JP2018068858A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To restrain an increase in storage capacity and to restrain a decrease in an interest in a game because decision of a variable display pattern becomes monotonous.SOLUTION: A game machine includes means of being capable of storing period prescription information for executing a specific variable display pattern with a predetermined period, and period identification information update means for updating first period identification information and second period identification information for identifying an execution period of the specific variable display pattern according to execution of variable display, thus permitting determination of the specific variable display pattern based on one of the first period identification information and the second period identification information, and the period prescription information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, as gaming machines that perform variable display, a high probability determination table that can determine a reach variation display pattern as a variable display pattern with high probability, and a low probability determination table that can determine a reach variation display pattern with low probability There is one that switches and periodically changes the generation ratio of reach according to the reach variation display pattern (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there is a scenario in which scenario information is set so that a special variation state in which the effect symbol is hidden by an image in which the eyelid closes is displayed in a variation display of a specific number of variations such as 10 times, 20 times, and 30 times after the big hit. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 09-262345 A JP 2012-115588 A

  However, in the case where the variation pattern is determined only by lottery as in Patent Document 1, non-reach variation patterns continue to be selected due to a bias in probability, and a specific variation pattern such as a reach variation pattern is long-term. While the phenomenon of not being executed can occur, as in Patent Document 2, by using scenario information, it is possible to eliminate the phenomenon that specific fluctuation patterns such as reach fluctuation patterns are not executed for a long period of time. Since the big hit may not occur even if the number of times becomes 1000 times or more, it is necessary to store scenario information corresponding to the number of long-term fluctuations that may not cause the big hit. There is a problem that the storage capacity for storing information increases, and these scenario information When determining the specific change pattern based is becomes a monotonous determine a particular variation pattern, game interest is disadvantageously lowered.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in gaming interests due to monotonous determination of a variable display pattern while suppressing an increase in storage capacity. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game machine (for example, controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player by performing variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, variation display of the production symbol) Pachinko machine 1)
Variable display pattern determining means for determining any one variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 selects one of the plurality of variation patterns in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 43). The part that determines the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process),
A specific variable display pattern (for example, a super-reach or special non-reach fluctuation pattern) at a predetermined time (for example, a time when 128 times of variable display is executed or a time when the number of fluctuation display after a big hit is 80 to 100 times) ) Time regulation information storage means (for example, ROM 101) capable of storing the time regulation information (for example, data of scenario A and scenario B of modification 3 shown in FIG. 44),
First timing specifying information for specifying the execution timing of the specific variable display pattern (for example, the cycle determination counter 1 in the third modification) and second timing specifying information (for example, information different from the first timing specifying information) The special zone effect counter in the modified example 3 is updated in response to the execution of variable display (for example, in the modified example 3, in the special symbol stop process in S182, the special zone effect counter is updated). As with the cycle determination counter 1, a part that is updated by 1 subtraction)
With
The variable display pattern determining means can determine a specific variable display pattern based on either the first time specifying information or the second time specifying information and the time defining information (for example, as shown in FIG. 47). In the variation pattern setting process of Modification 3, when the remainder value and the division value of the cycle determination counter 1 satisfy the cycle determination condition described in the scenario A, the variation pattern of the super reach that is the specific variable display pattern is determined. In addition, when the surplus value of the special zone effect counter falls within the numerical range described in the data of scenario B, the variation pattern is updated to the variation pattern of special non-reach deviation that is a specific variable display pattern)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game entertainment due to monotonous determination of the variable display pattern while suppressing an increase in storage capacity.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific variable display pattern includes a first specific variable display pattern (for example, a super reach variation pattern) and a second specific variable display pattern (for example, a special non-reach variation pattern),
The time regulation information storage means (for example, the ROM 101) is configured to execute first timing regulation information (for scenario A) for executing the first specific variable display pattern at a predetermined time (for example, a time for executing 128 times of variable display). Data) and second time regulation information (scenario B data) for executing the second specific variable display pattern at a predetermined time,
The variable display pattern determining means can determine the first specific variable display pattern based on the first time specifying information and the first time specifying information (for example, in the variable pattern setting process of the third modification shown in FIG. 47). The game control microcomputer 100 can determine the variation pattern of the super reach, which is the specific variable display pattern, when the remainder value and the division value of the cycle judgment counter 1 satisfy the cycle judgment condition described in the scenario A. ) And the second specific variable display pattern can be determined based on the second time specifying information and the second time specifying information (for example, in the variation pattern setting process of the third modification shown in FIG. 47, The game control microcomputer 100 has a numerical value in which the surplus value of the special zone effect counter is described in the scenario B data. If applicable to enclose the part to update the fluctuation pattern of the special non reach out of the fluctuation pattern is a specific variable display pattern)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first time regulation information corresponding to the first time identification information and the second time regulation information corresponding to the second timing identification information can be individually stored.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
A gaming machine that can be controlled in a plurality of advantageous states (for example, probability variation big hit A1, probability variation big hit A2, probability variation big hit B1, probability variation big hit B2, non-probability big hit B)
As the set value of the first time specifying information (for example, the period determining counter 1 in the modified example 3), a set value that differs depending on the type of the advantageous state (as shown in FIG. 45, a different set value corresponding to the jackpot type) And the same set value (all jackpots as shown in FIG. 45) regardless of the type of advantageous state as the set value of the second time specifying information (for example, the special zone effect counter in the modified example 3). As shown in FIG. 45, the set value setting means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) sets “101”) to the period determination counter 1 in S214a of the big hit end process of the third modification. Different period determination counter setting values are set depending on the type. As shown in FIG. 45, the special zone effect counter has a uniform value regardless of the jackpot type. Part to set up 01 ")
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the predetermined time at which the first specific variable display pattern is determined varies depending on the type of advantageous state, while the predetermined time at which the second specific variable display pattern is determined does not vary depending on the type of advantageous state. You can

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The variable display pattern determination means prioritizes the determination based on the second timing specifying information and the timing specification information over the determination based on the first timing specification information and the timing specification information. 47. (For example, in S172e of the variation pattern setting process of Modification 3 shown in FIG. 47, the variation pattern determined in S172a is updated to the variation pattern of special non-reach)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the process for determining the variable display pattern from becoming complicated.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
Reservation storage means (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the first storage unit 151A in the RAM 102) can store information related to variable display (for example, numerical data indicating each of the random values MR1 to MR4 extracted at the time of winning a start). 2 special figure storage unit 151B),
Predetermining means for determining the variable display pattern before the variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display corresponding to the hold storage information (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes winning determination processing to determine the variation pattern. Part to judge),
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, prior notice effect execution means (for example, effect control) for executing a prior notice effect before execution of variable display corresponding to the hold storage information to be determined by the prior determination means. CPU 120 performs execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold display notice effect determination process based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variable category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the winning determination process is executed. , The part that displays the hold storage display in the determined display mode),
With
The prior determination means determines that the specific variable display pattern is determined based on one of the first time specifying information and the second time specifying information and the time defining information. It can be determined before the decision (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of winning determination process S130, S135, and S139, so that the period determination counter 2 and the period determination counter 1 in the modified example Part for determining that super reach is determined based on scenario data, and in variation 3, using special zone effect counter 2, it is determined that a special non-reach variation pattern will result in a winning determination process. Judgment part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a prior notice effect can be executed for the specific variable display pattern executed at a predetermined time.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, winning in a start winning opening),
Information for specifying the execution time, the first determination time determination information (for example, the cycle determination counter 2) for determination by the prior determination means and the second determination time information for determination (for example, The determination time specifying information updating means for updating the special zone effect counter 2) according to the establishment of the start condition (for example, in the third modification, the period determination counter 2 and the special zone effect counter 2 are awarded). The part to be subtracted and updated in S113 after execution of the time determination process)
With
The pre-determination means determines that the specific variable display pattern is determined based on either the first determination timing specific information or the second determination timing specific information and the timing definition information. It can be determined before the pattern determining means is determined (for example, in the modified example 3, in the winning determination process, the super reach based on the period determination counter 2, the special zone effect counter 2, scenario A, and scenario B) And the part that determines that the fluctuation pattern of deviation from special non-reach is determined)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the determination process by the prior determination unit from becoming complicated.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 5,
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of the first identification information (for example, variable display of the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, variable display of the second special symbol),
The time specifying information updating means is configured to execute the variable display of the identification information of one of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information, and the first time specifying information and the second time specifying. The information is updated, and the first time specifying information and the second time specifying information are not updated in accordance with the execution of variable display of the other identification information (for example, the special symbol suspension of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 40) When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” by executing the processing of S182a in the process, the period determination counter 1 is updated by 1 and the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not “1”. (The part that does not update the counter 1 for period determination by 1)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific variable display pattern can be appropriately executed at a predetermined time.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 to 6,
Predetermined areas in which prize balls are paid out when the game ball passes (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B serving as a second start winning port, a first special variable winning ball device 7A serving as a big winning port, and a second special variable winning device). A ball device 7B, a normal winning ball device 6A serving as a first start winning port, a general winning port N1 to a general winning port N4 serving as a general winning region,
Information display means (for example, on the main board 11) provided on the main board for controlling the game and capable of displaying predetermined information (for example, connection ratio, role ratio) related to the prize balls to be paid out when the game ball passes through a predetermined area. Provided display monitor 29);
With
The information display means is provided on the main board for controlling the game so that the visibility is not hindered (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is displayed by the heat radiating hole. (The portion housed and provided in the substrate case 201 formed so that the visibility of the monitor 29 is not obstructed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for a probable variation big hit), and (B) is a diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for a non-probable variation big hit). (A)-(G) is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination tables A-G for deviation | shift. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. (A) is the front view which simplified the main board | substrate, (B) is explanatory drawing explaining the display content of a display monitor. It is a figure which shows the structure of a part of storage area in RAM of a main board | substrate. It is the figure which showed the memory map of CPU in a main board | substrate. It is the figure which showed the RAM area corresponding to the storage area of main board RAM. (A) is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor, (B-1)-(B-5) is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the movement of the data memorize | stored in the storage area of the ring buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize information processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize information display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about a big hit hold memory, (B) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about an off hold storage. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display update process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of an update of a 1st hold memory display area and a 2nd hold memory display area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a figure which shows the determination status of the super reach by scenario data. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the story type for every jackpot type, and the setting value set to the counter for period determination. It is a figure which shows the difference in the determination status of the super reach by the story classification according to the jackpot classification. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a start winning process in a first modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop process in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the example of the some scenario data in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the example which sets the some scenario data in the modification 2 according to jackpot classification. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern in the modification 3. It is a figure explaining the scenario data in the modification 3. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the big win classification in the modification 3, the setting value set to the counter for period determination, and the setting value set to the counter for special zone effects. It is a figure which shows the determination condition of the variation pattern after various big hits in the modification 3. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process in Modification 3.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  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. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous, and “variable display” and “variable display” are also synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game. As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display. Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, four general winning holes N1 to N2 are provided around the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening N1 is detected by, for example, the general winning opening switch 24A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening N2 is detected by, for example, the general winning opening switch 24B shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening N3 is detected by, for example, the general winning opening switch 24C shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening N4 is detected by, for example, the general winning opening switch 24D shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the general winning opening switches 24A to 24D.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. Further, general winning ports other than the general winning ports N1 to N4 may be provided. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, the game ball paid out as a prize ball or the game ball paid out by lending is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launcher. A dish (hit ball supply dish) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The member that forms the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is disposed.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the board case 201 as shown in FIG. Various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted on the main board 11. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 29 that is visible from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display monitor 29 has a variety of winning information related to winning. The function to display is also provided. The main board 11 is sealed in a board case 201, and a display monitor 29 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged at the center of the main board 11. The display monitor 29 is disposed in front of the main board 11 when visually recognized. Since the main board 11 is not visible in a state where the glass door frame provided to be openable on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so as to cover the gaming area is not opened, what is the front when viewing the main board 11? This is the front when viewing the back side of the gaming board 2 in a state where the glass door frame is opened, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

  The main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100) has each prize opening (first grand prize opening, second big prize opening, second starting prize opening, first starting prize opening, general prize winning openings N1 to N4, Hereinafter, the number of game balls entering (also referred to as “entry area”) is counted, and various winning information such as run ratios and role ratios are displayed on the display monitor 29. By displaying the winning information, it is possible to confirm various winning information such as a connection ratio and a role ratio after installation in the amusement hall. That is, it is normal for the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to design the game board surface so that the game medium enters the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency (passes the test). Further, when the test is performed, it is confirmed whether or not the game medium has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Further, even after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment is performed and, as a result of the adjustment, whether or not the game medium has entered the general winning opening as frequently as designed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made after the installation in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operation on the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In particular, the command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". In the variation display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the command 8CX0H is a first variation display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result is “out”. The command 8CX1H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A1”. The command 8CX2H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A2”. The command 8CX3H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B1”. The command 8CX4H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B2”. The command 8CX5H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. . The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105), and an RTC 106 (Real-Time Clock 106) capable of outputting the current time information. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random hit value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big hit B1”, “probable big hit B2”, “non-big hit” when the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine one of “probability” and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “out of”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the non-reach deviation variation pattern is determined, for example, when the first reserved memory number is 2 or less in the low base state where the time reduction control is not executed, as will be described later. A variation pattern of PA1-1 without shortening whose variation time is 12000 milliseconds, and a variation pattern determined when the first number of reserved storages is 3 in the low base state. The fluctuation pattern of PA1-2 in which the time is shortened to 5750 milliseconds and the fluctuation pattern determined when the first reserved memory number is 4 in the low base state, and the fluctuation time is shortened to 3750 milliseconds. The fluctuation pattern of PA1-3 is determined in the high base state where the time reduction control is executed, and the fluctuation time is 5000 milliseconds, compared with PA1-1 and PA1-2. And the variation pattern of the stomach PA1-4 is provided. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed. In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot. In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes various selection data, table data, and a variable cycle display for use in controlling the progress of the game. The super reach variation pattern is determined every number of times (predetermined period), and the reach and super reach variation patterns are not determined in the variation display before and after the predetermined cycle variation display for each predetermined number of variation display times (predetermined period). As shown in FIG. 37, scenario data for doing so, when a big hit occurs, set values corresponding to the type of the big hit that occurred are set in a cycle determination counter 1 and a cycle determination counter 2 (to be described later) Counter setting value data (story data) for cycle determination for setting) is stored. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  In the scenario data of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, a cycle for dividing the counter values of the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2 as data for setting the predetermined cycle to 128 variable display counts. “128” is described as a value, and a cycle determination condition and a cycle pre- and post-cycle determination condition related to a division value obtained by dividing the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2 by the cycle value and a remainder value after the division are described. ing. As this cycle determination condition, a value obtained by dividing the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2 by the cycle value “128” is “0” and is divisible, and the division value is 26 Is also a small value. Therefore, as will be described later, the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2 are updated by one subtraction every time the variation display is completed or every time an effective start prize is generated. The remainder value is “0” for each display or every 128 effective start winning prizes, and the cycle determination condition is satisfied.

  In addition, as the period pre- and post-determination determination conditions, a numerical range of a remainder value and a division value for determining that the display is four times before and after a predetermined cycle variation display that is a variation display every 128 times are described. Yes. Specifically, the remainder value obtained by dividing the period determination counter 1 and the period determination counter 2 by the period value “128” is a value in the range of 1 to 4 or 124 to 127, and the division value is greater than 26. It is described that it is a small value. Therefore, the period pre- and post-period determination condition is satisfied when the display is four times before and after the variable display every 128 times when the period determination condition is satisfied. Since scenario data is described in this manner, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, 128 times of fluctuation display is set as a predetermined period, and a superposition is performed in a predetermined period fluctuation display which is a fluctuation display every 128 times. The reach deviation variation pattern is always determined, and the reach and super reach variation patterns are not determined in the variation display four times before and after the predetermined cycle variation display. In addition, about the fluctuation display of 5 to 123 times other than the fluctuation display of 4 times before and after the predetermined cycle fluctuation display, a fluctuation pattern including reach and super reach can be determined by a normal lottery. In the present embodiment, the number of times that the variation pattern including reach and super reach is not determinable is exemplified as four variations before and after, as described above, but the number of variations is four times. Other than this, it may be determined appropriately. Further, in this embodiment, until the fluctuation display is executed 80 times after the big hit, it is controlled to the short time state (high base state). Therefore, the period determination counter 1 and the period determination counter 2 perform the period in these periods. In order to prevent the determination and the like from being performed, the division value obtained by dividing the period determination counter 1 and the period determination counter 2 by the period value “128” is a value smaller than 26. Although the determination condition is used, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the gaming state is a short-time state (high base state), the determination of whether the period determination condition and the period pre- and post-period determination conditions are satisfied is not performed. By doing so, the cycle determination condition and the cycle pre- and post-cycle determination conditions may be described using only the remainder value.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure. The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”. In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/200 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to to determine In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A1”, “probability big hit A2 ”,“ Probability variation big hit B1 ”,“ Probability variation big hit B2 ”and so on. Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. Probable variation big hit A1, Probable variation big hit A2, Probable variation big hit B1, Probable variation big hit B2 and non-probable big hit in which only the short-time control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. Is set.

  In the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit A1” and “probable big hit A2” and the big hit gaming state by “non-probable big hit”, as described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. The round is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds). On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B1” and “probable big hit B2”, as described above, the number of rounds for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is five (so-called five rounds). ), Repeated short-term open jackpot. Therefore, “probable variation big hit A1” and “probable variation big hit A2” are sometimes called 16 round (16R) probability variation big hits, and “probability big hit B1” and “probable variation big hit B2” are sometimes called five rounds (5R). . The high-accuracy control and the short-time control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big hit B1” and “probable big hit B2” Continue until a special number game (variable display) is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times in this embodiment) or until a big hit occurs again until a predetermined number of special figure games (variable display) are executed. Executed. Therefore, the big hit that has occurred again until the predetermined number of special game (fluctuation display) is executed is any one of “probable big hit A1,” “probable big hit A2,” “probable big hit B1,” and “probable big hit B2.” In some cases, since the high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control are executed again after the big hit gaming state is finished, the big hit gaming state is a so-called continuous play state that occurs continuously without going through the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, “probability big hit A1” and “probability big hit A2” have the same number of times of probability variation control and short-time control and the number of rounds, but the promotion effect is in the fifth round during the big hit game. Whether it is executed or not is different. In other words, “probable big hit A1” is displayed when the 16-round probability variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the finalized design symbol of the production symbol, so that it is informed that the 16 rounds probable big hit is generated when the big hit occurs. The 5th round is a probable big hit where the promotion effect is not executed, and the “probable big hit A2” is a 5th round probable big hit by stopping and displaying the probable big hit combination of 5 rounds as the definitive production symbol of the production symbol. Will be notified when a big hit occurs, and a promotion effect (battle effect) will be executed in the fifth round during the big hit game. By winning the promotion effect (battle effect), the big hit game after the sixth round will be executed (continue) It is a promising big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, “probability big hit B1” and “probability big hit B2” have the same number of rounds and the number of rounds as well as the number of rounds and the number of rounds. Whether it is executed or not is different. In other words, “probability big hit B1” is displayed when the big round hit probability change big hit is informed by the fact that the five rounds probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the finalized design symbol of the production symbol. In the fifth round, a probable big hit that is not promoted in the fifth round, “probable big hit B2” is a combination of the five probable big hits as the finalized design of the production symbol, and the promotion in the fifth round during the jackpot game ( (Battle effect) is executed, and defeating the promotion effect (battle effect) is a promising big hit in which the big hit game ends in five rounds.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the same promotion effect (battle effect) is executed in the fifth round during the jackpot game in “probability big hit A2” and “probability big hit B2”, and the final result of the promotion effect (battle effect) Is a 16-round jackpot game that has a high degree of advantage for the player, and if the final result of the promotion production (battle production) is defeated, the degree of advantage for the player is low Since it is a 5-round jackpot game, even if the 5-round probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as a finalized design pattern, for example, the promotion effect (battle effect) is won in the fifth round during the jackpot game. Since there is a possibility that it will be a big hit game of the round, it is possible to continue the expectation that the player will be a big hit game of 16 rounds even during the big hit game Rutotomoni, since it is possible to focus the player to the fifth round in the jackpot game, it is possible to improve the game interest. In this embodiment, the types of big hits are exemplified as “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big hit B1”, “probable big hit B2”, and “non-probable big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the non-probable big hit is similar to the probable big hit, and the number of rounds having different numbers of rounds is different. The type of jackpot may be determined as appropriate.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times in this embodiment) or the predetermined number of special game is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8A, “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, The assignment of the judgment value to the big hit types of “probable big hit B1” and “probable big hit B2” is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart, the predetermined range of judgment values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are “probable big hit B1” and “probable big hit B2” with a small number of rounds. If the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the jackpot type of “probable big hit B1” is smaller than the first special figure (“ 96 ”to“ 100 ”). With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B1” or “probable big hit B2” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is rarely determined that the jackpot type is “probable big hit B1” or “probable big hit B2” and controlled to a short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the high opening control associated with the game avoids frequent short-term open big hit states with a small number of winning balls. Can be prevented from decreasing. That is, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit A1” or “probable big hit A2” with a large number of rounds is the special figure game using the first special figure. Therefore, in the gaming state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, for example, by the high opening control associated with the time-shortening control, the number of the winning balls is likely to be increased. It can enhance interest.

  Also, in the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8A, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the “probable big hit A2” or “probable big hit B2” in which the promotion effect is executed. On the other hand, when the judgment value is assigned to the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the “probable big hit A2” or “probable big hit B2” in which the promotion effect is executed. Since it is not assigned, the promotion effect is not executed in the jackpot game state with the probability variation jackpot when the variation special chart is the second special chart, and the 16-round probability variation jackpot is determined depending on the confirmed effect design of the performance symbol. Or, in the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the short-time control by making it possible to understand the 5 round probability variation big hit. Although the number of rounds in the skill state becomes unclear, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation special figure is the second special figure. Regarding the probability variation big hit in the case of the figure, “probability big hit A2” and “probability big hit B2” may be determined at a lower rate than when the variation special chart is the first special figure, for example.

  In the example of setting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing. In the present embodiment, an example in which the “probability big hit B1” can be determined even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation special figure When the special figure is the second special figure, the “probable big hit B1” and the “probable big hit B2” with a small number of rounds may not be determined. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, a big hit type table is used in which the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure and the determination value allocation to each big hit type is different. Although the embodiment has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determination value is commonly assigned to each jackpot type. The jackpot type may be determined with reference to the table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns. Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”. In addition, a deviation variation pattern determination table used in advance when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “out of” is prepared in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, the big hit variation pattern determination table includes the big hit types “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big hit B1”, “probable big hit B2”. The big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for the probability variation big hit) and the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for the non-probable variation big hit) used when the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. The big hit variation pattern judgment table (for probability variation big hit) and big hit variation pattern judgment table (for non-probable variation big hit) are prepared, the fluctuation pattern for normal reach big hit (PB1-1), the fluctuation for super reach α big hit For each fluctuation pattern of the pattern (PB1-2) and the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big change pattern A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the determination random value MR3. In this embodiment, when the big hit variation pattern determination table (for the probable variation big hit) is used, the super reach β is easily determined, and when the big hit variation pattern determination table (for the non-probable variation big hit) is used. In order to easily determine the super reach α, the judgment values are assigned to the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for the probable variation big hit) and the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for the non-probable variation big hit). When the variation pattern of β is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “probability variation big hit A1”, “probability variation big hit A2”, “probability variation big hit B1”, “probability variation big hit B2”.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation big hit) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probable variation big hit) both have normal reach big hit. Since determination values are assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns (PB1-1), fluctuation pattern per super reach α big (PB1-2), fluctuation pattern per super reach β big (PB1-3), the big hit In such a case, a normal reach or super reach effect is always executed, but a non-reach variation pattern may be determined if it is a big hit.

  Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern determination table A for deviation, which is used when determining the variation pattern of the first special figure when the first special figure reservation storage number is two or less, and The variation pattern determination table B for losing used for determining the variation pattern of the first special figure when the number of the one special figure retention storage is three and the first special figure reservation storage number is four, The variation pattern determination table C for loss used for determining the variation pattern of one special figure, and the case where the variation state of the first special figure is determined when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time-shortening control is performed. The variation pattern determination table D for deviation used in the above, the variation pattern determination table E for variation used for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure, and 128 variations whose variation display is a predetermined number of times. The variation pattern determination table F for losing used for determining the type of super reach when the display is a predetermined cycle variation every time the display is executed, and the variation display is a variation display four times before and after the predetermined cycle variation. A deviation variation pattern determination table G used in this case is prepared in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach variation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α variation variation pattern. (PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number of three, Predetermined random values out of the possible ranges of variation pattern determination random value MR3 with respect to variation pattern (PA2-2) of superreach α and variation pattern (PA2-3) of displacement of superreach β are used as determination values. Assigned. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number of four, Predetermined random values out of the possible ranges of variation pattern determination random value MR3 with respect to variation pattern (PA2-2) of superreach α and variation pattern (PA2-3) of displacement of superreach β are used as determination values. Assigned.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-shortening non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1). The non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time than -2). Therefore, when the first number of reserved memories increases, a non-reach fluctuation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memory is easily digested, and the first number of reserved memories is the upper limit number. When the first start prize is received when the number reaches 4, the useless first start prize that is not reserved is less likely to occur. By determining the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-1) that is long and short, the variation display time is lengthened, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variation display is not executed. become.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is used for the non-reduction variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening and the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1). A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in the possible range. In the deviation variation pattern determination table D, random numbers are not assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α and the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β. Therefore, even if the first special figure game is executed when the second special figure holding memory number is “0” in the short time state and the first special figure game is executed during the short time state described later, In the same manner, the super-reach α shift variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super-reach β shift variation pattern (PA2-3) are not determined. Further, the determined non-reach shift variation pattern is not the shortened non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-4), but the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening. While the non-reach shift pattern without shortening (PA1-1) is being executed, the possibility of the second reserved memory is increased by winning the second start winning opening, and the probability change accompanied with the promotion effect is increased. Although it is possible to prevent as much as possible that the first reserved memory for which the big hit can be determined is unnecessarily digested, the present invention is not limited to this. In order to be able to shorten the variation time even in the case where the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening is used, the variation of the shortened non-reach deviation is performed. It may be determined pattern (PA1-4).

  Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table E, a variation pattern determination pattern for the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-4) and the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1) corresponding to the time reduction control is used. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 can take. In the variation pattern determination table E for detachment, random values are not assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) of superreach α and the variation pattern (PA2-3) of superreach β. That is, in this embodiment, in the case of the second special figure game, the ratio of determining the variation pattern of the super reach deviation which is the specific variable display pattern of the present invention is set lower than that of the first special figure game. Has been. In the present embodiment, in the case of the second special figure game, a mode in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach deviation which is the specific variable display pattern is set to “0” is exemplified. It is not limited, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach deviation may be a ratio other than “0” different from the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach deviation in the first special game.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the second special figure game, the fluctuation pattern is always determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table E, so that the second special figure is not in the short-time state (high base state). Even when the game is executed, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β (PA2-3) are not determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a judgment table for the deviation variation pattern of the second special figure, a judgment table (for short time) used in a short time state (high base state) and a short time state (high base state) ) Is used, and a determination table (for non-temporal speed) is provided. By assigning a random value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β, the second special figure game is executed when not in the short-time state (high base state). May be such that the super-reach α shift pattern (PA2-2) and the super-reach β shift pattern (PA2-3) can be determined. In addition, for the determination table (for non-short-time operation), a non-shortening non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) is determined in place of the short non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-4). Also good.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern determination table F for deviation, the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is obtained only for the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of superreach α and the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of superreach β. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the possible range. In other words, in a predetermined periodic fluctuation, which is a case where a fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table F, the super reach α deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) or the super reach β deviation deviation pattern (PA2- One of 3) will be determined. In the present embodiment, random number values are allocated almost equally to both the super-reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super-reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3). By making it easy to determine only one type of super reach, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the appearing super reach is a super reach determined by a predetermined period fluctuation, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the super-reach α shift pattern (PA2-2) and the super-reach β shift pattern ( Only one of the PA2-3), for example, as will be described later, a variation pattern (PA2- By assigning a random value only to 3), the same type of super reach variation pattern may be determined for a predetermined period variation.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table G, all random values that can be taken by the variation pattern determination random value MR3 are used as determination values only for the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) with shortening. Assigned. Therefore, in the fluctuation display four times before and after the predetermined period fluctuation in which the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table G is used, the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) with a shortening is always determined. In the present embodiment, if the non-reach out of fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening is determined in four fluctuation displays before and after these predetermined period fluctuations, the fluctuation time is 12000 milliseconds. Since non-reach fluctuations will continue for 4 times, the game may be delayed and the gaming interest may be reduced. Although an example of determining the pattern (PA1-2) has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-reach fluctuation pattern to be determined in the four fluctuation display before and after the predetermined period fluctuation is appropriately selected. It is only necessary to make it possible to determine a plurality of types of non-reach variation patterns instead of one type, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a period before and after a predetermined cycle variation. It may be.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. Is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a cycle determination counter 1 for making it possible to determine whether or not the variation display is a predetermined cycle variation every time 128 variation displays are performed. Cycle determination counter 2, a gate passage number counter for calculating a hand ratio and a connection ratio, which will be described later, a first starting winning number counter, a second starting winning number counter, a first general winning number counter, and a second general winning number Data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters such as a counter, a third general winning number counter, a fourth general winning number counter, and a large winning number counter is stored. The cycle determination counter 1 is a counter used for determining whether or not the variation pattern has a predetermined cycle variation when determining the variation pattern at the start of variation, and the cycle determination counter 2 varies in the winning determination processing. It is a counter used for determining whether or not there is a predetermined period variation when performing pattern prefetch determination. Note that the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software. In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes. As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 12A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 12A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes. The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 12B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory are stored. ) And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize include a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, A storage area (entry) is provided for storing the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory in association with the hold memory number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Furthermore, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the determination of the display pattern that accompanies the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice effect in the hold display advance notice effect determination process (FIG. 32) to be described later is undecided. In other words, due to the occurrence of a new start win, the display pattern has not yet been decided due to the newly stored start slot win designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, pending storage number notification command Corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, a display undecided flag indicating the presence and a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold memory display is set A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number. In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the hold display notice effect determination process described later. Thus, when the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined. Includes “1” (square (◇)) or “2” (star) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. (*)) Is set, a special storage mode display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first storage screen display area 5D and the second storage screen display area 5U. Corresponding fluctuation display Stomach, it is likely to be a possibility and super reach to be a big hit is adapted to be notice.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure holding memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tails “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 12B is the entry (buffer number “ (1-0 "or" 2-0 "entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the starting variable display pending storage (buffer number" 1-1 "or" 2-1 ") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 12B, when the change display of the effect symbol of the first special figure holding memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number “1” is deleted. Each command stored in “” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  Here, the display of the total of game balls and the ratio of the bonuses on the main board 11 of the present embodiment will be described. The main board 11 has information related to game winning, for example, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting opening (heso), the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting winning opening (electrical chew), and the large winning opening ( The number of winning balls and the total number of winning balls are entered and aggregated, and the display monitor 29 is the ream of the total number of winning balls that is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the winning game (attacker). Ratio (%), the ratio of the total number of winning balls, which is the ratio of the number of winning balls for winning the 2nd start winning opening (Den Chu) and the number of winning balls for winning the large winning opening (attacker) (% ) Is displayed. The continuous ratio is a ratio of the total number of prize balls that is occupied by the number of prize balls (the number of consecutive feature-acquisition balls described below) by winning a big prize opening (attacker). The ratio is the number of winning balls in the 2nd starting winning entrance (Den Chu) out of the total number of winning balls and the number of winning balls in the big winning entrance (attacker) (the number of winning balls below) Is the proportion occupied. The total number of winning balls (the total number of winning balls below) is the number of winning balls for winning the winning prize winner (attacker), the number of winning balls for winning the second starting winning prize opening (Den Chu), and the winning prize opening (Attacker) and the total number of winning balls by winning in winning ports (first starting winning port, general winning port) other than the second starting winning port (Den Chu). In addition, the big winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (electrical chew) are variable objects, and the winning percentage of the game ball varies depending on the changeable width of the game ball. is there. In addition, the winning ports (first starting winning port, general winning port) other than the big winning port (attacker) and the second starting winning port (Den Chu) are fixed roles, and the passable width of the game ball is fixed. The expected percentage of winning game balls is a fixed character.

  As a method of counting and calculating information related to game winnings, the number of winning balls (the number of general winning balls), the number of winning balls in the first starting opening (heso) and the general winning opening (sode) with 6000 winning balls, 2 Special Dengaku Award, which is the number of balls in the regular electric role (number of electric chew awards), which is the number of balls won by winning in the starting winning opening (Denchu), Count the number of balls (the number of attackers). The total is set as one set, and the continuous ratio (%) and the winning ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60000 pieces are calculated. In addition, the number of award balls (general award ball number), the number of ordinary electric award balls (the number of electric chew award balls), and the special electric roles The number of winning balls (attacker winning ball number) is recorded in the ring buffer, has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets, and is updated for each set. In other words, the storage of 11 sets of 6000 is stored in an equivalent amount (for example, several bytes), and the cumulative ratio (%) and role ratio (%) can be calculated.

  The display monitor 29 switches and displays the continuous ratio (%), the winning ratio (%), and the cumulative connecting ratio (%) and the winning ratio (%) for 6000 pieces at predetermined time intervals (for example, 30 seconds). be able to. That is, four displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes 2 minutes to display all, but the number of award balls won by winning at the first starting hole (hews) counted by the progress of the game, winning at the second starting winning hole (electric chew) The number of award balls due to, and the number of award balls due to winning a prize winner (attacker) will change. Then, for example, if the number of prize balls won after displaying the continuous ratio (%) for 6000 is reflected in the ratio (%) for 60000 displayed after that, There may be a discrepancy between the continuous ratio (%) and the duty ratio (%) for 60000 pieces. Therefore, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting gate (heso), the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting winning port (Den Chu), the number of winning balls by winning at the big winning port (attacker), the total number of winning balls If the numbers are input and aggregated at a predetermined timing in the switching display (for example, display timing of 6000 consecutive ratios (%)), such a discrepancy can be prevented.

  As an example of the calculation method, the total number of winning balls is 60000, and the number of winning balls by winning in the second starting winning mouth (Den Chu) and the number of winning balls by winning in the big winning mouth (attacker) A method for calculating the ratio of the winning combinations (ratio (%)) in the case where the total number of acquired winning balls is 42,000 will be described. In the following description, the total number of acquired balls refers to the total number of game media (prize balls) paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, the number of winning balls acquired means the total number of game media paid out by winning the game media to the attacker and the electric chew. In addition, the number of consecutively-acquired balls acquired is the cumulative number of game media paid out when the game media wins an attacker. For this reason, a connection ratio can be calculated | required by following (1) Formula. Further, the role ratio can be obtained by the following equation (2).

  Connection ratio = [number of consecutive winning balls / total number of winnings] × 100 (1)

  Ratio = [(number of consecutive feature winning balls + number of winning balls) / total winning number] × 100 (2)

  When the total number of prize balls is 60000 and the number of winning balls is 42,000, the bonus rate is calculated as 0.70 (3 digits after the decimal point rounded down) by dividing 42000 by 60000. However, since the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot perform the arithmetic operation after the decimal point, the operation by the following method is required.

  First, the first calculation method will be described. In the first calculation method, first, the number of winning characters is multiplied by 100 to 4200000. Then, 4200000 is divided by 60000. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 70%. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, it is possible to obtain a calculation result up to two decimal places. Here, when the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be multiplied by 1000.

  Next, the second calculation method will be described. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to obtain 600. Then, 42000 is divided by 600. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, it is possible to obtain the calculation result up to two decimal places. Here, when the calculation result up to 3 digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be divided by 1000. In the above example, the total number of prize balls is 60000, but a 3-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate the ratio of the long-term bonuses. That is, in this example, 00EA60h is stored in the 3-byte storage area. Similarly, 00A410h is stored in the 3-byte storage area for the number of winning balls acquired. Here, the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can only perform operations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in order to facilitate the calculation, the lower 1 byte may be truncated.

  Here, a third calculation method performed by simplifying the second calculation method will be described. In the third calculation method, in order to facilitate calculation with the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1, 60 h of the lower 1 byte is rounded down to 00EA60h of the total number of prize balls, and the total number of prize balls is 00EAh, that is, Calculate 234 in decimal notation. Similarly, 10h of the lower 1 byte is rounded down to 00A410h of the winning character acquisition ball number, and the winning character acquisition ball number is 00A4h, that is, 164 is calculated in decimal notation. Then, similarly to the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of winning balls by 100 (273/100). Then, 156 is divided by 2 to obtain 78 as a quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 78%.

  In the third calculation method, calculation with a microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is facilitated, but an error of + 12% occurs. However, the error when the total number of winning balls and the number of winning balls is 10 times is + 1%. That is, the error is reduced as the period for calculating the accessory ratio becomes longer, and approximates the original value.

  The substrate case 201 is made of a light-transmitting material so that the main substrate 11 and the display monitor 29 are visible. The board case 201 is formed with a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main board 11 is inserted, and a heat radiating hole for releasing heat of electrical components of the main board 11. The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 is arranged at a position where the heat radiation hole is not directly in front. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 is not blocked by the heat radiating holes. Here, “directly in front” means directly in front of the main board 11 as a viewpoint, and means between the main board 11 and an employee who wants to visually recognize the main board 11. Here, the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can only perform operations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in order to facilitate the calculation, the lower 1 byte may be truncated.

  Here, a third calculation method performed by simplifying the second calculation method will be described. In the third calculation method, in order to facilitate calculation with the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1, 60 h of the lower 1 byte is rounded down to 00EA60h of the total number of prize balls, and the total number of prize balls is 00EAh, that is, Calculate 234 in decimal notation. Similarly, 10h of the lower 1 byte is rounded down to 00A410h of the winning character acquisition ball number, and the winning character acquisition ball number is 00A4h, that is, 164 is calculated in decimal notation. Then, similarly to the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of winning balls by 100 (273/100). Then, 156 is divided by 2 to obtain 78 as a quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 78%.

  Storage area for storing information related to game winning (ring buffer, 10 set total buffer (total of information related to game winning stored in ring buffer having 10 counters of 2 bytes at maximum), prize ball The total number buffer) may be stored continuously without being initialized when the reset button is operated. The ring buffer will be further described later. In addition, the checksum of the stored value is calculated, initialization is performed when an abnormality is detected, the value of the number of winning balls is larger than the value of the total number of winning balls stored, Initialization of the storage area for storing information related to game winnings when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the number of consecutive feature-acquired balls is greater than the number of acquired balls Processing may be performed. Further, an error display or warning display may be performed without performing the initialization process, or an error display or warning display may be performed, or the initialization process may be performed after being performed. The error display and warning display will be further described later.

  For example, assuming that the total number of acquired balls is 34321 and the number of winning balls is 19876, 34321 are divided as a divisor for 19876 and the ratio is calculated. 1987/34321 = 0.57912... It is calculated that the role ratio (%) is about 57.9%. When calculation is performed in the game control microcomputer 100, calculation with a decimal point must be avoided, so the calculation formula is replaced with the following. In the division of 19876/34321, 34321 of the denominator is divided by 100, and the decimal point is rounded down to be 19876/343 = 57.9475. Since the fractional part is rounded down, it is calculated that the ratio is 57% (%) and is displayed on the display monitor 29. In this example, the value calculated by accurate calculation is an error on the display. There will be no.

  The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (the value other than the value of the most significant bit is 0), and the value with the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of acquired balls are 32799 respectively. If this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799 = 100%, and if replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 100, 32799/327 = 100.3%, which is an error of + 0.3%. When the calculation is performed with the decimal point rounded down, for example, when the accurate value is 69.9% and the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, 69% → 70% on the display. % Error may be displayed, but even in the display of 1% error, the duty ratio (%) (or continuous ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error.

  In addition, when the above calculation method is used, the total number of acquired balls is divided by 100. Therefore, when the total number of acquired balls is less than 100, the calculation cannot be performed. Further, the error gradually increases even when it is less than 32768. If it is less than 10,000, the error may exceed 1%, resulting in a larger error. That is, the smaller the total number of acquired balls, the larger the error. For this reason, until the total number of acquired balls of a specific number or more (for example, 32768 which is the minimum value of 16 bits) is counted by a counter, the display of the role (%) and the continuous ratio (%) is not performed on the display monitor. Even if the display is performed, the fact that the error may be large may be notified by emitting a dedicated lamp, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

  The display monitor 29 displays the role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) on 7 segments, and switches and displays each value for every predetermined period (for example, every 30 seconds). In this case, for example, while the role ratio (%) is displayed for 30 seconds, an event occurs in which a new game medium is awarded to an electric chew or an attacker, and the value calculated in accordance with the event is displayed after 30 seconds. %), There is a possibility that the value of the combination ratio (%) and the combination (%) may deviate. For this reason, it is preferable that the role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) are calculated in the same interrupt and are sequentially displayed.

  In addition, when the numerical value that can be displayed in 7 segments is 2 digits (for example, when two 7 segments are provided), it becomes impossible to display 100% as 100. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. In the display monitor 29 shown in FIG. 13A, numerical values can be displayed in the lower two digits, but even in this case, the numerical values may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, numerical values may be displayed in a part of the upper two digits under specific conditions. In the present embodiment, the form in which the game medium is won by the sensors provided in the attacker and the electric chew is detected, and the number of the respective winning balls is individually counted based on the detection result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a sensor provided after the discharge passage through which the game medium won by the attacker and the game medium won by the electric chew merge is used as the detection result. On the basis of this, it is possible to count the number of winning characters and the number of consecutive winning characters.

  Hereinafter, the display of the ratio ratio will be described more specifically. In the present embodiment, the main board 11 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 1). In addition to the main board 11, other peripheral boards such as the effect control board 12 are also provided on the back side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 3).

  The game control counter setting unit 154 of the RAM 102 on the main board 11 includes the gate passing number counter, the first starting winning number counter, the second starting winning number counter, the first general winning number counter, the second general winning number counter, A third general winning number counter, a fourth general winning number counter, and a large winning number counter are provided. The gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the gate switch 21. The first start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start port switch 22A. The second start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second start port switch 22B. The first general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening switch 24A. The second general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening switch 24B. The third general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening switch 24C. The fourth general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening switch 24D. The big prize counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  A clear switch (not shown) is connected to the main board 11. The clear switch is arranged on the back side surface of the game board 2 at a position where an employee or the like cannot easily operate. By operating the clear switch, data used for the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the RAM 102 described later is cleared. The clear switch is a switch that is operated when the calculation of the link ratio and the role ratio has to be performed again, such as when a failure occurs in the calculation of the link ratio and the role ratio. For this reason, it is a switch that does not need to be operated when collecting data for calculating a normal linkage ratio and a hand ratio. When the clear switch is operated, a clear switch operation signal is transmitted to the main board 11 in addition to clearing data. The game control microcomputer 100 on the main board 11 is provided with the RTC 106 as described above, and the RTC 106 can detect the current time. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by performing an initial setting, but in the present embodiment, the RTC 106 can measure a business hall operating time.

  The main board 11 is accommodated in the board case 201 as shown in FIG. Caulking pins 11B are attached to the substrate case 201. Since the caulking pins 11B are provided, the main board 11 is completely enclosed in the board case 201, and illegal acts on the main board 11 are prevented. The substrate case 201 is a crimped substrate case (hereinafter also referred to as “crimped substrate case”).

  The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11. In addition, a seal seal 11S is attached to the substrate case 201 to prove that the main substrate 11 is sealed. The seal seal 11S is pasted across, for example, the removed portion of the substrate case 201. The seal seal 11S is disposed at a position away from the main substrate 11, and is disposed at a position different from the position where the visibility of the display monitor 29 is blocked, such as directly in front of the display monitor 29. Thus, the display monitor 29 is disposed at a position that is not hidden by the seal seal 11S. The display monitor 29 includes a first display unit 29A, a second display unit 29B, a third display unit 29C, and a fourth display unit 29D. Each of the first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D is configured by 7 segments configured by seven segments that draw a character “8”, and dots disposed on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. In addition, these colors can be displayed in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing in an extremely short period.

  Each item of display Nos. 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 13B is displayed on the display monitor 29. The total period is displayed on the first display portion 29A and the second display portion 29B of the upper two digits, and the numerical value is displayed as a percentage on the third display portion 29C and the fourth display portion 29D of the lower two digits. In display No1, a short-term run ratio is displayed, and in display No2, a short-term role ratio is displayed. In display No3, the total cumulative ratio is displayed, and in display No2, the total cumulative ratio is displayed. The short term here means a period in which the number of awarded balls (number of acquired balls) was 6000. The period for calculating the total cumulative means the total period after the calculation of the ratio and the ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the ratio and the ratio is once reset. In the above example, the run ratio and the hand ratio are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the run ratio may be a ratio of the total number of winning balls that is occupied by the number of winning balls by winning a big winning opening in the big hit gaming state. Also, the winning ratio is the total number of winning balls, the winning ratio is the total number of winning balls, and the number of winning balls in the second start winning opening in the short-time state (high base state) and the winning game state It is good also as a ratio which the number of prize balls by winning to a big winning opening accounts.

  When the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, “y6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed, the first “Y7.” Is displayed on the display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. When the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B display the short-term ratio as a percentage (% display), and display the short-term ratio of display No2. In this case, the short-term role ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the total cumulative role of display No. 4 is displayed, “A7.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D, and the total cumulative combination of display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D.

  The main board 11 calculates the consecutive ratio and the ratio of the game balls that have entered the large winning opening (attacker), the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening N1 to the general winning opening N4. The number of intrusions is counted. In the main process, the CPU 103 determines the state of each switch (presence / absence of a detection signal) of the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switches 24A to 24D. Switch processing to be confirmed. In this switch process, based on the detection signal output from each switch, it is specified which entry area the game ball has entered. When the detection signal is output from the gate switch 21, the value of the gate passage number counter is added, and when the detection signal is output from the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, When the first start winning number counter and the second starting winning number counter are added and a detection signal is output from the count switch 23, the value of the large winning number counter is added and detected from the general winning opening switch 24A. When the signal is output, the value of the first general winning number counter is added. When the detection signal is output from the general winning opening switch 24B, the value of the second general winning number counter is added. When the detection signal is output from the winning port switch 24C, the value of the third general winning number counter is added, and when the detection signal is output from the general winning port switch 24D, the fourth By adding the value of 般入 prize counter, it counts the entry number of game balls (winning number of game balls to each winning hole) to each entry area. Note that the value of each counter is stored in the RAM 102.

  In this way, the step for counting the number of game balls entering each entry area is executed together in a series of processes for checking the state of the switch corresponding to each entry area (switch state confirmation process). By including it in the switch process), the number of game balls entering each entry area can be counted without causing a separate counting program to be executed, that is, without causing a problem of insufficient capacity due to an increase in the number of execution programs. It has become.

  The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the number of winning balls by winning each winning mouth based on the total number of winning game balls to each winning mouth, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 102 for each winning mouth. Let The number of winning balls for winning a game ball is calculated by multiplying the number of gaming balls to be paid out by one winning with respect to the winning opening and the number of winning for the winning opening. The number of winning balls for winning a game ball is predetermined for each winning opening. As shown in FIG. 14, the number of winning balls for each winning mouth divided here is the general winning mouth winning ball (the winning ball by winning the general winning opening N1 to the general winning opening N4 (sode)), the first Start-up prize-winning ball (award ball by winning at the first start-up prize port (heso)), ordinary electric role award ball (award ball by winning an electric chew), special electric role award ball (award by winning an attacker) Ball). The RAM 102 also stores the total number of winning balls. The CPU 103 separately counts the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the number of game balls won in the first starting opening, but the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the first starting opening are counted. The number of winning game balls to may be summed up. In addition, although the number of prize balls for the general prize opening prize ball and the number of prize balls for the first start mouth prize ball are calculated separately, the number of prize balls for the general prize opening prize ball and the number of the first start mouth prize ball are calculated. May be calculated together.

  The RAM 102 includes a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of prize balls. The ring buffer includes 10 first storage areas to 10th storage areas, each of which has a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of winning balls by winning in each winning mouth for every 6000 winning balls. As described above, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (maximum 2 bytes). The active buffer also includes a 0th storage area composed of a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of winning balls by winning in each winning mouth for every 6000 winning balls. In the 0th storage area, the number of winning balls for each winning mouth that increases as the game progresses is added. Eleven storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store 256 × 256 = 65536 data, and up to 6000 data can be stored with a margin.

  In addition, the RAM 102 is provided with a storage area for the total number of prize balls (for 10 sets) stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area and the total total for each winning opening. The storage area of the total of 10 sets and the total total is composed of a counter of maximum 3 bytes. Therefore, 256 × 256 × 256 = 16777216 data can be stored, and up to 60000 data can be spared. I can remember. In addition, the RAM 102 includes an association ratio storage area for storing the combinations and association ratios of 10 sets and the total cumulative amount. The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the role and run ratio of 10 sets and the total cumulative based on the number of winning balls based on the number of winning game balls in each winning opening for 10 sets and the total cumulative. In addition, it is stored in the linkage ratio storage area for storing the total cumulative ratio and the linkage ratio. Each of the combination ratio combination ratio storage areas for storing the ratios and the combination ratios of the 10 sets and the total cumulative number is composed of a counter of 1 byte at maximum. For example, in the case of storing the set ratio and the total ratio of 10 sets and the total cumulative number as an integer, the counter can be stored with a margin with a maximum of 1 byte.

  Here, the memory space of the CPU 103 of the main board 11 will be described. FIG. 15 shows a memory map of the CPU on the main board. The CPU 103 has a memory space for accessing the above-described built-in register, ROM 101, RAM 102, and the like. Specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 15, the address / data signal line of the ROM 101 is a ROM area of the memory space (in this embodiment, 0000H to 2FFFH (H represents a hexadecimal number; the same applies hereinafter). Of these, 0000H to 2FBFH, 2FC0H to 2FFFH are assigned to a program management area), and the CPU 103 designates this ROM area and reads data from the ROM 101. In this embodiment, the ROM area is divided into eight areas of the first area to the eighth area for management, and the first area is an area starting from 0000H.

  The address / data signal line of the built-in register is assigned to a register area (FE00H to FEBFH in the present embodiment) of the memory space. Write the data. Further, the address / data signal line of the RAM 102 is assigned to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in this embodiment) of the memory space, and the CPU 103 designates this RWM area and reads data from the RAM 102 or transfers it to the RAM 102. Write data. Note that other areas of the memory space (in the present embodiment, 3000H to EFFFH, F400H to FDFFH, FEC0H to FFFFH) are unused areas.

  In addition, a RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 102 (in this embodiment, a 16 Kbyte area of 0000H to 2FFFH) includes a RAM control area, a non-use area, a RAM data area, and other areas as shown in FIG. Has been. In the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM control area, instruction data (opcode) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 103 and supplementary data (operands) necessary for the CPU 103 to execute each instruction are stored. Data for the configured control program (sometimes simply referred to as control program data) is temporarily stored, and the reference data referenced by the control program is stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM data area. (For example, the above-mentioned various lottery data) is temporarily stored.

  In addition, data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio is temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area. For example, the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the non-use area is provided with a storage area for storing the total cumulative number of winning balls for each winning opening and a total cumulative combination ratio storage area. The storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other areas includes an active buffer having a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer having a first storage area to a 10th storage area, and the number of winning balls for each winning opening (10 sets Min) total storage area, and 10 sets of ratio ratio storage areas. It should be noted that the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area respectively store data having different subroutine start addresses. In the present embodiment, 1 byte (8 bits) of data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to each address of the RAM area, and each of the above data (command data, supplemental data, reference data) is stored. , Management data) is data having a number of bytes exceeding 1 byte (for example, 2 bytes), the data is divided and stored for each byte in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area. doing.

  The main board 11 controls the display monitor 29 to display the connection ratio and the role ratio. Here, the main board 11 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 17A is a time chart showing display times of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 17A, when display on the display monitor 29 is started, first, the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed. The display of the short-term connection ratio of display No1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No1, the letter “y” is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the letter “6.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. In addition, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the characters “4.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “1.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No1 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term role ratio of the display No2, as shown in FIG. 17B-2, the letter “y” is displayed on the first display part 29A, and the letter “7.” is displayed on the second display part 29B. Is displayed. Further, the short-term role ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term role ratio is 63%, the characters “4.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “3.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D. When the display of display No. 2 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative connection ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative connection ratio of display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3, as shown in FIG. 17B-3, the character “A” is displayed on the first display portion 29A, and the character “6.” is displayed on the second display portion 29B. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total cumulative continuous ratio is 58%, the characters “5.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “8.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 3 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative role ratio of display No. 4, as shown in FIG. 17 (B-4), the letter “A” is displayed on the first display section 29A, and the letter “7.” is displayed on the second display section 29B. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the characters “6.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “8.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D. When the display of display No. 4 continues for 30 seconds, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 to the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is sequentially displayed every 30 seconds. Moreover, the display color is only green for the short-term consecutive ratio of display No1, and the total cumulative ratio of short-term roles for display No2 to display No4 is red. In this way, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the total cumulative combined ratio, and the total cumulative combined ratio every 30 seconds. On the main board 11, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches 6000, which is a predetermined capacity, the storage in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is updated. Furthermore, the storage of the total and total cumulative for 10 sets and the storage of the combined ratio storage area for storing the ratios and continuous ratios of the 10 sets and total cumulative are updated.

  In the update in the active buffer and the ring buffer, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area is “27” “81” “120” “36” “225” “87” “66”, respectively. “117” “45” “21”. At this time, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area of the active buffer reaches 6000, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 1st storage area to the 10th storage area is “27”, “81”, “ 120 ”,“ 36 ”,“ 225 ”,“ 87 ”,“ 66 ”,“ 117 ”,“ 45 ”, and“ 21 ”. Also, the number of prize balls in the 0th storage area is set to “0”, and the number of prize balls in the 10th storage area is deleted. When the number of prize balls stored in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area is updated, the number of prize balls stored may be temporarily deleted and a new number of prize balls may be stored. Or you may memorize | store a new number of prize balls in the form overwritten on the number of prize balls stored.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM control area and the RAM data area in the RAM 102 are cleared. For this reason, when the power supply from the power supply board is started, the data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the unused area and other areas of the RAM 102 is maintained without being cleared. Data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the non-use area and other areas of the RAM 102 is cleared by operating the clear switch. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 24A, the general winning opening switch 24B, the general winning opening switch 24C, and the general winning opening switch 24D is determined, and each switch is supported. Addition to the winning number counter is executed (S11).

  Subsequently, when a winning occurs, that is, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24A, the general winning port switch 24B, the general winning port switch 24C, and the general winning port. When a detection signal is input from the switch 24D, a winning ball process (S12) for setting the number of winning balls corresponding to winning by each detection signal is executed. Next, the CPU 103 receives a winning information process (S13) for calculating winning information such as a winning ratio and a consecutive ratio, and displays winning information such as a winning ratio and a winning ratio calculated in the winning information processing on the display monitor 29. An information display control process (S14) is performed. Thereafter, by executing predetermined main-side error processing (S15), abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be executed according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, payout information, security information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 Data (signal) is output (S16).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number MR1 and the random numbers MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S17). . Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S18). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S19). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S20). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the contents of various processes in the game control timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the winning information process according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 determines whether or not an abnormal operation is detected in the winning information processing (S301). Whether or not an abnormal operation is detected is determined by whether or not a clear switch operation signal is transmitted from the clear switch. As a result, when a clear switch operation signal is transmitted and an abnormal operation is detected (S301; Y), warning display preparation is performed (S302), and the process proceeds to S303. If no clear switch operation signal is transmitted and no abnormal operation is detected (S301; N), winning information is acquired (S303). The winning information is acquired by detecting a game ball by any of the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switches 24A to 24D.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current time is within business hours (S304). Whether or not the current time is within business hours is determined based on the current time information output from the RTC 106. As a result, when the current time specified from the time information output from the RTC 106 is within business hours (S304; Y), whether the glass door frame is closed is output from the door opening sensor 90. The determination is made based on the signal (S305). As a result, if no signal is output from the door opening sensor 90 and the glass door frame is closed (S305; Y), whether or not a game ball is won by the attacker more than a predetermined number per unit time It is determined whether or not (S306). Here, the unit time and the predetermined number of balls are set to numerical values assuming a state in which a normal game cannot be won. Specifically, since the maximum number of game balls that can be fired is 100 per minute, for example, 100 balls can be appropriately determined as an upper limit per minute. More specifically, the predetermined number of balls is 5 when the unit time is 1 second, or the predetermined number is 30 when the unit time is 10 seconds. The unit time is measured by the RTC 106. Further, the number of winning game balls to the attacker is measured by the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  As a result, when the game ball has not won more than the predetermined number of balls per unit time (S306; N), a prize ball number adding process for adding the number of prize balls according to the winning information acquired in S303 is performed. This is performed (S307). The award ball number adding process is performed when warning display preparation is not performed. Here, when the warning display preparation is performed, the winning information processing is finished as it is. In the award ball number adding process, the general winning award ball (sode), the first start opening award ball (heso), the ordinary electric award ball (electric chew), and the special electric award award in the 0th storage area shown in FIG. Add the number of each awarded ball. In addition, in the award ball number addition process, the general winning award ball (sode), the first start opening award ball (heso), the ordinary electric role award ball (electric chew), the special electric role in the 0th storage area in the active buffer The award ball total of each award ball number of the award ball (attacker) is calculated. Here, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches a predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is stored in the first storage area of the ring buffer. Move. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. Further, the numerical value stored in the tenth storage area in the ring buffer is deleted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the calculation timer has expired (calculation timer = 0) (S308). As a result, if the calculation timer has not expired (S308; N), the winning information process is terminated. If the calculation timer is up (S308; Y), the calculation timer is set (calculation timer = 2000 ms) (S309). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls (the prize ball total) obtained by the addition in S307 is the calculated execution number (S310). The calculation execution number can be an appropriate number, for example, a reference for moving numerical values stored in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area in the ring buffer to the first storage area to the 10th storage area, respectively. The number may be slightly less than the total number of prize balls of 6000, for example, 5900. Further, it is preferable that the calculation execution number is slightly smaller than the number obtained by subtracting the maximum payout ball number from 6000.

  As a result, when the number of winning balls (the winning ball total) is not the calculated execution number (S310; N), the winning information processing is terminated as it is. If the number of winning balls is the number of executions for calculation (S310; Y), the run ratio and the hand ratio are calculated (S311). Here, the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio), and the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio) are calculated. For this reason, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the cumulative combined ratio, and the cumulative combined ratio are all calculated within the same timer interrupt. Thereafter, a linkage ratio / role ratio display process is performed (S312), and the winning information process is terminated. If it is determined in S304 that it is not within business hours (S304; N), if it is determined in S305 that the glass door frame is not closed (S305; N), a predetermined game ball is given to the attacker per unit time in S306. If it is determined that more than the number of balls has been won (S306; Y), an error display preparation is made (S313). Thereafter, the winning information processing is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning information display control process (S14) of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not preparation for displaying the ratio / role ratio has been completed (S321). If it is determined that the preparation ratio / ratio display preparation process has not been completed (S321; N), it is determined whether or not an error display preparation has been completed (S322). As a result, when it is determined that the error display preparation is completed (S322; Y), an error display is performed (S323). Error display can be performed as appropriate. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “1” can be displayed in the lower two digits. In addition, when performing error display, a predetermined error display may be performed on other display devices such as the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, etc. The lamp 9 may be turned on or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined alarm sound may be generated from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be performed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided on the main board 11. Moreover, you may carry out combining these.

  If error display is performed, it is determined whether or not warning display preparation is completed (S324). If it is determined in S322 that it is not determined whether or not the error display preparation is completed (S322; N), it is determined whether or not the warning display preparation is completed (S324). As a result, when it is determined that the warning display preparation is completed (S324; Y), a warning display is performed (S325). The warning display can be appropriately performed so as to be different from the display other than the warning display. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “6” can be displayed in the lower two digits. At this time, the display monitor 29 may be blinked or displayed while changing the display color of the display monitor 29 in order to indicate that a warning is being given. Or you may display by raising the brightness of the display of the display monitor 29. FIG. In this way, it is preferable that the warning display is made more conspicuous than other displays.

  In addition, when a warning is displayed, a predetermined warning may be displayed on another display device such as the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, etc. The effect lamp 9 may be turned on or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined warning sound may be generated from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be performed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided on the main board 11. Moreover, you may carry out combining these. In addition, when other error display etc. are performed on the production | presentation display apparatus 5, it is suitable to perform warning display so that the display of these displayed errors may not be erased. When the warning is displayed, the winning information display control process is terminated. Also, when it is determined in S324 that the warning display preparation is not completed (S324; N), the winning information display control process is ended.

  If it is determined that preparation for display of the ratio / role ratio has been completed (S321; Y), a short-term ratio display is performed (S326). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the short-term continuous ratio display (S327). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S327; N), the process returns to S326 and the short-term continuous display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S327; Y), the process proceeds to S328. Thus, the short-term continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds (30000 ms). Subsequently, a short-term role ratio display is performed (S328), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the short-term role ratio display is started (S329). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S329; N), the process returns to S328 and the short-term role ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S329; Y), the process proceeds to S330. Thus, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the cumulative continuous ratio display is performed (S330), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the cumulative continuous ratio display is started (S331). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S331; N), the process returns to S330, and the cumulative connection ratio display is continued. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S331; Y), the process proceeds to S332. Thus, the cumulative continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds. Subsequently, the cumulative role ratio display is performed (S332), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the cumulative role ratio display was started (S333). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S333; N), the process returns to S332, and the cumulative ratio display is continued. Thus, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S333; Y), the winning information display control process is terminated. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio are displayed on the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11 for controlling the game so that the visibility is not hindered. For this reason, it is possible to recognize what adjustments have been made to game nails (fault nails), windmills, and the like provided on the game board 2.

  The display monitor 29 is disposed on the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized. For this reason, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to the display monitor 29 is prevented. Further, the main board 11 is arranged at a position where the heat radiation holes provided in the board case 201 are not directly in front. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 from being obscured by the heat radiating holes. Therefore, the visibility with respect to the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 can be prevented from being hindered. The main board 11 is arranged at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral board other than the main board 11. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 from being obscured by the peripheral board such as the effect control board 12. Therefore, the visibility with respect to the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 can be prevented from being hindered.

  Further, the display monitor 29 has a ratio and a role ratio regarding a relationship between a prize ball paid out by passing an electric chew or an attacker (winning) and a prize ball paid out by passing a general winning opening (winning). Can be displayed. Moreover, the display monitor 29 can switch and display predetermined information such as a short-term connection ratio and a cumulative connection ratio every predetermined period. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display for displaying information about a plurality of periods, which can contribute to a reduction in the number of parts. Further, since the display monitor 29 displays the run ratio (short-term run ratio) and the role ratio (short-term role ratio) every time the number of prize balls reaches 6000, the total number of prize balls becomes 6000, etc. The numerical value of the period corresponding to a certain unit can be easily recognized. The period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be a period other than the number of prize balls of 6000. For example, a period in which the number of prize balls is 1000 or 10,000 may be used. Alternatively, time may be used instead of the number of prize balls. For example, the period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be an appropriate time such as 1 hour, 3 hours, or 10 hours.

  In addition, the display monitor 29 displays the continuous ratio and cumulative ratio as well as the continuous ratio (short-term continuous ratio) and the winning ratio (short-term winning ratio) every time the number of prize balls reaches 6,000. For this reason, it is possible to easily compare the short-term station ratio or short-term role ratio for each predetermined unit with the cumulative station ratio or the cumulative role ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11 accommodated in the caulked board case 201. For this reason, it can contribute to prevention of fraud such as tampering with the display on the display monitor 29. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a detection unit that detects and detects fraud in which appropriate predetermined information cannot be displayed. Injustice here includes, for example, counting the number of winning balls outside of business hours, counting the number of winning balls while the glass door frame is open, and winning a gaming ball exceeding the allowable number of winnings. The pachinko gaming machine 1 operates within the business hours of the amusement hall, and the counting of prize balls at times other than business hours is highly likely to be fraudulent. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 plays a game with the door frame closed, and the counting of prize balls while the door frame is open is highly likely to be an illegal act.

  Further, during the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball cannot be fired beyond a certain speed. For example, game balls are fired at a maximum of 100 shots per minute. For this reason, the upper limit of the number of winning game balls per minute is approximately 100. Therefore, for example, when a winning of 100 gaming balls per minute or more than 20 gaming balls per 12 seconds is detected, the probability of fraud is extremely high.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in order to detect fraud, when it is not within business hours, when the glass door frame is not closed, or when a game ball has won a predetermined number of balls per unit time per attacker Eliminates the addition of numbers. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the tampering of the linkage ratio, role ratio information, and the like due to these frauds. It should be noted that fraud may be detected based on the number of payout balls per unit time, instead of the number of prize balls when a game ball is won more than a predetermined number of balls per unit time.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, when the 0th storage area of the active buffer included in the RAM 102 reaches a predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is deleted. . For this reason, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from becoming insufficient in capacity. Further, the ring buffer is provided with the first storage area to the tenth storage area, and when the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area is Erased. For this reason, since the data to be erased is set for each predetermined unit, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from being insufficient in capacity. Further, it is possible to increase the data that remains without being erased. When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 9th storage area in the ring buffer is moved to the 10th storage area. At this time, the data in the tenth storage area may be erased and the data in the ninth storage area may be moved, or the data in the ninth storage area may be overwritten on the data in the tenth storage area. Even in this case, a lack of ring buffer capacity can be prevented.

  When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area, which is a part of the storage area, is erased in the ring buffer. For this reason, since the data to be erased can be reduced, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from being insufficient in capacity and to calculate the connection ratio and the role ratio with a large amount of data.

  When erasing the data in the ring buffer, not only a part of the data in the tenth storage area but also all of the data in the first storage area to the tenth storage area may be erased. . In this case, insufficient capacity of the ring buffer can be prevented more suitably. Further, some or all of the data in the ring buffer may be erased according to a predetermined condition. For example, at the beginning of business hours, all data in the ring buffer may be erased, and thereafter, part of the data in the ring buffer may be erased. In the above example, the movement of data in the ring buffer has been described. However, in the storage area for storing data other than the ring buffer, for example, the total accumulation, a part or all of the data is similarly deleted. May be.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the data of the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio are displayed every 30 seconds. For this reason, each data can be compared easily. The period for displaying each data is not 30 seconds but may be an appropriate period. For example, it may be every 10 seconds or every minute. Alternatively, it may be every hour. Further, the displayed data may be data other than the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combined ratio, cumulative combined ratio, and cumulative combined ratio data, or only a part of these data. In addition, in displaying each data of the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the cumulative combined ratio, and the cumulative combined ratio every 30 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed differently from other data. Specifically, the short-term link ratio is displayed in red, and other data is displayed in green. For this reason, it can be recognized that new data is displayed from the short-term link ratio.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a warning is displayed when an abnormal operation is performed. Specifically, a warning is displayed as an abnormal operation when the clear switch is operated. The clear switch is an emergency switch that is operated when a failure occurs in the calculation of the connection ratio or the role ratio. When this switch is operated, the data of the connection ratio and role ratio can be falsified, so that the operation of the clear switch is detected as an abnormal operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since this abnormal operation can be warned by a warning display, fraud such as data tampering can be suppressed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S18 shown in FIG. 19 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. In the start winning process of S21, as shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first uses the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S100). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S100; Y), the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is set to a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S101). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the first special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S101 (S101; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (S102). .

  When the first start port switch 22A is off in S100 (S100; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S101 (S101; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (S103). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (S103; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S104). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in S104 (S104; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S105). .

  After either of the processes of S102 and S105 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of S108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as reserved storage (holding information) at the head of the empty entry in the special figure holding storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the processing of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S20 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Subsequent to the process of S111, a winning determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, the counter value of the cycle determination counter 2 described above is updated by 1 (S113). As described above, the counter value of the cycle determination counter 2 is decremented by 1 after the winning determination processing. When the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display, the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 is This is because the subtraction is not updated and the subtraction is updated at the end of the variable display to simplify the processing. Then, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S114). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S20 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  After executing the process of S114, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S115). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S115), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and the process proceeds to S103. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S115), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S117), and the start winning process is performed. finish. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 24A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S112 of FIG. 23 as winning determination processing. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by a special symbol normal process (S22 of FIG. 22, FIG. 25) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 22, FIG. 26) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning determination process in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). It is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display a jackpot symbol as a special figure display result, and whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a specific display mode with super reach is determined. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning determination process shown in FIG. 24A, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, checking the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. The game state is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S109 of FIG. 23 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “out of”. The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the value stored in the start port buffer is “1”, that is, whether or not the start winning is a win to the first start winning port. When the stored value of the start port buffer is not “1”, that is, when the start winning is a win to the second start winning port (S125; N), the deviation variation pattern determination shown in FIG. Table E is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S139.

  On the other hand, when the stored value of the start port buffer is “1”, that is, when the start winning is a win to the first start winning port (S125; Y), whether or not the time reduction flag is set. In other words, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a time saving state (S127). When the time reduction flag is set (S127; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 10D is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S139. If the hourly flag is not set (S127; N), whether or not the counter value of the cycle determination counter 2 is not set, that is, no big hit has occurred since it was started on that business day Thus, it is determined whether or not the initial value is not set in the cycle determination counter 2. When the counter value of the cycle determination counter 2 is not set (S129; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 10A is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S139 to determine the cycle. If the counter value of the counter for counter 2 is set, the counter value of the counter for cycle determination 2 is divided by the period value “128” described in the scenario data stored in the ROM 101 (S130). The period determination condition in which the remainder value and the division value after the division are described in the scenario data, specifically, as described above, the remainder value is “0” (must be a value divisible by 128). It is determined whether or not the value satisfies a value smaller than 26 (S131). Therefore, since the division value of 26 or more does not satisfy the cycle determination condition, for example, “3345” corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit is set as the set value (initial value) of the cycle determination counter 2 as described later. In this case, even if the period determination counter 2 becomes “3328” due to the repeated occurrence of the start winning and becomes “0”, the division value is “26”. It is determined that the cycle determination condition is not satisfied.

  Here, the calculation method of S130 in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a 2-byte counter is assigned to the counters of the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2. This is because 1 byte (maximum value 254) cannot set a maximum value of “3345” as a setting value (initial value) set in each cycle determination counter, as will be described later. Therefore, in this embodiment, a value in the range of “0 to 64515” that can be counted by 2 bytes can be set as a setting value (initial value). ) Can be set.

  As the calculation, first, if the remainder value does not correspond to “0”, the period determination condition is not satisfied in the first place. Therefore, first, it is computed whether the remainder value corresponds to “0”. Specifically, only the lower byte of the 2-byte period determination counter 2 is read, and the logical product of the binary number sequence of the read lower byte and the counter mask value “01111111” for performing the remainder operation Take. The reason why the counter mask value is set to the binary number “01111111” is to process the binary number sequence of the lower bytes into a numerical value of “0 to 127” which is a remainder value.

  If the logical product is “00000000”, the remainder value is “0”, that is, a value divisible by the cycle value “128”.

  Thus, when the logical product is “00000000”, that is, the remainder value is “0”, the value of the upper byte of the period determination counter 2 is also read, and the binary number sequence of the upper byte and the lower byte is It is determined whether or not the division value divided by “10000000” that is a binary number corresponding to “128” is smaller than the binary number “11010” corresponding to the decimal number “26”. If the value is smaller than “11010”, it is determined that the period determination condition is satisfied, and if it is greater than or equal to the binary number “11010” (in this embodiment, it may be “26” only). It may be determined that the period determination condition is not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the condition relating to the division value is also included in the period determination condition and the period pre- and post-period determination conditions. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, the condition related to the division value. In the case where the condition is not included, only the operation of the lower byte among the above-described operations may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the lower byte of the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2 is subjected to a logical product with the counter mask value “01111111” to obtain a remainder value. The data capacity required to perform superreach periodically can be reduced. In other words, in order to perform superreach periodically, a counter that is subtracted or updated according to the number of fluctuations is provided, and a counter value for each period corresponding to the number of fluctuations corresponding to the timing of performing superreach (for example , 128 times, 256 times, 384 times, 512 times,...) Data) is stored for the number of cycles that may actually be reached, and the counter value is stored. It is necessary to determine the super reach variation pattern when the counter value is reached at any period. Therefore, when the cycle determination counter 1 and the cycle determination counter 2 are 2-byte counters as in this embodiment, 2 bytes of data are required for each data of the counter value for each cycle. , 256 times, 384 times, 512 times, ... 3200 times, when storing data for 25 cycles, data of 50 bytes, which is 25 times 2 bytes, is required. According to the embodiment, instead of these 50-byte data, super-reach can be performed periodically with 1-byte data indicating the value of the cycle value “128” as the minimum data. Superreach can be performed periodically while suppressing the increase.

  When the cycle determination condition is satisfied (S131; Y), that is, when it is determined that the variation display due to the new start winning is the predetermined cycle variation display, the deviation variation pattern determination table F shown in FIG. Is selected and set (S135), and the process proceeds to S139. On the other hand, if the cycle determination condition is not satisfied (S131; N), it is determined whether the remainder value and the division value satisfy the cycle pre- and post-cycle determination conditions described in the scenario data stored in the ROM 101 ( S132). Note that, as described above, the period pre- and post-period determination condition is a numerical value range of a remainder value corresponding to four fluctuation displays before and after a predetermined period fluctuation display.

  When the remainder value and the division value satisfy the cycle pre- and post-determination conditions (S132; Y), that is, when the variation display by the new start winning prize corresponds to four variation displays before and after the predetermined cycle variation display, FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination table G shown in FIG. 10 (G) is selected and set (S134), and the process proceeds to S139. If the remainder value and the division value do not satisfy the period pre- and post-cycle determination conditions (S132; N), that is, The newly generated start prize is a prize at the first start prize opening, and the fluctuation display by the start prize is not the predetermined cycle fluctuation display and the four fluctuation display before and after the predetermined cycle fluctuation display, and the gaming state is If it is not in the time-short state, the deviation variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 10A is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S139.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table A is a deviation variation pattern determination table used when the first reserved storage number is 2 or less. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table A for deviation is used. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10 (B) and 10 (C), the variation pattern determination table B for detachment used when the first reserved memory number is 3, and the first reserved memory number is 4. The deviation variation pattern determination table C used in the case of the individual is prepared in advance, but as shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table A for deviation among the variation pattern determination tables A to C for displacement. In this case, a value from 1 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take. Table B, In C, values greater than 1 to 500 within the range random number MR3 can take for the variation pattern determined for non reach variation pattern is assigned. On the other hand, in the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to C, values 701 to 997 are allotted to the super reach variation pattern within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table A, the non-reach and super-reach determinations always follow the non-reach or super-reach fluctuation pattern even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Therefore, in the determination at the time of starting winning, the determination is made by using the deviation variation pattern determination table A.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the big win is obtained in the case of a variable display by a new start winning (S123; Y), FIG. As shown, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (S136). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S136 is executed (S137), and the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any of the big hit variation patterns. After setting (S138), the process proceeds to S139.

  In S139, the random value MR3 is used by using the variation pattern determination table set in any one of the processing of S126, S128, S133, S134, S135, and S138 and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation category is determined according to the range of the determination value including. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24B, at least when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation category that becomes the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storage. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category. Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S139 to the effect control board 12 (S140), the winning determination process is terminated.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Any one of the off symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”. By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display effect determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, according to whether the big hit type is "non-probable big hit A1," "probable big hit A1," "probable big hit A2," "probable big hit B1," or "probable big hit B2." You may make it set the upper limit of the period set as an open state. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probable variation big hit A1 ”,“ probable variation big hit A2 ”, it is only necessary to set to“ 16 times ”to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B1” or “probable big hit B2”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening which is the upper limit number of times of executing the round is set to “5 times”, so that the short-term open big hit It suffices to make a setting for the state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. . The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big” It is specified whether it was "big hit B1" or "probable big hit B2". If it is determined that the specified big hit type is not “non-probable big hit”, the setting for starting the probability change control (the setting of the probability change flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the probability change control). Correspondingly, a predetermined count initial value (“80” in this embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter) and a setting for starting the time reduction control (set of the time reduction flag and a special figure that can be executed during the time reduction control) A predetermined count initial value (“80” in the present embodiment is set in the hourly number counter) corresponding to the upper limit value of the game is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“80” in this embodiment) is set in the time-count counter).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 22 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”. When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be subtracted by one. In addition, the data in the second special figure storage unit 151B is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143). Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation. Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit 151A is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147). Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “off”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of line”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “out of line” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” If it is not applicable, it is determined as “out of”. If the probability variation flag is not set and the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 328, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, it is determined as “out of place”. Is determined. Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A1” in the jackpot type determination table. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation A2”, “probability variation B1”, and “probability variation B2”, it is determined which of the multiple types of jackpot type is to be made (S154). ).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. For example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to a non-probable change big hit, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, “probable change A1” or “1”, and “probable change A2” or “2”, “Probability B1” or “3”, and “Probability B2” or “4”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156. In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a loss symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “miss”. If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154, One of the special symbols indicating the numbers “7” and “8” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “8” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. Also, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A1”. Also, a special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as a confirmed special symbol in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A2”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B1”. Also, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation B2”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), a predetermined demonstration effect execution condition (for example, last variation display stop) It is determined whether or not the elapsed time timer counter counting up the elapsed time from (S158) is satisfied (S158), and if the demonstration effect execution condition is not satisfied (S158; N), the special symbol normal processing is performed. On the other hand, if the demonstration effect execution condition is satisfied (S158; Y), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S159), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S23 of FIG. 22 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), it is determined whether or not the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, that is, whether or not it is the first special figure game (S163a). If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not “1” (S163a; N), that is, if it is the second special figure game, the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table E shown in FIG. After setting (S163b), the process proceeds to S172. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” (S163a; Y), that is, in the case of the first special figure game, whether or not the short time flag is set, that is, the current gaming state. It is determined whether or not is in a time-short state (S164a). If the time reduction flag is set (S164a; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 10D is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S172. If the hourly flag is not set (S164a; N), whether or not the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 is not set, that is, a big hit occurs even once it is started on the business day. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the initial value is not set in the cycle determination counter 1 (S165).

  If the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 is not set (S165; Y), it is further determined whether or not the first reserved storage number at that time is 2 or less (S169a). If the number of first reserved memories at that time is 2 or less (S169a; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 10A is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S172. On the other hand, if the number of the first reserved memory at that time is not 2 or less (S169a; N), it is determined whether or not the number of the first reserved memory at that time is “3” (S170a). When the first reserved storage number is “3” (S170a; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table B shown in FIG. 10B is selected and set (S170b), and the process proceeds to S172. When the first reserved memory number at the time is not “3” (S170a; N), that is, when the first reserved memory number at the time is “4”, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. The determination table C is selected and set (S171), and the process proceeds to S172.

  When the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 is not non-set (S165; N), the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 is set to the cycle value “described in the scenario data stored in the ROM 101”. Divide by 128 ”(S166), whether the remainder value and the division value satisfy the cycle determination condition described in the scenario data stored in the ROM 101 (whether the cycle determination condition is satisfied). ) Is determined (S167a). Since the calculation method of these divisions is the same as the method in S130 described above, description thereof is omitted here. When the remainder value and the division value satisfy the cycle determination condition (S167a; Y), that is, when the variation display is a predetermined cycle variation display, the deviation variation pattern determination table F shown in FIG. Select and set (S167b), and proceed to S172. On the other hand, if the cycle determination condition is not satisfied (S167a; N), whether the remainder value and the division value satisfy the cycle pre- and post-cycle determination conditions described in the scenario data stored in the ROM 101 (whether the cycle pre-cycle determination is performed). It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (S168a). Note that the cycle determination condition and the cycle pre- and post-cycle determination conditions may be the same as the cycle determination conditions and the cycle pre- and post-cycle determination conditions of S131 and S132 described above. When the conditions before and after the cycle are satisfied (S168a; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table G shown in FIG. 10G is selected and set (S168b), and the process proceeds to S172. Further, when the pre- and post-cycle determination conditions are not satisfied (S168a; N), the process proceeds to S169a described above, so that the fluctuation pattern determination table A to the fluctuation pattern for deviation depends on the number of the first reserved memory at that time. One of the determination tables C is selected and set, and the process proceeds to S172.

  In S172, the fluctuation pattern determination randomness stored in the fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation random number buffer, or the like set in any of the processes of S162, S163b, S164b, S167b, S168b, S169b, S170b, and S171 is used. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to either the selected big hit variation pattern determination table or the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to G using the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3. . After the change pattern is determined in S172, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in accordance with the variable special figure designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S173). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S173, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (S174). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designated command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designation command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S174, a special figure fluctuation time, which is a special symbol fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern determination result, is set (S175). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the special symbol fluctuation display time, is the time required from the start of special symbol fluctuation in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that is the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S176), and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. Based on the command transmission setting in S174, every time the command control process in S20 shown in FIG. 19 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result designation command is first transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S25 of FIG. 22 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process of S24 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B. Control for deriving and displaying symbols is performed (S180). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol determination command to the production control board 12 is performed (S181). Then, the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 is updated by one subtraction. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 Depending on the type of jackpot stored, jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A1), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation A2), jackpot start 3 designation command (probability variation B1), jackpot start 4 designation command (probability variation B2) Then, setting for transmitting the big hit start 5 designation command (non-probable change) is performed (S185). Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in the case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, and 5 times in the case of probable big hit B) is set in the big prize opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189). On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. When the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S195. If the value of the probability variation counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, if the probability variation count remains in the highly accurate state, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S195, and the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), the probability variation flag is cleared (S194) and the process proceeds to S195 in order to end the probability variation control.

  In S195, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S195; Y), the process proceeds to S200. When the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S195; N), that is, when the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by −1 (S196). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time-count counter after subtraction is “0” (S197). If it is not “0” (S197; N), the process proceeds to S200. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S197; Y), the time reduction flag is cleared (S198) to end the time reduction control, and then the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set. After performing the transmission setting of the gaming state designation command (S199), the process proceeds to S200. In S200, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S29 of FIG. 22 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 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 (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines that the stored jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A1,” “probability variation jackpot A2,” “probability variation jackpot B1,” or “probability variation jackpot B2.” It is determined whether it exists (S207). When the big hit type is “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big hit B1”, or “probable big hit B2” (S207; Y), set the probability variation flag (S208) and set the time reduction flag In step S209, “80” is set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter (S210), and then the process proceeds to S213. On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “probable big hit A1”, “probable big hit A2”, “probable big hit B1”, or “probable big hit B2” (S207; N), the time reduction flag is set by executing S211 and S212. After setting, “80” is set in the time-count counter, and the process proceeds to S213.

  In S213, the big hit flag is cleared, and a set value (count initial value) corresponding to the big hit type to be ended is set in the cycle determination counter 1 (S214a). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, “3301” is set as the set value in the case of “probable big hit A1”, and “3312” is set as the set value in the case of “probable big hit A2”. In the case of “probable variation big hit B1,” “3323” is set as the set value. In the case of “probable big hit B2,” “3334” is set as the set value. Sets “3345” as the setting value. Further, the total number of reserved storage information, which is the number of reserved storage information stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B at that time, is specified (S214b) and set in S214a. A value obtained by subtracting the total number of reserved storage information from the set value is set in the cycle determination counter 2 (S214c). In this way, at the end of the big hit game, by setting the set value obtained by subtracting the number of the stored storage information already stored in the cycle determination counter 2, the cycle determination by the cycle determination counter 2 can be accurately specified. It can be carried out.

  In the present embodiment, by setting the set value (initial count value) in the cycle determination counter 1 as described above, it is first determined to be a predetermined cycle variation display after the end of each big hit, and the variation pattern of super reach deviation is displayed. By adding a story that the number of changes until it is determined differs depending on the type of jackpot, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. In particular, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, when the set value (count initial value) of the story A is set at “probability big hit A1” which has a high advantage for the player, the big hit After completion, the number of fluctuations until it is first determined to be a predetermined cycle fluctuation display and the fluctuation pattern of the super-reach deviation is determined is as short as “101” times, and “Probability big hit B2” has low advantage for the player. When the set value (count initial value) is set, the number of fluctuations is long as “134” until it is determined that the predetermined period fluctuation display is first displayed after the end of the big hit and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation is determined. Furthermore, when the set value (count initial value) of the story E is set at “non-probable big hit”, which is less advantageous to the player, it is determined that the predetermined period fluctuation display Is number of times of the change in the to change the pattern of super reach losing is determined is set to be longer as "145" times.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 38, when the set value of story A is set with “probable big hit A1”, the 16 round round big hit state ends and the fluctuation display of 80 outliers in the high accuracy high base state is displayed. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern is determined by lottery using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table E based on the short-time state (high base state). Thereafter, in the deviation fluctuation display from the 81st to the 96th, A variation pattern is selected by lottery using any one of the variation pattern determination table A for deviation and the variation pattern determination table C for deviation according to the number of reserved memories. In the deviation fluctuation display from the 97th time to the 100th time, only the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 (shortened 1) is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table G for deviation, and the fluctuation of the reach deviation or the super reach deviation is determined. The pattern is not determined. In the 101st deviation variation display, only the variation pattern of superreach deviation is determined using the variation pattern determination table F for deviation. In the deviation fluctuation display from the 102nd time to the 105th time, only the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 (shortened 1) is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table G. Thereafter, every time the number of times of change display from the 101st time becomes the 128th time, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation is determined, and every 128 times before and after the change pattern of the super reach deviation is determined. In the fluctuation display of the deviation, only the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 (shortening 1) is determined.

  On the other hand, when the set value of Story E is set to “non-probable big hit”, the short-time state (high base) State), the variation pattern is determined by lottery using the variation pattern determination table E for detachment, and then, in the variability display from the 81st to the 140th, the divergence is made according to the number of the first reserved memory. The variation pattern is determined by lottery using any one of the variation pattern determination table A for deviation and the variation pattern determination table C for deviation. In the deviation fluctuation display from the 141st time to the 144th time, only the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 (shortened 1) is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table G for deviation, and the fluctuation of the reach deviation or the super reach deviation is determined. The pattern is not determined. In the 145th deviation fluctuation display, only the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table F. Further, in the deviation fluctuation display from 146 to 149, only the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 (shortened 1) is determined using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table G. Thereafter, each time the number of times of change display from the 145th time becomes 128th, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation is determined, and every 128th time, the change pattern of the super reach deviation is determined four times before and after the change pattern. In the fluctuation display of the deviation, only the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 (shortening 1) is determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a big hit having a high degree of advantage for the player occurs, it is possible to always generate super reach in a short period after the completion of 80 high-accuracy base states. As a result, the player's expectation that it will be a big hit again can be maintained even after 80 high-accuracy base states have ended, The same 16 rounds of “probable big hit A1” and “non-probable big hit” are different in the number of fluctuations until the fluctuation pattern of super-reach deviation is determined after the big hit is first determined to be a predetermined period fluctuation display. For the 16 rounds probable big hits “Probable big hit A1” and “Probable big hit A2” as well as the 5 rounds “Probable big hit B1” and “Probable big hit B2” Since the number of fluctuations until the fluctuation pattern for determining the deviation from super reach is determined for the first time is determined as the predetermined period fluctuation display, the game entertainment can be improved, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of these, the same set value (initial count value) may be set as these set values (initial count value) regardless of the jackpot type.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, by setting a set value (count initial value) in the cycle determination counter 1, as described above, after the big hit game is over, these cycle determination counters The period until the change pattern of the super reach is determined by 1 is exemplified after the time-short state (high base state) ends after the big hit game ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, a set value (initial count value) is set so that the super-reach variation pattern is determined by the cycle determination counter 1 during the period after the big hit game ends until the time-short state (high base state) ends. You may do it.

  After performing the process of S214 described above, transmission setting of a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S215). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and time reduction flag (S216), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to (S217).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 4) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). 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 5 is executed. Then, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random number such as the big hit symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S54 of FIG. 29 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in S221 (S221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening winning designation command (S222). ). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (S222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S223). For example, in the process of S223, if a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 Good. If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in S222 (S222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (S224). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (S224; Y), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S225). For example, in the process of S225, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in S224 (S224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (S226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in S226 (S226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (S227). If the received command is not a variable category command in S227 (S227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (S228). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (S228; Y), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time measuring operation by the command reception control timer (S229).

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command in S228 (S228; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (S230). If the command is the second pending storage count notification command (S230; Y), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (S231). Then, after executing any one of the processes of S229 and S231, “1” indicating that the pending display mode is undecided is set in the display undecided flag of the stored entry (S232).

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in S226 (S226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in S227 (S227; Y), or execute the processes of S223, S225, and S232 After this, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (not shown) (S233), and the process returns to S221. In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in S230 (S230; N), after setting according to other received commands (S234), the process returns to S221.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display corresponding to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S72). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation 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 (S74). Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75). Production symbol variation processing (S75): 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 (S76). Production symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, control is performed to stop the variation of the production symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78). Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. When the big hit type is “probable big hit A2” or “probable big hit B2”, the round effect including the promotion effect is executed in the fifth round. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79). Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, 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 designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 31 as the hold display notice effect determination process. In the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241) and determines whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning command. The determination is made based on whether there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undetermined flag (S242). If there is no entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag (S242; N), the hold display notice effect determination processing is terminated, and there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. In this case (S242; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol designating command of the entry is the first symbol designating command, that is, whether or not the symbol designating command is a command indicating a deviation (S243). If the symbol designating command of the entry is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (any one of the probability variation big hit A1, the probability variation big hit A2, the probability variation big hit B1, the probability variation big hit B2 or the non-probability big hit) ( S243; N), the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (S244).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the on-hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the big hit type specified in S244, the big hit time hold display notice (not shown) By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the display pattern when the hold display notice effect is executed (S245). In S245, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the determination ratio setting example shown in FIG. 24A, the presence / absence of the hold display notice effect and the decision ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the jackpot type identified in the process of S244.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types) of the hold display notice effect. Among these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold memory display is a white star (☆) and the first hold memory display area 5D or the second hold memory display. Displayed in area 5U. When the variable display result is a big hit, there is no case where the hold display notice effect is not determined to be executed, and the execution of the hold display notice effect is always decided and the display pattern α or the display is displayed as the display pattern (notice type). Either display pattern (notice type) of pattern β is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A1” or “probable big hit A2”, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is displayed. The pattern α is set higher than the rate at which it is determined. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B1”, “probable big hit B2” or “non-probable big hit”, the ratio of the display pattern β determined as the display pattern (notice type) is the display pattern α. It is set lower than the determined ratio. With this setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is greater than when the display pattern α is displayed. Are “probability big hit A1” and “probability big hit A2”, and the player's expectation to become a 16-round probability variation big hit can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the display of the stored memory display in the white square (◇) or the white display pattern α is always determined by determining the execution of the held display notice effect. One of the display patterns β displayed in a star shape (☆) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display result is “big hit”. Alternatively, a case may be provided in which non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined as in the case where the variation display result is “out”.

  In S243, when the symbol designating command of the entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” is the first symbol designating command, that is, a command indicating a deviation (S243; Y), a new The change category indicated by the change category designation command of the entry that has been stored is specified (S247). Specifically, if the change category designation command of the entry is C600H, it is specified as a category of “non-reach” variation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is a category of “super-reach” variation pattern. If it is specified and it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of “other” variation pattern including normal reach.

  Then, for example, based on numerical data indicating the random number value for the on-hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the variation pattern category specified in S247, an unillustrated deviation is shown. By referring to the time-hold display notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) when the hold display notice effect is executed (S248). In S248, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33B, the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the category of the variation pattern specified in the process of S247. Yes.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types). Among these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) is determined as the display pattern β, the reserved storage display is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 5D or the second reserved storage display area 5U as a white star (☆). . When the hold display notice effect is determined to be non-executed, the hold storage display is displayed in a round shape (◯) in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U.

  As shown in FIG. 33B, when the variation display result is “out of” and the variation pattern category is “other”, the variation display result is “out” and the variation pattern category is “out”. The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set higher than in the case of “non-reach”. Also, when the fluctuation display result is “out of” and the fluctuation pattern category is “super reach”, the fluctuation display result is “out of” and the fluctuation pattern category is “other”. The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided when the fluctuation display result is “out”, the fluctuation pattern category is “other” than when the fluctuation pattern category is “non-reach”. Also, the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined is set high. In addition, when the variation pattern category is “super reach”, the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the variation pattern category is “other”. Furthermore, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation pattern category is “non-reach” when the variation pattern category is “other”. When the display pattern β is determined to be higher than the case where the variation pattern category is “Super Reach”, the display pattern β is set to “other” than the variation pattern category. The rate at which β is determined is set high.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the ratio that the hold display notice effect is determined not to be executed regardless of the variation pattern category “non-reach”, “other”, or “super reach” Is set to the highest, the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed, and the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the hold display notice effect is not determined to be non-executed (no notice effect), and the hold display notice effect is determined. Is determined to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any category of the variation pattern when the variation display result is “out of”. It is set higher than the percentage.

  Further, when the execution result of the hold display notice effect is determined in the case where the fluctuation display result is “out (non-reach)”, “out (super reach)”, or “out (other)”, the display pattern α Is determined to be higher than the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variation display result is “big hit (probable big hit A1 or probable big hit A2)”, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined is the display pattern α. Is set higher than the determined ratio.

  With this setting, when the display pattern α or display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect, the display pattern α or display pattern β is not executed (displayed). The variation display result is more likely to be a “big hit”, especially when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A1”. Alternatively, since the ratio of “probability big hit A2” increases, the expectation of the player can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the “super reach” in the case of the predetermined cycle variation display and the “super reach” in the case of not the predetermined cycle variation display are similarly distinguished and distinguished from each other. Whether or not to execute the notice effect is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponds to “super reach” when the predetermined cycle variation display is used as the category of the variation pattern. If the category of the fluctuation pattern is specified to be “super reach” in the case of the predetermined cycle fluctuation display from the category of the fluctuation pattern, a ratio higher than “super reach” in the case of not being the predetermined cycle fluctuation display ( (Including 100%), the execution of the hold display notice effect may be determined.

  After the execution of S248, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined in S247, that is, whether or not the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Is determined (S249). After execution of S245 or when execution of the hold display notice effect is determined (S249; Y), a flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set in the hold display flag of the entry (S246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in S245 or S248 is a display pattern α in which the stored storage display is indicated by “◇”, “1” is set to the hold display flag of the entry, and S245 or S248 is set. If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step S is the display pattern β indicating the reserved storage display as “☆”, “2” is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the process proceeds to S251.

  In S249, when execution of the hold display notice effect is not decided (S249; N), after setting “0” indicating white “O” to the hold display flag of the entry (S250), The process proceeds to S251. After the execution of S246 or S250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry to “0” (S251), and ends the hold display notice effect determination process.

  In the present embodiment, the execution / non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the start winning is determined on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the start winning in S242. Since the start winning to the start winning opening and the start winning to the second start winning opening have occurred at the same time, there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning in both the first special figure and the second special figure in S242. If it is determined, that is, if there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag exists in both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory, both entries are held and displayed. It is a decision target for execution and non-execution of the notice effect. Execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect for both the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning in the first special figure is newly stored and the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning prize in the second special figure is newly stored In the case of determination, if there is no entry of “1” or “2” hold display flag indicating the execution of the hold display notice effect, the hold display of the hold memory of the first special figure and the hold of the second special figure There is a case where the hold display notice effect is simultaneously executed in both of the displays.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occur at the same time, the command at the start winning in the first special drawing is new. Both the stored storage stored in FIG. 2 and the stored storage newly storing the command at the time of the start winning in the second special drawing are the targets of execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect. In such a case, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure, and execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second figure are not limited. May be determined by only one of them.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold storage in the first special figure and the determination of non-execution are held in the second special figure. This is prioritized over the execution or non-execution of the hold display notice effect in memory. Then, when the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure is decided. When it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it is only necessary to decide whether to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a short state (highly accurate high base state / low accurate high base state) when high release control is performed, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure Is determined in preference to the execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure. When the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it may be decided to execute or not execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure.

  FIG. 34A is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the hold display update processing executed in S72. In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, first, “B100 (H) indicating the first start winning opening is used as the starting opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. ) "Is stored on the basis of the number of stored commands (the first special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the first start winning prize (S261), and at that time, the first reserved memory display area 5D It is determined whether or not there is a match with the display number of the reserved memory, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the reserved memory number (S262). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S265. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S264. Display buffer data for displaying one hold storage display area 5D is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display data in the display mode is overwritten and updated to update the display in the first reserved storage display area 5D, and then the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, as in S261, the command “B200 (H)” indicating the second start winning prize port is used as the start opening prize designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. Based on the stored number, the reserved memory number (second special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the second start winning prize is specified, and at that time, the number of reserved memories displayed in the second reserved memory display area 5U is equal to one. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S266). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process ends. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S268. The display buffer data for displaying the second hold memory display area 5U is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. By updating the display data of the display mode to be overwritten, the display of the second reserved storage display area 5U is updated, and then the processing is terminated.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of reserved memories, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is updated, and the number of reserved memories changes. In the case where there is not, the mode in which the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is not updated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the increase or decrease in the number of reserved memories Regardless of the display, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be updated, or when the number of reserved memories decreases, that is, the display of the reserved memory is the center side. In the case of sliding to, the display of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is greatly changed, so that all the displays of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U are displayed. Temporarily disappear (Display buffer data is erased) and then the display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in the respective entries of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A By rendering the display data in the display buffer data, the display of the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved storage display area 5U may be changed.

  By performing such processing, the reserved memory is consumed in the effect symbol variation starting process, which will be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted. As shown in FIG. 34 (B), the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is also shifted based on the hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A after the shift. If there is a new hold memory due to the start winning, the display pattern of the hold memory is determined in the above-described hold display notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process. The first hold storage display area 5 is determined and set in the hold display flag, in a display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag. And it will be displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34B, if the number of first special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As a display mode of the hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is “○” as shown in FIG. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, “☆” is displayed. Displayed in a manner. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays corresponds to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is three, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the first special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D.

  If the number of second special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is “◯”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, “☆” is displayed. Displayed in a manner. If the number of the second special figure hold memory is two, for example, as shown in FIG. 34B, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display indicates the corresponding hold memory hold. As a mode according to the flag value set in the display flag, for example, the second on-hold storage display area 5U in the display mode in which 1 on-hold storage display is “◯” and the display mode on which 1 on-hold storage display is “☆”. Is displayed. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is 3, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays is in accordance with the flag value set in the corresponding hold display flag of the hold memory. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the reserved memory is reduced (consumed), and as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the reserved memory display is also displayed in a predetermined shift direction (in this embodiment, the screen Shift toward the center).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The second special figure is shifted so that the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” stored in the special figure hold memory are associated with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275). Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, in the case where the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A1, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A2, the combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) aligned with “5” is determined as the stop symbol. . When the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B1, the combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) aligned with “3” is determined as the stop symbol. . When the received variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B2, a combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) aligned with “5” is determined as the stop symbol. . In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the sixth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  Thus, in this example, in the case of “probable big hit A2” and “probable big hit B2” in which the promotion effect is executed, the combination of effect symbols (big hit) arranged as “5” as stop symbols in both cases. From the stop symbols (determined symbols) of these production symbols, it is unclear whether it is a big hit of 16 rounds or a big hit of 5 rounds, and the 5th round in the big hit game Depending on whether or not to win the promotion effect (battle effect), it is informed whether it is a 16-round big hit or a 5-round big hit.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the notice effect determination process, for example, it is determined to execute a character notice effect in which a character appears, a step-up notice in which a notice image changes step by step, or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters cross a display area. When determining these different aspects of the notice effect, the timing of starting the notice effect differs depending on the form of the notice effect, so the notice effect start wait timer described later depends on the form of the notice effect. Different time periods may be set.

  After the notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, whether any notice effect is determined in the notice effect determination process of S277. Determine whether. If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, where a period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect start wait timer as a period until the notice effect start (S279), and the notice effect execution decision is made. The flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282). In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command. Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by one. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a flag for executing the notice effect is set (when the notice effect is being executed). If yes, the notice effect processing is executed. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer. Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variation control timer has timed out. When the variation control timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Data is created and written to a predetermined area of the VRAM. In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer.

  If the process timer has not timed out, or if the variation control timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out. If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process. By doing so, it is possible to repeatedly implement the variation control of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern determined by the main board 11.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the value of the cycle determination counter 2 is set to −1 for both the winning at the first starting winning opening and the winning at the second starting winning opening, and FIG. As shown in the figure, the mode of decrementing the value of the cycle determination counter 1 by 1 for both the end of the first special figure game and the end of the second special figure game is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 as the first modification, for example, when the generated start winning is a winning to the first starting winning opening (Y in S113a shown in FIG. 39). The value of the counter 2 is decremented by -1 (S113b), and the end of the first special figure game based on the winning to the first start winning opening is determined as Y in S182a, so that the cycle determining counter 1 Decrease the value of -1 (182) On the other hand, when the generated start prize is a prize for the second start prize opening (N in S113a shown in FIG. 39), the value of the cycle determination counter 2 is not set to -1, and these second start prizes are also received. Regarding the end of the second special figure game based on the winning in the mouth, the value of the cycle determination counter 1 may not be set to −1 by determining N in S182a. In other words, the cycle determination counter 1 is updated for one of the first special game or the second special game and not for the other, and the cycle determination counter 1 is also updated for the cycle determination counter 2. While updating the winning prize at the starting prize opening corresponding to the special drawing game for which the update is performed, it may be possible not to update the winning prize at the starting winning prize opening not corresponding to the special drawing game to be updated. As a result, the periodic super-reach can be appropriately executed while simplifying the updating process of the period determination counter 1 and the like necessary for periodically performing the super-reach, and these periodic It is also possible to appropriately perform a hold display notice effect regarding the execution of super-reach. In this case, in S214b of the big hit ending process described above, the number of reserved storage information corresponding to the special figure game for updating the cycle determination counter 1 may be specified.

  In the first modification, the update of the cycle determination counter 1 (cycle determination counter 2) is updated by subtraction for the execution of the first special figure game (winning to the first start winning opening). For the execution of the special figure game (winning to the second start winning opening), an example in which the subtraction update is not performed is illustrated, but conversely, the update of the period determination counter 1 (period determination counter 2) May be subtracted and updated for the execution (winning to the second start winning opening), and may not be subtracted and updated for the execution of the first special figure game (winning to the first starting winning opening). Further, for example, in the low base state, the update of the cycle determination counter 1 (cycle determination counter 2) is subtracted and updated for the execution of the first special figure game (winning to the first start winning opening). While the execution of the 2 special figure game (winning to the second start winning opening) is not subtracted and updated, in the high base state, the period determination counter 1 (period determination counter 2) is updated to the second level. Subtraction update may be performed for the execution of the special figure game (winning to the second start winning opening), and subtraction update may not be performed for the execution of the first special figure game (winning to the first start winning opening). In other words, the type of the special figure to be updated in the cycle determination counter may be changed in the gaming state (low base, high base).

  Moreover, in the said Example, the form which performs any one of a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game exclusively, ie, the form which does not run a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game simultaneously. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special figure game is executed regardless of the execution of the second special figure game, and the second special figure game is designated as the first special figure. The first special figure game and the second special figure game can be executed by executing the game regardless of the execution of the game, or by enabling the other special figure game to be executed a predetermined number of times during one of the special figure games. May be executed in duplicate. If the first special figure game and the second special figure game can be executed in duplicate as described above, the first special figure game and the second special figure game can be executed, If the period determination counter 1 or the period determination counter 2 is decremented and updated due to a 1 start prize or a valid second start prize, super reach may occur at an inappropriate time that does not correspond to the period value described in the scenario data. In such a case, as described above, the type of the special figure to be updated of the period determination counter is set to one of the two types, thereby simplifying the process. As a result, it is possible to appropriately execute periodic super reach.

  Here, for example, a game machine that can be controlled in the KT state (small hit time state) instead of the short-time state, or a game machine in which the variation tendency of the variation pattern is different between the first special game and the second special game. The invention may be applied. In gaming machines that can be controlled to the KT state, the first special game and the second special game can be changed in the same period, and the second special game is smaller than the first special game. The winning probability is high, the fluctuation time of the second special figure game is longer than the fluctuation time of the first special figure game in the normal state, and the first special figure is longer than the fluctuation time of the second special figure game in the KT state. Figure game has a longer variation time. In other words, the KT state is a state in which small hits due to fluctuations in the second special figure game occur at relatively short intervals because the fluctuation time of the second special figure game is shorter than the normal state. It is. In such a gaming machine having a different variation pattern selection tendency between the first special figure game and the second special figure game, by applying the processing shown in FIG. 39, super reach may be determined at an unintended timing. Can be prevented.

  Moreover, in the said Example, execution of the special figure game using the 2nd special figure based on 2nd hold information has priority over execution of the special figure game using the 1st special figure based on 1st hold information. Although the form to perform is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it perform execution of these special figure games in the order in which the start winnings generate | occur | produced.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, a scenario data is displayed by providing one scenario data, so that the super reach variation display is executed every predetermined cycle (128 times variation display). The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in Modification 2 in FIG. 41, data of scenario 1 for executing super reach fluctuation display every 128 fluctuation displays, and every 64 fluctuation displays. A plurality of scenario data 1 to 5 having different periods for executing the super reach variation display may be provided as scenario data, such as data of scenario 2 for executing the super reach variation display. In addition, when providing a plurality of scenario data in this way, according to the jackpot type of the jackpot game that has ended in the jackpot end process, as shown in FIG. By determining the super reach fluctuation pattern using the set scenario data and the period determination counter 1, the period at which the super reach fluctuation display is always executed after the jackpot game is ended differs depending on the type of the jackpot. It may be possible to improve the game entertainment interest. That is, in the second modification shown in FIG. 42, the period varies depending on the difference in the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the difference in whether or not the promotion effect is executed, and whether or not the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot game ends. Different scenario data is set. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the finished big hit game is a big hit having a high advantage for the player, the cycle is longer than that in the case of a big hit having a low advantage. If, on the contrary, the jackpot game that has ended is a big hit with a high advantage for the player, it may be set to have a shorter cycle than a big hit with a low advantage.

  FIG. 42 is an example, and for example, a jackpot type is provided in which the number of variable displays in which the time-short control is executed after the big hit game is different, and different scenarios depending on the difference in the number of variable displays in which the time-short control is executed Types of scenario data may be set, and these jackpot types may be determined as appropriate. Further, in the example of FIG. 42, a mode in which scenario data of scenario types having different cycle values is set for all of the jackpot types is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and some different jackpots are set. The same scenario data may be set as the type. In the second modification, the period is exemplified as the difference in the scenario data. However, the difference other than the period, for example, the ratio of determining the super reach as the variation pattern determination table for deviation used for determining the super reach is different. Scenario data described so as to use the deviation variation pattern determination table may be used, or scenario data obtained by appropriately combining a plurality of differences.

  In the above embodiment, the specific variable display pattern is used as a super reach variation pattern, and the super reach variation pattern is periodically determined based on the cycle determination counter 1. For example, as shown as Modification 3 in FIG. 43, the specific variable display pattern is specified 21 times from the 80th to the 100th after the end of the big hit game, which is the end of the high base, as the specific variable display pattern. Special non-reach miss PA1-5 (fluctuation time 8 seconds), which is a special fluctuation pattern dedicated to the zone fluctuation display, is provided. It may be determined without fail in the 21 changes of the specific zone.

  In this way, in order to always determine the fluctuation pattern of the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 in the fluctuation display of the 21 specific zones from the 80th to the 100th after the big hit game is finished, FIG. As shown, in addition to scenario A, which is scenario data for determining a super reach variation pattern, which is a specific variable display pattern, based on the period determination counter 1 used in the above embodiment, the special non-reach error PA1-5 Scenario B (scenario data) for determining the fluctuation pattern is stored in the ROM 101, and as shown in FIG. 45, in the same symbol stop process S182 in the special symbol stop process as shown in FIG. A counter that is decremented and updated one by one, and is a special zone that is time specific information corresponding to the scenario B Counters for period determination are provided separately from the counter 1 for period determination, and these special zone effect counters have the same set value (initial value) of “101” regardless of the type of jackpot. In S214a in the big hit end process, the change pattern setting process shown in FIG. 47 may be executed instead of the change pattern setting process shown in FIG.

  That is, in the variation pattern setting process of the third modification, the variation pattern determination table set in any one of the processing of S162, S163b, S164b, S167b, S168b, S169b, S170b, and S171 and the random number buffer for variation are stored. After determining the variation pattern using the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 (S172a), it is determined whether the special zone effect counter is not set (S172b). If it is not set (if set), the division performed for the period determination counter 1 is similarly executed for the counter value of the special zone effect counter (S172c). In this way, the division is performed similarly for the special zone effect counter in order to reduce the program capacity by sharing the processing for each counter, but sufficiently secure the storage capacity of the program. If possible, the special zone effect counter may be a program that does not perform calculations, or may perform different divisions (calculations).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the remainder value after division is in the range of 1 to 20 (S172d). If it is in the range of 1 to 20, that is, the number of changes after the big hit game is 80 to 100 special times. In the case of zone change display, the change pattern determined in S172a is rewritten and updated to the change pattern of special non-reach PA1-5 based on scenario B (S172e), and then the process proceeds to S173. As described above, in the third modification, the variation pattern determined based on the counter value of the special zone effect counter is prioritized over the variation pattern determined by the cycle determination counter 1 or the lottery, thereby determining the variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, according to the counter value of the special zone effect counter, the period determination counter 1 or lottery can be used. On the contrary, the determined variation pattern may be prioritized.

  In the third modification, the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 is determined without using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3. A deviation variation pattern determination table (for special zone) in which all values of random number MR3 are assigned to reach deviation PA1-5 is set in advance, and the variation pattern determination table for deviation (for special zone) and random value MR3 are set. Therefore, the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 may be determined at a rate of 100%. In addition, as the variation pattern determination table for loss (for the special zone), the variation pattern determination table for the 80th variation after the big hit game is used, and the variation number after the big hit game is 81 to 100th. A deviation variation pattern determination table may be provided separately, and which deviation variation pattern determination table is used may be specified by the counter value of the scenario B and the special zone effect counter. As described above, when a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables are used as the deviation variation pattern determination table (for the special zone), the variation patterns determined by the variation variation pattern determination tables are different. It may be. Specifically, for example, as a variation pattern of special non-reach deviation, a variation pattern of special 1 non-reach loss when the number of variations after the big hit game is 80th, and a variation number after the big hit game is between 81 and 100th Fluctuation pattern of special 2 non-reach loses, and the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game in which all random number values MR3 are assigned to the special 1 non-reach lose fluctuation patterns Is a variation pattern determination table for losing 80th and a variation pattern determining table for losing the number of variations after the big hit game in which all random number values MR3 are assigned to the variation patterns of special 2 non-reach loss are 81 to 100th. Which is used separately to determine which deviation pattern judgment table to use. Specified in Nario B, only the special 1 non-reach loss is determined as the 80th fluctuation pattern after the big hit game ends, and the special 2 non Only reach loss may be determined. On the game control microcomputer 100 side, the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 is determined for the fluctuation display of the 80th to 100th fluctuations after the big hit game ends, and the big hit game ends on the effect control CPU 120 side. If the number of fluctuations after the jackpot game is counted and the number of fluctuations after the jackpot game is 80 times, a special 1 non-reach loss production control pattern (process table) is set, and the number of fluctuations after the jackpot game ends. Is 81 times to 100 times, a special 2 non-reach loss effect control pattern (process table) may be set.

  As described above, by determining the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 by using the special zone effect counter, in the third modification, as shown in FIG. The period until the variation pattern is determined varies depending on the type of jackpot of the ended jackpot gaming state, while the period until the variation pattern of the special non-reach miss PA1-5 is determined based on the special zone effect counter Regardless of the type of jackpot in the finished jackpot game state, the number of changes after the jackpot game is between 80 and 100 in the same way for all jackpots. As described above, in the third modification, the period for determining the specific variable display pattern is specified for the period determination counter 1 and the special zone effect counter by using the calculation, so the period can be set while suppressing an increase in the storage capacity. In addition to being able to specify, by using a plurality of counters, it can be suppressed that the determination of the specific variable display pattern becomes monotonous and the gaming interest is reduced. In addition, in the modified example 3, as for the special zone effect counter, for example, a special zone effect counter 2 for use in prior determination is provided, and the hold specified in S214b in S214c is the same as the cycle determination counter 2. A value obtained by subtracting the total number of stored information is set in the special zone effect counter 2 and, in step S113, the special zone effect counter 2 is subtracted and updated in the same manner as the cycle determination counter 2. 2 is used to further determine whether or not the special non-reach deviation variation pattern is determined in the winning determination process, and these special non-reach deviation variation patterns are also subject to the pending display notice effect. Also good. As described above, by providing the period determination counter 2 and the special zone effect counter 2 and making the prior determination, it is possible to prevent the determination process from becoming complicated.

  In the third modification, the second specific variable display pattern other than the super reach is exemplified as the variation pattern of the special non-reach deviation PA 1-5, but the present invention is not limited to this. A variation pattern other than the variation pattern of the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 is set as the second specific variable display pattern, or a variation pattern other than the variation pattern of the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 is defined as the second specific variable display pattern. You may make it add to. In the third modification, by setting a small value such as “101” as an initial value in the special zone effect counter, the variation pattern of the special non-reach deviation PA1-5 that is the second specific variable display pattern is set. Although the mode that is not periodically executed is illustrated, these second specific variable display patterns may be periodically executed as well as the super reach variation pattern that is the first specific variable display pattern. In this case, by making the period of the first specific variable display pattern different from the period of the second specific variable display pattern, the determination of the specific variable display pattern becomes monotonous and the game entertainment is reduced. It can further be suppressed.

  In addition, the gaming machine shown in the embodiment or the modified example exemplifies a form in which a hold display notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display by performing a winning determination process that is so-called prefetch determination, The present invention is not limited to this, and may not execute the winning determination process and the hold display notice effect, and as the notice effect, a notice effect that is not a notice effect due to a change in the mode of the hold display, For example, an effect that can be executed before the change display of the notice target is performed, such as when the background changes, when a specific stop pattern (chance) stops, or when a specific character appears. May be.

  In addition, the gaming machine shown in the embodiment or the modified example can execute only one of the first special game and the second special game depending on the gaming state, for example, a normal state (low probability) In the low base state), only the first special figure game can be executed, and in the short time state (high base state), only the second special figure game can be executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine shown in the embodiment or the modified example has a mode in which the ratio of the second special figure game is determined to be super-reach, that is, the variable display of the first identification information (first special figure game). Although the specific variable display pattern is determined at different ratios for the variable display of the second identification information (second special game), the present invention is not limited to this. The ratio that is determined to be super reach in the special figure game and the second special figure game is the same, or the ratio of the first special figure game is determined to be super reach than the second special figure game. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example and the said modification, although the big hit generate | occur | produces only by the fluctuation | variation display result of a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game, the present invention is limited to this. Rather, for example, the game display ball that has entered the interior when the predetermined small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display is not a direct big hit in the variable display results of the first special game and the second special game. A variable device having a specific area that becomes a big hit by passing a game ball is changed to a state in which a game ball can enter from a state where it cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the game ball that has entered the variable device has passed a specific area to make a big hit May be a gaming machine in which

  In the embodiment and the modified example, the period determination counter 1 is not set until the first big hit after activation, and the super reach is not determined by the period determination counter 1. The appearance rate of super reach in the period until the first big hit after start-up differs from the appearance rate of super reach in the period after the first big hit after start-up. In order to prevent this from happening, there are a variation pattern determination table A for loss, a variation pattern determination table B for failure, and a variation pattern determination table C for failure that are used in the variation pattern lottery until the first big hit after starting. , Low base in the period after the first big hit after startup A variation pattern determination table α for detachment, a variation pattern determination table β for detachment, and a variation pattern determination table θ for detachment used in lottery of variation patterns are provided, and the variation pattern determination table A for detachment is used. The rate at which super reach is determined by the variation pattern determination table C is set slightly higher than the rate at which super reach is determined by the variation pattern determination table α for detachment to the variation pattern determination table θ for detachment. The appearance rate of the super reach in the period until the big hit can be made different from the appearance rate of the super reach in the period after the first big hit after the start-up.

  Further, in the embodiment and the modified example, the specific variable display pattern such as super reach is not determined or determined at a rate of 100% based on the scenario data (four times before and after variable display). Is not limited to this. For example, for the periodic 128th fluctuation display, the super reach (specific variable display pattern) is set to the normal determination ratio (for example, the fluctuation pattern for loss used in the low base). 4) before and after the periodic 128th fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is lower than these normal determination ratios. If determined in proportion, it may not be 100% or 0%.

  In addition, each of the modified examples is not individual, and each modified example can be applied in combination with the above-described embodiment as appropriate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to easily determine whether the super reach variation pattern is determined based on the cycle determination counter 1 and the scenario data, the cycle determination is performed separately from the cycle determination counter 1. The counter 2 for cycle determination is used, and the cycle determination counter 2 is subtracted and updated by winning the start winning opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Only the cycle determination counter 1 is used without being used, and from the counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 and the stored number of the stored storage information stored at the time of winning to the start winning port, the start winning port is entered. The counter value of the cycle determination counter 1 when the variation pattern is determined in the variation display corresponding to the winning of the game is calculated, and based on the calculated counter value and the scenario data, Outskirts for variation pattern determination table is selected and may be determined whether the variation pattern of the super reach is determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the advantageous state advantageous to the player is the big hit gaming state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a high base on which time-shortening control is executed. A state that is advantageous to the player is included, such as a state and a highly accurate state in which probability variation control is executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 4A 1st special symbol display, 4B 2nd special symbol display, 5 presentation display device, 100 Game control microcomputer, 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining any one variable display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
Time regulation information storage means capable of storing time regulation information for executing the specific variable display pattern at a predetermined time;
Timing specifying information for updating the first timing specifying information for specifying the execution timing of the specific variable display pattern and the second timing specifying information that is different from the first timing specifying information according to the execution of the variable display. Update means;
With
The variable display pattern determining means is capable of determining a specific variable display pattern based on one of the first time specifying information and the second time specifying information and the time defining information. .

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