JP2017164348A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve an interest of a game by a notification performance which is executed when a specific number of game media enter, the specific number being larger than a prescribed number.SOLUTION: A game machine can shift to a special state (for example, a probability variation state) on the basis of passage of game media in a specific area (for example, a specific area in a second big winning hole) disposed on variable winning means in an advantageous state. In addition, on the basis of entry (for example, occurrence of over winning) of a specific number (11th or 12th game medium, for example) of game media in one unit game in the advantageous state, the specific number being larger than a specific number, after passage of the game media in the specific area in the advantageous state, a notification performance in a specific mode (for example, a notification performance in a mode in which a first big winning hole LED 20c emits a light by rainbow light emission, and prescribed winning sounds are output from speakers 27L, 27R) can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

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

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Regarding such a gaming machine, in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), at least a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has passed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media (for example, game balls) is won. A predetermined unit game (round) that can change the variable winning means (for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning mouth)) to the first state (open state) until at least one of the things to be established is established. The number of times (for example, 15 rounds and 16 rounds) is executed, and in one unit game, a notification effect can be executed based on winning a specific number (for example, 11 or more) of game media more than a predetermined number. There is. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the number of wins in the grand prize winning game exceeds the specified number in the jackpot game, the same number of over winning notification images as the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening exceeding the specified number are displayed on the effect display. Is displayed. Further, it is described that the same number of LEDs as the number of winning prizes that have been won in the special winning opening exceeding the specified number are turned on.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-112242 (paragraphs 0078-0083, 0227-0228, FIGS. 13, 14, and 45)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (non-probable big hit) Regardless of the event), the notification effect is executed uniformly. Therefore, there is a possibility that the interest of the game by the notification effect that is executed when a specific number of game media that are larger than the predetermined number is won cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by a notification effect that is executed when a predetermined number of game media are won more than a predetermined number.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easily won in a first state (for example, an open state) and a game medium is won. A variable winning means that can change to a difficult second state (for example, a closed state) (for example, a modification that executes a notification effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a certain variation state based on a probability variation big hit. In the example, at least one of a special variable winning ball device (large winning opening) and a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game media is won. Advantageous state (for example, big hit game state) in which a unit game (for example, round) that can change the variable winning means to the first state until it is established is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds) Controllable advantageous state control means (for example, a portion of steps S305 to S307 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the advantageous state control means has at least a first advantageous state (for example, a probability change) as the advantageous state. (A big hit gaming state based on big hit) and a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit) can be controlled, and one unit game in the first advantageous state Based on the fact that a certain number (for example, 11th and 12th) of game media has been won (for example, an overwinning has occurred), a special effect notification (for example, a first grand prize) Notification performance in which the mouth LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. In a modified example in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the fact that the probability variation big hit has been achieved, (Step S3923, the part which performs the process similar to S3924) is further provided. According to such a configuration, based on the fact that a certain number of game media have been won in a unit game in the first advantageous state in a number greater than a predetermined number, the notification effect in the special mode is executed, thereby allowing the game of the notification effect to be performed. Interest can be improved.

(Means 2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easily won in a first state (for example, an open state) and Variable winning means (for example, a first special variable winning ball device 20a (first big winning port), a second special variable winning ball device 20b) that can be changed to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to win. (Second big prize opening)) and a variable prize until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media is established. Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state (for example, big hit gaming state) of executing a unit game (for example, round) that can change the means to the first state a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds) (For example, games Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big prize opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state, and a portion that executes steps S305 to S307 in the control microcomputer 560. Special state control means (for example, a part for executing step S173 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probable change state), and advantageous after the game medium passes through a specific area in the advantageous state Based on the fact that a certain number of game media (for example, the 11th and 12th games) has been won (for example, an over-winning has occurred) in one unit game in the state, a notification effect in a special manner ( For example, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and the speaker 27L, 7R is provided with notification effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S3923 and S3924 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a notification effect in a mode of outputting a predetermined winning sound from 7R. To do. According to such a configuration, after the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number greater than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By this, the interest of the game by notification production can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1, the notification effect executing means does not execute the notification effect in a special mode when the game medium has won a specific number in one unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, the probability variation big hit is obtained). In the modified example in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability change state based on the fact, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not execute Steps S3923 and S3924 if it is determined that it is a normal big hit. ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing.

(Means 4) In the means 2, the notification effect executing means performs a notification effect in a special mode when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in an advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area. It may be configured not to execute (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered by not performing the notification effect by the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area. it can.

(Means 5) In the means 1 or 3, the notification effect executing means, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode (for example, the first grand prize winning) The notification effect of the mode in which the mouth LED 20c and the second grand prize winning port 20d emit white light can be executed (for example, the step of executing step S2919 in the effect control microcomputer 100. When the answer is N in step S3920, the step S3925 is executed). When a certain number of game media wins in one unit game in the second advantageous state, a notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, the probability variation state is controlled based on the fact that the probability variation big hit is reached). In a modification in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured as described above, Computer 100 determines that the normal big hit, executes step S3925) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode.

(Means 6) In the means 2 or 4, the notice effect executing means is based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, for example, the notice effect in the normal mode (for example, the first grand prize) The notification effect of the mode in which the mouth LED 20c and the second grand prize winning port 20d emit white light can be executed (for example, the step of executing step S2919 in the effect control microcomputer 100. When the answer is N in step S3920, the step S3925 is executed). When a certain number of game media wins in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, a notification effect in a normal mode is executed (for example, an effect control microcomputer) 100 executes step S3925 when N in steps S3921 and S3922 To) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area.

(Means 7) When any one of the means 1, means 3, or means 5 is controlled to an advantageous state, a predetermined game value is given (for example, controlled to a probable change state). Based on the fact that the specific effect execution means (for example, the promotion effect executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 45 (2) to (6)) can be executed (for example, the probable big hit). In a modified example in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a certain change state, the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a part that executes the same processing as steps S1908 and S3928), and a notification effect execution means. If a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing the specific effect, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (example) For example, in the modification in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability change state based on the probability change big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the first round in which the promotion effect is executed. -If it is determined that it is the fifth round, steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed), and when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state after executing the specific effect, a notification effect in a special mode (For example, in the modification in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the promotion effect. If it is determined that it is a round after the sixth round, steps S3923, S3924 Run To) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by executing the notification effect in a special mode after executing the specific effect.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 2, means 4, or means 6, a special effect (based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big prize opening) in an advantageous state ( For example, a special effect execution means (for example, a part of steps S2907 to S2915 and S3908 to S3916 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing probability change confirmation notification is provided, and the notification effect execution means is specified in the advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (for example, the sixth round) in which the game media have passed through the area, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the sixth round. Is determined as N in step S3921, and steps S3923 and S3924 are determined. It may be configured so as not to line). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being deteriorated.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, the notification effect executing means emits light from the light emitter (for example, rainbow light emission of the first grand prize opening LED 20c) and sound output (notice effect as a special effect). For example, an effect including a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speakers 27L and 27R may be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3923 and S3925). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, an obtained number notification effect, a cumulative number of prize balls in the second embodiment) A notification effect, a cumulative number-of-acquisition notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change count notification, a jackpot music name notification, a right-handed notification, an error notification, and an effect control CPU 101 for executing a jackpot promotion effect) The execution means notifies the first predetermined effect (for example, the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit game in the second embodiment) as the predetermined effect. And the second predetermined effect (for example, during the big hit game in the continuous chain in the second embodiment) that notifies the magnitude of the value acquired during the special period. A prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a ball), and the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect have different degrees of priority (for example, the second embodiment). In the process of step S397 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 48, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed). May be. According to such a configuration, a plurality of predetermined effects can be suitably executed.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 1 to 10, the notification effect executing means includes a first specific number (for example, eleventh) more than a predetermined number and a winning after the first specific number. In the third embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a notification effect using a sound output channel that is different from the second specific number (for example, the twelfth) prize that is the first prize. 11th (over winning 1st) executes the first notification effect on the playback channel Ch0, and 12th (over winning 2nd) executes the second notification effect on the playback channel Ch1) It may be configured. According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first specific number of winnings greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings that is the next winning of the first specific number of winnings. A decrease in the interest of the player can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when more than a predetermined number of winnings occur at short intervals.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening in the big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening in the big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the prize ball number notification effect operation control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the accumulation prize number alerting | reporting effect operation control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of prize ball number alerting | reporting effect in 2nd Embodiment, a cumulative prize ball number alerting | reporting effect, continuous number of times notification, and jackpot music name alerting | reporting overlaps. It is a time chart which shows the example of the production | presentation operation | movement in the jackpot game state in 3rd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (step S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (step S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes. In addition, it replaces with the 1st reservation memory display part 18c and the 2nd reservation memory display part 18d, and the sum total which displays the total number (total number of reservation memory) which is the sum total of the 1st reservation memory number and the 2nd reservation memory number You may comprise so that a pending | holding memory | storage display part may be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display of the effect symbol as a symbol for “for” is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first special variable winning ball device 20a is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big win symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21a, so that the first big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. In addition, a first special prize opening LED 20c is provided inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a. In this embodiment, the first big prize opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 20a. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21b, so that the second big prize opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball won in the second grand prize opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. In this embodiment, a specific area is provided on the downstream side of the area where the second count switch 23b is provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, and a game ball winning in the specific area is provided. Is detected by the specific detection switch 22. In this embodiment, since the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side and the specific detection switch 22 is provided on the downstream side, the second count switch 23b Almost all the detected game balls are won in the specific area and detected by the specific detection switch 22. In this embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 23b, and controlled to the probable change state based on the detection by the specific detection switch 22. It is decided that it will be done. In addition, a second special prize opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b. In this embodiment, the second grand prize opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Hereinafter, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b may be collectively referred to as a special variable winning ball apparatus, and the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening will be referred to as a big prize opening. Sometimes referred to generically.

  In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (a big hit game state) occurring in the second round, the second big prize opening is controlled to be open in the sixth round, and the first big prize opening is controlled to be open in rounds other than the sixth round. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round during the big hit game, the gaming state is controlled to be a probable state after the big hit game is finished. Determine.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

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

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

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

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Installed. The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable display lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connection table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit, and a card unit. When checking the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card is inserted in the card, the card insertion slot into which the card as a recording medium is inserted, and the card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot A card unit lock for releasing the card unit is provided.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, an input for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the specific detection switch 22, the first count switch 23a and the second count switch 23b to the game control microcomputer 560. A driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21a for opening and closing a first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a for forming a first big winning opening, and a second special variable winning ball apparatus for forming a second big winning opening. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21b for opening and closing 20b in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  A card unit control microcomputer is mounted on the card unit 50 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. In addition, the card unit 50 is provided with a usable display lamp, a connecting table direction indicator, a card insertion display lamp, and a card insertion slot. The interface board (relay board) 66 is connected to a power display LED, a ball lending LED, a ball lending switch and a return switch (not shown) provided near the hitting ball supply tray 3.

  A card lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending switch has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch has been operated are provided from the interface board 66 to the card unit 50 in accordance with the player's operation. Further, a card balance display signal indicating a prepaid card balance and a ball lending display signal are given from the card unit 50 to the interface board 66. Between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), a ball lending completion signal (EXS signal) and a pachinko machine operation signal ( (PRDY signal) is transmitted and received. An interface board 66 is interposed between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37. Therefore, a signal such as a connection signal (VL signal) is transmitted and received between the card unit 50 and the payout control board 37 via the interface board 66 as shown in FIG.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 50. The card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. A payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board determines whether the card unit 50 is connected or not based on the input state of the VL signal. When a card is received in the card unit 50, the ball lending switch is operated and a ball lending switch signal is input, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 37. When a predetermined delay time elapses from this point, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 37.

  Then, the payout control microcomputer raises the EXS signal to the card unit 50 and, when detecting the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 50, drives the payout motor and pays out a predetermined number of rental balls to the player. . When the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer causes the EXS signal to the card unit 50 to fall. Thereafter, on the condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 50 is not in the ON state, the winning ball payout control is executed when a payout command signal is received from the game control means.

  The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 50 is supplied from the payout control board 37. That is, power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 50 is performed via the payout control board 37 and the interface board 66. For example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 50 may be provided in a 24 V AC power supply line for the card unit 50 arranged in the interface board 66, and a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage may be supplied to the card unit 50. Is prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the card unit 50 is installed adjacent to the gaming machine as a separate body from the gaming machine is taken as an example, but the card unit 50 may be integrated with the gaming machine. . Further, the present invention can be applied even in the case where game balls corresponding to the amount of money are lent out in accordance with coin insertion.

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

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

  Further, the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part of the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is maintained for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The contents are saved.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. In addition, a drive signal is supplied to the first big prize opening LED 20c, the second big prize opening LED 20d, and the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the specific detection switch 22, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b are input via the input driver circuit 58. Then, the state determination is performed (switch process: step S21).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the first special symbol display unit 8a, the second special symbol display unit 8b, the first big prize winning port, and the second big prize winning port correspond according to a special symbol process flag for controlling in a predetermined order. Execute the process. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

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

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7B determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 7C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “big hit A”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “big hit C”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit type is determined as either “big hit A” or “big hit B”. As shown in FIG. 7C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the big hit type is determined as one of “big hit A”, “big hit B”, or “big hit C”. .

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a big hit A, the game ball is not substantially won in a specific area in the big winning opening, whereas it is not controlled to a promiscuous state after the big win game. In the case of big hit B or big hit B, a game ball can be won in a specific area in the big winning opening, and can be controlled in a probable state after the big hit game. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the judgment value for the big hit A when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Since the allocation of the same is the same, the case where the rate of control to the probability variation state is substantially the same is shown, but such a mode is not limited. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the allocation of the judgment value for the big hit A is made different so that the ratio controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is different. You may comprise.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing the opening patterns of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in the big hit. First, with reference to FIG. 8A, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening when the big hit type is the big hit A will be described. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is big hit A, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), the internal control is controlled to 11 rounds of big hit gaming state. When the big hit type is big hit A, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), the first big prize opening per round is opened for a long period of 29.5 seconds from the first round to the fourth round. Control to the closed state for 0.1 second after controlling to the state. Next, in the fifth round, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be in an open state for a very short period of 0.05 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, in the sixth round, the second grand prize winning opening is controlled to be in an open state for an extremely short period of 0.05 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, in the seventh round, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be in an open state for a very short period of 0.05 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, from the 8th round to the 10th round, the first big prize opening is controlled to be open for a long period of 29.5 seconds per round and then controlled to be closed for 0.1 seconds. In the eleventh round, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be in a closed state for 29.5 seconds and then closed in 2.0 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8 (1), when the big hit type is big hit A, the first big winning opening is a long period of 29.5 seconds in the first to fourth rounds and the eighth to eleventh rounds. Although it is controlled in the open state, it can be expected to win the 1st grand prize opening, but in the 5th to 7th rounds, the opening time of the 1st big prize opening and the 2nd grand prize opening is as short as 0.05 seconds. I can hardly expect a prize. Therefore, when the big hit type is the big hit A, the internal control is controlled to the 11-round big hit gaming state, but it is apparently controlled to the 8-round big hit gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 (2), the opening pattern of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening when the big hit type is the big hit B will be described. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is big hit B, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the internal control is controlled to 11 rounds of big hit gaming state. When the big hit type is big hit B, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the first big prize opening per round is opened for 29.5 seconds for a long period from the first round to the fifth round. Control to the closed state for 0.1 second after controlling to the state. Next, in the sixth round, the second prize winning opening is controlled to be open for 29.5 seconds and then closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, from the seventh round to the eighth round, the first grand prize winning opening is controlled to be open for a long period of 29.5 seconds per round and then closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, from the ninth round to the tenth round, the first grand prize winning opening per round is controlled to be in an open state for a very short period of 0.05 seconds and then to a closed state for 0.1 seconds. In the eleventh round, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be in an open state for a very short period of 0.05 seconds, and then controlled in a closed state for 2.0 seconds. As shown in FIG. 8 (2), when the big hit type is big hit B, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are open for a long period of 29.5 seconds in the first to eighth rounds. It can be expected to win the 1st Grand Prize and 2nd Grand Prize, but the opening time of the 1st Grand Prize is very short at 0.05 seconds in the 9th to 11th rounds. Can not expect. Therefore, when the big hit type is big hit B, the internal control is controlled to 11 rounds of big hit gaming state, but apparently it is controlled to 8 rounds of big hit gaming state.

  Next, the opening pattern of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening when the big hit type is the big hit C will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is big hit C, as shown in FIG. 9, the internal control is controlled to 16 rounds of big hit gaming state. When the big hit type is big hit C, as shown in FIG. 9, from the first round to the fifth round, the first big prize opening per round is controlled to be open for a long period of 29.5 seconds. After that, the closed state is controlled for 0.1 second. Next, in the sixth round, the second prize winning opening is controlled to be open for 29.5 seconds and then closed for 0.1 seconds. Next, from the seventh round to the fifteenth round, the first grand prize opening per round is controlled to be open for 29.5 seconds and then closed for 0.1 seconds. In the 16th round, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be in a closed state for 29.5 seconds and then in a closed state for 2.0 seconds. As shown in FIG. 9, when the big hit type is big hit C, the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening are in the open state for a long period of 29.5 seconds in all of the first round to the 16th round. It is possible to expect to win a prize at the first grand prize winning opening or the second grand prize winning opening. Therefore, when the big hit type is the big hit C, the game is controlled to the 16-round big hit gaming state for internal control, and is visually controlled to the 16 round big hit gaming state.

  In FIGS. 8 and 9, even if the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening are rounds that are opened for a long period of 29.5 seconds, as described later, before 29.5 seconds elapses. When the number of winnings at the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening reaches ten, the first big winning opening or the second big prize opening is also closed, and the round ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the second big prize opening is controlled in the open state in the sixth round of the big hit game, if a game ball wins in a specific area in the second big prize opening, It is determined that the game will be controlled to a certain change state after the game ends. In this embodiment, when it is determined that a game ball is won in a specific area in the second grand prize winning opening and controlled to be in a probable state in the sixth round, the probable state is controlled as will be described later. Probability change notification for informing that it has been determined is performed.

  In addition, when the first special symbol variation display is executed and the jackpot A is reached, the second big prize opening is opened only for a very short period of 0.05 seconds in the sixth round. In addition, almost no winning in a specific area can be expected, and control to a probable state cannot be expected substantially. For example, in the sixth round of the big hit game based on the big hit A, a specific area in the second big prize opening is provided, and the specific area is closed by the lid, for example, 0.05 seconds. Even if a game ball wins the second grand prize opening during an extremely short opening period, the specific area may not be won, and there may be no case where it is controlled to the probability change state at all. Further, for example, in the sixth round of the big hit game based on the big hit A, even when a game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening, the detection by the specific detection switch 22 is invalidated and controlled to a probable change state. You may comprise so that there may be no.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, there are three types of big hit types, “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C”. However, not only three types, but four or more types of jackpot types may be provided, for example. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than four types, for example, only two or three types of jackpot types may be provided.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “big hit A”, “big hit B”, and “big hit C” (big hit type determination value). Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H).

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

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

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

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command).

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command).

  The command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (large winning opening winning designation command) for designating that a game ball has won at the first winning prize opening or the second large winning opening.

  Command A500 (H) is an effect control command (probability change confirmation notification designation command) that designates execution of probability change confirmation notification.

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening (the first large winning opening, the second large winning opening) is executed. Is done. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control for confirming and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 26), and in the display control process in step S22, the special symbol stop symbol is actually determined and displayed in accordance with the set contents of the output buffer.

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

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

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

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. In this embodiment, the case where the display of the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially executed is shown. However, the start winning when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is shown. In accordance with the order, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, in the sixth round of the jackpot game, the game ball is set in a process for ending the jackpot game when it is determined that a game ball wins a specific area in the second jackpot and is controlled to be in a probable change state. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the random R value does not coincide with the jackpot determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big special type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7C.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“big hit A”, “big hit” "B" or "big hit C") is determined as the big hit type (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “big hit B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “big hit C”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, any one of “2”, “3”, and “7” that becomes the big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. That is, if the jackpot type is determined to be “big hit A”, “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “big hit B” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When “big hit C” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step) S92). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S93). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, in the sixth round of the big hit game, when the game ball does not win the specific area in the second big prize opening and it is not determined that the control is changed to the probable change state, Is set. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. In addition, in the sixth round of the big hit game, when it is determined that the game ball has won a specific area in the second big winning opening and is controlled to be in a probable change state, the probability change flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. The hourly flag is set. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the hourly flag is not set (N in Step S93), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 uses a variation pattern type determination table for detachment (normally) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected (step S95). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. (For shortening) is selected (step S96). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S93), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is shifted to the probability change state). (See steps S173 and S174), if it is determined as Y in step S93, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. As a table used for determining one of a plurality of types, a deviation variation pattern type determination table (for time reduction) is selected (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S93 to S97, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) ) Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state, a deviation variation pattern type determination table (for time reduction) is selected. In this case, there is a case where the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined in the process of step S98 described later. When the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation of shortening is performed as the variation pattern in the processing of step S100. A variation pattern is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, there are a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (for time reduction) used in a probability variation state and a time reduction state, and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages (for shortening). Although different tables are shown, a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1). May not display the variation display of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. A determination table (for normal use) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the process of step S92, S95, S96 or S97. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S98).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98, the CPU 56 uses any one of the variation pattern determination table or the deviation variation pattern as a table used to determine any one of the plurality of variation patterns. A determination table is selected (step S99). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S104).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S93 to S98 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 10) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “big hit A”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “big hit A” can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. .

  Further, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “big hit B” can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. .

  When neither “big hit A” nor “big hit B” (that is, “big hit C”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S116).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S117).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) to the time measurement timer (step S134). Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of rounds corresponding to the type of jackpot (for example, “11” in the case of “big hit A” or “big hit B”; “16” in the case of “big hit C”) in the round number counter. Set (step S135). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

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

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S141).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time measurement timer by 1 (step S1401). If it is before the start of the first round, the value of the time measurement timer set in step S134 of the special symbol stop process is measured by executing the process of step S1401, so that the first round The jackpot display time (fanfare period) before the start of is measured. In the case of the first round or later, by executing the process of step S1401, the value of the time measurement timer set in step S1469 of the special prize opening opening process to be described later is measured. The interval period after the round (except after the last round) will be measured.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are measured using a common time measurement timer. However, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are separately set. You may comprise so that time may be measured using this timer.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not it is an interval period after the sixth round is finished (step S1402). Whether or not it is the interval period after the end of the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the jackpot type specified by the jackpot type buffer and the round number counter.

  If it is an interval period after finishing the round other than the sixth round (N in Step S1402), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23a is input (Step S1403). When the first count switch 23a is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S1403), the CPU 56 controls to send a big prize opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S1404). Then, control goes to a step S1411.

  If it is an interval period after finishing the sixth round (Y in step S1402), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the specific detection switch 22 has been input (step S1405). When the specific detection switch 22 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a specific area in the second grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S1405), the CPU 56 confirms the probability change indicating that it is determined to control the probability change state. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S1406). If the probability change confirmation flag has been set (that is, if it has already been determined that control to the probability change state has been confirmed), the process proceeds to step S1409. If the probability change confirmation flag is not set, the CPU 56 sets the probability change confirmation flag (step S1407). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain change confirmation notification designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1408). Then, control goes to a step S1409.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 23b has been input (step S1409). When the second count switch 23b is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the second grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S1409), the CPU 56 controls to send a big prize opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S1410). Then, control goes to a step S1411.

  In this embodiment, even if the round period of the big hit game is ended and the period is shifted to the interval period, the game ball is first played immediately before the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening are controlled to be closed. When the player enters the grand prize winning opening or the second big winning prize opening, the winning ball may be detected by winning ball processing (see step S30) and paying out the winning ball. Therefore, in this embodiment, the processing of steps S1403 to S1407 and S1409 to S1410 is executed, so that even in the interval period after the end of the big hit game round period, It is possible to detect a winning at the big winning opening and transmit a big winning opening winning designation command. In addition, by executing the processing of steps S1405 to S1408, the probability variation confirmation notification designation command is transmitted even when the first game ball has won a specific area in the second big winning opening especially during the interval period. .

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is the sixth round. If it is a round other than the sixth round, the processes of steps S1403 and S1404 are executed, and if it is the sixth round, steps S1405 to S1405 are executed. Although the case where the process of S1401 is executed has been shown, it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the processing in steps S1403 to S1410 may be executed uniformly regardless of whether it is the sixth round.

  When the time measurement timer times out (the value of the time measurement timer is 0) (step S1411), the CPU 56 sets the current round number in the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command, and sends it to the effect control microcomputer 100. Transmission control is performed (step S1412).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening (step S1413). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the first grand prize winning opening or the second big winning prize opening to be in an open state in accordance with the starting round (step S1414). That is, when starting a round other than the sixth round, the first grand prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and when starting the sixth round, the second big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state. Specifically, in the case of controlling the first big winning opening to the open state, the solenoid 21a is driven to open the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a. Further, in the case of controlling the second grand prize winning opening to the open state, the solenoid 21b is driven to bring the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b to the open state.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time according to the jackpot type and the starting round to an opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening (step S1415). In this case, the CPU 56 starts the first round to the fourth land or the eighth round to the eleventh round of the jackpot A, the first to the eighth round of the jackpot B, or the first to the sixteenth round of the jackpot C. If so, a value corresponding to 29.5 seconds is set in the open time timer. Also, in the case of starting the fifth to seventh rounds of jackpot A or the ninth to eleventh rounds of jackpot B, a value corresponding to 0.05 seconds is set in the open time timer (FIG. 8). And FIG. 9)

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1416).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the current round is the sixth round (step S1451). Whether or not the current round is the sixth round can be determined by, for example, checking the jackpot type specified by the jackpot type buffer and the value of the round number counter.

  If it is a round other than the sixth round (N in step S1451), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23a has been input (step S1452). When the first count switch 23a is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S1452), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1453). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a special winning opening prize designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1454). Then, control goes to a step S1462.

  If it is the sixth round (Y in step S1451), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the specific detection switch 22 has been input (step S1455). When the specific detection switch 22 is turned on, that is, when a game ball that has won a specific area in the second big prize opening is detected (Y in step S1455), the CPU 56 confirms the probability change indicating that it is determined to control the probability change state. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S1456). If the probability change confirmation flag has been set (that is, if it has already been determined that control to the probability change state has been established), the process proceeds to step S1459. If the probability variation confirmation flag is not set, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation confirmation flag (step S1457). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain change confirmation notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1458). Then, control goes to a step S1459.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 23b has been input (step S1459). When the second count switch 23b is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the second grand prize opening is detected (Y in step S1459), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1460). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big prize opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1461). Then, control goes to a step S1462.

  In this embodiment, the processing of steps S1452 to S1454 and steps S1459 to S1461 is executed, so that each time a game ball is won in the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening during the big hit game round, A winning mouth winning designation command is transmitted. In addition, when the process of steps S1455-S1458 is executed, particularly when the first game ball is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening during the big hit game round, a certain change confirmation notification designation command is issued. Sent.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is the sixth round, and when it is a round other than the sixth round, the processing of steps S1452 to S1454 is executed, and when it is the sixth round, step S1455 is performed. Although the case where the process of S1461 is executed has been shown, it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the processing in steps S1452 to S1461 may be executed uniformly regardless of whether it is the sixth round.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case where a common big prize opening designation command is transmitted when a game ball wins at the first big prize opening and when a game ball wins at the second big prize opening is shown. However, there are separate commands (for example, the first grand prize opening prize designation command and the second big prize opening) when the game ball wins the first big prize opening and when the game ball wins the second big prize opening. (A winning designation command) may be transmitted. In particular, for example, when it is configured to pay out different numbers of balls (for example, 15 and 20) when winning in the first grand prize opening and when winning in the second big prize opening. Depending on which command is received, the first grand prize opening prize designation command or the second grand prize opening prize designation command, the stage control microcomputer 100 side can accurately grasp the number of prize balls.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification designation command is transmitted only when the first game ball has won the specific area in the second grand prize opening (when it is confirmed that the control is made to the probability variation state). In addition, the case where the command is not transmitted when the second and subsequent game balls are won in the specific area in the second grand prize opening is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a command is transmitted each time a game ball wins a specific area in the second grand prize opening, and the probable state is controlled based on the reception of the first command on the production control microcomputer 100 side. It may be configured that it is determined that is confirmed and probability change confirmation notification is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1462). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1465. Therefore, in this embodiment, even before the opening period (for example, 29.5 seconds) of the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port has elapsed, the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port. When the number of winnings reaches 10, the determination is Y in step S1462, the process proceeds to step S1465, the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening are controlled to be closed, and the round ends. There is a case.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1462), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the opening time timer (step S1463), and checks whether the opening time timer has timed out (step S1464). If the release time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the first big prize opening to be closed when the first big prize opening is open, and the second big prize opening is opened. Controls the second big prize opening to the closed state (step S1465). Specifically, in the case of controlling the first grand prize winning port to the closed state, the driving of the solenoid 21a is stopped and the opening / closing plate of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a is closed. Further, in the case of controlling the second grand prize winning port to the closed state, the driving of the solenoid 21b is stopped and the opening / closing plate of the second special variable winning ball device 20b is closed. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to set the current number of rounds in the EXT data and to transmit a designation command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1466).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step S1467) and checks whether the value of the round number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step S1468). When the value of the round number counter is 0 (that is, all rounds in the jackpot game (the first round to the eleventh round in the case of the big hit A or the big hit B. The first round to the first round in the case of the big hit C) When 16 rounds have been completed), the CPU 56 sets a value (2.0 seconds in this example) corresponding to the period for performing the interval effect after the final round in the time measurement timer (step S1471). ). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S307) (step S1472).

  If the value of the round counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 corresponds to an interval period (corresponding to a period for performing an interval effect other than after the final round) in the time measurement timer. A value (0.1 seconds in this example) is set (step S1469). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1470).

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S168. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S161).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 23a has been input (step S162). When the first count switch 23a is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the first big prize opening is detected (Y in step S162), the CPU 56 controls to send a big prize opening prize designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S163). Then, the process proceeds to step S164.

  Even if it is an interval period after the final round period of the jackpot game is completed by executing the processing of steps S162 to S163, the first big prize opening (the final round is the 11th round or the 16th round) Therefore, it is possible to detect a winning to the second big winning opening and transmit a big winning opening winning designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time measurement timer after subtraction has become 0 (step S164). If the value of the time measurement timer is 0 (that is, if the interval period after the last round has elapsed), the CPU 56 resets the jackpot flag (step S165) and transmits a jackpot end designation command. Is performed (step S166). And CPU56 is equivalent to the value corresponding to the display time (for example, 3.0 second) corresponding to the time (big-hit end display time) when the big-hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 to the big-hit end display timer. Value) is set (step S167), and the process ends.

  In step S168, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S168). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S169). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S169), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is set (step S170). If the probability change confirmation flag is not set (that is, if the game ball does not win a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round of the jackpot game and the control to the probability change state is not confirmed), The CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts to the time reduction state (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S172).

  If the probability change confirmation flag is set (that is, if the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening in the sixth round of the big hit game and the control to the probability change state is confirmed), the CPU 56 Then, the probability variation flag is set to shift to the probability variation state (step S173), and the time reduction flag is set to shift to the time reduction state (step S174).

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S170 to S174 is executed, if the game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round of the big hit game, the next big hit is generated. The probability variation state and the short time state are continued until the game time is reached, and if the game ball does not win in a specific area in the second big prize opening, the short time until the variation display of the number of short time continuations (100 times in this example) ends. Although the case where the state is continued (however, when the big hit occurs before the end of the 100-time variation display), the time reduction state is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even when controlling to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state may be ended when a predetermined number of probability change continuations elapses. In this case, the big hit type is a big hit A to a big hit C The probability variation continuation number may be varied depending on which of the above. In addition, for example, even when controlling only to the time-saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of short-time continuations may vary depending on whether the big hit type is big hit A to big hit C. A control mode is conceivable.

  Next, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation confirmation flag (step S175). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (Step S300) (Step S176).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 10 and 11) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 8 specifying command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag corresponding to the received command (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a command for opening a prize winning opening (step S625), the CPU 101 for effect control designates the instruction for opening a prize winning opening being received as a command for opening a prize winning opening formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area (step S626). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S628), the production control CPU 101 designates the received designation command after opening the special prize opening after opening the big prize opening. Store in the command storage area (step S629). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the special prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a grand prize opening prize designation command (step S631), the production control CPU 101 receives a big prize opening prize indicating that a game ball has won a prize at the first grand prize opening or the second grand prize opening. A flag is set (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change confirmation notification designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change confirmation notification flag indicating execution of probability change determination notification (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S635). For example, if the effect control command received is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command is set. Set the reception flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the received display result designation command indicates any of “big hit A” to “big hit C” (the received display result designation command is display result 2 designation command to display result 5). In the case of any of the designated commands), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are the same as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect on the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display, or the notice effect effect mode (for example, step-up notice effect or player operation). A notice effect setting process for setting a button notice effect, a conversation notice effect, a movable object notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a group notice effect) is executed (step S8002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the change pattern and the notice effect are determined (step S8003). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8003 (step S8004).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 35 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27L and 27R.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

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

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a control for confirming and displaying the stop symbol (out-of-line symbol or jackpot symbol) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8302). . If the big hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, if the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol is determined and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S8305). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306). The effect control CPU 101 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). Next, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speakers 27L and 27R as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). Step S8311).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not a display command during opening has been received (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the device 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903).

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

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag ( Step S1907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the round (step S1908). In this embodiment, since it may be determined that the game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round during the big hit game and is controlled to be in a promiscuous state, From the first round to the fifth round, a promotion effect is performed for asking whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state. Therefore, in step S1908, since it is a case where the first round is started, a process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the promoted effect is selected. Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S1909), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S1910).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a winning counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening (step S1911). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to zero.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1912).

  FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are flowcharts showing the round process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S2901). When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the apparatus 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S2903).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2906).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S2907). If the certain change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the certain variation confirmation notification designation command is received), the production control CPU 101 resets the certain variation determination notification flag (step S2908). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the probability change confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (step S2909). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change confirmation notification in-progress flag indicating that the probability change confirmation notification is being executed, and at the effect period confirmation timer 1 for measuring the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification, the probability change confirmation notification. A value corresponding to the execution period (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second) is set (step S2910).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification executing flag is set (step S2911). If the probability change confirmation notification execution flag is set (that is, if the probability change confirmation notification is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S2912), and after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the production period measurement timer 1 is 0 (step S2913). If the value of the production period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is 0 (Y in step S2913), the production control CPU 101 ends the execution of the probability change confirmation notification in the production display device 9 (step S2914). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change confirmation notification execution flag and sets a probability change confirmation notification flag indicating that the probability change determination notification has been executed (step S2915).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening prize flag is set (step S2916). If the grand prize winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the first grand prize winning mouth or the second big winning prize has occurred and a prize winning designation command is received), the CPU 101 for effect control Resets the big prize opening prize flag (step S2917). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (step S2918). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs control to cause the first big prize opening LED 20c or the second big prize opening LED 20d to emit white light (step S2919). In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and thus the first big prize opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big prize opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this embodiment, the first grand prize opening LED 20c emits light when the first grand prize opening is won, and the second big prize opening LED 20d emits light when the second grand prize opening is won. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, both the first grand prize port LED 20c and the second grand prize port LED 20d may be configured to emit light regardless of whether the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port is won. Good. In addition, for example, in the case where a gaming machine provided with a movable member (an accessory) is provided with an accessory LED, or when a dual-purpose LED provided other than the grand prize opening is provided, Even if it is a case where it wins in any of a big winning opening, you may comprise so that those accessory LED and combined use LED may be light-emitted.

  In addition, since the process after step S2902 in the process during the round is a process executed during the round in the big hit game, there is no process corresponding to the case where the over winning is generated (see steps S3920 to S3924 described later). ).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S2920).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the interval effect (step S2921). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S2922), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S2923). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S2924).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2925).

  To be precise, the winning prize winning prize designation command and the probability change confirmation notification designation command may be received even at the timing when the processing after step S2920 is executed, and therefore, the same as in steps S3908 to S3925 described later. You may comprise so that a process may be performed.

  41 to 43 are flowcharts showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step S3901), the production control CPU 101 has set the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in Step S3902), the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, speakers 27L and 27R, LEDs 25 and 28, etc.) is executed (step S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S3908). If the certain change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the certain variation confirmation notification designation command is received), the production control CPU 101 resets the certain variation determination notification flag (step S3909). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the certainty change confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (step S3910). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability change confirmation notification in-progress flag and sets a value corresponding to the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 seconds) to the effect period measurement timer 1. (Step S3911).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification executing flag is set (step S3912). If the certain change confirmation notification executing flag is set (that is, if certain change confirmation notification is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S3913), and after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the production period measurement timer 1 has become 0 (step S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is 0 (Y in step S3914), the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution of the probability change confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (step S3915). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification execution flag, and sets a probability variation confirmation notification flag indicating that the probability variation determination notification has been executed (step S3916).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening prize flag is set (step S3917). If the grand prize winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the first grand prize winning mouth or the second big winning prize has occurred and a prize winning designation command is received), the CPU 101 for effect control Resets the big prize opening prize flag (step S3918). The effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the winning counter by 1 (step S3919), and checks whether the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (step S3920). If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more, the process proceeds to step S3925.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it is a case where an over winning to the big winning opening has occurred. The “over winning” is, for example, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of winning balls (in this example, 10 in the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening for each round during the big hit game) ) Is determined, but it means that the game ball wins at the first grand prize opening or the second big prize opening exceeding the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even before a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, the 10th to the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening. If the first prize is detected, the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening are controlled to be closed, but the game ball is won immediately before the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening are closed. In such a case, the 11th or 12th prize may be won and an over prize may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over winning is generated), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a round after the seventh round (step) S3921). Whether the round is the seventh round or later can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  If it is a round after the seventh round, the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the probability change confirmation informed flag is set (step S3922). If the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the probability change confirmation notification has already ended), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first big prize opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light (for example, red, blue, yellow). Etc.) (step S3923). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to output a predetermined winning sound from the speakers 27L and 27R (step S3924).

  In this embodiment, since the first big prize opening is only controlled to be open in the seventh and subsequent rounds, in step S3923 there is only a case where the first big prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light. Note that the second grand prize opening LED 20d may also be controlled to emit rainbow light.

  In this embodiment, the case where the processing of steps S3920 to S3924 is executed only in the post-round processing is shown, but the processing mode is not limited thereto. For example, the same processing as that in steps S3920 to S3924 may be executed in the in-round processing. If configured in this way, for example, even if the program is configured to perform processing during the round until all the game balls won in the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are detected, it is over winning. The first grand prize winning LED 20c can emit rainbow light or a predetermined winning sound can be output as a sound.

  When the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (that is, not over-winning), or when it is not the round after the seventh round (that is, when the first round to the sixth round), the probability change is confirmed. If the informed flag is not set (that is, when the certainty change confirmation notification has not yet been completed), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first big prize opening LED 20c or the second big prize opening LED 20d to emit white light. Control is performed (step S3925). In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and thus the first big prize opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big prize opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this embodiment, a game ball is placed in the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening by executing the processing in steps S2916 to S2919 of the in-round processing and the processing of steps S3917 to S3925 of the post-round processing. When winning, a notification effect for causing at least the first grand prize opening LED 20c and the second big prize opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. Then, in particular, by executing the processing of steps S3920 to S3924, in this embodiment, when an overwinning occurs, the game medium wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed. After that, in the case of a round after the seventh round of the big hit game, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is rainbow-lit and a notification effect is produced in a manner that a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. Executed. When over-winning occurs in such a manner, the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first large winning port LED 20c and the second large winning port LED 20d emit white light). It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  However, in this embodiment, even if an overwinning occurs by executing the determination process of steps S3921 and S3922, it is before the game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening. In such a case, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed. Thus, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing. Further, in this embodiment, when N is determined in steps S3921 and S3922, the process proceeds to step S3925 so that even if an overwinning occurs, a game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening. If so, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Thus, before the game ball wins a specific area, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, thereby improving the effect of the notification effect.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, by performing the determination process of step S3921, the second big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and there is a possibility that a game ball may win in a specific area. When it occurs, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification is not performed in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed, so that the probability variation confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect in the special aspect. Is prevented, and the production effect is prevented from decreasing.

  In this embodiment, the determination process of steps S3921 and S3922 is performed, so that the game medium is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and then the seventh round of the big hit game In the subsequent rounds, a case is shown where the first grand prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. However, the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. . For example, when an over-winning occurs, the big hit type is a big hit B or big hit C (advantageous big hit) that can be controlled in a probable state, or a big hit A (unfavorable big hit) that is not controlled in a probable state. When it is determined that it is an advantageous big hit B or big hit C, the first big prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. May be. In addition, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second big winning opening shown in this embodiment and the probability change confirmation notification has been executed, and whether or not it is the above-mentioned advantageous big hit. May be executed to execute the rainbow light emission of the first grand prize opening LED 20c and the sound output of a predetermined winning sound, or a game medium in a specific area in the second grand prize opening. Is determined after the winning is confirmed and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and the determination as to whether or not it is an advantageous big hit is performed, and the rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c and the predetermined amount are determined. The sound output of the winning sound may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of winning prize winning designation commands received using the prize counter on the production control microcomputer 100 side is counted, and the value of the prize counter becomes 11 or more. Although the case where it determines with winning is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 side may determine whether or not the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening is 11 or more to determine whether or not an over winning has occurred. Then, depending on whether or not it is an over-winning, different grand prize winning prize designation commands are transmitted, and the production control microcomputer 100 side, based on which big prize winning prize designation command is received, You may comprise so that it may be recognized whether it is an overwinning.

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S3926).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (step S3927). Whether it is the second round to the fifth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the promoted effect (step S3928). If it is not the second round to the fifth round (that is, if the next round to be started is a round after the sixth round), the production control CPU 101 produces an effect during a normal round (a production during a round not including a promotion effect). ) Is selected (step S3929).

  In this embodiment, for example, the roulette effect is executed in the effect display device 9 as the promotion effect. In this case, when starting the first round to the fourth round, in steps S1908 and S3928, a process table including an effect in which the ball rotates the roulette is selected as the promotion effect. Also, when starting the fifth round, in step S3928, it is specified whether the big hit type is big hit A to big hit C, and there is no possibility of winning in a specific area in the second big winning opening (control to the probability variation state). If it is a big hit A that is not expected to be confirmed, a process table is selected that includes an effect in such a manner that the roulette result is out of place as the promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit B or a big hit C that is likely to win a specific area in the second big winning opening (highly likely to be controlled in a certain variation state), the result of the roulette is a win as a promotion effect. Select the process table that contains the effect of the aspect. Note that whether the big hit type is big hit A to big hit C can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step S618).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S3930), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S3931). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (step S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a winning counter (step S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to zero.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S3934).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step S3935).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step S3936). Further, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The effect period measurement timer 2 is set (step S3937).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S3938), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S3939).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3940).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 2 (step S971). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the jackpot game are completed in the post-round processing (see step S806). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the production period measurement timer 2 has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer 2 has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the production device (production display device) according to the contents of the process data n 9, the process of controlling the speakers 27L, 27R, etc.) is executed (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  If the production period measurement timer 2 has timed out (Y in step S972), the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S978). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Further, if it is set, the production control CPU 101 resets the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S979).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S980).

  Next, a specific example of the effect aspect of the notification effect will be described. 45 and 46 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect form of the notification effect. 45 and 46, the effect mode changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 45 (1), the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a big hit occurs, and as shown in FIG. 45 (2), the first round is started and the big hit game starts. It shall be assumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 (2) to (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first to fifth rounds (see steps S1908 and S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 45 (2), the case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in such a manner that the sphere rotates on the roulette on the effect display device 9 is shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (3), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light is shown (see step S2919). ).

  Further, even when the number of wins to the big prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), even if an overwinning occurs, the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening before the sixth round, and the probability changes. If it is before the confirmation notification is executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (4), the case where the over-winning to the first big prize opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light is shown (step S3925). reference).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in the same manner, and when it becomes the fifth round as shown in FIG. 45 (6), the roulette success / failure result is notified. The promotion effect of a various aspect is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 45 (6), based on whether the big hit type is big hit B or big hit C, the ball enters the area indicated as “probable” in the roulette, and the result of the roulette wins (probable change). A case is shown in which a promotion effect is executed by displaying a character string 201 such as “There is a probable change and promotion!” While displaying an image in such a manner as to result in suggesting that a state is to be achieved. When the big hit type is big hit A, for example, the ball enters the area other than the area indicated as “probable” in the roulette, and the result of the roulette is out of place (indicating that the probability change state does not occur). As a result, the promotion effect is executed in such a manner that a character string such as “No probability change promotion!” Is displayed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where a roulette effect is performed is shown as a promotion effect, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as a promotion effect, it is suggested that the enemy and friendly characters battle, and that the friendly character wins the odd state, or that the friendly character loses the negative state. A directing effect may be executed. Also, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect that displays the fortune is performed, suggesting that if the result of the fortune is `` good '', it will be in a probable state, or if the result of the fortune is `` bad '', the probable state An effect that suggests that it is not possible may be executed. As such, any promotion effect can be used as long as it is possible to ask whether or not it is controlled in a certain variation state in some manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed from the first round to the fifth round, and the result of the promotion effect is notified in the final fifth round (in this example, the result of the roulette is notified). However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the result notification of a promotion effect is possible also in the 1st round-the 4th round, without waiting for the 5th round. In this case, if it is after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect in the special mode may be executed when the over-winning occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (7), the process proceeds to the sixth round, and the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (7), in the sixth round, the game ball wins the second big prize opening and the game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening, and is controlled to be in a probable state. Is determined (see steps S1455-S1458). The example shown in FIG. 45 (7) also shows that the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the second big prize opening LED 20d emits white light because the game ball won the second big prize opening during the sixth round. (See step S2919). Further, based on the fact that it is determined to be controlled to the probability change state, as shown in FIG. 45 (8), execution of the probability change confirmation notification is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S2909). In the example shown in FIG. 45 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “Probability change confirmed!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the probability change confirmation notification.

  In FIG. 45 (7), when a game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening (especially when the first game ball wins in the specific area), the second big prize opening LED 20d. (It may be the first big prize opening LEDc) is made to emit light with a dedicated light emission color (for example, light emitting in red different from the special effect notification effect), or a special prize sound (for example, different from the special effect notification effect) A special winning sound) may be output.

  Further, even when the number of wins in the second grand prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) in the sixth round and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 46 (9), even if an overwinning has occurred, if it is the sixth round in which probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (9), the case where an over-winning to the second big prize opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big prize opening LED 20d emits white light is shown (step S3925). reference).

  Next, the process proceeds to rounds after the seventh round. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 46 (10), when a winning at the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (10), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big prize LED 20c emits white light is shown (see step S2919). ).

  On the other hand, when an over winning is generated in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 46 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 46 (11), an over winning is made to the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow, and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. The case where the notification effect is executed is shown (see steps S3923 and S3924).

  In this embodiment, the case where a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown. However, the notification effect in the normal mode is not limited to such a mode. Also in the case of executing, some kind of winning sound (same or different sound as in the case of the special mode) may be output.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a notification effect in a special mode, a case is shown in which the first large winning opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and a specific winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first grand opening LED 20c may simply emit rainbow light and may not be accompanied by a sound output of a winning sound. Further, for example, if the light emitting color is different from the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first grand prize winning LED 20c is caused to emit light with a light emitting color (for example, red or yellow) other than the rainbow light emission. Also good. Further, for example, instead of causing the first grand prize winning LED 20c to emit rainbow light, an effect of outputting a sound imitating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed as a notification effect in a special mode. As such, various types of effects can be considered as notification effects in a special aspect.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when a predetermined period (29.5 seconds in this example) elapses, or a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this example) (in this example, 10) The variable winning means (in this example, the first big prize opening, the second big prize opening) are changed to the first state (in this example, the open state) until at least one of winning is established. Can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) of executing a predetermined number of unit games (in this example, rounds) a predetermined number of times (in this example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds), and variable in the advantageous state Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the winning means (in this example, a specific area in the second big prize opening), it can be controlled to a special state (in this example, a probable change state). In addition, after the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the game medium has won a specific number (for example, 11th and 12th) more than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state (in this example, , Based on the occurrence of an over-winning), a notification effect in a special manner (in this example, the first big prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R. ) Can be executed. Therefore, after the game medium passes through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode is executed based on the fact that a specific number of game media is won in a unit game in an advantageous state that is greater than a predetermined number. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined number of times that the unit game (round) is executed in the jackpot game is 11 times (11 rounds) or 16 times (16 rounds) is shown. For example, the number of times may be other times such as 6 times (6 rounds) or 15 times (15 rounds). Further, the predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when there is a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit that opens the big prize opening once or twice, the sudden probability change big hit or You may comprise so that the overwinning in a small hit can also be detected.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed. Therefore, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing.

  Further, according to this embodiment, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect according to the normal mode (in this example, the first big prize opening LED 20c or the second A notification effect in a mode in which the special winning opening 20d emits white light can be executed. In addition, when a specific number of game media wins in one unit game in an advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, a notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Therefore, before the game medium passes through the specific area, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect of the normal mode instead of the notification effect of the special mode.

  In this embodiment, when an over winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second grand prize opening, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when an over-winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, a notification effect may not be executed at all.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect (in this example, a probability change confirmation notification) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state. Then, when a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (in this example, the sixth round) in which the game media have passed through a specific area in the advantageous state, a notification effect in a special mode is not executed (in this example, special The notification effect according to the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect according to the mode). For this reason, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered.

  In this embodiment, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect in the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the first big prize opening LED 20c and the second Although the notification effect of the mode of causing the two major winning openings 20d to emit white light is shown to be executed, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, both the notification effect in the special mode and the notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as a notification effect in a special mode, light emission by the light emitter (in this example, rainbow light emission of the first grand prize opening LED 20c) and sound output (in this example, from the speakers 27L and 27R) An effect including a sound output of a predetermined winning sound is executed. Therefore, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

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In this embodiment, the case where the game ball is configured to be controlled to be in a probable state based on the winning of a game ball in a specific area provided in the second grand prize opening is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, as a big hit type, a normal big hit (a big hit that is not controlled in a promiscuous state after a big hit game; it may be controlled to a short-time state or a high base state after a big hit game) and a positive big hit (a positive change after a big hit game). (It is also possible to control the short-time state or the high base state together with the probability variation state.) So that the probability variation state is controlled based on the fact that the probability variation big hit is achieved. In the gaming machine configured as described above, a configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this embodiment may be applied. Hereinafter, a modified example in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit will be described.

  In this modification, the specific area need not be provided in the special winning opening, and only one special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) may be provided.

  When a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, at least a first advantageous state (in this example) as an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) In, in this example, it is possible to control a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit and a second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit)) which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state. . Based on the fact that one of the unit games in the first advantageous state among them wins a specific number (for example, 11th and 12th) of game media greater than a predetermined number (10 in this example), A notification effect in a special form (in this example, a notification effect in a form in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speakers 27L and 27R) can be executed. According to such a configuration, the notification is performed by executing a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that a certain number of game media are won in a unit game in the first advantageous state, which is larger than a predetermined number. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by directing.

  Further, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, a normal big hit (non-probability variable big hit)) When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the (gaming state), the notification effect in the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process in steps S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and if it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the processes in steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed. do it. If comprised in that way, it can prevent that the entertainment interest of the game by alerting | reporting effect declines by not performing the alerting | reporting effect by a special aspect in a 2nd advantageous state.

  Further, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, it is based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state. Thus, it is possible to execute a notification effect in a normal mode (in this example, a notification effect in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c and the second big prize opening 20d emit white light). Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit), the notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of steps S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not the normal big hit, and if the normal big hit is determined, the process of step S3925 is executed. Good. If comprised in that way, in the 2nd advantageous state, it replaces with the alerting effect by a special aspect, and the alerting effect by a normal aspect can be performed, and the effect effect of an alerting effect can be improved.

  In addition, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a predetermined game value is given when controlled to an advantageous state (In this example, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a promotion effect executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 45 (2) to (6)) to notify that it is controlled to be in a certain variation state. . Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed (in this example, before the result notification in the promotion effect), the notification effect in a special mode is executed. (In this example, instead of the notification effect in the special mode, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed), and after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the result notification in the promotion effect), the first advantageous state When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process in step S3921 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion effect is executed, and the first round in which the promotion effect is executed. If it is determined that it is the fifth round, steps S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (step S3925 may be executed). If it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, steps S3923 and S3924 may be executed. If comprised in that way, the effect effect of an alerting | reporting effect can be improved by performing the alerting effect by a special aspect after performing a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, since it is determined that the game ball is actually controlled based on the winning of a game ball in a specific area in the second grand prize opening, the first to fifth rounds are determined. This suggests that even if the promotion effect is executed and the winning result is notified, it is highly probable that it will be controlled to the probable state. In this modification, whether or not the probable state is controlled by the jackpot type. Therefore, if the winning result is notified in the promotion effect, it can be recognized that the state is controlled as it is.

  In the above-described modification, the first advantageous state with a high degree of advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit, and the second advantageous state with a low degree of advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit). Although a case has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode.

For example, when a short-time big hit that is controlled only in the short-time state after a big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set to the big-hit gaming state based on the short-time big hit, and the second advantageous The state may be a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit. Also, for example, when the so-called look-ahead determination is performed during the big hit game, the case where there is a big hit in the pending storage (that is, the case where the big hit is consecutive) is set as the first advantageous state, The case where there is nothing may be the second advantageous state.

  Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, a big hit of five rounds). In addition, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (a big hit in which the probable change state or the short-time state continues until the next big hit), and the second advantageous state is a big hit game. It is good also as a big hit in which the number of subsequent probability change continuations and the number of short-time continuations are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of probability change continuations and short-time continuation times after a big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of probability change continuations after a big hit game and a small number of short-time continuations.

  As long as the first advantageous state having a high advantage and the second advantageous state having a low advantage are provided in some form as described above.

  Even in one case, there are cases where advantages or disadvantages can be distinguished from a plurality of viewpoints. For example, when there are 5R probability variation big hits and 10R normal big hits as big hit types, the 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is more advantageous from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, and it can be considered from the viewpoint of the gaming state after the big hit game. For example, the 5R probability variable big hit which is controlled to the probability changed state after the big hit game is more advantageous. In this case, priority may be given to the 10R normal big hit as the first advantageous state in view of the number of rounds, and the second advantageous state may be set as the second advantageous state for the 5R probability variable big hit. The probability variation big hit may be the first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be the second advantageous state.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, in addition, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the jackpot game, and a cumulative amount paid out as a prize ball during the jackpot game during consecutive games. You may comprise so that various alerting effects, such as the cumulative prize ball number alerting effect which alert | reports the number of prize balls, can be performed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which various notification effects such as a prize ball number notification effect and a cumulative prize ball number notification effect can be executed will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the award ball number notification effect and the accumulated prize ball number notification effect, various notification effects such as continuous number of times notification and jackpot song name notification can be executed. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs, for example, an award ball number notifying effect operation control process for executing the award ball number notifying effect in the mid-round process during the big hit game (step S805), or accumulation. Cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control processing for executing a prize ball number notification effect is executed.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a prize ball number notification effect operation control process according to the second embodiment. In this award ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a prize ball number notification effect period based on, for example, an effect control pattern (step S211).

  If it is not the prize ball number notification effect period in step S211 (step S211; NO), the number of prize balls for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2000” It is determined whether or not the effect has been executed (step S212). In the process of step S212, for example, a 2000 arrival flag that is set to an on state when notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during a big hit has reached “2000” is provided. The determination may be made based on whether or not the 2000 arrival flag is on.

  If the number-of-prize-ball notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit in step S212 has reached “2000” has not been executed (step S213; NO), the RAM Is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “2000” or more (step S213). At this time, if the prize ball number count value is not equal to or greater than “2000” (step S213; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process ends.

  If the winning ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of winning balls paid out as a winning ball in step S212 has reached “2000” has been executed (step S212; YES), It is determined whether or not a prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as prize balls has reached “2400” has been executed (step S214). In the process of step S214, for example, there is provided a 2400 reach flag that is set to ON when notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during a big hit has reached "2400" The determination may be made based on whether or not the 2400 arrival flag is on.

  If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in step S214 has reached “2400” has been executed (step S214; YES), The ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  In step S214, if the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2400” has not been executed (step S214; NO), the RAM Is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “2400” or more (step S215). At this time, if the prize ball number count value is not equal to or greater than “2400” (step S215; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  When the winning ball count value is “2000” or more in step S213 (step S213; YES), or when the winning ball count value is “2400” or more in step S215 (step S215; YES), If it is the prize ball number notification effect period in step S211 (step S211; YES), it is determined whether or not the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S216).

  If the probability change confirmation notification effect is not being executed in step S216 (step S216; NO), it is determined whether error notification is being executed (step S217). At this time, if the error notification is not being executed (step S217; NO), after performing operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S218), the number of prize balls is notified. The effect operation control process ends. For example, in the process of step S218, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit has reached "2000", or that it has reached "2400" Various commands are created to execute a prize ball number notification effect in a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data read from an effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute a prize ball number notification effect. Then, it may be transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. As a result, a prize ball number notification effect such as displaying a prize ball number notification effect image on the highest layer is executed.

  In response to the fact that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit has reached “2000”, the prize ball number notification effect image is a character image MM3 for informing a message “2000 GET” and its “ The character image CA1 of the aspect which has uttered the message "2000GET" as a dialogue is included. The display time of the prize ball number notification effect image (execution period of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

  When the error notification is being executed in step S217 (step S217; YES), operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After (step S219), the award ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S219, similar to the process of step S218, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. In this embodiment, the Z value indicating the priority of image display is set, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the winning ball number notification effect image is “2”. It is set and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 preferentially executes error notification over the prize ball number notification effect in which the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed in a lower layer than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed. Take control.

  If the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 (step S216; YES), an operation for executing the prize ball number notification effect in a lower layer than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed. After performing the control (step S220), the award ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S220, similar to the processes of steps S218 and S219, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. Further, in this embodiment, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the Z value of the prize ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 gives priority to the probability change confirmation notification effect over the prize ball number notification effect in which the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed in a lower layer than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control to be executed automatically.

  In FIG. 47, when the process of step S220 is performed, the award ball number notification effect operation control process is ended, but the process of step S217 may be executed following the process of step S220. That is, operation control in a plurality of layers may be performed collectively in one execution of the prize ball number notification effect operation control process. The same applies to other similar operation control processes (for example, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 48).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process according to the second embodiment. In this cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the jackpot promotion effect has ended (step S391). In the processing of step S391, for example, a jackpot promotion effect flag that is turned on during execution of the jackpot promotion effect is provided, and determination may be made based on whether or not the jackpot promotion effect flag is on. .

  If the jackpot promotion effect has not ended in step S391 (step S391; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process ends. Thus, in this embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed until the jackpot promotion effect ends. This is an important effect that the player should pay attention to whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit in the first round to the fourth round in this embodiment is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable state. However, until the end of the promotion effect during the big hit, whether the continuous Chang will continue by executing the cumulative prize-ball notification effect that will improve the effect on the premise that the continuous Chang will continue This is so as not to reduce the degree of attention to the promotion effect during the big hit, which also informs whether or not.

  When the jackpot promotion effect is ended in step S391 (step S391; YES), it is determined based on, for example, the effect control pattern whether or not it is the cumulative prize ball number notification effect period (step S392). ).

  If it is not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect period in step S392 (step S392; NO), it is confirmed that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain has reached “5000”. It is determined whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect to be notified has been executed (step S393). In the process of step S393, for example, the 5000 arrival flag that is set to the on state when the cumulative number of award balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit in the continuous game has reached “5000” is set. A determination may be made based on whether or not the 5000 arrival flag is on.

  In step S393, when the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous game has reached “5000” has not been executed (step S393). S393: NO), the cumulative award ball count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “5000” or more (step S394). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball count value is not equal to or greater than “5000” (step S394; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process ends.

  In step S393, when the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the chain has reached “5000” has been executed (step S393). S393; YES), it is determined whether or not the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the series has reached “10000” has been executed. (Step S395). In the process of step S395, for example, a 10,000 arrival flag that is set to the on state when the cumulative number of winning balls that have been paid out as a winning ball during a big hit in a continuous game has reached “10000” is set. A determination may be made based on whether or not the 10,000 arrival flag is on.

  In step S395, if the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the chain has reached “10000” has been executed (step S395). S395; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  In step S395, when the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous game has reached “10000” has not been executed (step S395). S395; NO), the cumulative prize ball count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “10000” or more (step S396). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball count value is not equal to or greater than “10000” (step S396; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  When the cumulative prize ball count value is “5000” or more in step S394 (step S394; YES), or when the cumulative prize ball count value is “10000” or more in step S396 (step S396; YES). In step S392, if it is the cumulative prize ball number notification effect period (step S392; YES), it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect is being executed (step S397).

  If the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S397 (step S397; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. Thus, in this embodiment, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed. This is because the prize ball number notification effect and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect are similar to each other, and when executed simultaneously, the degree of attention to any effect may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the prize ball number notification effect is preferentially executed over the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

  If the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S397 (step S397; NO), it is determined whether the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S398). At this time, if the probability change confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S398; NO), it is determined whether an error notification is being executed (step S399).

  If the error notification is not being executed in step S399 (step S399; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in the highest layer (step S400), the cumulative award is performed. The ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S400, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls that have been paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain has reached “5000” or “10000” In response to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the accumulated prize ball number notification effect for informing that the player has reached the position, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in a predetermined effect mode is executed. For this purpose, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. As a result, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect such as displaying the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image on the highest layer is executed.

  The cumulative prize ball number notification effect image notifies the message “5000 OVER!” In response to the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain reaching “5000”. It includes a character image MM4 and a character image CA2 that emits the message “5000OVER!” As a dialogue. The display time of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image (the execution period of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

  When error notification is being executed in step S399 (step S399; YES), operation control is performed to execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in a layer lower than the layer for which error notification is being executed. After that (step S401), the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S401, similar to the process of step S400, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. In this embodiment, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the cumulative prize ball notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 gives priority to error notification over the cumulative prize ball notification effect, such as displaying the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image on a lower layer than the layer on which the error notification image is displayed. Perform control to be executed.

  When the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S398 (step S398; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed. After performing the operation control (step S402), the accumulated prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S402, similar to the processes of steps S400 and S401, various commands may be created and transmitted to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the like. Further, in this embodiment, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 101 causes the cumulative prize ball notification effect image to be displayed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. The control to execute the process preferentially.

  FIG. 49 shows the display area of the effect display device 9 when the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot music name notification in the second embodiment overlap. An operation example for displaying a notification image is shown. For example, when the number of winning balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, whether or not it is the execution period of the continuous number of times notification, the song name notification during the big hit, and the cumulative winning ball number notification effect. Regardless of this, in the process of step S218 in the award ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 47, as shown in FIG. 49A, the operation control for executing the award ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain reaches “5000”, the process after step S397 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 48 is executed. Is done. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in step S397 shown in FIG. 48, the reason is that the prize ball number notification effect is being executed. As shown in 49 (A), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

  In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), as compared with the layer where the prize ball number notification effect is executed. Operation control for executing continuous channel count notification may be performed in a lower layer.

  Furthermore, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), as compared to the layer where the prize ball number notification effect is executed. Operation control may be performed to execute the song name notification during the big hit in the lower layer.

  In this way, when the execution periods of the prize ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. While the prize ball number notification effect is executed in the layer, the continuous number of times notification and the jackpot music name notification are executed in the lower layer, while the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as the notification effect, the first notification that notifies the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period (in this example, the player was paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game). Award ball number notification effect for notifying the number of winning balls) and second notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired during the special period (in this example, a prize paid out as a winning ball during the big hit game in consecutive Chang Prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of balls). The priority level of the first notification is higher than the second notification (in this example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). Therefore, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed. That is, a plurality of notification effects can be executed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  In this embodiment, as a specific example in which the first notification is prioritized over the second notification, when the prize ball number notification effect (first notification) is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (first notification) (2 notification) is not performed (only one notification is displayed), but the limitation is not limited thereto. For example, although both the first notification and the second notification are configured to be displayable, the display sizes of the first notification and the second notification are made different (the second notification is displayed smaller than the first notification). May limit the display of the second notification. For example, the display timing of the first notification and the second notification is shifted (for example, the display timing of the second notification is delayed from the first notification), and both the first notification and the second notification are displayed. You may comprise as follows.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the prize ball number notification effect is executed with priority over the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. May also be configured to preferentially execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the priority order of the prize ball number notification effect (first notification) and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect (second notification) has been described. However, other priorities that can be executed during the big hit game are described. Priorities are also set for various notification effects. For example, the effect control CPU 101 preferentially displays the award ball number notification effect image over the continuous number-of-times notification image or the jackpot song name notification image, and prioritizes the probability change confirmation notification effect image over the prize ball number notification effect image. The error notification image is preferentially displayed over the probability change confirmation notification effect image. It should be noted that various priority modes are also conceivable for these, for example, the consecutive number of times notification image and the jackpot song name notification image may be displayed preferentially over the winning ball number notification effect image, or the probability change confirmation notification effect may be displayed. The prize ball number notification effect image may be displayed with priority over the image, or the probability variation confirmation notification effect image may be displayed with priority over the error notification image.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, a plurality of channels may be provided as audio playback channels. A third embodiment in which a plurality of channels are provided as audio playback channels will be described below.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In this embodiment, it is assumed that 8 channels are provided as audio playback channels, and that 8 independent phrases can be reproduced simultaneously. Further, in this embodiment, the notification effect for the over winning is executed using the channel Ch0 or the channel Ch1 among the eight audio reproduction channels.

  FIG. 50 is a time chart showing an example of an effect operation in the jackpot gaming state according to the third embodiment. More specifically, the example shown in the figure is a time chart showing an example of the timing of an over winning in a certain round game and a notification effect due to the over winning. FIG. 50A shows, as a certain scene, a state of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (open state, closed state). In FIG. 50A, time flows from the left side to the right side. The same applies to FIG.

  The upper part of FIG. 50 (B) represents the ON state (detection of game balls) / OFF (non-detection of game balls) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 50 (A). That is, the upper part of FIG. 50 (B) represents the state of winning the game ball to the big winning opening in the scene of FIG. 50 (A). The number given to each ON state represents the grand prize opening number of times count value (the number of winnings in the round).

  The middle part of FIG. 50B represents the presence / absence of a notification effect (first notification effect) on the reproduction channel Ch0 due to over winning in the scene of FIG. 50A, that is, the presence / absence of execution of the first notification effect. .

  The lower part of FIG. 50B represents the presence / absence of a notification effect (second notification effect) in the reproduction channel Ch1 due to over winning in the scene of FIG. 50A, that is, the presence / absence of execution of the second notification effect. .

  In this embodiment, for example, when the game control microcomputer 100 receives a game ball in the big winning opening and is detected by the count switch 23, the game control microcomputer 100 gives an effect control command indicating that the winning in the big winning opening is detected. Send. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes over-winning notification processing for executing the notification effect for the overwinning based on the effect control command.

  In the over-winning notification process, the effect control CPU 101 is the case where the number of winnings in the grand prize opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit winning number (10 in this example), and the eleventh in the big prize opening. When the game ball is won (for example, in the case of an odd number of over winnings), the first notification sound (first over winning notification sound) is reproduced / reproduced as the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0. Output.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 has a case where the number of winning prizes in the big winning opening is 11 or more, which is larger than the upper limit winning number (in this example, 10), and the 12th game ball is placed in the big winning opening. If there is a winning (for example, if it is an even-numbered over winning), the second notification sound (second over winning notification sound) is reproduced / output as the second notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1.

  That is, in the example shown in the figure, at the timing t1, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, and at the timing t2, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 at the specified number or less, and at the timing t3, the specified ball is detected. When the number of gaming balls is detected by the count switch 23, the eleventh and twelfth gaming balls that win a prize exceeding the specified number have entered the big winning opening, and at timing t4, the large number Based on the detection of the eleventh (first over-winning) game ball to the winning opening by the count switch 23, the first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the big winning opening. The 12th game ball (over winning 2nd) is detected by the count switch 23. Based on, to perform a second notification effect by the reproducing channel Ch1.

  In the example shown in the figure, at timing t1, a gaming ball is detected by the count switch 23 at a specified number or less, and at timing t2, a gaming ball is detected by the count switch 23 at a specified number or less. The eleventh, 12th, and 12th wins that exceed the specified number of times, from the timing when the number of game balls are detected by the count switch 23 to the closing of the big winning opening by the detection of the specified number of winnings. Based on the fact that the eleventh game ball (first over-winning game) has been detected by the count switch 23 at the timing t4 when the first game ball has entered the grand prize winning port. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and at the timing t5, the big prize opening 12th based on the (over winning 2 th) game ball is detected by the count switch 23 of, there may be a case to execute a second notification effect in reproduction channel Ch1.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in one open game (in this example, a jackpot game), the number of game media (in this example, game balls) is the maximum number of winning prizes (in this example, 10). ) Based on having won more variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (in this example, a notification effect for over winning). . In addition, the second winning number (the 12th in this example), which is the first winning number (the 11th in this example) that is greater than the maximum number of winnings and the next winning after the first winning number. The notification effect is executed using a sound output channel different from the winning (in this example, the eleventh (over winning first) performs the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the twelfth (over winning). In the second case, the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1). Therefore, since the notification effect can be executed on different channels in the second winning number that is the next winning after the first winning number and the first winning number that is larger than the upper limit winning number, A decrease can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when a winning greater than the upper limit winning number occurs at a short interval.

  In this embodiment, the case where the notification effect is executed by using different playback channels for the eleventh (over-winning first) and the twelfth (over-winning second) is shown. The notification sound output in the notification effect at the individual (over winning first) and the twelfth (over winning second) may be the same sound or different sounds.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first notification effect is executed using the reproduction channel Ch0 is shown. However, the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment. In this case, in the first embodiment, since the playback channel Ch0 is used to output the warning sound and the left-handed notification sound, the first notification is made using a playback channel different from the playback channel Ch0. An effect and a second notification effect may be executed.

  In addition, about the structure shown in said 2nd Embodiment-3rd Embodiment, you may apply only any one structure to the gaming machine shown in 1st Embodiment, A combination of both configurations may be applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27L, 27R, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed according to commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous (the production in which one or more temporary stoppages and re-variations are performed during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode, an example in which one change pattern command is transmitted when starting change is shown, but the change pattern is generated with two or more commands. You may make it notify to the microcomputer 100 for control. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  In each of the above embodiments, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and production symbols “1” to “9”, and a plurality of types of normal symbols “O” and “X” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. However, the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  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.

  Further, 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 enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as a game ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c 1st reserved memory display part 18d 2nd reserved memory display unit 20a 1st 1 special variable winning ball device 20b second special variable winning ball device 20c first big prize opening LED
20d Second prize winning LED
22 specific detection switch 23a first count switch 23b second count switch 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which game media are easily won and a second state in which game media are difficult to win;
An advantageous state in which a unit game that can change the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of a predetermined period elapses or a predetermined number of game media are won. A controllable advantageous state control means,
The advantageous state control means can control the advantageous state as at least a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state,
The system further comprises a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect in a special mode based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number greater than the predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state. Gaming machine. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which game media are easily won and a second state in which game media are difficult to win;
An advantageous state in which a unit game that can change the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of a predetermined period elapses or a predetermined number of game media are won. Controllable advantageous state control means;
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state;
After the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, a notification effect in a special mode can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number greater than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. A gaming machine comprising a notification effect executing means.