined voltage with the power supplied to the gaming machine 1. However, for example, at the time of a power failure, the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply board decreases. When the power supply voltage output from the power supply board falls below a predetermined value, the power supply board outputs a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped. A power-off signal is input to the main board 11 from the power board. When the power-off signal is input, the main board 11 executes processing corresponding to the power-off.

  When the power-off signal is input, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 executes power supply stop processing (power-off control processing). In the power supply stop process, data indicating the gaming state immediately before the power supply is stopped (for example, process flag state, big hit flag state, probability variation flag state, output port output state, etc.) is saved. . By saving the gaming state by the power supply stop process, the gaming state immediately before the power supply is stopped can be restored.

  First, the CPU 103 generates parity data for data stored in the RAM 102. The generated parity data is used for comparison with the parity data generated during the power failure recovery process. By comparing the parity data before and after the power failure, it is possible to confirm that the process at the time of power supply stop is correctly performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 turns on the backup flag and stores it in the RAM 102. The backup flag indicates that the power supply stop process has been executed, and is used to determine whether or not to restore the gaming state based on the data stored in the RAM 102 during the power failure recovery process.

Next, the CPU 103 sets an access prohibition value in the access register of the RAN 102 and prohibits access to the RAM 102. Confirm the data to be saved. Data stored in the RAN 102 is backed up by a backup power supply supplied from the power supply board.
With the above processing, the CPU 103 ends the power supply stop processing.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a confirmed ornament symbol (final stop symbol) in each ornament symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the gaming machine 1. Details of the game state designation command will be described later with reference to FIG. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command 9200H is a power failure recovery designation command that designates execution of a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery designation command is a command for causing the gaming machine 1 to execute a power failure recovery process after power supply is resumed from the power failure state. Receiving the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes power failure recovery processing. As the power failure recovery process, the effect control CPU 120 displays a power failure recovery screen that notifies the player that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure, for example.

Command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command. The jackpot start designation command is an effect control command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state.
The command A1XXH is a command for notifying that the special winning opening is being opened. The big prize opening open notification command is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. “XX” in the notification command during opening of the big prize opening indicates the number of times (number of rounds) that the big prize opening is in an open state. The effect control board 12 displays, for example, the number of rounds on the image display device 5 on the basis of the large winning opening open notification command notified from the game control microcomputer.
Command A2XXH is a notification command after the special winning opening is opened. The notification command after opening the big winning opening is an effect control command for notifying that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state.
Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command. The jackpot end designation command is an effect control command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is a first start opening winning designation command. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the winning to the first starting winning opening. The first start winning opening described with reference to FIG. 2 is obtained when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6A described with reference to FIG. It is detected by the switch 22A. When the first start winning is generated, the effect control board 12 is notified by the first start opening winning designation command that the first starting condition for executing the first special figure game is satisfied.

  Command B200H is a second start opening winning designation command. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the winning to the second starting winning opening. The winning to the second starting winning opening is the second starting opening described in FIG. 2 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B described in FIG. It is detected by the switch 22B. When the second start winning occurs, the effect control board 12 is notified by the second start opening winning designation command that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game is established.

  The command B3XXH is a time reduction number designation command. The time reduction number designation command is an effect control command for designating the remaining number of time reduction states. The remaining number of time-short states is the number of variable displays in which the time-short state continues until the time-short state ends. “XX” in the time reduction number specifying command B3XXH indicates the remaining number of time reduction states. For example, when the remaining number of times in the time reduction state is 30, the time reduction number designation command is “B31EH”.

The command B4XXH is a probability variation number designation command. The probability variation number designation command is an effect control command for designating the remaining number of probability variation states. The remaining number of times of the probability variation state is the number of fluctuation displays in which the probability variation state continues until the probability variation state ends. “XX” in the probability variation number designation command B4XXH indicates the remaining number of probability variation states. For example, when the remaining number of probability variation states is 30, the probability variation number designation command is “B41EH”.
In this embodiment, in order to explain the case where the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes are the same, “XX” of the time reduction number designation command and “XX” of the probability variation number designation command in this embodiment have the same value.

Command C1XXH is a first pending storage number notification command. The first reserved memory number notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the first special figure reserved memory number in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. is there.
The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command. The second reserved memory number notifying command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so as to be able to specify the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the on-hold storage information may be a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying for specifying whether the first start winning opening is a start winning or the second starting winning opening. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for specifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that 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 one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory count decreases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the second reserved figure count designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count or the second special figure reserved memory count has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

  Command C4XXH is a symbol designation command. The command C6XXH is a variation category command. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are effect control commands (winning judgment result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning judgment result. The symbol designating command indicates, as a winning determination result, a determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and a determination result of the big hit type. The variation category command is a variation category command indicating a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command for designating the gaming state.
Commands 9500H to 9504H are details of the gaming state designation command described with reference to FIG.
Command 9500H is a normal state designation command. The normal state designation command is an effect control command that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. The normal state in FIG. 3C indicates a state that is not the time-short state (high base state) or the probability variation state (high accuracy state) described below with the command 9501H and the command 9502H.
The command 9501H is a time reduction state designation command. The short time state designation command is an effect control command for designating that the gaming state is a short time state (high base).
Command 9502H is a probability change state designation command. The probability variation state designation command is an effect control command that designates that the gaming state is a probability variation (high probability) state (ST state).
The command 9503H is a short time end designation command. The short time end designation command is an effect control command for notifying that the short time state has ended.
In FIG. 3C, as described above, as the effect control command for designating the gaming state, as described above, the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the certain change state designation command, the short time end designation command, the certain variation end designation command, and the short number of times designation Although the command and the probability variation number designation command have been described as examples, the effect control command for designating the gaming state is not limited to these. For example, you may make it transmit the production | presentation control command which notifies the execution frequency of the production based on the fluctuation pattern demonstrated using FIG. 5A etc. FIG. The effect based on the variation pattern is, for example, a super reach effect in the ST state.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15A), the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. If it is determined as “big hit”, the type of jackpot is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category (based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation category) is determined. Fluctuation pattern type) is determined. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command and the big hit type, The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  Further, the power failure recovery designation command can be notified together with other effect control commands. For example, when the game state designation command is notified together with the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control board 12 can restore the effect device to the game state before the power failure. In addition, when notifying the winning prize opening opening notification command together with the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control board 12 puts the effect device into an open state (for example, the number of rounds) of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state before the power failure. It can be restored together. Further, when the first reserved memory number notification command or the first reserved memory number notification command is notified together with the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control board 12 restores the effect device to the reserved memory number before the power failure. Can do.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing the operation and an input / output port (I / O) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, The data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. Also good. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared with multiple variation patterns with different variation times corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of pending storage is large, or when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or a short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  5A to 5F (hereinafter abbreviated as “FIGS. 5A to F” or “FIG. 5”) show specific examples of variation categories and variation patterns in the present embodiment. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a first variation category and variation pattern. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a second variation category and variation pattern. FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating a third variation category and variation pattern. FIG. 5D is a diagram illustrating a fourth variation category and variation pattern. FIG. 5E is a diagram illustrating a fifth variation category and variation pattern. FIG. 5F is a diagram illustrating a sixth variation category and variation pattern. The variation categories and variation patterns shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F are in the probability variation state (the number of executions of variable display after the big hit is within the ST number, hereinafter also referred to as “ST state”) in the start winning process. A variation category and a variation pattern are selected from FIGS. Details of the method for selecting the variation category and variation pattern in the start winning process will be described later.

FIG. 5A illustrates a variation category and a variation pattern selected when the gaming state is not the ST state, exemplified as the first variation category and variation pattern.
The variation category “PA1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (losing). The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The variation category “PA2” is a variation category whose content is non-reach (losing). Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The variation category “PA3” is a variation category whose content is normal reach (losing). The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The variation category “PA4” is a variation category whose content is super reach α (losing). Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The variation category “PA5” is a variation category whose content is super reach β (losing). The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The variation category “PB3” is a variation category whose content is normal reach (big hit). The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The variation category “PB4” is a variation category whose content is super reach α (big hit). Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a fluctuation category whose content is super reach β (big hit). The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is provided, the variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, “PC3” for the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) are provided. May be provided. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (surprising) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (accuracy) fluctuation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once.

  The variation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the variation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed twice.

  Variation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed twice.

  FIG. 5B illustrates, as the second variation category and variation pattern, the variation category and variation selected when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display variations is greater than the predetermined number, and is not at the reach timing. It is a pattern. Here, the reach timing refers to a timing at which a reach effect is executed in the ST state. Details of the reach timing will be described later with reference to FIG.

The variation category “PA1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (losing). The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”. The variation category “PB1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (big hit).
As an effect mode corresponding to the variation pattern “PA1-1”, for example, when the symbol of variable display of the decorative symbol is determined, the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R described in FIG. You may make it stop and shorten the time from the start of the variable display of a decoration design to decoration design confirmation. Further, the time during which the decorative symbols are variably displayed may be shortened to shorten the time until the decorative symbols are determined.

  5B, the variation patterns “PA2-2” to “PA2-3”, the variation patterns “PA3-1” to “PA3-2”, and the variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” described in FIG. 5A are used. ”, Variation patterns“ PA5-1 ”to“ PA5-4 ”, variation patterns“ PB3-1 ”to“ PB3-2 ”, variation patterns“ PB4-2 ”to“ PB4-4 ”, and variation pattern“ PB5 ” −1 ”to“ PB5-4 ”are not selected, that is, in the case of a loss when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display fluctuations is greater than the predetermined number, and the reach timing is not reached. Therefore, the reach production, the super reach production, and the pseudo-continuous production are not executed. Therefore, in the case of a loss in the ST state that is not the reach timing, an effect mode such as a reach effect is not executed, and the time for variable display is shortened, so that the interest can be improved.

  In FIG. 5B, the variation pattern selected at the time of the big hit is exemplified by the case where PB4-1, which is the variation pattern for executing the super reach α, is selected. Is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern in which super reach β is executed may be selected. Further, a variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed at the time of a big hit may be selected.

  FIG. 5C illustrates the third variation category and the variation pattern. The variation selected when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display variations is greater than the predetermined number, and the reach timing is super reach. Category and variation pattern.

  The variation category “PA4” is a variation category whose content is super reach α (losing). The variation pattern “PA4-1” belongs to the variation category “PA4”. The variation category “PB4” is a variation category whose content is super reach α (big hit). The variation pattern “PB4-1” belongs to the variation category “PB4”.

  5C, the variation pattern “PA1-1”, the variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3”, the variation patterns “PA3-1” to “PA3-2”, the variation pattern “PA4” described in FIG. 5A are used. -2 "to" PA4-4 ", fluctuation patterns" PA5-1 "to" PA5-4 ", fluctuation patterns" PB3-1 "to" PB3-2 ", fluctuation patterns" PB4-2 "to" PB4-4 " ”And the variation patterns“ PB5-1 ”to“ PB5-4 ”are not selected, that is, the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display variations is greater than the predetermined number, and the super reach timing In this case, the effect of super reach α is executed regardless of whether it is a loss or a big hit.

  The reach timing at which the reach effect is executed can be determined in advance within the number of STs, as will be described later with reference to FIG. The reach timing can be determined for normal reach and super reach timing. Therefore, the upper limit number of super reach executed in the ST state is limited, and it is always possible to make a big hit when the upper limit number of super reach is executed. For example, when the super reach timing is set three times, the reach timing is not reached in the fourth super reach, so that it is always possible to make a big hit as shown in FIG. 3B. By limiting the maximum number of times of super reach, the interest can be improved.

  In FIG. 5C, the variation pattern selected at the time of the big hit is exemplified by the case where PA4-1 or PB4-1 that is the variation pattern for executing the super reach α is selected. Is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern in which super reach β is executed may be selected. Further, a variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed at the time of a big hit may be selected.

  FIG. 5D is an example of the fourth variation category and variation pattern. The variation category selected when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display variations is greater than the predetermined number, and the reach timing is normal reach. And a variation pattern.

  The variation category “PA3” is a variation category whose content is normal reach (losing). The variation pattern “PA3-1” belongs to the variation category “PA3”. The variation category “PB3” is a variation category whose content is normal reach (big hit). The variation pattern “PB3-1” belongs to the variation category “PB3”.

  5D, the variation pattern “PA1-1”, the variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3”, the variation pattern “PA3-2”, and the variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4” described in FIG. -4 ”, variation patterns“ PA5-1 ”to“ PA5-4 ”, variation pattern“ PB3-2 ”, variation patterns“ PB4-1 ”to“ PB4-4 ”, and variation pattern“ PB5-1 ”to It is assumed that “PB5-4” is not selected, that is, if the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display fluctuations is greater than the predetermined number, and the normal reach timing, even if the game is lost, Even in such a case, the effect of normal reach is executed.

  The normal reach timing at which the normal reach production is executed can be determined in advance in the number of STs in the same manner as the super reach timing. Accordingly, by executing normal reach and super reach in the ST state, the production mode can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  In FIG. 5D, the variation pattern selected at the time of the big hit is exemplified by the case where PB3-1, which is a variation pattern for executing normal reach, is selected, but the variation pattern to be selected is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern PB3-2 with pseudo-continuous effects may be selected.

  FIG. 5E illustrates a variation category and a variation pattern that are selected when the gaming state is the ST state and the number of variable display variations is within a predetermined number of times, exemplified as the fifth variation category and variation pattern. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the reach timing is not set within the predetermined number of fluctuations.

  The variation category “PA1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (losing). The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”. The variation category “PB1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (big hit). The variation pattern “PB1-1” belongs to the variation category “PB1”. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PB2-1”.

  As an effect mode corresponding to the variation patterns “PA1-1” and “PB1-1”, for example, when determining a variable display pattern of decorative symbols, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R described in FIG. May be stopped at once (stopped without reaching a reach state) to shorten the time from the start of variable display of the decorative design to the determination of the decorative design. Further, the time during which the decorative symbols are variably displayed may be shortened to shorten the time until the decorative symbols are determined. In the present embodiment, a case where an effect mode that does not reach a reach state in which the decorative symbols are stopped at a time corresponding to PA1-1 and PB1-1 will be described. It should be noted that the production mode in which the decorative design is stopped without being in the reach state may be called “immediate hit” in the case of big hit, and “immediate lose” in the case of lose.

5E, the variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3”, the variation patterns “PA3-1” to “PA3-2”, and the variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” described in FIG. 5A are used. ”, Variation patterns“ PA5-1 ”to“ PA5-4 ”, variation patterns“ PB3-1 ”to“ PB3-2 ”, variation patterns“ PB4-1 ”to“ PB4-4 ”, and variation pattern“ PB5 ” −1 ”to“ PB5-4 ”are not selected, that is, when the gaming state is in the ST state and the number of variable display fluctuations is within a predetermined number of times, even in the case of a loss, Even so, an abbreviated / non-reach effect is executed.
Performing effects with a sense of speed by executing shortened / non-reachable effects and shortening the decorative design until the variable display changes to the specified number of fluctuations after entering the ST state. Can improve the interest.
Further, it is possible to reduce the number of scenarios in which a specific effect is executed until the change of variable display reaches a predetermined number of changes. When the number of variable display fluctuations is within a predetermined number, it is not necessary to set the reach timing described with reference to FIG. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the production mode (scenario) related to the reach production as compared with the case where the reach timing is set for all the fluctuation numbers of the ST state.

  In addition, although FIG. 5E demonstrated the case where the production | generation of shortening and non-reach was performed, the production | presentation aspect is not limited to this. For example, as long as the effect ends within the special figure fluctuation time, only the shortened effect or the non-reach effect may be executed.

  FIG. 5F illustrates, as the sixth variation category and variation pattern, the variation category and variation selected when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display variations is greater than the predetermined number, and the reach timing is not reached. It is a pattern. The sixth variation category and variation pattern shown in FIG. 5F is an alternative to the second variation category and variation pattern described in FIG. 5B. That is, when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display fluctuations is greater than the predetermined number and is not reach timing, either the second fluctuation category and the fluctuation pattern, or the sixth fluctuation category and the fluctuation pattern. One will be used.

  The variation category “PA1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (losing). The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” is a non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”. The variation category “PB1” is a variation category whose content is shortening / non-reach (big hit).

In FIG. 5F, a variation pattern “PA4-1” is added to the variation pattern described in FIG. 5B. That is, when the gaming state is the ST state, the number of variable display fluctuations is greater than the predetermined number, and the reach timing is not reached, in the case of a loss, the sixth fluctuation category and the fluctuation pattern are the second fluctuation category. In addition, a variation pattern corresponding to the super reach α that is not selected in the variation pattern may be selected.
In the present embodiment, even if a variation pattern corresponding to super reach α (loss) is selected by the sixth variation category and variation pattern shown in FIG. The effect control that is executed to prevent the effect of super reach will be described later. By avoiding the execution of the reach effect when it is not the reach timing, it is possible to execute the effect mode of managing and notifying the upper limit of the reach effect, and to improve the interest.

  In FIG. 5F, the variation pattern to be selected is exemplified by the case where PB4-1 that is the variation pattern for executing the super reach α is selected, but the variation pattern to be selected is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern in which super reach β is executed may be selected. Further, a variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed at the time of a big hit may be selected.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6, for example, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special symbol game (the special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Prior to being executed, the variable display result is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The big hit types are, for example, 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and the like. Further, the display result determination table 130A is displayed before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display result is referred to as “big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit)” to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state in the gaming machine 1 is “big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit)” And “Lose” special map display results. Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state is set. Value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the high probability high base state, more determined values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability low base state. ing. Specifically, in the low probability low base state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Yes. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy and high-base state, more than the predetermined number (specifically, 819) of the determined values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set to “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). The probability of being determined to be controlled in the big hit gaming state increases.

  Note that different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. In the first special figure display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result of “small hit” has a predetermined range. In the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, a special figure display result in which the predetermined value in the predetermined range is smaller than the first special figure display result determination table is “small hit”. May be assigned. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

Next, the configuration of the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to.
In the jackpot type determination table 131 exemplified in the present embodiment, a case where the first special symbol game (the special symbol game using the first special symbol) is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol game is executed. The case where it uses in common with the case where the 2nd special figure game (special game using a 2nd special figure) by the symbol display apparatus 4B is performed is illustrated. However, the jackpot type determination table assigns a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type for each of the first special figure game and the second special figure game, and determines the jackpot type. You may do it.
In addition, the jackpot type determination table 131 illustrated in FIG. 7 does not divide the 16R probability variation big hit and the 8R probability variation big hit as the jackpot type, and is used in common in the first special figure game and the second special figure game. As will be described later, 16R probability variation big hit and 8R probability variation big hit may be set separately as the big hit type.

In FIG. 7, the jackpot type determination table 131 has field items of “big hit type”, “reach timing”, and “judgment value”.
Assume that there are 10 types of jackpot types from 1 to 10. Reach timing is set in advance for each type of big hit. The jackpot type is determined according to the jackpot, and the reach timing is determined according to the determined jackpot type.
The reach timing is a timing at which a specific effect is always executed when the number of changes in variable display reaches the value (nth) shown in FIG. 7 in the ST state after the big hit. In this embodiment, a reach effect is illustrated as a specific effect. Moreover, in FIG. 7, reach timing is illustrated as timing at which a specific effect is performed. The reach timing is a timing at which a reach effect is executed. FIG. 7 sets the number of variable display fluctuations after reaching the ST state in which the reach effect is executed as the reach timing.
In the present embodiment, as described above, when the DPU 103 is controlled to the probability variation state illustrated as an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the special symbol illustrated as the time when the specific display result is derived and displayed is a big hit, The case where the super reach illustrated as the specific effect is executed at the reach timing according to the jackpot type illustrated as the timing according to the advantageous state is shown. That is, the timing at which the reach timing is executed varies depending on the type of jackpot, so the timing at which the super reach is executed is not fixed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest by fixing the timing at which super reach is executed.
The reach timing is set, for example, in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the reach effect is exemplified as the type of the specific effect executed at the timing corresponding to the jackpot. However, the type of the specific effect executed at the timing corresponding to the jackpot is not limited to the reach effect. The specific effect is not particularly limited as long as the variable display is changed in the special state (for example, the ST state). For example, another effect type such as a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed. Further, in the reach timing, the super reach implementation timing is determined, but other specific performance timings may be determined. For example, the execution timing of each of the reach effect and the pseudo-continuous effect may be determined.
In the reach effect in which the reach timing is set in FIG. 7, the normal reach effect corresponding to the normal reach of the variation category PA3 (losing) or PB3 (big hit), and the variation categories PA4 (losing), PA5 (losing), PB4 ( And a super reach production corresponding to a super reach of PB5 (big hit). In FIG. 7, * indicates the number of changes in which the normal reach effect is executed, and no mark indicates the number of changes in which the super reach effect is executed. The reach timing can be set up to 3 times of reach timings 1 to 3 for each jackpot type.
In the present embodiment, a normal reach effect is exemplified as the first specific effect, and a super reach effect is exemplified as the second specific effect having a higher degree of expectation than the first specific effect. The reach timing set in FIG. 7 includes a normal reach timing and a super reach timing, and the CPU 103 executes normal reach or super reach according to the reach timing setting. As a result, unintended specific effects can be limited.

For example, in FIG. 7, when the big hit type is big hit 1, reach timing 1 is set as the reach timing. In reach timing 1, the number of fluctuations in the ST state after the big hit ends is the 30th, and the reach effect to be executed is super reach. That is, when the jackpot type is jackpot 1, only 30th super reach in reach timing 1 is set in 50 ST times in the present embodiment, and reach timings 2 to 3 are not set. .
When the big hit type is big hit 10, the reach timing is set to 3 times of reach timings 1 to 3. The reach timing 1 is a super reach in which the number of fluctuations in the ST state after the big hit ends is the 14th. The reach timing 2 is a super reach in which the number of fluctuations in the ST state after the big hit ends is the 20th. Furthermore, reach timing 3 is a super reach in which the number of fluctuations in the ST state after the end of the big hit is the 39th.

  The determination value is a determination value (determination range) of the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type for each big hit type. In this embodiment, the determined value of the random value MR2 is generated between 0 and 99. For example, the jackpot type is jackpot 1 is determined when the random value MR2 is generated with a determined value of 0-9. The generation range of the random value MR2 and the determination range for each jackpot type are arbitrary.

As described above, at the set reach timing, the reach effect is performed with the set number of fluctuations regardless of whether it is a loss or a big hit. Further, in the start winning process described later, the execution of reach effect in the case of losing is prohibited in the number of variable display fluctuations that are not reach timing.
When the reach timing is not reached in the ST state, it is possible to intentionally determine the occurrence of the super reach effect by restricting the execution of the super reach effect.
In addition, since the reach timing is set at a maximum of three times, ie, reach timings 1 to 3, the lose reach effect is not executed four times in the ST state, and the fourth reach effect is always a big hit. That is, it is possible to provide four ceiling times for reach production. When a ceiling is provided in the reach production, it is possible to improve the interest by giving the player a sense of expectation for the big hit by recognizing the number of times the reach production has been executed in the ST state.

The number of fluctuations set at the reach timing is arbitrary in the number of STs. In this embodiment, since the case where the number of STs is 50 is illustrated, the number of fluctuations set as the reach timing can be set from the first to the 50th. However, when the reach timing is set so as to end with the earlier number of fluctuations, the reach effect is not performed at the remaining number of fluctuations up to the ST number, and the interest may be lowered. On the other hand, if the reach timing is set so as to start from a slower number of fluctuations, the player is given the impression that the reach of the reach effect cannot be reached with the remaining number of times until the ST number, and the interest is also lowered. There is a case.
In addition, when setting the reach timing twice or more, if the reach timing interval is short, the period during which the reach effect is not executed becomes long and the interest may be lowered.

The reach timing shown in FIG. 7 is set in view of the above viewpoint.
First, in this embodiment, the reach timing interval is set so as not to be shortened. That is, the interval between the reach timing 1 and the reach timing 2 and the interval between the reach timing 2 and the reach timing 3 are set at predetermined intervals without being continuous. By not shortening the reach timing interval, for example, by not continuing the reach timing, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to continuous loss reach production.
When the big hit type for which only the reach timing 1 is set is the big hit 1 or big hit 2, the reach timing is set at the 30th and 40th times, which is slightly later than the 25th half of the ST number of 50 times. The first variation number (15th to 25th) set at reach timing 1 where the big hit type is set to 3-5 is the jackpot type for which the reach timing is set once. It is set earlier than the first fluctuation number (30th to 40th) set with 1 to 2 of the big hits. Similarly, the first variation number (11th to 14th times) set at reach timing 1 where the hit timing type is set to 3 times and the jackpot type is 6 to 10 is the jackpot type where the reach timing is set twice. Is set earlier than the first fluctuation number (15th to 25th) set at 3-5. Therefore, the reach effect is executed at an appropriate reach timing within the number of STs, and the interest can be improved.
That is, the jackpot type includes a first jackpot type that executes the super reach production for the first number of times and a second jackpot type that executes the super reach effect for the second number of times that is greater than the first number of times. Among them, the super reach effect that is executed first is earlier than the super reach effect that is executed first in the first number of times. Therefore, even if it is a big hit type with a small number of times of executing the super reach effect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the end of the execution of the super reach effect at an early stage.

  Further, in the setting of the reach timing shown in FIG. 7, the reach timing 1 is not set in the first to tenth fluctuations. This is because, in the first to tenth fluctuations, the effect based on the fluctuation pattern PA1 or PB1 in which the special figure fluctuation time described with reference to FIG. When the number of times of change is from 1st to 10th, reach production is not performed and the special figure change time is shortened. Therefore, variable display with a sense of speed can be performed, and interest can be improved.

The jackpot type determination table 131 described above exemplifies the case where the 16R probability variation big hit and the 8R probability variation big hit are not distinguished as the jackpot type and are used in common in the first special game and the second special game. However, the big hit type determination table 131 may be set by distinguishing the 16R probability variable big hit and the 8R probability variable big hit as the big hit type. For example, when the generation range of random numbers is 0 to 199, 0 to 99 may be set as 16R probability variation big hits, and 100 to 199 may be set as 8R probability variation big hits, and reach timings for 10 types of big hits may be set. Also, the big hit type determination table may be set separately for the first special figure game and the second special figure game.
Moreover, although the case where there exist ten types from big hit 1 to big hit 10 was demonstrated as a big hit type, big hit types are not limited to ten types. For example, 100 types of jackpot types may be prepared.
Further, the case where the reach timing is a value determined in advance according to each jackpot type has been described, but the reach timing may be variable. For example, the reach timing may be set differently depending on the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player.
Further, the reach effect executed at the reach timing has been described as including both the super reach effect and the normal reach effect described with reference to FIG. 5A and the like. However, the reach production may not include both the super reach production and the normal reach production. For example, the reach timing for only the super reach effect may be determined. Further, the reach timing may be determined only for the normal reach production.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability) is not provided. However, in the case of providing the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability), in the case of the second special figure game, compared to the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to 2R probability variation big hit (surprise). With such a setting, in the second special figure game, 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability) is less likely than in the first special figure, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In the gaming state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability), which makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest by extending the game.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. Yes. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the variation pattern determination random value MR5 is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determination values (for example, a range or number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Yes. Note that one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables.
This is the end of the description of the structure of the big hit type determination table using FIG.

  A RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 is supplied with a backup power generated on the power supply board, and a part or all of the stored contents of the RAM 102 are backed up. That is, even when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped and the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board is stopped, the backup power supply cannot be supplied for a predetermined period (a capacitor or a battery as a backup power supply is discharged). Up to), a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be 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 (for example, a special figure) Process flags). 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. . The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second starting winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 includes a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (ST state), and a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state is a short time state (high base state). And the like, data indicating the value of the flag, data indicating the on state or the off state, and the like are stored.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered. The game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value that is a stored value of a variation counter for counting one or both of the ST count (probable variation count) and the short time count.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the hold effect. For example, the ROM 121 has any one of a plurality of types of display modes of the first hold display displayed in the first start-winning storage display area 5HL as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display. The 1st hold | maintenance display mode determination table referred in order to determine may be memorize | stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the first hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. . Each first hold display mode determination table includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, any one of a plurality of types of display modes of the second hold display displayed in the second start-winning storage display area 5HR as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display is displayed. A second hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not may be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, as a table relating to execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is changed to another display mode. In order to determine which display mode to change to the first pending change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change to another display mode. A first hold change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios that change to another display mode and no change to another display mode, and the first hold change mode determination. A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios may be stored. Each first pending change presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether there is a change or not. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change is displayed for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables, one large first hold change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first hold change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, one large first hold change mode determination table including information of all the first hold change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 changes the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to another display mode as a table related to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. To determine whether to change to a second pending change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change to another display mode, or to change to another display mode The 2nd pending | holding change aspect determination table referred to may be memorize | stored.

  The ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (timing of how many changes will be executed later). May be. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In each first hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. Also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing of how many changes will be executed later). It may be stored.

  Note that a table including information on two or more of the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table is a ROM 121. May be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table related to the holding action effect to be applied indirectly or indirectly, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the holding action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. Further, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the holding action effect, when it is determined that the holding action effect is to be executed, the holding action effect effect that is referred to in order to determine which effect mode is selected from among the plurality of effect modes. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of hold action effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of hold action effect effect modes that can be determined in the hold effect effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios may be stored. . In each hold action effect effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold effect effect may be assigned to each effect mode.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or second hold display). Alternatively, a table for determining whether or not to execute the holding action gaze effect may be stored as a table relating to the holding action gaze effect that is applied indirectly or indirectly. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action / gase effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. In each action gaze effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of presentation modes of the holding action gaze effect, the holding action that is referred to in order to determine which of the plurality of presentation modes is determined when it is determined to execute the holding action gasse effect. A gasse effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of hold action gaze effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of effect mode of the hold action gaze effect that can be determined in the hold action gaze effect effect mode determination table. May be. Even if each holding mode has a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the holding mode effect production mode, each of the production modes is assigned to the respective holding mode gaze production production mode determination table. Good.

  In addition, when executing an active display change effect (described later) for changing a special image including an active display, the ROM 121 determines whether to execute the active display change effect as a table relating to the active display change effect. Therefore, an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. Each active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination, with and without execution. Further, when there are a plurality of active display change effects, when the active display change effect is determined to be executed, the active display referred to determine which of the plurality of effects is selected. You may memorize | store the change production production | presentation aspect determination table in ROM121. Specifically, a plurality of active display change effect effect mode determination tables are stored in which the types of active display change effect effect modes that can be determined in the active display change effect effect mode determination table are different from each other. May be. Each active display change effect presentation mode determination table has a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the display mode of the active display change effect assigned to each of the effect modes. Good.

  The active display change effect is an effect that changes the special image to the notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, and information corresponding to the active display (for example, characters or images displayed around the active display or the active display frame) It is a production that changes. Note that there may be a case where an active display change gaze effect that is an effect mode that is at least partially in common with the active display change effect is executed. Note that an active display change effect or an active display change effect may be executed as a main notice effect such as a step-up notice effect.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Design operations such as variable display operation, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL) Such as effects, hold effects for the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, etc.).

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like that is interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, which is specified by the operation detection control data. Control is performed in which the operation content is determined by receiving an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation effective period, which is an operation effective period. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. As a specific example, the production control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the probability change flag, data indicating the on state or the off state, and the like for each of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters. The effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value, which is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. . When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting slot winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start prize from the head in the empty area of the first start prize reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command. Accordingly, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data configuring the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a start opening winning specifying command (second starting opening winning specifying command), a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notifying command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage count notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the second start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. At the time of the second start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the second start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second start opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The variable category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the contents of the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first prefetch preview buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents of the prefetch notice effects relating to the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

First, the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 100 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 100.
In FIG. 11, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the 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 100 (specifically, The CPU 103) starts a main process after step S001 after executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. In the main process, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S001). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S002), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S003). Then, the RAM 102 is set in an accessible state (step S005). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value of the specific register (I register) (1 byte) built in the CPU 103 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 103 determines whether or not an output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch input via the input port of the I / O 105 is in an on state (step S6). The clear switch is mounted on a power supply board, for example. When the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is in the on state (step S007; YES), the CPU 103 executes a normal initialization process (steps S010 to S014).

On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is not in the on state (step S007; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the power supply stop process has been performed (step S008). The processing at the time of power supply stop means the state of the gaming machine 1 to restore the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the internal state of the gaming control microcomputer 100 when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. Data protection processing for temporarily backing up the data. Data backup is performed, for example, by storing data to be protected in a storage area (backup RAM area) of the RAM 102 to which power is supplied from a backup power source. Data backup may be performed by saving data in the backup RAM area when it is detected that power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed can be determined, for example, based on whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area can be determined by, for example, the presence or absence of a backup flag that is set when data is backed up. Further, the determination can be made based on whether or not parity data is added to the backup RAM area.
When it is determined that the power supply stop process is not being performed (step S008; NO), the CPU 103 executes an initialization process starting from step S010.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the power supply stop process has been performed (step S008; YES), the CPU 103 performs a parity check on the backup data stored in the backup RAM area, and whether the check result is OK. Is determined (step S009). In the process of step S009, the checksum calculated from the data stored in the RAM 102 when the power supply is stopped is compared with the checksum calculated and stored from the data backed up in the power supply stop process. The check result is judged based on the agreement between the two. If the power supply stop process is correctly performed, the checksum stored in the backup RAM area matches the checksum calculated from the data stored in the backup RAM area after the power supply is started. On the other hand, if the power supply stop process is not performed correctly, the two checksums do not match. The fact that the parity 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, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped. When the parity check result is not OK (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes normal initialization processing that is executed when the power is turned on, which is not recovery by the power supply stop processing (step S010 to step S014).

On the other hand, when the parity check result is OK (step S009; YES), the CPU 103 performs a game state restoration process (the processes of steps S41 to S44) for returning the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply is stopped. Do.
In step S41, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S41), and sequentially sets the contents of the backup setting table in the work area (area in the RAM 102) (step S41). 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. By the processing in steps S41 and S42, the stored data remains as it is in the part of the work area that is not initialized. The part that is not initialized includes, for example, data indicating a gaming state at the time of stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

After executing the process of step S42, the CPU 103 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S43), and sequentially stores the contents of the backup command transmission table in the work area (in the RAM 102). The command stored in the backup command transmission table can be transmitted.
After executing the process of step S43, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure recovery designation command (9200H) as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). The CPU 103 may transmit the data backed up in the backup RAM area together with a power failure recovery designation command. Examples of the command to be transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command include the variable display result command (8CXXH), the symbol confirmation command (8F00), the game state designation command (95XX), the hit start designation command (A0XX), which are described in FIG. These are a notification of opening a prize opening (A1XX), a notification after opening a big prize opening (A2XX), a command for specifying the number of time reductions (B3XX), a command for specifying the number of times of variation (B4XX) and the like. By transmitting these commands together with the power failure recovery designation command, it is possible to recover the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped.
After executing the process of step S44, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S015.

In the process of step S008, when it is determined that the power supply stop process is not performed (step S008; NO), or when it is determined that the parity check result is not OK in step S009 (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes an initialization process starting from step S010.
In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S010). The data stored in the RAM 102 is initialized by the RAM clear process. The data to be initialized is, for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for determining per symbol. Data initialization sets the data value to 0, but a predetermined initial value may be set as the data, for example. Also, initialization is performed on the entire storage area of the RAM 102. However, only a predetermined storage area of the RAM 102 may be initialized. As an area that is not initialized, for example, an area in which data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determination per normal symbol may be stored.

After executing the process of step S010, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S011), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table to the initial values of the work area. (Step S012).
By the processing in steps S011 and S012, for example, initial values are set for a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 set in the game control flag setting unit 152. The In addition, initial values are set for various timers set in the game control timer setting unit 153 and used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. In addition, an initial value is set for a counter for counting a count value that is set for the game control counter setting unit 154 and is used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. Furthermore, initial values are set for various buffers that are set in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

After executing the processing of step S012, the CPU 103 sets the address of the initialization command transmission table in the pointer (step S013), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization command transmission table in the work area (area in the RAM 102). The command stored in the initialization command transmission table can be transmitted.
After executing the process of step S013, the CPU 103 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 11 is mounted) such as the effect control board 12 (a microcomputer for game control). A command indicating that 100 has executed the initialization process) is transmitted to the sub-board (step S014). For example, when receiving the initialization designation command, the effect control CPU 120 performs an initial screen display for informing that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification in the image display device 5.

  After executing the process of step S014 or after executing the process of step S44, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 104 (step S015). For example, the CPU 103 performs processing according to a random number circuit setting program to perform setting for causing the random number circuit 104 to update a random value within a predetermined range of random numbers.

  Furthermore, in step S015, the CPU 103 sets a game control timer register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a CTC (counter / timer circuit). As the game control timer, a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 can be used.

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S010 to S016) is completed, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the initial value random number update process (step S018) and the display random number update process (step S019) in the main process. When the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, an interrupt prohibition process is executed (step S017), and an interrupt process by the game control timer is prohibited. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, an interrupt permission process is executed (step S020), and the interrupt disabled state is released.
In the present embodiment, the display random number for which update processing is executed in step S019 is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is not a big hit, or whether to reach when it is not a big hit It is a random number to do. In the display random number update process, the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated.
The initial value random number for which update processing is executed in step S018 is a count of a counter (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol. This is a random number for determining the initial value. In the initial value random number update process, the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
Above, description of the main process using FIG. 11 is complete | finished.

Next, the game control timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control timer interrupt process.
When the CPU 103 receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the gaming machine 1 is performed by executing predetermined main-side error processing, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the gaming machine 1 is output (step S13). ).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. It is possible to enable transmission of the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by turning it off. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.
This is the end of the description of the game control timer interrupt process using FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process in step S15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). First, the start winning determination process in step S101 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a start winning process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first uses a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is in an ON state (step S201; YES), the first special figure reservation memory number (the first special figure game hold number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). As “4”) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES). After executing the processing of step S209, the second start port switch is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not 22B is in an ON state (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S203; YES), the second special figure reservation memory number (second special figure game hold number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). As “4”) (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 15) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process is performed. Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  As the start winning prize process (steps S208 and S211) shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 updates the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, by 1 (step). S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening prize designation command set in this way is executed by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is executed by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. To the effect control board 12.

Next, the winning random number determination process in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG.
As the winning random number determination process (step S220), the CPU 103 checks the current gaming state in the gaming machine 1 by confirming the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example. Specify (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on by confirming the state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, and the probability variation flag is off. When the time reduction flag is in the on state, the time reduction state is specified. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether the probability change flag is on and the time reduction flag is on, for example, depending on whether each of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or off. If the state is a state, the gaming state is identified as a high-probability base state, and if the probability variation flag is on and the time flag is off, the gaming state is identified as a high-probability low base state. If the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the low accuracy high base state is identified. If both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off, the low probability low base state (normal State). That is, the CPU 103 identifies which state the current gaming state is based on the state of the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  Following the processing in step S401, table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When using different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) for the first special figure and the second special figure, the starting port buffer value is “1”. In some cases, the first special figure display result determination table is used, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 15 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data set by the processing of step S402 are set. It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) can do.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is within the big hit determination range (big hit) (step S403; YES), the big hit type is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determining table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determining table 131 shown in FIG. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a high probability state (ST state) is always obtained when it is determined that the game is a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 7, reach timing is determined for each determined big hit type. The reach timing based on the selected jackpot type is set in the game control counter setting unit 154 in the process of setting the reach timing in step S320 in the jackpot end process (step S117) described later with reference to FIG. Therefore, in the process of step S409, the CPU 103 makes the determined jackpot type readable in the jackpot end process (step S117) and stores it in the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155. To do.

  The CPU 103 is set to transmit a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result obtained in step S409 to the effect control board 12 (step S410).

  When it determines with it not being in the big hit determination range in step S403 (step S403; NO) or when the process of step S410 is performed, CPU103 performs a fluctuation | variation category determination (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIGS. The variation category determination in step S412 will be described later with reference to FIG.

After executing the process of step S412, the CPU 103 sends one of the change category commands shown in FIG. 12 is set for transmission (step S413), and the winning random number determination process in step S220 is terminated.
This is the end of the description of the winning random number determination process in step S220 using FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation category determination in step S412 of FIG. In the variation category determination, a determination table used for selecting a variation category determination table is selected, a variation category determination table is selected using the selected determination table, and a process for determining a variation category is further executed.

  In FIG. 17, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the ST state (step S4121). Whether or not the gaming state is the ST state is determined by the state (on state or off state) of the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state set in the gaming control flag setting unit 152 described in FIG. 8 is the ST state. can do.

  If it is determined in the process of step S4121 that the gaming state is not the ST state (step S4121; NO), the CPU 103 selects the determination table a (step S4129) and determines the variation category (step S4130). The determination table a is a determination table that is selected when not in the ST state, and selects the variation category determination table for determining the variation pattern described with reference to FIG. 5A. Details of the determination tables a to f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is the ST state (step S4121; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is within 10 (step S4122). Whether the value of the variation counter is within 10 can be determined by the value of the variation counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 described with reference to FIG. The variation counter counts the number of variable displays after the end of the big hit. The fluctuation number counter counts the number of fluctuation displays until the count number reaches the ST number (for example, 50 times) and the ST state is not reached or the jackpot is reached.

  In the process of step S412, when it is determined that the value of the variation counter is within 10 (step S4122; YES), the CPU 103 selects the determination table e (step S4128) and determines the variation category (step S4130). ). The determination table e is a determination table in which the number of variations in the ST state is selected within 10 times, and is used to select the variation category determination table for determining the variation pattern described in FIG. 5E.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variation counter is within 10 (step S4122; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether it is reach timing (step S4123). Whether or not it is the reach timing is variable in the ST state determined according to the value of the variation counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 and the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determination table 131 described in FIG. This can be determined by the number of times of display. For example, at the jackpot 10 shown in FIG. 7, the reach timing is the 14th, 20th, and 39th times. In the process of step S4123, the CPU 103 determines that the reach timing is reached when the value of the variation counter is 14, 20, or 39.

  In the process of step S4123, when it is determined that it is not reach timing (step S4123; NO), the CPU 103 selects the determination table b (step S4127), and determines the variation category (step S4130). The determination table b is a determination table that is selected at a timing other than the set reach timing (a timing at which reach is limited) in the ST state, and a variation category determination table for determining the variation pattern described with reference to FIG. 5B. Is to select.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is reach timing (step S4123; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the reach timing is super reach (step S4124). Whether or not it is the super reach timing is determined by the value of the variation counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the number of variable displays in the ST state determined according to the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination table 131 Can be judged by. For example, in the big hit 10 shown in FIG. 7, the normal reach timing is the 14th time, and the super reach timing is the 20th time and the 39th time. In the process of step S4124, the CPU 103 determines that it is not the super reach timing when the value of the variation counter is 14, and determines that it is the super reach timing when the value of the variation counter is 20 or 39.

  If it is determined in step S4124 that it is not the super reach timing (step S4124; NO), the CPU 103 selects the determination table d (step S4126) and determines the variation category (step S4130). The determination table d is a determination table that is selected at a timing at which normal reach that is not the set super reach timing is determined in the ST state, and the variation category determination table for determining the variation pattern described in FIG. 5D is selected. To do.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the super reach timing (step S4124; YES), the CPU 103 selects the determination table c (step S4125) and determines the variation category (step S4130). The determination table c is a determination table that is selected at the timing when the super reach is determined at the set super reach timing in the ST state, and the variation category determination table for determining the variation pattern described in FIG. 5C is selected. To do.
This is the end of the description of the variation category determination using FIG.

Next, details of the determination tables a to f used for determining the variation category in the process of step S4130, which is selected in the process of steps S4125 to S4129 in FIG. 17, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 18A is a determination table a selected in the process of step S4129 of FIG. FIG. 18B is a determination table b selected in the process of step S4127 of FIG. FIG. 18C is a determination table c selected in the process of step S4125 of FIG. FIG. 18D is a determination table d selected in the process of step S4126 of FIG. FIG. 18E is a determination table e selected in the process of step S4128 of FIG. Further, FIG. 18F is an alternative determination table selected in place of the determination table b in FIG. 18B in the process of step S4127 in FIG.
Note that the determination tables a to f can be stored in the ROM 101.

  18A to 18F, the determination tables a to f each include a plurality of variation category determination tables. The variation category determination table is selected based on the special figure display result (“losing” or “big hit”) determined in step S403 of FIG. 16 and the number of reserved memories (1, 2, 3, or 4). That is, the CPU 103 selects one variation category determination table according to the special figure display result and the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number is based on, for example, a first reserved memory number count value that is a stored value of a first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  In FIG. 18A, the determination table a includes four types of variation category determination tables, namely, a variation category determination table C-TBL11, C-TBL21, C-TBL31, and C-TBL41. Further, in FIG. 18B, the determination table b includes four types of variation category determination tables, a variation category determination table C-TBL12, C-TBL22, C-TBL32, and C-TBL42. Further, in FIG. 18C, the determination table c includes four types of variation category determination tables, a variation category determination table C-TBL13, C-TBL23, C-TBL33, and C-TBL43. In FIG. 18D, the determination table d includes four types of variation category determination tables, namely, a variation category determination table C-TBL14, C-TBL24, C-TBL34, and C-TBL44. Further, in FIG. 18E, the determination table e includes four types of variation category determination tables, a variation category determination table C-TBL15, C-TBL25, C-TBL35, and C-TBL45. In FIG. 18F, the determination table f includes four types of variation category determination tables, a variation category determination table C-TBL16, C-TBL26, C-TBL36, and C-TBL46.

  The determination table f is an alternative to the determination table b. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 17, in the process of step S4123, the determination table b is selected when the reach timing is not reached. The determination table b is a determination table in which the super reach (losing) variation category PA4 or PA5 is not determined, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 19B. However, in order to show a case where the effect of super reach can be limited by the effect control CPU 120 even when the variable category PA4 or PA5 is determined, the determination table f in which the variable category PA4 can be determined is illustrated. Details of the processing of the effect control CPU 120 will be described later.

Based on the selection of the determination table, the special figure display result, and the number of reserved memories described with reference to FIG. 17, the CPU 103 selects one of the variation category determination tables shown in FIG. For example, the case where the determination table a is selected in the process of step S4129 in FIG. 17 will be described. In FIG. 18A, when the special figure display result is lost and the number of holds is 1, the CPU 103 selects the variation category determination table C-TBL11. Similarly, in FIG. 18A, when the special figure display result is a big hit, the CPU 103 selects the variation category determination table C-TBL41.
In the present embodiment, in FIGS. 18A to 18F, when the special figure display result is a big hit, the case where the variable category determination table is selected regardless of the number of reserved memories is illustrated. However, when the special figure display result is a big hit, a different variation category determination table may be selected according to the number of reserved storage.
Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the maximum value of the number of reserved memories is set to 4 and the number of reserved memories is divided into three categories and the variation category determination table is selected is illustrated. However, the maximum value of the number of reserved memories is not limited to 4. For example, the maximum value of the number of reserved memories can be set to 8. Also, the number of reserved storage numbers is not limited to three. For example, the number of reserved memories may be divided into two or four or more categories.
Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the variable category determination table is selected based on the special figure display result and the number of reserved memories is exemplified, but the variable category determination table is selected under conditions other than the special figure display result and the number of reserved memories. It may be. For example, the variable category determination table may be selected according to other gaming states such as the type of jackpot.
Above, description of the determination table using FIG. 18 is complete | finished.

  Next, details of the variation category determination table selected in the processing described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A to 19F (hereinafter abbreviated as “FIG. 19”). Based on the selected variation category determination table and random number value MR3, CPU 103 determines the variation category in the process of step S4130 of FIG.

First, a configuration example of the first variation category determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 19A.
Variation category determination tables C-TBL11 to C-TBL41 illustrated in FIGS. 19A to 19D are variation category determination tables selected by the determination table a illustrated in FIG. FIG. 19A (A) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL11, FIG. 19A (B) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL21, and FIG. 19A (C) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL31. Moreover, FIG. 19A (D) shows the fluctuation | variation category determination table C-TBL41.
The variation category determination table C-TBL11 to the variation category determination table C-TBL41 each include allocation of a variation category and its contents, and a numerical value range (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, A variation category determined by the random value MR3 is shown. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the special figure display result is lost, the variation category is determined from five types of PA1 to PA5. When the special figure display result is a big hit, the variation category is determined from among three types PB3 to PB5.

  The variation category determination table C-TBL11 shown in FIG. 19A (A) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 1, as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL11, out of the range of the determination values 0 to 99 of the random value MR3, no determination value is allocated to the variation category PA1, and determination values 0 to 69 are allocated to the variation category PA2. 70 to 96 are assigned to the variation category PA3, 97 to 98 are assigned to the variation category PA4, and 99 determination values are assigned to the variation category PA5. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL11 in FIG. 19A (A), the variation category PA1 is 0%, the variation category PA2 is 70%, the variation category PA3 is 27%, the variation category PA4 is 2%, the variation category PA5 is determined at a rate of 1%.

  The change category determination table C-TBL 21 shown in FIG. 19A (B) is a change category determination table selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, as shown in FIG. is there. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL21, the variation category PA1 is 0 to 3, the variation category PA2 is 4 to 88, the variation category PA3 is 89 to 96, the variation category PA4 is 97 to 98, 99 determination values are assigned to the variation category PA5.

  The change category determination table C-TBL31 shown in FIG. 19A (C) is a change category determination table selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 4, as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL31, 0 to 63 for the variation category PA1, 64 to 88 for the variation category PA2, 89 to 96 for the variation category PA3, 97 to 98 for the variation category PA4, 99 determination values are assigned to the variation category PA5.

The variation category determination table C-TBL41 shown in FIG. 19A (D) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is a big hit, regardless of the number of reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 18A. . In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL41, determination values of 0 to 19 are allocated to the variation category PB3, 20 to 59 are allocated to the variation category PB4, and 60 to 99 are allocated to the variation category PB5.
Above, description of the structural example of the 1st fluctuation category determination table using FIG. 19A is complete | finished.

Next, a configuration example of the second variation category determination table will be described using FIG. 19B. In the following description, the description of the items described in FIG. 19A is omitted.
The variation category determination tables C-TBL12 to C-TBL42 illustrated in FIGS. 19B (A) to 19 (D) are variation category determination tables selected by the determination table b illustrated in FIG. 18 (B). FIG. 19B (A) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL12, FIG. 19B (B) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL22, and FIG. 19B (C) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL32. FIG. 19B (D) shows a variation category determination table C-TBL42.

The change category determination table C-TBL12 shown in FIG. 19B (A) is a change category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 1, as shown in FIG. 18B. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL12, the random category value MR3 of 0 to 99 is assigned to the variation category PA2. On the other hand, determination values are not assigned to PA1 and PA3 to PA5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL12 is selected, the non-reach (loss) variation category PA2 is always determined.
Note that, as described with reference to FIG. 17, the determination table b is selected when the reach timing is not reached in the ST state. Therefore, in the variation category determination table C-TBL12 to the determination table C-TBL42 selected from the determination table b. The determination values are assigned so that the normal reach (losing) variation category PA3 and the super reach (losing) variation category PA4 and PA5 are not selected. Therefore, when the reach timing is not reached in the ST state, it is possible to shorten the special figure change time when the special figure display result is lost, and it is possible to improve the interest by improving the sense of speed of the special figure game.

  The change category determination table C-TBL22 shown in FIG. 19B (B) is a change category determination table selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, as shown in FIG. 18B. is there. In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table C-TBL22, determination values of 0 to 19 are assigned to the fluctuation category PA1, and 20 to 99 are assigned to the fluctuation category PA2. On the other hand, no determination value is assigned to the variation category PA3, the variation category PA4, and the variation category PA5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL22 is selected, the shortened / non-reach (losing) variation category PA1 or the non-reach (losing) variation category PA2 is determined. The variable category determination table C-TBL22 has a reserved memory count of 2 or 3, and the determination ratio of shortened / non-reach (loss) is increased as compared with the case of the variable category determination table C-TBL12 where the reserved memory count is 1. Yes. By increasing the ratio of shortening / non-reach (losing), it is possible to shorten the special figure fluctuation time.

  The change category determination table C-TBL32 shown in FIG. 19B (C) is a change category determination table selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 4, as shown in FIG. 18B. In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table C-TBL32, determination values of 0 to 89 are assigned to the fluctuation category PA1, and 90 to 99 are assigned to the fluctuation category PA2. On the other hand, no determination value is assigned to the variation category PA3, the variation category PA4, and the variation category PA5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL32 is selected, the shortened / non-reach (losing) variation category PA1 or the non-reach (losing) variation category PA2 is determined. The variable category determination table C-TBL32 is a variable category determination table C-TBL12 in which the number of reserved memories is 4, the number of reserved memories is 1, and a variable category determination table C-TBL22 in which the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3. Compared to shortened / non-reach (losing) decisions. By increasing the ratio of shortening / non-reach (losing), it is possible to shorten the special figure fluctuation time.

The variation category determination table C-TBL 42 shown in FIG. 19B (D) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is a big hit, regardless of the number of reserved memories, as shown in FIG. 18B. . In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL42, determination values of 0 to 99 are assigned to the variation category PB4, and determination values are not allocated to the variation category PB3 and the variation category PB5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL42 is selected and the special figure display result is a big hit, the variation category of the super reach α is selected.
19B, when the reach timing is not reached in the ST state, the non-reach is determined when the special figure display result is lost, and the effect of super reach α is executed when the jackpot is large. Will be. Therefore, when the special figure display result is lost, the special figure change time is shortened to increase the speed of the special figure game, and when the special figure display result is a big hit, super reach is determined to improve the interest. Can be planned.
Above, description of the structural example of the 2nd fluctuation | variation category determination table using FIG. 19B is complete | finished.

Next, a configuration example of the third variation category determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 19C.
Variation category determination tables C-TBL13 to C-TBL43 shown in FIGS. 19C (A) to 19 (D) are variation category determination tables selected by the determination table c shown in FIG. 18 (C). FIG. 19C (A) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL13, FIG. 19C (B) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL23, and FIG. 19C (C) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL33. FIG. 19C (D) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL43.

The variation category determination table C-TBL13 illustrated in FIG. 19C (A) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 1, as illustrated in FIG. 18C. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL13, the determination value of the random value MR3 of 0 to 99 is assigned to the variation category PA4. On the other hand, no determination value is assigned to PA1, PA2, PA3, and PA5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL13 is selected, the variation category PA4 of the super reach α (losing) is always determined.
Since the determination table c is selected at the reach time of super reach in the ST state as described with reference to FIG. 17, the variation category determination table C-TBL13 to the determination table C-TBL33 selected from the determination table c. In this case, even if the special figure display result is a loss, the super reach α (lost) variation category PA4 is always determined. By executing the reach timing of the super reach α (losing) at a predetermined reach timing, it becomes possible to set the upper limit number of executions in the reach production corresponding to the super reach α in the ST state. The interest can be improved by increasing the degree of expectation of jackpot by the number of times.

  Note that the variation category determination table C-TBL23 illustrated in FIG. 19C (B) and the variation category determination table C-TBL33 illustrated in FIG. 19C (C) are the same as the variation category determination table C-TBL13. That is, when the determination table c is selected, the variation category PA4 is always determined and the effect corresponding to the super reach α is executed when the special figure display result is lost. Since the variation category determination table C-TBL 23 and the variation category determination table C-TBL 33 are the same as the variation category determination table C-TBL 13, description thereof is omitted.

A variation category determination table C-TBL43 shown in FIG. 19C (D) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is a big hit, regardless of the number of reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 18C. . In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL43, determination values of 0 to 99 are assigned to the variation category PB4, and determination values are not allocated to the variation category PB3 and the variation category PB5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL 43 is selected and the special figure display result is a big hit, the variation category of the super reach α is selected.
Above, description of the structural example of the 3rd fluctuation category determination table using FIG. 19C is complete | finished.

Next, a configuration example of the fourth variation category determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 19D.
Variation category determination tables C-TBL14 to C-TBL44 illustrated in FIGS. 19D (A) to 19 (D) are variation category determination tables selected by the determination table d illustrated in FIG. 18 (D). FIG. 19D (A) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL14, FIG. 19D (B) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL24, and FIG. 19D (C) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL34. FIG. 19D (D) shows a variation category determination table C-TBL44.

A variation category determination table C-TBL14 shown in FIG. 19D (A) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 1, as shown in FIG. 18 (D). In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL14, the determination value of the random value MR3 of 0 to 99 is assigned to the variation category PA3. On the other hand, no determination value is assigned to PA1, PA2, PA4, and PA5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL14 is selected, the normal reach (losing) variation category PA3 is always determined.
Since the determination table d is selected at the reach time of the normal reach in the ST state as described with reference to FIG. 17, in the variation category determination table C-TBL14 to the determination table C-TBL34 selected from the determination table d. In this case, even if the special figure display result is lost, the normal reach (lost) variation category PA3 is always determined. By executing the reach timing of normal reach (losing) at a predetermined reach timing, it becomes possible to set the upper limit number of times of reach production together with the production of super reach α in the ST state, and the number of times of reach production execution It is possible to improve the interest by increasing the expectation of jackpot.

  Note that the variation category determination table C-TBL24 illustrated in FIG. 19D (B) and the variation category determination table C-TBL34 illustrated in FIG. 19D (C) are the same as the variation category determination table C-TBL14. That is, when the determination table d is selected, the variation category PA3 is always determined when the special figure display result is lost, and an effect corresponding to normal reach is executed. Since the variation category determination table C-TBL 24 and the variation category determination table C-TBL 34 are the same as the variation category determination table C-TBL 14, description thereof is omitted.

The variation category determination table C-TBL 44 shown in FIG. 19D (D) is a variation category determination table selected when the special figure display result is a big hit, regardless of the number of reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 18 (D). . In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL44, determination values of 0 to 99 are assigned to the variation category PB3, and determination values are not allocated to the variation category PB4 and the variation category PB5. That is, when the fluctuation category determination table C-TBL 44 is selected and the special figure display result is a big hit, the normal reach fluctuation category is selected.
Above, description of the structural example of the 4th fluctuation category determination table using FIG. 19D is complete | finished.

Next, a configuration example of the fifth variation category determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 19E.
Variation category determination tables C-TBL15 to C-TBL45 shown in FIGS. 19E (A) to 19 (D) are variation category determination tables selected by the determination table e shown in FIG. 18 (E). 19E (A) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL15, FIG. 19E (B) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL25, and FIG. 19E (C) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL35. FIG. 19E (D) shows a variation category determination table C-TBL45.

The variation category determination table C-TBL15 shown in FIG. 19E (A) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 1, as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL15, a random value MR3 of 0 to 99 is assigned to the variation category PA1. On the other hand, no determination value is assigned to PA2, PA3, PA4, and PA5. That is, when the variation category determination table C-TBL15 is selected, the shortened / non-reach (losing) variation category PA1 is always determined.
In addition, since the number of fluctuations in the ST state is selected within 10 times as described with reference to FIG. 17, the determination table e is selected from the variation category determination table C-TBL15 to the determination table C-TBL35 selected from the determination table e. Is always determined to be a shortened / non-reach (losing) variation category PA1. When the number of fluctuations in the ST state is less than 10 and the special figure display result is lost, the special figure fluctuation time will be shortened 10 times in succession, and the interest can be improved by improving the sense of speed. it can.

  Note that the variation category determination table C-TBL25 illustrated in FIG. 19E (B) and the variation category determination table C-TBL35 illustrated in FIG. 19E (C) are the same as the variation category determination table C-TBL15. That is, when the determination table e is selected, the variation category PA1 is always determined when the special figure display result is lost, and an effect corresponding to shortening / non-reach is executed. Since the variation category determination table C-TBL25 and the variation category determination table C-TBL35 are the same as the variation category determination table C-TBL15, description thereof is omitted.

The variation category determination table C-TBL45 shown in FIG. 19E (D) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is a big hit, regardless of the number of reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 18E. . In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL45, determination values of 0 to 99 are assigned to the variation category PB1, and determination values are not allocated to the variation categories PB4 and PB5. As for the effect corresponding to PB1, the immediate effect is executed as described with reference to FIG. 5E. By executing the immediate effect when the number of fluctuations in the ST state is within 10 times, it is possible to improve the sense of speed and improve the interest.
Above, description of the structural example of the 5th fluctuation category determination table using FIG. 19E is complete | finished.

Next, a configuration example of the sixth variation category determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 19F.
Variation category determination tables C-TBL16 to C-TBL 46 shown in FIGS. 19F (A) to 19 (D) are variation category determination tables selected by the determination table f shown in FIG. 18 (F). FIG. 19F (A) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL16, FIG. 19F (B) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL26, and FIG. 19F (C) shows the variation category determination table C-TBL36. Moreover, FIG. 19F (D) shows the fluctuation | variation category determination table C-TBL46.

A variation category determination table C-TBL16 shown in FIG. 19F (A) is a variation category determination table that is selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 1, as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table C-TBL16, determination values of random values MR3 of 0 to 69 are assigned to the fluctuation category PA2 and 70 to 99 are assigned to the fluctuation category PA4. On the other hand, no determination value is assigned to PA1, PA3, and PA5.
When the variation category PA4 is determined based on the variation category determination table C-TBL16, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pseudo-effect instead of executing the effect of the super reach α, and executes the reach effect. Perform the process to prohibit. The processing content of the effect control CPU 120 will be described later.
As described with reference to FIG. 17, the determination table f is selected instead of the determination table b when the reach timing is not reached in the ST state, but the variation category determination table C-TBL 16 to the selection table f is selected from the determination table f. In the determination table C-TBL 46, the variation category PA4 of super reach α (losing) is determined. Even when the variation category PA4 is determined, the effect of super reach can be substantially prevented from being executed by restricting the effect of super reach by the effect control CPU 120. Therefore, it is possible to set the upper limit number of executions of the reach effect, and it is possible to improve the interest by increasing the expectation level of the big hit by the number of executions of the reach effect.

The change category determination table C-TBL 26 shown in FIG. 19F (B) is a change category determination table selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, as shown in FIG. is there. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL 26, determination values 0 to 3 are assigned to the variation category PA1, 4 to 88 are assigned to the variation category PA2, and 89 to 99 are assigned to the variation category PA4. Similar to the variation category determination table C-TBL16, the determination values are not assigned to the variation category PA3 and the variation category PA5.
The variable category determination table C-TBL 26 has 2 or 3 reserved storage numbers, and the determination rate of shortened / non-reach (loss) is increased as compared with the variable category determination table C-TBL 16 where the reserved memory number is 1. Yes. By increasing the ratio of shortening / non-reach (losing), it is possible to shorten the special figure fluctuation time.

The change category determination table C-TBL 36 shown in FIG. 19F (C) is a change category determination table selected when the special figure display result is lost and the number of reserved memories is 4, as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL 36, determination values of 0 to 63 are allocated to the variation category PA1, 64 to 88 are allocated to the variation category PA2, and 89 to 99 are allocated to the variation category PA4. Similar to the variation category determination table C-TBL16, the determination values are not assigned to the variation category PA3 and the variation category PA5.
The variable category determination table C-TBL 36 is a variable category determination table C-TBL 16 in which the number of reserved memories is 4, the number of reserved memories is 1, and a variable category determination table C-TBL 26 in which the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3. Compared to shortened / non-reach (losing) decisions. By increasing the ratio of shortening / non-reach (losing), it is possible to shorten the special figure fluctuation time.

The variation category determination table C-TBL 46 shown in FIG. 19F (D) is a variation category determination table selected when the special figure display result is a big hit, regardless of the number of reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 18 (F). . The setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL 46 is the same as the setting example of the variation category determination table C-TBL 42 described with reference to FIG.
Above, description of the structural example of the 6th fluctuation category determination table using FIG. 19F is complete | finished.

  Above, description of the start winning determination process of step S101 in FIG. 13 using FIGS.

  Returning again to FIG. 13, after executing the start winning determination process in step S <b> 101, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, the variation category is determined using the random number MR3 for determining the variation category stored in step S218 of the start winning process, similarly to step S412 of the winning random number determination process. Subsequently, based on the variation category as the determination result, one of the variation pattern determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random number MR5 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern may be determined. In the start winning process, in addition to the extraction of the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and stored, so that in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, The variation pattern may be determined using the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the start winning process.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. In addition, when the gaming state is other than the low probability low base state (normal mode), that is, in the case of one or both of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state (high base state), , Processing for adding the counter value of the variation counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, processing for resetting, special figure in the probability variation state (high accuracy state), and special diagram in the short time state (high base state) Processing to determine whether or not the number of times the game has been executed has reached a predetermined number of times, and the probability variation control and time shortening control for controlling to one or both of the probability variation state (high accuracy state) and the time-short state (high base state) are terminated and low accuracy is achieved. The game state transition process at the time of change such as a process for setting one or both of the state and the low base state is also included.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in an on state. If the jackpot flag is in an on state, the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. Updated to When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “16R probability change big hit” or “8R probability change big hit”. As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type “16R probability variation jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the winning prize opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening of the winning prize opening which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting the number of times to “16 times”, the normal open big hit state may be set. On the other hand, corresponding to the jackpot type “8R probability variation jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “8 times” so that the normal open big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. And a post-hit game state transition process, which will be described later, for performing settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the game is put on hold, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. The data of the display result determination table is set (step S239) in the same manner as the process of step S402 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the process of step S402, the start port buffer is used. The value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, but in the process of step S239, the variable special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) may be referred to.

  Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). And when it determines with it being a "hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting part 152 is set to an ON state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “16R probability variable jackpot” and “8R probability variable jackpot”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be made (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “16R probability variation big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be “1”, and if “8R certain variation big hit”, it may be “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a “hit” (step S241; NO) or after performing any of the processes in step S245, the result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set (step S248).

After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, if the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.
Above, description of the special symbol normal process of step S110 using FIG. 20 is complete | finished.

  Returning to FIG. 13 again, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111 following the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern to change the variation pattern. To decide.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined using the random number value MR3 in the same manner as the winning random number determination process (step S220), but the winning random number determination process (step S220) is executed. The random number MR3 extracted in the winning random number determination process is the same in the variation pattern setting process even if the number of reserved memories differs greatly at the time of execution of the variation pattern setting process (step S111). A value is used.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio.
The setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio shown in FIG. 21 is applied when the variation category is determined using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. 19A. That is, the setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio shown in 21 is applied when it is determined in step S4121 described in FIG. For example, in the diagrams illustrating the variation category and the variation pattern described with reference to FIGS. 5B to 5F, a case where only one variation pattern is set in one variation category is illustrated. Therefore, in the ST state, it is not necessary to determine the variation pattern using the random value MR5. However, in the case where two or more variation patterns are set in one variation category in FIGS. 5B to 5F, a variation pattern determination ratio setting example described below may be applied.
Further, it is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 21A is an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 21B is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 21C is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 21D to 19H.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is in an on state (step S291). If the big hit flag is in the on state (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start production waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start specifying command is stored in the buffer specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It only has to be stored in the area. Thereafter, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs a gaming state transition process during variation (step S296). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” that is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing gaming state transition process executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the changing gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S451). CPU 103 determines that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state when both of the probability change flag and the short time flag provided in game control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state. If it is determined in step S451 that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the changing gaming state transition process as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that the low-probability / low-base state is not established (step S451; YES), the value of the variation counter is incremented by 1 (step S452). The variation counter is the number of executions of the special figure game after being controlled to the low probability low base state, and is the number of times compared with the ST number (probability variation number) and the short time number. The ST count (number of times of probability change) is the number of times of execution of the special figure game for executing the probability change control. The number of time reductions is the number of executions of the special figure game for executing the time reduction control. The number of STs (the number of probability changes) and the number of time reductions are set in the hit end process (FIGS. 13 and 24).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S452, the CPU 103 reads the number of STs (the number of probability changes) (step S453) and reads the number of time reductions (step S454). Subsequent to the processing in step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state) (step S455). When the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is in the high probability state. If it is determined in step S455 that the current gaming state is a highly probable state (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 indicates that the value of the variation counter is a value indicated by the ST count (probability variation count) read in step S453. It is determined whether or not the value is greater than (for example, 50 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the variation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. For example, the gaming state is set to a low probability state by turning it off (step S457), and the probability variation control is terminated.

  After executing the process of step S457, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability state (step S455; NO), the value of the variation counter is larger than the value indicated by the ST count (probability variation count). If it is determined that it is not (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (time-short state) (step S458). When the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high base state (time reduction state). When it is determined in step S458 that the current gaming state is the high base state (short time state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the variation counter is a value indicated by the short time number read in step S454. It is determined whether or not the value is greater than (for example, 50 times) (step S459). When it is determined that the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the value indicated by the number of time reductions (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and enters the off state. For example, the gaming state is set to a low base state (step S460), and the time-shortening control is terminated.

  After the process of step S460, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high base state (short time state) (step S458; NO), the value of the variation counter is indicated by the short time number and is not greater than the value. (Step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state has become a low probability low base state (step S461). When both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state, the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state has become the low probability low base state.

  If it is determined in step S461 that the low-probability / low-base state has been reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the ST count (probability change count) to “0” (step S462), and sets the time-saving count. The value is cleared to “0” (step S463), and the value of the variation counter is cleared to “0” (step S464).

  After executing the process of step S464, the CPU 103 executes reach timing setting clear to clear the reach timing setting (step S465). The reach timing is set in the game control counter setting unit 154 in FIG. 8 based on the jackpot type determination table described in FIG. In the process of step S465, the CPU 103 clears the reach timing set in the game control counter setting unit 154. The reach timing setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

After executing the process of step S465, or when it is determined in step S461 that the low probability low base state has not been reached (step S461; NO), the game state transition process during variation without executing steps S462, S463, and S464 Exit.
Above, description of the game state transition process at the time of a fluctuation | variation of step S296 using FIG. 23 is complete | finished.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot ending presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing (step S116) shown in FIG. 13, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates, for example, by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value, and whether the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined depending on whether or not.

  If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the big hit end processing as it is. On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to an on state, for example, and sets it to a high probability state (probability change state) (step S314). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to an on state, for example, and sets it to a high base state (step S315). That is, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is set to a highly accurate and high base state by the processing of step S314 and step S315.

  Following the processing of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the ST number (probability change number) to 50 times (step S316) and sets the number of time reductions to 50 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the variation counter to “0” (step S318), and clears the value of the special figure process flag to “0” (step S319).

After executing the process of step S319, the CPU 103 sets a reach timing (step S320). The reach timing determines the number of fluctuations for executing the reach effect described with reference to FIG. 7, and is determined in the process of determining the jackpot type in step S409 in the winning random number determination process (step S220) in FIG. It is determined based on the type of jackpot. The CPU 103 sets the reach timing shown in FIG. 7 in the game control counter setting unit 154 based on the determined jackpot type.
In the present embodiment, the case where the ST timing is always set after the jackpot is ended and the reach timing is set is illustrated. However, the ST state can be set when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the big hit. In that case, the process for setting the reach timing in step S320 may be executed when the ST state is entered.
In the present embodiment, the case where the process for setting the reach timing is executed in the jackpot end process in step S117 is illustrated. However, the process for setting the reach timing is not limited to the jackpot end process. For example, when determining whether or not the big hit flag is on in step S291 in the special symbol stop process (step S113), processing for setting the reach timing may be executed when the big hit flag is on. .
After executing the process of step S320, the CPU 103 ends the jackpot end process of step S117.

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST number (probability variation number) and the setting value of 50 time reductions are set to the same value (both 50 times). The number of times may be a value different from the set value of 50 times. In addition, the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit may be the same value (both 50). Further, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit may be different from the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 16R probability change big hit. Also, the setting value of the number of time reductions in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit may be the same value (both 50 times). Also, the setting value of the number of time reductions in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit may be different values. When the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the jackpot type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability variation big hit.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), transmission setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the special symbol display result determined in step S403 or the like is performed (step S410), and the variation category command corresponding to the variation category determined in step S412 Is set for transmitting (step S413), and transmission setting for transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, a command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening) is set. When the game ball passes (enters) and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, Four commands, ie, a variable category command and a pending storage count notification command (a first pending storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

  Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When these processes are executed, the variable control result notification command or the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  That is, at the timing when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S110) is performed, and the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” to control the big hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols is determined, and the contents determined by each effect control command are determined. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) determines “big hit”. Determination of whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, determination of a general variable display mode (fluctuation category) of the decorative design, etc. are performed, and the contents determined by each presentation control command are transmitted to the presentation control board 12 Is done.

  In addition, when the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit), in the big hit end processing of step S117, both the ST number (number of probability variation) and the number of time reductions are 50 times. Set to state. In addition, the variation counter is counted up in each variation when the gaming state is the high-probability base state (step S452), and the gaming state is in the low-probability state when the variation counter exceeds the ST number (probability variation number). (Step S457), and the gaming state is set to a low base when the variation counter exceeds the number of time reductions (step S460).

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the off state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waited.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command and the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  When there is a reception command in step S501 (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 confirms the MODE data of the reception command, for example.

  When there is a reception command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a power failure recovery process (step S520). Details of the power failure recovery processing in step S520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power failure recovery process.

In FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S5201). As described with reference to FIG. 11, the power failure recovery designation command (9200H) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the predetermined condition (steps SS007 to S009) is satisfied after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (Step S44). When transmitting the power failure recovery designation command, the CPU 103 can transmit a plurality of commands described in FIG. In the present embodiment, as a command transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command, a gaming state designation command (95XXH), a prize opening opening notification command (A1XXH), a prize winning opening notification command (A2XXH), a pending storage A case where a number notification command (C1XX, C2XX) is transmitted will be described. The command transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command is not limited to the above. For example, a reach timing designation command that designates reach timing 1 to reach timing 3 described in FIG. 7 may be transmitted. Since the received command is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, the effect control CPU 120. In the following processing, the received command is read from the effect control command reception buffer.
When the received command is not a power failure recovery designation command (step S5201; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the power failure recovery processing of step S520.

  On the other hand, when the received command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S5201; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a recovery process using the received command in steps S5202 to S5206.

First, when the received command includes a gaming state designation command (95XXH), the effect control CPU 120 performs recovery processing according to the gaming state designation command (step S5202). The gaming state designation command includes a plurality of types of commands that designate the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 as described with reference to FIG. For example, when receiving the time reduction state designation command (9501H), the effect control CPU 120 can restore the effect device to the setting of the effect device according to the time reduction state. When the probability change state designation command (9502H) is received, the effect control CPU 120 can restore the effect device to the setting of the effect device according to the probability change state.
When the probability change state designation command is received in the process of step S5202, it indicates that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 was in the probability changing state (ST state) before the power supply to the gaming machine 1 was stopped. When the CPU 120 for effect control receives the probability change state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes processing for restoring the reach history display described later. In the present embodiment, the case where the certain change state designation command is received together with the power failure restoration designation command is exemplified. However, the receipt of the probability change state designation command need not be confirmed in the power failure recovery process in step S520. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not a probability change state designation command has been received in the variable display start setting process of step S171 described in FIG.

  After execution of the processing of step S5202, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a recovery process according to the command for opening the special prize opening when the reception command includes the notification command for opening the special prize opening (A1XXH). (Step S5203). After execution of the process of step S5203, when the received command includes the notification command after opening the big prize opening (A2XXH), the effect control CPU 120 performs a recovery process according to the notification command after opening the big prize opening. (Step S5204). After execution of the process of step S5204, when the received command includes a pending storage number notification command (C1XXH or C2XXH), the effect control CPU 120 performs a recovery process according to the pending storage number notification command (step S5204). S5203). After execution of the process in step S5205, if the effect command is included in the received command, the effect control CPU 120 performs a recovery process according to the effect control command (step S5203). The effect control command received in step S5206 is the other command described in FIG. 3 or another command, and the type of the command is arbitrary.

After executing the process of step S5206, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the power failure recovery flag (step S5207). The power failure recovery flag is a flag for recording that the power failure recovery designation command has been received, and indicates that the power failure is being recovered in the ON state. In the present embodiment, the variable display recovery process including the reach history display setting process for recovering the reach history display and performing the display on the image display device 5 again, which will be described later, is exemplified as the power failure recovery process. Assume that the power failure recovery flag is turned off when it is executed. However, the power failure recovery flag may be turned off when other power failure recovery processing is executed.
Above, description of the power failure recovery process of step S520 using FIG. 27 is complete | finished.

  Returning to FIG. 26 again, after performing the process of step S520, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the received command is a first start opening winning designation command (step S502). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), a first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If the command is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; YES), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, if the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the empty area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of 1 start winning (Step S512), the process returns to Step S501.

  Further, when the received command is a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; YES), when the received command is a variable category command at step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509. After executing any one of the processes of S511, if the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the head of the empty area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A.

  Further, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), settings are made according to other received commands (step S513), and the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the gaming state designation command is analyzed to identify the current gaming state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to determine whether the time is short.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a first reserved memory count notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

In addition, when storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a second reserved memory number notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.
Above, description of the command analysis process of step S74 using FIG. 26 is complete | finished.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determining process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). , A process for determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command is received as a received command, and a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of a hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H are determined. The process to perform is performed.

  After performing the winning effect determination process in step S150, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, one of the following processes in steps S170 to 177 is performed. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5, processing for displaying processing for executing demonstration effects (customer waiting demonstration display), and the like. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform the variable display and other various production operations, the process of determining the fixed decorative design according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result, or the first hold display or the second hold display is shifted and activated. Including a process for displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, a process for determining various effects (for example, main notice effect), and the like. Yes. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the read control data (process data) and outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and displays it on the screen. Various effect controls are executed, such as a control for outputting a production sound from the speaker 8 by outputting to the board 13 and a control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting an electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time reductions, a process of updating the value of the production number counter, and a process of changing the gaming state according to the value of the production number counter. Can include. In this special symbol waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, and the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol. In this case, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot start process is executed before the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, and a fanfare effect is performed, or an effect (for example, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened) (for example, This includes processing for setting an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. This in-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state, and an effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) For example, an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, or the like) is set. It includes processing to do. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. This round post-processing is executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state. When a special winning opening releasing notification command is received from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) The effect process flag value is updated to “5”. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and the processing for executing the ending effect, the processing for setting the gaming state, the ST number (the number of times of probability change), and the number of time reductions are set. Processing to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first change start command (or a second change start command) has been received (step S1000).

  When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or the second variation start command) has not been received (step S1000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. Determination is made (step S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration performance flag is on (for example, the value “1”), this indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration performance flag is off (for example, the value “0”). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration is not displayed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

When it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1002; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received (step S1004). If it is determined in step S1004 that no customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1004 that a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to ON (step S1006), and the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is set. Process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and an effect control process timer is started (step S1010). Thereby, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration production (customer waiting demonstration display) is started.
Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process is terminated.
In the present embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received in the variable display start waiting process in step S170 as a condition for starting the demonstration presentation has been described. The conditions are not limited to this. For example, the demonstration effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was stopped. Further, the demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in a gaming state by a sensor or the like.

If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, stick controller 31A). Or a predetermined operation using the push button 31B or the like) is determined (step S1012). If it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In other words, the demonstration production is continued.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect adjustment display (step S1013).

The effect adjustment display is an aspect of effect adjustment means. In the production adjustment display, the production means is adjusted by “display”. The effect adjustment display is executed, for example, by displaying an icon or the like indicating the setting status of the effect means on the display screen of the image display device 5.
The production means is, for example, sound output means such as a speaker 8 and light emitting means such as an LED 9. When the effect means is a sound output means, the effect adjustment display is, for example, an icon display for volume adjustment displayed on the image display device 5. When the effect means is a light emitting means, the effect adjustment display is, for example, a brightness adjustment icon display displayed on the image display device 5.
The player visually confirms the effect adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and, for example, the volume of the effect means with the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B described in FIG. , Adjust brightness etc.

  Appropriate volume output from the speaker 8 or the like as the effect means and appropriate luminance of the LED 9 as the effect means improve the effect for the player. On the other hand, an inappropriate volume output from the speaker 8 or the like or an inappropriate brightness of the LED 9 may cause a disadvantage such as discomfort to the player.

The effect adjustment display is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 based on the process data described in FIG. That is, the control content of the rendering operation such as display, change, and deletion of the rendering adjustment display is preset in the process data. For example, in the process data, it is possible to set the control content for displaying the setting state of the sound volume and the brightness of the effect means by an icon or the like. In the process data, control details for changing the effect adjustment display (increase / decrease in volume display, etc.) when the player operates the push button 31B, the cross key, etc. to change the volume and brightness settings are set. Can do. The process data includes control details for erasing the effect adjustment display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 when the player operates the push button 31B, the cross key or the like or when a predetermined time has elapsed. Can be set.
After executing the process of step S1013, the variable display start waiting process (step S170) is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S1000 that the first variation start command (or second variation start command) has been received (step S1000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. Determination is made (step S1022). If it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026), and the variable display start waiting process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1022; NO), the process of step S1024 is omitted (it skips), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process. After the updated value is updated to “1” (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the missing combination (step). S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols.

  Next, numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that, in the process of step S524, a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined chance symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is “big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 Determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the jackpot combination (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined.

  When determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit), whether or not there is a promotion effect, etc. The design may be determined.

  As a specific example, for example, a jackpot combination dedicated to 16R probability variation jackpot (for example, three odd-numbered identical decorative symbols arranged in parallel) and a jackpot combination dedicated to 8R probability variation jackpot (for example, an even number of identical ornamental symbols represent In the mode of 3), in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, either the big hit combination exclusive for 16R probability variation big hit or the big hit combination exclusively for 8R probability variation big hit may be determined as the confirmed decorative design. . At this time, when the big hit combination dedicated to the 8R probability variable big hit is determined to be a confirmed decorative symbol, it is only necessary to notify the player that the 16R probability big hit is made until the end of the 8th round as the promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of 8R probability variation big hit, it is only necessary to determine whether it is a big hit combination exclusively for 8R probability variation big hit as a definite decorative symbol.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is provided and the special figure display result is “big hit (2R probability variation big hit (accuracy variation)”, the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 may determine a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) corresponding to a 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability).

  After executing either the process of step S524 or the process of step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a variable display restoration process (step S529). The variable display restoration process restores the decorative display variable display mode including the restoration of the reach history display when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is a process to make. The variable display restoration process in step S529 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display restoration process.
In FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the power failure recovery flag is in an ON state. The power failure recovery flag is turned on in the power failure recovery flag ON processing in step S5207 of the power failure recovery processing (step S520) in FIG. That is, the power failure recovery flag is a flag that is turned on when a power failure recovery designation command is received from the main board 11.
When it is determined that the power failure recovery flag is not in the on state (step S520; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display recovery process of step S529.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the power failure recovery flag is on (step S520; YES), the effect control CPU 120 turns the power failure recovery flag off (step S5292). After executing the process of step S5292, the effect control CPU 120 executes a variable display restoration process (step S5293). The variable display restoration processing is based on information such as the game state, the state of the big winning opening opened, the number of reserved memories, etc. set in the processing of steps S5202 to S5206 in the power failure restoration processing (step S520) of FIG. The effect screen displayed on the device 5 is restored, and may include restoring the display screen such as the background image when displaying the reach history in the ST state to be described later.

After executing the process of step S5293, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is the ST state (step S5294). The determination as to whether or not the ST state is made depends on whether or not the received game state designation command (probability change state designation command 9502H) is recorded in the production control command reception buffer provided in the production control buffer setting unit 194. Can do.
When it is determined that the state is not the ST state (step S5294; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display restoration process of step S529.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is the ST state (step S5294; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes reach history display setting for restoring the reach history (step S5295). The reach history display setting process in step S5295 sets an effect control pattern used in a reach history display effect described later with reference to FIG. The reach history display effect for displaying the reach history is an effect mode in which, when the game state is in the ST state, when the effect of super reach (α) is executed, the player is notified that the super reach has been performed. is there. For example, when there are four types of effects of super reach (α) (for example, images displayed on the image display device 5), the reach history performs a predetermined display on the effect aspects that have been implemented (already implemented), This is to notify the player of the effect mode of the reaper reach α that has been performed and the effect mode of the reaper reach α that has not been performed. By displaying the reach history, the player can confirm the executed super reach performance, and can improve the interest.
In the reach history display effect, the effect using the effect device is executed based on the effect control pattern that is set, in the same way as the effect of the super reach. The effect device is, for example, a movable member included in the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model. That is, the reach history display effect is an image display using the image display device 5, a sound output using the speaker 8, a lighting display using the lamp 9, and the operation of the movable member of the effect model alone or in combination. Shall be executed.

  If the presentation control board 12 does not back up the data for displaying the reach history, the data for displaying the reach history will be lost when the electric power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed and the power failure restoration designation command and the probability change state designation command are received, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for restoring the reach history in the process of step S5295.

In the present embodiment, the case where the reach history display setting process is executed in the variable display restoration process in step S529 of the variable display start process (step S171) is illustrated. However, the reach history display setting process is executed, for example, in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) executed after receiving the first change start command (or the second change start command) described in FIG. May be.
Above, description of the variable display restoration process of step S529 using FIG. 31 is complete | finished.

  Referring back to FIG. 30 again, after performing the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digest process (step S530). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the change is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start winning memory display area An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL Is displayed).

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as a usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. Note that the active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display manner corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Also, in the process of step S530, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display as the first. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  After executing the pending digest process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control pattern set process (step S532). In the effect control pattern set process, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation is set as a use pattern. That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Details of the effect control pattern set in step S532 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern set.
In FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is the ST state (step S5321). Whether or not it is in the ST state is determined by recording the probability change state designation command received in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, as in the process of step S5294 described in FIG. Judgment can be made depending on whether or not Note that the process of step S5294 is executed only once when the power failure is restored, whereas the process of step S5321 is a process that is repeatedly executed even when the power failure is not restored.

When it is determined that it is not in the ST state (step S5321; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern (step S5322). Setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern means setting an effect control pattern that is not an effect control pattern for executing a specific effect set in the processing of step S5326 and step S5328 described below. .
It should be noted that the effect control pattern set in step S5322 may include process data for executing small symbol variable display exemplified as special identification information corresponding to variable display of identification information. The small symbol indicates that the decorative symbol displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the decorative symbol is variably displayed. For example, when a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 with a predetermined effect and interferes with the display of the decorative symbol, the small symbol is reduced to a part of the image display device 5 instead of the decorative symbol. Is displayed. By displaying the small symbols, it is possible to make the player recognize that the decorative symbols are being variably displayed even if the decorative symbols cannot be displayed due to the predetermined effect. The process data for executing the small symbol variation display may be included in the effect control pattern of the predetermined effect set in step S529.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is the ST state (step S5321; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change is a super reach (step S5323). The determination as to whether or not the super reach is made can be made based on the variation pattern included in the variation category command transmitted from the main board 11. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5, when not in the ST state, a variation pattern corresponding to the super reach α is transmitted.
When determining that it is not super reach (step S5323; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern set processing corresponding to the variation pattern of step S5322.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is super reach (step S5323; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether it is reach timing (step S5324). Whether or not it is reach timing may be determined, for example, by receiving a reach timing designation command indicating reach timing together with a power failure recovery designation command. When the reach timing designation command is not used, the effect control CPU 120 cannot know the reach timing. Therefore, when the reach timing designation command is not used, it is assumed that the reach timing is reached. Whether or not to use the reach timing designation command can be set, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191.

  When it is determined that it is the reach timing (step S5324; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach effect type determination process for determining the type of the super reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the super reach α (step S5325). ). Here, the details of the reach effect type determination in step S5325 will be described using FIG. 33 and FIG.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of reach effect type determination in step S5325.
In FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach history reading process for reading a reach history (step S5325). The reach history reading process executed in step S5325 is a process of reading a reach history in which the effect of super reach is recorded when the gaming state is the ST state. In the reach history, for example, whether or not the reach effect type has been executed for each reach effect type described later with reference to FIG. 34 is recorded. The reach history is recorded in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 described with reference to FIG. 10A, and the reach history recorded in the effect control flag setting unit 191 can be read in the process of step S5325. . The effect control CPU 120 can determine which reach effect type has been executed by reading the reach history.

  After performing the process of step S53251, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the reach effect type (step S53252). In the process of determining the reach effect type in step S53252, one reach effect type determination ratio table is selected from the reach history read in the process of step S53251, and the determination set in the selected reach effect type determination ratio table Based on the ratio, one reach production type is determined. In the present embodiment, a case where one reach production type is determined from four types of reach production types of super reach A to super reach D is shown.

After execution of the process of step S53252, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach history update process for updating the reach history (step S53253). The reach history update process in step S53253 records that the reach effect type determined in the process in step S53252 has been executed. The reach history update process can be executed, for example, by updating the reach history recorded in the effect control flag setting unit 191. After executing the process of step S53253, the effect control CPU 120 ends the reach effect type determination process (step S5325).
Above, description of reach production type determination using FIG. 33 is complete | finished.

Next, the reach effect type determination ratio table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a reach effect type determination ratio table corresponding to the reach history.
34 (A) to (D), FIG. 34 (A) to (D) show changes in the selection of the reach effect type determination ratio table when the effect of super reach is executed in the order of super reach B → super reach A → super reach D. Show. In the present embodiment, the super reach production is executed in the order of super reach B, super reach A, super reach D, and the reach history is recorded. When the reach effect is executed in another order, the reach effect type determination ratio table is selected according to the reach history.

  In each table of FIGS. 34A to 34D, there are four types of reach production types: super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and super reach D. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the reach timing is set three times from reach timings 1 to 3. Therefore, if the execution of the super reach production at the loss is restricted at the number of times of fluctuation that is not the reach timing, the fourth super reach production is always a big hit.

  FIG. 34A shows a reach effect type determination ratio table when the super reach effect has never been executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. That is, when the super reach effect has not been executed even after the gaming state becomes the ST state, the reach effect type determination ratio table shown in FIG. 34A is selected. Similarly, FIG. 34 (B) shows the reach effect type determination ratio that is selected when the effect of super reach B is executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. FIG. 34C shows the reach effect type determination ratio that is selected when the effects of super reach A and super reach B are executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. Furthermore, FIG. 34 (D) shows the reach effect type determination ratio that is selected when the effects of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D are executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. . In this embodiment, in addition to the reach effect type determination ratio table illustrated in FIGS. 34A to 34D, a reach effect type determination ratio table (not shown) corresponding to the reach history is selected. That is, when there are four types of reach production types of super reach, there are 15 types of reach production type determination ratio tables of selection 0 → 1 type, selection 1 → 4 types, selection 2 → 6 types, selection 3 → 4 types. Can do. Further, when there are three types of reach production types, there may be a total of seven types of reach production type determination ratio tables.

  In FIG. 34 (A), since the reach of the super reach has never been executed since the ST state, the reach history of the super reach A to C is recorded with “0” indicating that it has not been executed yet. ing. The determination ratio in FIG. 34A is set to 40% for Super Reach A, 30% for Super Reach B, 20% for Super Reach C, and 10% for Super Reach D for each reach effect type. . That is, when the super reach effect has not yet been executed since the ST state is reached, the reach effect type is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the case where the determination ratio is set to be different depending on the reach effect type is illustrated, but the determination ratio may be set to be the same ratio for the reach effect type.
In the present embodiment, the reach history is recorded for each reach effect type, and the four types of super reach are each executed only once. However, the same reach production type may be executed twice or more. In that case, only the number of executions is recorded in the reach history. When only the number of executions is recorded in the reach history, the reach effect type may be one type or a plurality of types.

FIG. 34B shows a reach effect type determination ratio table that is selected when the effect of super reach B is executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. That is, the reach effect type determination ratio table shown in FIG. 34B is selected when the reach history read in the process of step S53251 in FIG. 33 indicates that the effect of super reach B has been executed. In the reach history of super reach B, “1” indicating that the effect of super reach B has been executed is set. The effect control CPU 120 can collate the reach history and the reach history read in the process of step S53251.
The determination ratio in FIG. 34B is set to 50% for Super Reach A, 0% for Super Reach B, 30% for Super Reach C, and 20% for Super Reach D for each reach effect type. . The effect control CPU 120 can determine the reach effect type according to, for example, the generated random value and the determination ratio. Here, since the determination ratio of the super reach B is “0%”, the effect of the super reach B that has been executed once is not executed until the reach history is cleared in the process of step S465 of FIG.
That is, the execution of the super reach effect that has been executed once in the ST state and displayed as executed in the reach history is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by not executing the super reach effect once executed.

FIG. 34C shows a reach effect type determination ratio table that is selected when the effects of super reach B and super reach A are executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. In the reach history of super reach A and super reach B, “1” indicating that the effects of super reach A and super reach B are executed is recorded. In other words, the reach effect type determination ratio table shown in FIG. 34C indicates that the reach history read in the process of step S53251 in FIG. 33 indicates that the effects of super reach A and super reach B have been executed. Selected.
The determination ratio in FIG. 34C is set to 0% for super reach A, 0% for super reach B, 55% for super reach C, and 45% for super reach D for each reach effect type. . The effect control CPU 120 can determine the reach effect type according to, for example, the generated random value and the determination ratio. Here, since the determination ratio of the super reach A and the super reach B is “0%”, the effect of the super reach A and the super reach B that has been executed once is cleared in the process of step S465 in FIG. Until it will not be executed.

FIG. 34D shows a reach effect type determination ratio table that is selected when the effects of super reach B, super reach A, and super reach D are executed after the gaming state becomes the ST state. In the reach history of super reach A, super reach B and super reach D, “1” indicating that the effects of super reach A, super reach B and super reach D are executed is recorded. That is, in the reach effect type determination ratio table shown in FIG. 34 (D), the reach history read in the process of step S53251 in FIG. 33 has been executed for the effects of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. Is selected.
The determination ratio in FIG. 34D is set to 0% for super reach A, 0% for super reach B, 100% for super reach C, and 0% for super reach D for each reach effect type. . The effect control CPU 120 can determine the reach effect type according to, for example, the generated random value and the determination ratio. Here, since the determination ratio of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D is “0%”, the reach history of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D once executed is shown in FIG. It will not be executed until it is cleared in the process of step S465. In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the reach timing is set three times, and the effect of the super-reach of the loss is limited by the number of fluctuations that is not the reach timing, so the super reach C shown in FIG. 34 (D) is executed. Sometimes it is a super reach production based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (big hit).

The reach effect type determination ratio table illustrated in FIG. 34 exemplifies a case where four types of super reach A to D are selected. However, the selected super reach is not limited to four types. For example, the super reach to be selected may be 1 to 3 types, or 5 or more types.
In the jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7, when the reach timing is a maximum of four times, all of the super reach types A to D shown in FIG. 34 are implemented. However, for example, when the reach timing set is 3 times or less at the maximum, the super reach implemented in FIG. 34 is also 3 types or less at the maximum. On the other hand, when the reach timing is 5 times or more, at least one of the super reach A to D is executed twice.
Further, the reach effect type determination ratio table illustrated in FIG. 34 is a table of reach effect type determination ratio table when at least three types of super reach effects are executed in at least super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. It shows the transition. However, the reach effect type determination ratio table may be when the super reach effect is not executed at all in the ST number (50 times) or when the super reach effect is executed once or twice. The reach effect type determination ratio table is selected in each case. For example, if the super reach effect is executed only once in the ST state, the reach effect type determination ratio table is selected once.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the determination ratio is a fixed ratio determined in advance according to the reach history is shown, but the determination ratio may be variable depending on a predetermined condition. For example, the determination ratio may be variable depending on the situation such as the operation of the push button 31B by the player.
This is the end of the description of the reach effect type determination ratio table using FIG. 34, and the description of the reach effect type determination in step S5325 is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 32 again, after performing the process of step S5325, the CPU 120 for effect control sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the reach history display effect (step S5326). The effect control pattern corresponding to the reach history display effect includes effect control data for displaying the reach history on the image display device 5 illustrated using FIG. That is, an effect control pattern for informing the player of the reach history is set.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S5324, when it is determined that it is not the reach timing (step S5324; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a big hit (step S5327). Whether or not the game is a big hit can be determined by a variable display result notification command. When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S5327; YES). The effect control CPU 120 executes reach effect type determination processing (step S5325).

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S5327; NO). The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect (step S5328).
The pseudo-continuous effect is illustrated as an effect executed in order to avoid the execution of the super reach effect. In the present embodiment, in the ST state, even if a variation category command indicating a variation pattern of super reach (loss) is received at the number of times of variation that is not reach timing, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect of super reach. It is a limitation. That is, in the alternative embodiment in which the determination determination table f described in FIG. 18F is selected instead of the determination table b selected in step S4127 in FIG. 17, the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. 5F is selected. The production control CPU 120 may receive a variation category command indicating a variation pattern of PA4-1 (super reach α (lost)). The change pattern shown in FIG. 5F is used to determine whether or not it is the reach timing in step S5324 in FIG. When the determination table b is used and the variation pattern is determined, if it is determined that super-reach is determined in the process of step S5323 (step S5323; YES), the control for effect control is performed. The CPU 120 may execute the process of step S5325 without performing the processes of step S5324 and step S5327.
In the present embodiment, in the ST state, even when a super-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern is received at a fluctuation number that is not reach timing, the reach is set when the upper limit is set for the number of execution times of super-reaching By not executing super reach at the number of fluctuations other than timing, it is possible to prevent the upper limit of the super reach performance from being exceeded.
When the specific variable display pattern is determined during the ST state, the super-variable effect is executed by executing the effect of pseudo-continuous variation from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information until the display result is derived. Limit the execution of reach production. Here, since the special map variation time is the special map variation time of the super reach production, for example, if the normal reach production or the non-reach production is executed instead of the super reach production, there is a sense of incongruity accompanied by an unnecessarily long variable display. The production will be executed, and the interest may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing a pseudo-continuous effect that repeats the variable display of the loss many times instead of the super reach effect, it is possible to execute an effect without a sense of incongruity and prevent a decrease in interest. Become.

After executing the process of step S5322, the process of step S5326, or the process of step S5328, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the process of effect control pattern set (step S532).
Above, description of the process of an effect control pattern set (step S532) using FIG. 32 is complete | finished.

Referring back to FIG. 30 again, after executing the process of step S532, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), and the effect control. A process timer is started (step S535), and an effect device (effect parts) such as the image display device 5 is controlled according to the contents of the process data (step S536).
Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command (the special diagram variation time shown in FIG. 5) in the variation time timer (step S537).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the first start prize reception command buffer 194A or the second start prize reception command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most of the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first start opening prize designation) The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command is stored in the second starting winning reception command buffer. Delete the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands being The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the removed command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.In the process of step S538, according to the deletion or shift of the command, The information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 is also deleted or shifted, and then the value of the production process flag corresponds to the production processing during variable display. After the value is updated to “2” (step S539), the variable display start setting process is terminated.
Above, description of the display start setting process using FIG. 30 is complete | finished.

Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the variable display effect process in step S <b> 172 executed in the effect control process process in step S <b> 75 of FIG. 28 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process.
In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control process timer (step S601), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S602). The variable time timer is a timer for measuring the fluctuation time, and is a special figure fluctuation time set in accordance with each fluctuation pattern described in FIG.

  After executing the processing of step S602, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out. (Step S603). When the production control process timer times out (step S603; YES), the production control CPU 120 sets the production control process timer set value of the next process data in the production control pattern set in step S532, and produces the production. The control process timer is started (step S604), and the rendering device control process is executed according to the content of the next process data (step S605).

  After executing the processing of step S605, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a reach history display effect (step S605-1). The reach history display effect in step S605-1 is a process of notifying the player of the reach history using the effect device. The effect device is, for example, a movable member included in the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model. That is, the reach history display effect is an image display using the image display device 5, a sound output using the speaker 8, a lighting display using the lamp 9, and the operation of the movable member of the effect model alone or in combination. Shall be executed. In the present embodiment, a case where an image for reaching the reach history is displayed on the image display device 5 will be described as an example.

  The effect device control process in step S605 and the effect device control process in the reach history display effect in step S605-1 start the effect according to the respective process data, and the process timer times out and follows. It is assumed that it is repeatedly executed until the rendering device control process based on the process data is started. In other words, when the effect control process timer has not timed out in the process of step S603, the effect device control process of step S605, which has been started, is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the effect control process timer has not timed out (step S603; NO), or after executing the process of step S605, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S606). ). When the variable time timer has timed out (step S606; YES), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S607). The effect process during variable display is terminated.
On the other hand, when the variable time timer has not timed out (step S606; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect processing without updating the value of the effect process flag.
This is the end of the description of the variable display effect process using FIG.

Next, the waiting process per special figure will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the special chart waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). When it is determined that the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set (step S720; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special symbol waiting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721), and stops and displays the fixed decoration symbol. (Step S722). After executing the process of step S722, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S723). When it is determined that the confirmed decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S723: NO), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S170). S726), the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. When it is determined that the hit start designation command reception flag is not set (step S730; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special figure waiting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hit start designation command reception flag (step S731).

  After executing the process of step S731, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach history clear process for clearing the reach history (step S732). The reach history clear process in step S732 is a process for clearing the reach history updated in the reach history update process in step S53253 of the reach effect type determination (step S5325) in FIG. That is, in the special symbol waiting process (step S173), when the confirmed decorative symbol becomes a big hit symbol (step S723; YES), the reach history recorded in the ST state is cleared.

After executing the process of step S732, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect (step S733) and updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174) (step S734). Then, the special figure waiting process (step S173) is terminated.
This is the end of the description of the special figure waiting process using FIG.

Next, the reach history display displayed on the image display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a first display example of reach history display.
37A to 37L show the reach history displayed on the image display device 5 in time series. 37A to 37K, a reach history display 5HR is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the image display device 5. The reach history display 5HR includes a reach history display 5HRA for displaying the implementation status of the super reach A effect, a reach history display 5HRB for indicating whether the effect of the super reach B has been implemented, and the implementation of the effect of the super reach C. It has a reach history display 5HRC for displaying the situation and a reach history display 5HRD for displaying the implementation status of the effect of super reach D. The reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD in the present embodiment are performing super reach of each reach effect type as the implementation status of each reach effect type. The case where the display mode which shows that it is, and the display mode which shows that the super reach of each reach production type has been implemented (production has ended) are illustrated. By notifying that the reach of each reach production type has been implemented, the player can recognize the super reach of the reach production type that has not been implemented. By notifying the reach production type of the super reach that is being implemented, the player can recognize the reach production type of the newly implemented super reach, so that it is possible to improve the interest.

FIG. 37A shows that the reach history display 5HR in the case where the super reach effect has never been executed since the ST state is entered. The reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD each indicate a display state for notifying that the reach effect type of super reach (AD) is not implemented. In this embodiment, the case where the characters A to D are displayed on a white background is exemplified as a display mode for notifying that each reach effect type is not implemented. However, the method of notifying that each reach production type is not implemented is not limited to this. For example, the color of characters A to D, the darkness of the characters, the shape of the characters, and the like may be changed according to the implementation status.
In the image display device 5, the decorative symbols being variably displayed are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. That is, FIG. 37 (A) shows that the decorative design is changing in a situation where the effect of super reach has never been executed since the ST state.

FIG. 37B shows a reach state in which the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R display “7” as a stopped symbol and the decorative symbol display area 5C is variably displayed from the display shown in FIG. It is a figure showing that small symbols 5KL, 5KC, and 5KR are displayed in a reach state after being displayed (not shown). It is assumed that the image display device 5 displays an image based on a reach effect whose reach effect type is Super Reach B.
In the reach history display 5HRB, a hatching for notifying that the reach effect type of super reach B is being implemented is displayed. Therefore, the player can recognize the reach effect type currently being implemented. The reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD are displayed to notify that the reach effect type is not implemented, as in FIG.

  FIG. 37 (C) is a diagram showing that the effect of super reach B as the reach effect type is completed from the display shown in FIG. 37 (B), and the decorative symbol is displaying a loss. The display of the reach history display 5HR is the same as that shown in FIG. It should be noted that the effect of Super Reach B may include the display of stopped decorative symbols.

FIG. 37 (D) is a diagram showing that the changed symbol is again variably displayed from the display shown in FIG. 37 (C). In FIG. 37D, the reach history display 5HRB displays a circle notifying that the reach effect type of super reach B has been implemented. Therefore, the player can recognize the reach effect type that has been executed.
Note that the display for notifying that the reach effect type has been implemented is not limited to the circle display. For example, instead of displaying a circle mark, an X mark may be displayed. In addition, a display that erases or paints out the performed reach effect type may be performed. Moreover, you may display so that the square frame in which a reach production type is displayed may be filled.
Moreover, although the case where shading is displayed also when notifying the implemented reach effect type is illustrated in the present embodiment, it may be displayed without shading.

FIG. 37 (E) is a diagram showing that the effect of the reach effect type Super Reach B is implemented after the decorative symbol displays the reach state from the display shown in FIG. 37 (D). Small symbols 5KL, 5KC, and 5KR are displayed on the image display device 5 in a reach state.
The reach history display 5HRA is shaded to notify that the reach effect type of super reach A is being implemented. In the reach history display 5HRB, as in FIG. 37D, a circle indicating that the reach effect type of super reach B has been implemented is displayed. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the reach effect type currently being implemented is super reach A, and can recognize that the reach effect type already executed is super reach B. The reach history display 5HRC and the reach history display 5HRD are displayed to notify that the reach effect type is not implemented.

  FIG. 37 (F) is a diagram showing that the effect of super reach A as the reach effect type is completed from the display shown in FIG. 37 (D), and the decorative symbol displays the loss. The display of the reach history display 5HR is the same as that shown in FIG. It should be noted that the effect of Super Reach A may include the display of stopped decorative symbols.

  FIG. 37 (G) is a diagram showing that the changed symbol is again variably displayed from the display shown in FIG. 37 (F). In FIG. 37 (G), the reach history display 5HRA and the reach history display 5HRB are displayed with a circle notifying that the reach effect types of the super reach A and the super reach B have been implemented. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reached reach effect types are super reach A and super reach B.

FIG. 37 (H) is a diagram illustrating that the effect of super reach D is implemented as the reach effect type after the decorative symbol indicates the reach state from the display shown in FIG. 37 (G). Small symbols 5KL, 5KC, and 5KR are displayed on the image display device 5 in a reach state.
The reach history display 5HRD displays a shaded area for notifying that the reach effect type of super reach D is being implemented. In the reach history display 5HRA and the reach history display 5HRB, as in FIG. 37D, a circle notifying that the reach effect types of the super reach A and the super reach B have been performed is displayed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reach effect type currently being implemented is Super Reach D, and can recognize that the reach effect types that have already been implemented are Super Reach A and Super Reach B. . The reach history display 5HRC is displayed to notify that the reach effect type is not implemented.

  FIG. 37 (I) is a diagram showing that the effect of super reach D as the reach effect type is completed from the display shown in FIG. 37 (H), and the decorative symbol is displaying the loss. The display of the reach history display 5HR is the same as that shown in FIG. The effect of Super Reach D may include the display of the stopped decorative symbols.

  FIG. 37 (J) is a diagram showing that the changed symbol is again variably displayed from the display shown in FIG. 37 (I). In FIG. 37 (J), reach reach display 5HRA, reach history display 5HRB, and reach history display 5HRD are notified that the reach effect types of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D have been implemented. A circle is displayed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reach effect types that have been executed are Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D.

FIG. 37 (K) is a diagram illustrating that the reach effect type is the effect of super reach C after the decorative symbol indicates the reach state from the display shown in FIG. 37 (J). Small symbols 5KL, 5KC, and 5KR are displayed on the image display device 5 in a reach state.
In the reach history display 5HRC, a hatching for notifying that the reach effect type of super reach C is being implemented is displayed. In the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, and the reach history display 5HRD, the reach effect types of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D are already executed as in FIG. A circle for notification is displayed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reach production type currently being implemented is Super Reach C, and that the already implemented reach production types are Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D. Can be recognized.
In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the upper limit number of times that super-reach is performed is 4. Therefore, since the player can recognize that the big hit is fixed by performing the super reach C, it is possible to improve the interest. In other words, the player can recognize the upper limit number of super-reach and the implementation status by the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD that notify the state of the reach history.

FIG. 37 (L) is a diagram showing that the decorative symbol has stopped at the big hit from the display shown in FIG. 37 (K). In the present embodiment, the case where the display of the reach history display 5HR is erased when the decorative design stops at a big hit is illustrated. If the stop symbol is a big hit, the ST state ends and the reach history is cleared.
This is the end of the description of the reach history display displayed on the image display device 5 with reference to FIG.

Next, a display example of reach history display after power failure recovery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a display example of reach history display after power failure recovery.
The reach history display recovered from the power failure illustrated in FIGS. 38A to 38C is set by the reach reach history display setting process of step S5295 in the display recovery process (step S529) of FIG. It is displayed in the reach history display effect process of step S605-1 in the variable display effect process (step S172). When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during a power failure, the reach history is not backed up on the effect control board 12 as described above. On the other hand, in the power failure recovery process (step S520) executed after receiving the power failure recovery designation command from the main board 11, the ST state can be restored by the gaming state designation command. Therefore, it is desirable to restore the reach history display as some display when the power failure is restored. The reach history display recovered from the power failure illustrated in FIGS. 38A to 38C is displayed regardless of the reach history before the power failure.
38A to 38C illustrate the case where the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the display timing of the reach history display is not limited to that when the decorative symbol is variably displayed.

In FIG. 38A, the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD are displayed in a state where a circle indicating that each reach effect type has been implemented is displayed. The case where it is restored is shown.
When the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, the reach history display is restored as a result of the super reach effect being executed a predetermined number of times, so that it is more than the predetermined number of times after the recovery from the power failure. It is possible to prevent the super reach production from being executed.

  In addition, if one or more of the reach effect types of the super reach A to D have been implemented before the power failure, the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, or the reach history display 5HRD If the round mark displayed on the screen is different from that before the power failure or less than before the power failure, the player may feel that the expected value for the big hit has been reduced due to the power failure. .

  In the present embodiment, by recovering all of the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD as being performed, the player is expected to have a big hit compared to before the power failure. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest by not letting the user feel that the value has decreased.

  However, if the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD are all performed, the player is convinced of the big hit when the next super reach effect is executed. May end up. Therefore, when the reach history display is restored in the display mode illustrated in FIG. 38A, the effect of super reach (losing) may be limited when it is not a big hit.

  In FIG. 38B, reach history display 5HRA, reach history display 5HRB, reach history display 5HRC, and reach history display 5HRD notify that it is unknown whether or not each reach effect type has been implemented. This shows a case in which recovery is performed with the mark displayed.

For example, if the implementation status displayed on the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD is different before and after the power failure, the player may feel a decrease in expectation. In some cases, interest may be reduced.
In this embodiment, is it notified that it is unknown whether or not the reach production type has been implemented? By displaying the mark, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the expected value for the big hit has decreased and to prevent the interest from decreasing.

In FIG. 38 (C), the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD are restored in the displayed state informing that the respective reach effect types are not implemented. Shows the case.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the reach history display is restored as if the super reach production has not been executed, so that the reach will not be executed once after the recovery. Improvements can be made.

  For example, when one or more of the reach effect types of super reach A to D have been implemented before the power failure, reach history display 5HRA, reach history display 5HRB, reach history display 5HRC, or reach history display 5HRD If there are more circles indicating that the implementation has been performed than before the power failure, the reach history display 5HRA, the reach history display 5HRB, the reach history display 5HRC, and the reach history display 5HRD will all have been implemented. In some cases, interest may be reduced.

  In this embodiment, reach history display 5HRA, reach history display 5HRB, reach history display 5HRC, reach history display 5HRC, and reach history display 5HRD are restored as not being implemented, thereby reaching reach history display 5HRA, reach history display 5HRB, reach Even if all of the history display 5HRC and the reach history display 5HRD are already implemented, it is not a big hit and it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

As described with reference to FIG. 3, the effect control board 12 can know the remaining number of fluctuations in the ST state by receiving the probability variation number designation command from the main board 11. The effect control CPU 120 may change the number of displays for notifying that the reach history display 5HR has been executed according to the remaining number of fluctuations. For example, if the number of remaining fluctuations is 25 times or more, the number of displays for informing that the reach history display 5HR has been performed is 2. If the number of remaining fluctuations is less than 25, the display for informing that the reach history display 5HR has been performed. The number of may be three.
This is the end of the description of the display example of the reach history display after the power failure recovery using FIG.

  Next, variable display that does not reach the reach state will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a display example of variable display that does not reach the reach state. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a display example of variable display that reaches the reach state. By comparing FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, variable display that does not reach the reach state will be described. The variable display that does not reach the reach state is an effect mode that is executed when the variation pattern is PA1-1 or PB1-1 as described with reference to FIG. 5E. PA1-1 or PB1-1 in FIG. 5E is determined when the variation counter is within 10 times in the ST state. With the variable display that does not reach the reach state, it is possible to improve the sense of speed by shortening the variation time within 10 variations of the variation number counter and improving the sense of speed.

  In FIG. 39A, decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. 39 and 40, the reach history display 5HR displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5 indicates the ST state, and the operation of the reach history display 5HR is not particularly described.

  In FIG. 39 (B), the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols are changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R and the decorative symbol display area 5C is variable between the display state of FIG. 39A and the transition to the display state of FIG. 39B. Do not take reach when it is displayed. That is, FIG. 39B shows that the “immediately lost” effect mode in which the symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped all at once is performed.

  In FIG. 39C, the decorative symbols are again variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 from the stop display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. 39B.

  In FIG. 39 (D), the image display device 5 displays the big win decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols are changed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R and the decorative symbol display area 5C is variable between the display state of FIG. 39C and the transition to the display state of FIG. 39D. Do not take reach when it is displayed. That is, FIG. 39 (D) shows that a “successful hit” effect mode in which the symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped all at once is performed.

  FIG. 40A shows the same display state as FIG. That is, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5.

  FIG. 40B shows that the same symbol is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the decorative symbol display area 5C is in a reach state in which variable display is being performed. The display mode of the decorative symbol display shown in FIG. 40 is that in FIG. 39 in which the effect of immediate loss or immediate hit is performed in the reach state from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the stop symbol. This is different from the effect of displaying the decorative pattern shown. After reaching the reach state, a predetermined reach production may be performed.

  In FIG. 40C, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. FIG. 40C is displayed from the display state of FIG. 40A through the effect form showing the reach state of FIG. 40B. Therefore, the case where the decoration symbol variation time is longer than that in the effect mode shown in FIG. 39 is shown.

  In FIG. 40D, the decorative symbols are again variably displayed on the image display device 5 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R from the stop display of the decorative symbols shown in FIG. The display mode in FIG. 40D is the same as the display mode in FIG.

  FIG. 40E shows that the same symbol is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the decorative symbol display area 5C is in a reach state in which variable display is being performed. The effect form of the decorative symbol display shown in FIG. 40E is the same as the effect aspect of the decorative symbol display shown in FIG.

In FIG. 40 (F), a big hit decorative symbol is stopped on the image display device 5 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In FIG. 40F, the display state is displayed from the display state in FIG. 40D through the effect mode indicating the reach state in FIG. 40E. Therefore, the case where the decoration symbol variation time is longer than that in the effect mode shown in FIG. 39 is shown.
As described above, since the variation time is shortened by repeating the instant loss effect mode shown in FIG. 39, the feeling of speed is improved compared to the effect mode shown in FIG. However, if a shortening effect that shortens the variation time is executed in all the ST times, the effect of super reach is not executed and the interest may be lowered. In the present embodiment, since the shortening effect can be executed at the first ten fluctuations after entering the ST state, and the reach effect can be executed at a predetermined reach timing, the interest can be improved.
Above, description of the variable display which does not become a reach state using FIG.39 and FIG.40 is complete | finished.

Although the gaming machine in the present embodiment has been described above, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player when the variable display of the identification information is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, and after being controlled to the advantageous state The special effect control means for controlling to the special state and the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state, the specific effect execution means, the controlled advantageous state Although the case where the specific effect is executed in the special state at the timing according to the above has been described, the gaming machine of the present embodiment may be as follows.

For example, in the present embodiment, the reach effect is exemplified as an effect that suggests whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state. In the reach production, after reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (production image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, By changing the display mode of the background image, replaying and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state However, the above-described effects may be implemented before reaching the reach state.
Further, as described above, the specific effect may be a pseudo-continuous effect. The pseudo-continuous effect may be one in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is one time or two or more times. Further, the specific effect may be an effect (for example, PA4-3, 4 or the like) in which the super-reach is combined with the pseudo-continuous effect described in FIG. 5A.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) is a predetermined fixed number such as 50 times or 100 times. However, for example, the ST number may be changed under a predetermined condition. In that case, the reach timing described in FIG. 7 may also be changed in accordance with the number of STs. For example, when the number of STs is controlled to either 50 times or 100 times, the reach timing when the ST number is 100 times may be doubled as compared with the case where the ST number is 50 times.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment. Although the specific effect execution means has been described as a case where the execution of the specific effect may be restricted when it is not the timing in the special state, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is as follows. Also good.

For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the execution of the specific effect is not performed is illustrated as a method of limiting the execution of the specific effect, but the method of limiting is not limited thereto. For example, you may make it reduce the ratio by which a specific effect is determined when it is not reach timing in a special state. In the present embodiment, in the variation category determination table shown in FIG. 19B, the example in which the rate at which PA4 or PA5 is determined is 0%, but for example, by setting the rate at which PA4 is determined to be several percent, You may make it restrict | limit the execution of a specific effect by reducing the ratio in which a super reach is performed compared with a fluctuation | variation category determination table in the reach timing shown to FIG. 19C.
Further, as a method for restricting execution of the specific effect, another effect may be executed instead of the specific effect. For example, instead of executing the super reach effect as the specific effect, the execution of the specific effect may be restricted by executing the pseudo-continuous effect.
In the present embodiment, as a method for restricting the execution of the specific effect, the case where the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern that does not execute the specific effect when the timing is not in the special state on the main board 11 is illustrated. However, the method for restricting the execution of the specific effect is not limited to this. For example, the reach timing may be grasped in the effect control board 12, and it may be determined whether to execute a specific effect or an effect that is not a specific effect according to the variation pattern from the main board 11.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect having a higher degree of expectation than the first specific effect, and the specific effect executing means includes the first specific effect. Although the case where one specific effect or the second specific effect may be executed has been described, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment may be as follows.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where two types of specific effects, the first specific effect and the second specific effect, are described, but the specific effects are not limited to two types, and may be three or more types. . For example, it further includes a third specific effect having a higher degree of expectation than the second specific effect, and the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect. There may be.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the case where the specific effect executed in the special state may be notified has been described, but the gaming machine of the present embodiment may be as follows. Good.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the reach history is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated as the notification of the specific effect executed in the special state. However, the notification of the specific effect is performed on the reach of the image display device 5. The operation of displaying the history, the sound output of the reach history using the speaker 8, the lighting display of the reach history using the lamp 9, and the reach history of the movable member of the production model may be executed alone or in combination. . Furthermore, although the notification of the specific effect is exemplified in the ST state during the variable display or the stop display of the decorative symbol, the timing for performing the notification of the specific effect is not limited to this. For example, a two-dimensional code representing a specific effect executed from a setting screen displayed on the image display device 5 after the game ends may be displayed on the image display device 5 for notification.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the case where the execution of the specific effect that is executed and notified in the special state may be limited has been described. However, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is as follows. It may be a thing.

In the present embodiment, the case where the specific effect that has been executed and notified is not executed is exemplified as a method for restricting the execution of the specific effect, but the method for restricting the execution of the specific effect is not limited thereto. For example, the number of executions of a specific effect that is executed and notified may be limited. For example, when the number of executions of a predetermined specific effect is limited to two, it may be limited so that the third execution is not performed.
In the present embodiment, as a method for restricting the execution of the specific effects, the case where the specific effects that are not executed from the specific effects are selected and executed is illustrated, but the execution order of the specific effects is determined in advance. The execution of the specific effect that is executed and notified may be limited by executing the specific effect in a predetermined order.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the notification of the specific effect may be restored as the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times. Although the case has been described, the gaming machine of the present embodiment may be as follows.

This embodiment illustrated the case where the alert | report of a specific effect is recovered as what the specific effect was performed a predetermined number of times. However, for example, the number of times of recovery may be changed by lottery.
Further, in the present embodiment, the notification of the specific effect restored as illustrated in FIG. 38 exemplifies a case where the display mode is the same as the notification of the normal specific effect, but, for example, the recovered specific effect is restored. A predetermined display may be displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the notification of the specific effect may be restored as the specific effect is not executed. Although described, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is not limited to the above examples.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the specific effect may not be executed until the change of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of changes after being controlled to the special state. The gaming machine of the embodiment may be as follows.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the specific effect is not executed until the predetermined number of fluctuations is assumed, and the variation pattern of the quick hit without the reach state or the immediate loss or the non-reach fluctuation pattern is exemplified. The thing which does not perform production is not limited to this. For example, a shortening / non-reach variation pattern with a reach state may be determined. Further, non-reach variation patterns (variation categories PA2, PB2) may be determined. Alternatively, a normal reach variation pattern (variation categories PA3, PB3) may be determined.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot type includes a first jackpot type that executes the specific effect a first number of times, and a second jackpot type that executes the specific effect a second number of times greater than the first number of times. The specific effect that is executed first in the second number of times may be earlier than the specific effect that is executed first in the first number of times. The gaming machine of this embodiment may be as follows.

For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the specific effect that is first executed in the second number of times is a timing that is earlier than the specific effect that is initially executed in the first number of times, The specific effect executed last in the second number of times may be a timing later than the specific effect executed last in the first number of times (for example, the last of jackpot 1 in FIG. 7) The last reach timing of jackpot 10 is the 39th time later than the 30th reach timing).
In addition, even if the comparison of the timing of executing the specific effect in the first jackpot type and the timing of executing the specific effect in the second jackpot type is performed using the average value of the reach timing for executing the specific effect. For example, the average value of jackpot 10 in FIG. 7 is (14 + 20 + 39) / 3≈24th, and a specific effect is executed at a timing earlier than the 30th round of jackpot 1).

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described, but the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart of the gaming machine 1, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, Any changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the gaming machine 1, but in advance such as a computer device or the like You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

  In each of the embodiments described above, the “ratio” is, for example, a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0% is included in the relationship (that is, one is assigned 100% and the other is assigned 0%).

  In addition, the device configuration of the gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5 do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made within the range.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid gaming ball into the gaming area to play a game. A game score for use in a game is given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from record information of a game recording medium such as a card or a membership card, and a given game score, or The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by using a game score given by winning a game and driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the game area.

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

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a gaming machine is shown that is controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game is ended based on the determination that the probable change jackpot has been determined. However, the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  In the above embodiment, a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols each identifiable and derives and displays a definite special symbol that is a variable display result has been shown. It is not limited. For example, the changing special symbol may be different from the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, the fixed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the plurality of types of special symbols that fluctuate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can each be identified and derives and displays a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result has been shown. It is not limited. For example, the decorative pattern that fluctuates may be different from the fixed decorative pattern that is derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, the fixed decorative symbols derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the plurality of types of decorative symbols that change.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... First start prize memory display area 5HR ... Second start prize memory display area 5H ... Start prize Memory display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start opening switch 22B ... Second start opening switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
Special state control means for controlling to a special state after being controlled to the advantageous state;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect in the special state at a timing according to the controlled advantageous state, and executes the specific effect a plurality of times during the special state. A gaming machine that executes the specific effect at a second timing after performing the specific effect at a timing.