JP2018196541A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To achieve a proper performance control when plural specific performances can be executed concurrently, and improve an amusement to a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a specific performance (for example, a super ready-to-win A or a super ready-to-win B) for suggesting that, a state is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), and can execute a special performance (for example, a multi monitor ready-to-win performance) for executing plural specific performances concurrently. In execution of the specific performance, the game machine can execute a unique performance (for example, an accessory performance, a button performance) using performance means (for example, a movable member, an operation button) which is different from display means (for example, a performance display device, a pseudo monitor) on which the specific performance is executed. Then, in the special performance, the unique performance can be executed for any one specific performance as an object, out of plural specific performances, and the unique performance is not executed for the specific performance other than the one specific performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed in which reach effect display can be performed in a plurality of display areas, and the size of the display area corresponds to the type of symbols constituting the reach display mode (for example, Patent Literatures). 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-49403 (FIGS. 7 and 8)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when a plurality of specific effects (reach effects) can be executed in parallel, it is not necessarily possible to appropriately control the effects executed accompanying the specific effects. It ’s not that hard.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can realize appropriate presentation control when a plurality of specific presentations can be executed in parallel, and can improve the interest of the game.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. A specific effect (for example, a reach effect such as Super Reach A or Super Reach B) can be executed, and a special effect (for example, a multi-monitor reach effect) that executes a plurality of specific effects in parallel is executed. Possible specific effect execution means (for example, a portion of steps S8008, S8011, and S8106 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and display means (for example, effect display) in which the specific effect is executed during execution of the specific effect The special performance using the production means (for example, the movable member 76, the operation button 120) different from the apparatus 9 and the pseudo monitors 200 to 202). (For example, a special effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8118 and S8120 to S8132 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing an accessory effect and a button effect). In the production, the special production can be executed with respect to any one of the plurality of specific productions (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the last division by executing steps S8117 and S8122). On the displayed pseudo monitor screen, the execution of the accessory effect is executed when the execution timing of the accessory effect is reached, or the operation instruction display 216 is started when the operation effective period of the button effect is reached. Special effects for specific effects other than the one specific effect) (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8117 and S8122 to perform the effect production on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. When the execution timing is reached or the start timing of the button effect operation effective period is reached, the accessory effect is not executed by the prohibition process, and the operation instruction display 216 is not displayed by the prohibition process and the button effect is not executed). It is characterized by. According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel, appropriate effect control can be realized, and the interest in games can be improved.

(Means 2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that is capable of playing a game and that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state). Specific effects (for example, reach effects such as Super Reach A and Super Reach B) can be executed and special effects (for example, multi-monitor reach) are executed in parallel. Specific effect execution means capable of executing (effect) (for example, a portion of steps S8008, S8011, and S8106 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and display means for executing the specific effect during execution of the specific effect ( For example, a presentation means (for example, movable member 76, operation button 120) different from the presentation display device 9 and the pseudo monitors 200 to 202) is used. Special effect executing means (for example, a part for executing steps S8118 and S8120 to S8132 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing special effects (for example, an effect effect, a button effect). In the special effect, the special effect can be executed for any one of the plurality of specific effects (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8117 and S8122 to The operation instruction display 216 is displayed when the accessory effect is executed when the execution timing of the accessory effect is reached or when the operation effective period of the button effect is started at the final divided pseudo monitor screen. To start a button effect), or to a specific effect other than the one specific effect. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8117 and S8122 to perform a role on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. When it is time to execute the product effect or when the operation effective period of the button effect is reached, the accessory effect is not executed by the prohibition process, and the button instruction is executed without displaying the operation instruction display 216 by the prohibition process. Alternatively, the special effect may be limited by reducing the operating range of the movable member 76 or reducing the execution ratio of the special effect.) According to such a configuration, when a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel, appropriate effect control can be realized, and the interest in games can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the special effect executing means can execute a movable body effect (for example, an effect effect) for operating a movable body (for example, the movable member 76) as the special effect (for example, an effect effect). The effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S8118), and during the execution of the specific effect, suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect display) that suggests the execution of the movable body effect (for example, effect display). The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect for any one of the plurality of specific effects in the special effect. At the same time, the suggestion effect can be executed for a specific effect other than the one specific effect (for example, the effect control By executing steps S8114 and S8115, the computer 100 displays an effect image when the effect display execution timing comes on the last divided monitor display, and the last divided monitor display. The effect image may also be displayed when the execution timing of effect display is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect regardless of whether it is a target of a special effect, and it is possible to use common effect data regardless of whether it is a target of a special effect. .

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the specific effect executing means can execute a plurality of specific effects in parallel in different display areas in the special effect (for example, FIG. 37 to FIG. 38, each of the plurality of pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 may be super-reachable). According to such a structure, the interest with respect to a special effect can be improved.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the specific effect executing means sequentially displays the display area, and can execute the specific effect in at least the first display area divided and displayed separately after the first display area. A specific effect can be executed in the second display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) to 38 (5), for example, the pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 are sequentially divided and displayed in the first division. Super Reach A is executed on the displayed pseudo monitor screen 200, Super Reach A is executed on the second pseudo display screen 201, and Super Reach B is executed on the third split monitor screen 202. In the second display area, a display result that is more advantageous than the display result displayed in the first display area is displayed at a high rate (for example, a production system). The microcomputer 100 performs steps S813 to S8137 and S8306, so that, for example, as shown in FIG. The design may be configured such that the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the jackpot symbol is determined and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen 202 divided and displayed in the third. According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the display area that is noticed by the player in the special performance, and to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (for example, a chance-up effect) corresponding to any one of the plurality of specific effects in the special effect A predetermined effect determining means for determining (for example, a portion for executing step S8006 in the effect control microcomputer 100 to determine the presence and type of the chance-up effect for the pseudo-monitor screen displayed in the final division); Based on the determination result of the specific effect determining means, predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect corresponding to one specific effect (for example, executing step S8112 in the effect control microcomputer 100, and finally dividing A portion for executing a chance up effect on the displayed pseudo monitor screen), Based on the determination result of the specific effect determining means, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect even if it corresponds to a specific effect other than one specific effect (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control executes steps S8111 and S8112). Thus, the chance-up effect may be executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed). According to such a configuration, while simplifying the process of determining a predetermined effect, the determination result for one specific effect is reflected to other specific effects, and the expectation of appearance in the special effect is unified. This can improve the interest of the game.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the introduction effect (for example, FIG. 42 (D), FIG. 43 (B), FIG. 43 (D), FIG. 43 (F)) before the execution of the specific effect. ) In the second embodiment, for example, in the second embodiment, the step of executing the introduction effect by executing step S802 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the introduction effect. Increasing effect execution means (for example, increasing effect shown in FIG. 43 (A), FIG. 43 (C), and FIG. 43 (E)) that can increase the display area each time it is executed (for example, In the second embodiment, a step of executing step S802 in the production control microcomputer 100 to execute an increase effect), and a specific effect in a plurality of display areas increased by the increase effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), FIG. 43 (C), and FIG. 43 (E), reach production such as long reach and super reach A is executed with the increased pseudo monitor) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, when an attention is paid to the execution of the specific effect, the increase effect may be executed, so that the interest is improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect display determination table for determining the presence or absence of a combination effect, and the button production determination table for determining the presence or absence of a button effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the chance up effect determination table for determining the presence and kind of a chance up effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a multi-monitor reach production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a multi-monitor reach production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a multi-monitor reach production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a multi-monitor reach production. It is a timing chart which shows the contents of variable display in which multi-monitor reach in a 2nd embodiment is performed. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation operation | movement of the introductory effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the multi-monitor reach production operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the multi-monitor reach production operation of the modification in 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. “Variable display is synchronized” means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the type of big hit (the display color may be different depending on whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the outlier) For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color of the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d is assimilated with the background image when the display is turned off. In order to prevent the image from becoming invisible, it is desirable that the display color be different from the background image (for example, black).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold memory display unit 9a for displaying the first hold memory number and a second hold memory display unit 9b for displaying the second hold memory number. ing. The first hold storage display unit 9a displays a first hold display corresponding to each of the first hold storage. The second hold storage display unit 9b displays a second hold display corresponding to each of the second hold storage. In this embodiment, the case where the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are individually displayed is shown. However, the sum is the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory | storage display part which displays a pending | holding memory | storage number may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. Moreover, when comprised in that way, while a 1st hold | maintenance memory and a 2nd hold | maintenance memory are displayed side by side in order of winning to the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd starting winning opening 14, in the total holding storage display part, So that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). It may be configured.

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

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

  Furthermore, a movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane is provided below the effect display device 9, and the movable member 76 moves when the motor 85 (see FIG. 3) rotates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called probable state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, a special symbol). The display shifts to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the transition is made to the high base state, the transition is also made to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened. By shifting to the short time state in this way, the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is reduced). It is possible to reduce the situation that an invalid start prize is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 85 for operating the movable member 76 via the output port 106.

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 53 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 53 to update the random R value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state. In the normal symbol process in step S27, the normal symbol variation display is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 32, and the variation display result is derived and displayed, or the normal symbol variation display result is displayed. When the winning is won, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened or closed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2, and Multi PC1-1 to Multi PC1-3 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and the pseudo-ream effect is performed. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, multi PC1-4 to multi PC1-6, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2 Variation patterns of -1 to special PG 2-2 are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-1 to multi PC 1-6 is a variation pattern in which a multi-monitor reach effect is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. When the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, after reaching the normal reach during the change display of the effect symbol, a plurality of pseudo monitor screens (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo monitor screens”) are divided and displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 9. The reach effect is performed in such a manner that the super reach is executed in each pseudo monitor screen.

  When the variation pattern of the multi-PC 1-1 is selected, after the normal reach is reached, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen. Further, the second pseudo monitor screen is displayed in a divided manner, and super reach B is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the second pseudo monitor screen is finally displayed in the second pseudo monitor screen. In the case of a shift, the symbol is displayed.

  When the variation pattern of the multi-PC 1-2 is selected, after the normal reach is reached, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen. Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and super reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and further, the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the third pseudo monitor screen is displayed. When Super Reach B is executed in the screen and the variation time has elapsed, the shifted symbol is finally displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-3 is selected, after the normal reach is reached, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen. Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and super reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and then the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed. Super reach A is executed in the screen, and the fourth pseudo monitor screen is further divided and displayed, and super reach B is executed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen. The shifted symbol is fixedly displayed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen.

  When the variation pattern of the multi-PC1-4 is selected, after reaching the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen. Further, the second pseudo monitor screen is displayed in a divided manner, and super reach B is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the second pseudo monitor screen is finally displayed in the second pseudo monitor screen. The big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed.

  When the variation pattern of the multi PC 1-5 is selected, after the normal reach is reached, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen. Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and super reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and further, the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the third pseudo monitor screen is displayed. When Super Reach B is executed in the screen and the fluctuation time has elapsed, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed last.

  When the variation pattern of the multi-PC 1-6 is selected, after reaching the normal reach, the first pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and the super reach A is executed in the first pseudo monitor screen. Next, the second pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, and super reach A is executed in the second pseudo monitor screen, and then the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed. Super reach A is executed in the screen, and the fourth pseudo monitor screen is further divided and displayed, and super reach B is executed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen. The jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the fourth pseudo monitor screen.

  In this embodiment, the case where the presence / absence of the multi-monitor reach effect is determined on the game control microcomputer 560 side by determining the variation pattern accompanied by the multi-monitor reach effect is shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, whether or not to execute the multi-monitor reach effect by performing a lottery process based on a random number on the effect control microcomputer 100 side rather than determining whether or not the multi-control reach effect is performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side. You may comprise so that it may determine.

  In this embodiment, when multi-monitor reach production is executed, super reach B is executed in the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last, and super display is executed in the pseudo monitor screen that is divided before that. Although the case where reach A is performed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the execution performed between the pseudo monitor screens may be unified, for example, super reach A or super reach B may be executed in all the pseudo monitor screens. There may be a pseudo monitor screen for executing reach other than reach.

  Further, for example, even when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by dividing and displaying on the same three pseudo monitor screens, after the super reach A is started on the first pseudo monitor screen, the second pseudo monitor is started. On the screen, the same super reach A may be started, and super reach B may be started from the third pseudo monitor screen, and super reach B may be started from the second pseudo monitor screen. Even if the number of pseudo monitor screens is the same, the effect pattern to be executed may be different.

  As described above, various modes are conceivable as execution modes of multi-monitor reach effects.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

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

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

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

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

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a time-short state (high base state) after the big hit gaming state ends (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends when the variable display is ended 100 times (see steps S168 and S137 to 140 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the execution of the 100 fluctuation displays, the time reduction state ends (see step S132 described later).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a probable change state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the jackpot is changed to the probable change state) The state is also shifted to the short time state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state, the state is shifted to the probability variation state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability variation state and the time reduction state (high base state). (See steps S169 and S170 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

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

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

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, in the case of “ordinary big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of “normal big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. In the case of “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “probable big hit”. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased is specified, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 22), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 14, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown where random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer as reserved storage, but the predetermined information stored as the reserved storage is It is not limited to random values. For example, it may be determined in advance whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the determination result may be stored as a hold storage in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. .

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probability change state (normal state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step) S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is set when shifting to the short-time state at the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit, and the short-time state is also set at the end of the big hit game based on the probability variable big hit. Because of this, the short time flag is set. Therefore, if it is determined as Y in step S95, the control is performed in the time-saving state together with the probability change state after the big hit game based on the probability variable big hit in addition to the case where the control is only in the time-saving state after the big hit game based on the normal big hit game. There are times when it has been.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the normal variation pattern type determination as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used, the time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state, a time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected. In this case, there is a case where a shortening variation pattern type is determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100, which will be described later. A variation pattern is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the short time state is different from the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of them is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 9) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . Then, when neither the “normal big hit” nor the “probable change big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot”, a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is “probable big hit”, a jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit”, a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is “probable big hit”, a big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. ) Is transmitted, and in the case of “sudden probability sudden change big hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot game to be ended this time is based on the normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. This can be determined by checking. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is not finished (that is, if the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit is finished), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag to change the gaming state to the probability changed state. In addition to the transition (step S169), the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  In this embodiment, since the above processing is executed, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, it is also controlled to the time reduction state, so that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state) ), Short-time state (low probability / high base state), and probability variation state (high probability / high base state).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start 1 designation command is received, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag is set. If the jackpot start 2 designation command is received, the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). In this case, for example, when a jackpot end 1 designation command is received, the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag is set. When a jackpot end 2 designation command is received, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) (step S627), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command reception flag. (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S629). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is recovered (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. Further, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit is made, the left middle right is stopped and displayed with the odd number symbols aligned, so that the odd number symbol is likely to become the probability variation big hit. Such a symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the normal big hit, the left middle right is stopped and displayed with the even symbols aligned, so it is recalled that the even symbols are not probable big hits (normally big hits). . Such a symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a non-probable symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command read out in step S8001 is any one of the multi PC 1-1 to multi PC 1-6 (step S8003). If it is not any variation pattern of the multi PC 1-1 to multi PC 1-6, the process proceeds to step S8009.

  If the variation pattern is any one of the multi PC 1-1 to multi PC 1-6 (that is, if the variation pattern is accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect), the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect effect that operates the movable member 76. It is determined whether or not to execute (step S8004). FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the accessory effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of an accessory effect. Of these, FIG. 30A shows a specific example of the extraordinary effect presentation determination table, and FIG. 30B shows a specific example of the big hit effect presentation determination table. As shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, if the accessory effect is executed, the accessory effect is not executed. Compared to the case, the expectation level for jackpot (big hit reliability) is high. In addition, not only the big hit reliability, but when, for example, an effect production is executed, the degree of expectation (probability variation reliability) for the probability variation big hit is configured to be high, so that other reliability becomes high. It may be configured.

  In step S8004, the effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area whether or not the variable display to be started this time is a big hit ( If the variation pattern is multi-PC1-1 to PC1-3, it may be determined as a loss, and if it is multi-PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined as a big hit). Is selected, and if it is a big hit variation, the big hit effect presentation determining table shown in FIG. 30B is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the selected accessory effect determination table, and determines the presence or absence of the accessory effect. When it is determined to execute the accessory effect, for example, an accessory effect determination flag indicating that the accessory effect is to be executed may be set.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the execution timing of the effect production is reached by executing the determination process in step S8117 of the production symbol variation processing, it is finally divided and displayed. If it is determined that it is the execution timing of the accessory effect on the pseudo monitor screen, the accessory effect is executed, and it is determined that it is the execution timing of the accessory effect on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before that. For example, the case where the prohibition process is executed without executing the accessory effect is shown, but the prohibition process is not limited to the mode in which the variable display is executed. For example, at the start of variable display, in the process of determining an effect effect in step S8004, by determining the presence / absence of an effect effect only for the last pseudo display screen that is divided and displayed, the last pseudo monitor that is divided and displayed For the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the screen, a prohibition may be made so as not to execute the effect rendering.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described later, when the effect effect is executed, the effect display is executed on each pseudo monitor screen. In the case where the prohibition process is configured to be performed in the process, for example, if it is determined that the effect rendering is performed on at least one pseudo monitor screen, the effect display is displayed on all the pseudo monitor screens. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may perform.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the button effect accompanied by the operation by the operation button 120 (step S8005). FIG. 30C and FIG. 30D are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a button effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of a button effect. Of these, FIG. 30C shows a specific example of the button effect determination table for loss, and FIG. 30D shows a specific example of the button effect determination table for jackpot. As shown in FIGS. 30C and 30D, in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, when the button effect is executed, the button effect is not executed. In comparison, the expectation for jackpot (big hit reliability) is high. In addition to the big hit reliability, for example, when a button effect is executed, it is configured such that the expectation degree (probability variation reliability) for the probability variation big hit is increased, and other reliability is increased. May be.

  In step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area whether or not the variable display to be started this time is a big hit ( If the variation pattern is multi-PC1-1 to PC1-3, it may be determined as a loss, and if it is multi-PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined as a big hit). The button effect determination table for losing shown in FIG. 3 is selected, and if it is a big hit variation, the button effect determining table for big hit shown in FIG. 30 (D) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected button effect determination table to perform a lottery process based on a random number, and determines the presence or absence of the button effect. If it is determined to execute the button effect, for example, a button effect determination flag indicating that the button effect is to be executed may be set.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, by executing the determination process in step S8122 of the effect symbol changing process, when the execution timing of the button effect is reached, it is displayed in the last divided display. If it is determined that it is the execution timing of the effect effect on the monitor screen, the button effect is executed. If it is determined that the execution timing of the button effect is displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before that, the button effect is generated. Although the case where the prohibition process is executed without executing is shown, the prohibition process is not limited to the mode in which the variation display is executed during the execution of the variation display. For example, in the determination process of the button effect in step S8005 at the start of the variable display, by determining the presence or absence of the button effect only for the last pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed, the pseudo display screen that is divided and displayed last is displayed. For the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before, a prohibition may be made so as not to execute the button effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence and type of the chance-up effect (step S8006). FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a chance up effect determination table for determining the presence and type of a chance up effect. Of these, FIG. 31A shows a specific example of the chance-up effect determination table for loss, and FIG. 31B shows a specific example of the chance-up effect determination table for jackpot. As shown in FIG. 31, in the chance up effect determination table, determination values are assigned to the chance up effect No, the chance up effect A, the chance up effect B, and the chance up effect C, respectively. The chance up effect A is a chance up effect displayed in a blue display color. The chance up effect B is a chance up effect displayed in a green display color. The chance up effect C is a chance up effect displayed in a red display color.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, when the chance up effect is executed, the big hit is compared with the case where the chance up effect is not executed. Expectation for (big hit reliability) is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, when the chance up effect is executed, the expectation for the big hit is the case where the chance up effect C executed in the red display color is executed ( When the chance up effect B executed with a green display color is performed with a high probability of winning a big hit, the chance of the chance to be executed with a blue display color is high when the expectation for the big hit (the jackpot reliability) is the next highest. When A is executed, the expectation level (big hit reliability) for the big hit is the lowest. It should be noted that not only the big hit reliability but, for example, when a chance-up effect is executed, the reliability for the probability variation big hit (probability variation reliability) is configured to be high so that other reliability becomes high. It may be configured.

  In step S8006, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display to be started this time is a big hit based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If the variation pattern is multi PC1-1 to PC1-3, it may be determined as a loss, and if it is multi PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined as a big hit). The chance-up effect determination table for loss shown in Fig. 31 is selected, and if it is a big hit fluctuation, the chance-up effect determination table for big hit shown in Fig. 31B is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected chance-up effect determination table, and determines the presence and type of the chance-up effect. If it is decided to execute the chance-up effect, for example, a chance-up effect determination flag indicating that the chance-up effect is executed is set, and the type of the determined chance-up effect (chance-up effects A to A) C) may be stored in a storage area provided in the RAM.

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence and type of the chance-up effect is determined for the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last among the plurality of pseudo monitor screens that are divided and displayed when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed. The determination result is reflected on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed at the end. For example, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three parts and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-2 or multi PC 1-5), the last three are displayed in step S8006. If execution of a chance-up effect is determined for a simulated monitor screen that is divided and displayed on the eyes, the chance-up effect is also executed on the first and second simulated monitor screens that are displayed separately before that. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control selects moving image data corresponding to the number of pseudo monitor screens to be divided and displayed in the multi-monitor reach effect according to the determination results of the effect effect, the button effect, and the chance-up effect (step S8007). For example, in this embodiment, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three parts and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-2 or multi-PC 1-5), Super reach A is executed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens, and super reach B is executed on the third pseudo monitor screen. Movie data corresponding to reach B is selected. In addition, when the execution of the effect production, the button production, and the chance up production is also decided, along with the super reach A and the super reach B, the video data accompanied with the action production, the button production, and the chance up production is obtained. select.

  In this embodiment, even when the multi-monitor reach effect is not executed, the super reach A is executed independently on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (super PA 3-1, super PB 3-1, super (PA3-3, SuperPB3-3) and Superreach B may be executed independently (Super PA3-2, Super PB3-2, Super PA3-4, Super PB3-4). The moving image data corresponding to the super reach B is reproduced and displayed. However, even when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, the same moving image data as when the super reach A and the super reach B are executed independently is displayed on each pseudo monitor. Played back on the screen.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the multi-monitor reach effect (step S8008). Then, control goes to a step S8010.

  If none of the variation patterns of multi PC 1-1 to multi PC 1-6 is found in step S8003, effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8009). Then, control goes to a step S8010.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps S8008 and S8009 (step S8010).

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 32 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8011). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8012).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8013).

  It should be noted that various announcement effects such as a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, a motif notice effect, and the like may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. In this case, for example, in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 28, a notice effect setting process for determining the presence and type of the notice effect may be executed. In steps S8008 and S8009, a process table corresponding to the determined notice effect is selected, and step S80011 and the process of step S8106 of the effect symbol changing process to be described later are executed, whereby various effects are displayed during the effect symbol change display. What is necessary is just to comprise so that a notice effect may be performed.

  FIG. 33 to FIG. 35 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). Further, the effect control CPU 101 has set each effect time timer (there are effect time timers 1 to 4 as will be described later) for measuring the effect time of the effect executed on the pseudo monitor screen described later. Then, 1 is subtracted from the set value of each production time timer (step S8103).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8104), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8106).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the divided display timing of the new pseudo monitor screen (step S8107). Whether or not it is the new divided display timing of the pseudo monitor screen can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variation time timer set in step S8012 of the effect symbol variation start process. If it is the split display timing of the new pseudo monitor screen, the effect control CPU 101 starts the split display of the new pseudo monitor screen on the effect display device 9, and reproduces the moving image within the split display of the pseudo monitor screen. Control to start is performed (step S8108).

  In step S8108, for example, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed in two and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-1 or multi-PC 1-4), When starting the split display of the first pseudo monitor screen, the reproduction display of the video data of Super Reach A is started in the first pseudo monitor screen, and the split display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started. Is started, the reproduction display of the video data of Super Reach B is started in the second pseudo monitor screen. Further, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by displaying the pseudo monitor screen in three parts (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-2 or the multi PC 1-5), the first or When split display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started, playback display of the super reach A video data is started in the first or second pseudo monitor screen, and the third pseudo monitor is started. When the split screen display is started, the playback display of the super reach B moving image data is started in the third pseudo monitor screen. Further, for example, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided into four parts and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-3 or the multi PC 1-6), the first to When split display of the third pseudo monitor screen is started, reproduction display of super reach A video data is started in the first to third pseudo monitor screens, and the fourth pseudo monitor is displayed. When the split screen display is started, the playback display of the super reach B moving image data is started in the fourth pseudo monitor screen.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the production time in the production time timer corresponding to the production executed on the newly divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen (step S8109).

  In step S8109, for example, when the pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed in two and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-1 or multi-PC 1-4), The production time timer 1 is set when the divided display of the first pseudo monitor screen is started, and the production time timer 2 is set when the divided display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started. Also, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by displaying the pseudo monitor screen in three parts (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-2 or multi-PC 1-5), the first When the divided display of the pseudo monitor screen is started, the production time timer 1 is set, and when the divided display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started, the production time timer 2 is set and the third pseudo monitor is set. When the split screen display is started, the production time timer 3 is set. In addition, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by displaying the pseudo monitor screen in four parts (when the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-3 or the multi PC 1-6), the first When the divided display of the pseudo monitor screen is started, the production time timer 1 is set, and when the divided display of the second pseudo monitor screen is started, the production time timer 2 is set and the third pseudo monitor is set. The production time timer 3 is set when the divided display of the screen is started, and the production time timer 4 is set when the divided display of the fourth pseudo monitor screen is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the execution of the chance-up effect is determined (step S8110). Whether or not the execution of the chance-up effect has been determined can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the chance-up effect determination flag is set in step S8006 of the effect symbol variation start process. If execution of the chance up effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the execution timing of the chance up effect (step S8111). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the chance-up effect can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is the execution timing of the chance up effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a chance up image (for example, an image of a flower pattern) on the display target pseudo monitor screen (step S8112).

  In step S8112, for example, if the value of the production time timer 1 is the execution timing of the chance-up production, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the first pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. Further, for example, if the value of the effect time timer 2 is the execution timing of the chance-up effect, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the second pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. For example, if the value of the effect time timer 3 is the execution timing of the chance-up effect, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the third pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed. For example, if the value of the effect time timer 4 is the execution timing of the chance-up effect, control is performed to display the chance-up image in the fourth pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed.

  Also, if the type of chance-up effect determined in step S8006 of the effect symbol variation start process is the chance-up effect A, for example, in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed, as a chance-up image, a flower with a blue display color is displayed. Control to display the picture image. Further, if the determined chance-up effect type is the chance-up effect B, for example, in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed, control is performed to display an image of a flower pattern with a green display color as a chance-up image. . If the determined chance-up effect type is the chance-up effect C, for example, control is performed to display an image of a flower pattern in red display color as a chance-up image in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the execution of the accessory effect is determined (step S8113). Whether or not the execution of the accessory effect has been determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the accessory effect determination flag is set in step S8004 of the effect symbol variation start process. If execution of the accessory effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect display timing suggesting the accessory effect is reached (step S8114). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the effect display can be determined by confirming the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109, for example. If it is the execution timing of effect display, the CPU 101 for effect control performs control to display the effect image within the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed (step S8115).

  In step S8115, for example, if the value of the production time timer 1 is the execution timing of effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the first pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. For example, if the value of the effect time timer 2 is the execution timing of the effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the second pseudo display screen divided and displayed. Further, for example, if the value of the effect time timer 3 is the execution timing of the effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the third pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. For example, if the value of the effect time timer 4 is the execution timing of effect display, control is performed to display the effect image in the fourth pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, since an effect of operating the movable member 76 imitating the shape of an airplane is executed as an effect effect, in step S8115, for example, as an effect image in the pseudo monitor screen to be displayed, As an effect image, control is performed to display an image with an image like an illusion of an airplane.

  If it is not the execution timing of the effect display, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is the execution timing of the accessory effect (step S8116). Note that whether or not it is the execution timing of the accessory effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is the execution timing of the accessory effect, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the pseudo monitor screen that is the execution timing of the accessory effect is a pseudo monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed (step). S8117).

  In step S8117, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided into two parts and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (if it is variably displayed according to the multi-PC 1-1 or multi-PC 1-4 variation pattern), the effect If the value of the time timer 2 is the execution timing of the accessory effect, it is determined that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the execution timing of the accessory effect, and the value of the effect time timer 1 is the accessory If it is the case where the performance execution timing is reached, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the case where the effect production execution timing is reached. In addition, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three parts and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (if the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-2 or multi-PC 1-5), the effect time timer If the value of 3 is the execution timing of the accessory effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the execution timing of the accessory effect, and one of the values of the effect timers 1 and 2 Is the execution timing of the accessory effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the execution timing of the accessory effect. In addition, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by dividing the pseudo monitor screen into four parts (when the variable monitor is displayed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-3 or the multi PC 1-6), the effect time timer If the value of 4 is the execution timing of the effect production, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the execution timing of the effect production, and any value of the production time timers 1 to 3 Is the execution timing of the accessory effect, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the execution timing of the accessory effect.

  If the last pseudo display screen to be divided is the execution timing of the accessory effect (Y in step S8117), the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 85 and operates the movable member 76 to operate the accessory. Control to execute the effect is performed (step S8118).

  In this embodiment, even if the execution of the accessory effect is determined by executing the determination process in step S8117, the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the execution timing of the accessory effect. Only when this happens, the effect effect is executed, and even if the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before that is the execution timing of the effect effect, it is prohibited to execute the effect effect. By configuring as such, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the fact that the effect effect is performed on which pseudo monitor screen is prevented, and the situation where the effect effect is bothered is prevented. Appropriate presentation control can be realized when the multi-monitor reach presentation is configured to be executable.

  On the other hand, by executing the processing of steps S8114 and S8115, regarding the effect display that suggests the effect effect, not only when the pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed last becomes the execution timing of the effect display, Even when the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before is the execution timing of the effect display, it can be executed. By configuring as such, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute effect display regardless of whether or not it is a target of an accessory effect, and whether or not it is a target of an accessory effect is common. Production data can be used.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the execution of the button effect is determined (step S8119). Whether or not the execution of the button effect is determined can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the button effect determination flag is set in step S8005 of the effect symbol variation start process. If execution of the button effect has been determined, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the button effect execution flag indicating that the button effect is being executed is set (step S8120). If the button effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the button effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the operation effective period in the button effect (step) S8121). Whether or not it is the start timing of the operation effective period can be determined by confirming the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109, for example. If it is the start timing of the operation effective period, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pseudo monitor screen that is the start timing of the operation effective period is a pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last (step). S8122).

  In step S8122, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed in two and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (if the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-1 or multi-PC 1-4), the effect is shown. If the value of the time timer 2 is the start timing of the operation valid period, it is determined that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the start timing of the operation valid period, and the value of the presentation time timer 1 is the operation valid If it is a case where the start timing of the period is reached, it is determined that it is not a case where the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is the start timing of the operation effective period. In addition, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three parts and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (if the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-2 or multi-PC 1-5), the effect time timer If the value of 3 is the start timing of the operation valid period, it is determined that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the start timing of the operation valid period. Is the case when the operation effective period start timing is reached, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the operation effective period start timing. In addition, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by dividing the pseudo monitor screen into four parts (when the variable monitor is displayed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-3 or the multi PC 1-6), the effect time timer If the value of 4 is the start timing of the operation valid period, it is determined that the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the start timing of the operation valid period. Is the case when the operation effective period start timing is reached, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the operation effective period start timing.

  If the last pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the start timing of the operation effective period (Y in step S8122), the effect control CPU 101 operates the operation button 120 in the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last. Control for starting the display of the operation instruction display for instructing the operation is performed (step S8123). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a button effect executing flag (step S8124).

  In this embodiment, even when the execution of the button effect is determined by executing the determination process in step S8122, the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last becomes the execution timing of the button effect. The button effect is executed only in such a case, and even if the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before that is the button effect execution timing, the button effect is not executed. With this configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent a situation where the button effect becomes troublesome, and to realize appropriate effect control when the multi-monitor reach effect can be executed.

  If the button effect execution flag is set (that is, if the button effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation effective period end timing in the button effect is reached (step). S8125). Whether or not it is the end timing of the operation valid period is confirmed, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109 (the effect time timer corresponding to the last pseudo display screen to be divided). Can be determined. If it is not the end timing of the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the operation button 120 has been input (step S8126). If the detection signal from the operation button 120 is input, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag indicating that an operation by the operation button 120 is detected (step S8127).

  If it is the end timing of the operation valid period, the production control CPU 101 performs control to delete the operation instruction display displayed in the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last (step S8128). Further, the button effect execution flag is reset (step S8130). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the operation detection flag is set (step S8130). If the operation detection flag is set (that is, if the operation by the operation button 120 is detected), the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8131), and finally displays the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. The control for starting the display of the notice display indicating the possibility of a big hit is performed (step S8132).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the production symbol temporary stop display timing is reached (step S8133). Note that whether or not the temporary stop display timing is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect time timer set in step S8109. If it is the temporary stop display timing, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable display being executed is a big hit (step S8134). Whether or not the variable display being executed is a big hit is confirmed, for example, by checking whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a big hit. Can be determined. In addition, for example, if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is multi PC1-1 to PC1-3, it is determined that there is a loss, and if it is multi PC1-4 to PC1-6, it may be determined that it is a big hit. . If the fluctuation display being executed is a big hit fluctuation (Y in step S8134), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pseudo monitor screen that has reached the temporary stop display timing is a pseudo monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed. (Step S8135).

  In step S8135, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed in two and the multi-monitor reach effect is executed (if the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-1 or multi-PC 1-4), the effect is shown. If the value of the time timer 2 is the temporary stop display timing, it is determined that the last pseudo display screen to be divided and displayed is the temporary stop display timing, and the value of the production time timer 1 is the temporary stop display timing. If this is the case, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the temporary stop display timing. In addition, for example, if the pseudo monitor screen is divided into three parts and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed (if the display is changed according to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-2 or multi-PC 1-5), the effect time timer If the value of 3 is the temporary stop display timing, it is determined that the last pseudo display screen to be divided and displayed is the temporary stop display timing, and any one of the production time timers 1 and 2 is temporarily stopped. If the timing is reached, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the temporary stop display timing. In addition, for example, when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed by dividing the pseudo monitor screen into four parts (when the variable monitor is displayed according to the change pattern of the multi PC 1-3 or the multi PC 1-6), the effect time timer If the value of 4 is the temporary stop display timing, it is determined that the last pseudo display screen to be divided and displayed is the temporary stop display timing, and any one of the effect time timers 1 to 3 is temporarily stopped. If the timing is reached, it is determined that the pseudo monitor screen to be divided and displayed last is not the temporary stop display timing.

  If the last pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed is the temporary stop display timing (Y in step S8135), the effect control CPU 101 uses the combination of jackpot symbols in the pseudo-monitor screen to be divided and displayed last. Control for temporarily stopping display is performed (step S8136).

  In this embodiment, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect symbol is not completely stopped and displayed by swinging or slightly changing the effect symbol. In this embodiment, control is performed so that the effect symbol that is stopped last in the reach state is temporarily stopped. In addition, not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, but the left and right effect symbols may be temporarily stopped.

  If the fluctuation display being executed is a deviation fluctuation (N in step S8134), or if the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed is the temporary stop display timing. (N in step S8135), the production control CPU 101 performs control to temporarily stop display a combination of missed symbols (in this example, reach missed symbols) in the pseudo monitor screen at the temporarily stopped display timing (step S8135). S8137).

  By executing the processing of steps S813 to S8137, in this embodiment, even the fluctuation display that is the big hit fluctuation, the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last is displayed. A pseudo-monitor screen that temporarily displays a missed symbol, displays a big-hit symbol temporarily on the pseudo-monitor screen that is divided and displayed last, and draws the player's attention in multi-monitor reach production (in this example, the pseudo-monitor that is divided and displayed last) Screen).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8138), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8139).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8309. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8308. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Without execution, the process shifts to step S8309.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8302), and if not, ends the processing. When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmation command reception flag (step S8303).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the currently executed variable display is accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect (step S8304). Whether or not the variation display executed this time is accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect, for example, confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is multi PC 1-1 to multi PC 1-6. This can be determined.

  If the display is not fluctuating with a multi-monitor reach effect (N in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 causes the display screen of the effect display device 9 to confirm and display the determined stop symbol (outlier symbol, jackpot symbol). Control is performed (step S8305). If it is a variable display accompanied by a multi-monitor reach effect (Y in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops within the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed last among the pseudo monitor screens displayed on the effect display device 9. Control is performed to confirm and display the displayed stop symbol (out-of-order symbol (in this example, reach-out symbol), jackpot symbol) (step S8306). In this case, the stop symbol (in this example, the out-of-reach symbol) displayed temporarily stopped in the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last divided monitor screen is temporarily displayed as it is. Keep it as it is and do not display it.

  When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the processes of steps S8305 and S8306 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8307), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8315. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the processes of steps S8305 and S8306 (Y in step S8307), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8308) and issues a big hit start designation command. Check whether the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating reception or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag indicating reception of the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is set (step S8309). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8310) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8311). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8312), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step S8313). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8314).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8307), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8315). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8316).

  Next, a description will be given of a multi-monitor reach effect. FIG. 37 to FIG. 40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the production mode of the multi-monitor reach effect. In addition, in FIGS. 37-40, the aspect of a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) .... In the examples shown in FIGS. 37 to 40, among the variation patterns of the multi PC 1-1 to the multi PC 1-6, the three pseudo monitor screens are divided and displayed, the multi monitor reach effect is executed, and the multi PC1- This shows a case where the multi-monitor reach effect is executed during the change display of the effect symbol based on the reception of the change pattern command designating the change pattern of 5. Even when a variation pattern command for designating the variation patterns of the other multi-PC 1-1 to PC1-4, PC1-6 is received, the number of pseudo monitor screens to be divided is different or finally displayed. The multi-monitor reach effect of the effect mode similar to the effect mode shown in FIGS. 37 to 40 is executed only by the combination of the stop symbols being the big hit symbol or the off symbol.

  When the variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the multi-PC 1-5 is received, the variation display of the left, middle and right effect symbols is started on the display screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. Next, at the time of occurrence of normal reach, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the same symbol as the left and right symbols (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed, and the reach state is set.

  Next, when the divided display timing of the first pseudo monitor screen comes, the divided display of the first pseudo monitor screen 200 is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the first pseudo monitor screen 200, super-reach A video playback is started (see step S8108).

  Next, at the divided display timing of the second pseudo monitor screen, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), the divided display of the second pseudo monitor screen 201 is started in the effect display device 9, and the divided display is performed. The super-reach A moving image reproduction is started in the second pseudo monitor screen 201 (see step S8108). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), in accordance with the start of the split display of the second pseudo monitor screen 201, the new second pseudo monitor screen 201 should be noted. The display size of the first pseudo monitor screen 200 is reduced.

  Next, when the divided display timing of the third pseudo monitor screen is reached, as shown in FIG. 38 (5), the divided display of the third pseudo monitor screen 202 is started in the effect display device 9, and the divided display is performed. On the third pseudo monitor screen 202, super-reach B video playback is started (see step S8108). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (5), attention is paid to the new third pseudo monitor screen 202 in accordance with the start of split display of the third pseudo monitor screen 202. The display sizes of the first pseudo monitor screen 200 and the second pseudo monitor screen 201 are reduced.

  Next, when it is time to execute the effect display and the chance up effect on the first pseudo monitor screen 200, the effect image 210 is displayed in the first pseudo monitor screen 200 as shown in FIG. (See step S8115) and the chance-up image 211 is displayed (see step S8112). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (6), an image with a pattern like a phantom of an airplane is displayed as the effect image 210, and a flower pattern with blue, green or red display colors as the chance up image 211. Is displayed.

  Next, when the temporary stop display timing of the effect symbol is reached on the first pseudo monitor screen 200, as shown in FIG. 38 (7), the effect symbol (in this example, reach is reached). A temporary symbol) is temporarily stopped (see step S8137).

  Further, when it is time to execute the effect display and chance up effect on the second pseudo monitor screen 201, the effect image 212 is displayed in the second pseudo monitor screen 201 as shown in FIG. (See step S8115) and a chance-up image 213 is displayed (see step S8112). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (7), an image having a pattern like an illusion of an airplane is displayed as the effect image 212, and a flower pattern with blue, green or red display colors is displayed as the chance-up image 213. Is displayed.

  Next, when it becomes the temporary stop display timing of the effect symbol on the second pseudo monitor screen 201, as shown in FIG. 38 (8), the effect symbol (in this example, reach) is displayed on the second pseudo monitor screen 201. A temporary symbol) is temporarily stopped (see step S8137).

  Further, when it is time to execute the effect display and chance up effect on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, the effect image 214 is displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen 202 as shown in FIG. (See step S8115) and a chance-up image 215 is displayed (see step S8112). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (8), an image with an image like a phantom of an airplane is displayed as an effect image 214, and a flower image with a blue, green or red display color as an opportunity up image 215. Is displayed.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to (8), the effect display and the chance-up effect are executed at the same timing on the same pseudo monitor screen, but it is not limited to such a mode. . For example, the effect display may be executed at a timing earlier than the chance up effect on the same pseudo monitor screen, or the chance display effect is executed at a timing earlier than the effect display. You may do it.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 38 (7) and 38 (8), the effect display and the chance-up effect are executed on the timing for temporarily stopping the display of the effect symbol on a certain pseudo monitor screen, and on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed next. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, after an effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed on a certain pseudo monitor screen, an effect display or a chance-up effect may be executed on the next divided and displayed pseudo monitor screen, or the effect design may be temporarily displayed on a certain pseudo monitor screen. Before the stop display, the effect display and the chance up effect may be executed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed next.

  Next, at the execution timing of the effect effect on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, as shown in FIG. 39 (9), the movable member 76 imitating the shape of the airplane is operated to execute the effect effect. (See step S8118).

  In this embodiment, the execution timing of the effect effect is displayed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 that are divided and displayed before the third pseudo monitor screen 202 that is divided and displayed last. Since the prohibition process is performed (see step S8117), the effect effect is not executed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 as shown in FIGS. .

  Next, when the start timing of the button effect operation effective period is reached on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, the operation button 120 is operated on the third pseudo monitor screen 202 as shown in FIG. The display of the operation instruction display 216 to be instructed is started, and the button notice effect is started (see step S8123). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (10), a case where a character display such as “Press the button!” Is displayed as the operation instruction display 216 together with an image simulating the operation button 120.

  In this embodiment, the button effect operation effective period is displayed on the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 that are divided and displayed before the third pseudo monitor screen 202 that is divided and displayed last. Since the prohibition process is performed even at the start timing (see step S8122), the button effect is not applied to the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 as shown in FIGS. Not executed.

  Next, the operation by the operation button 120 is detected during the button effect operation effective period (see steps S8126 and S8127), and then, when the button effect operation effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 39 (11). Display of the notice display 217 is started in the third pseudo monitor screen 202 (see step S8132). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (11), a case where a character display such as “Intense heat!” Is displayed as the notice display 217.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 39 (9) to (11), the case where the button effect is executed after executing the accessory effect is shown, but the execution order of the effect is the same as that shown in this embodiment. I can't catch it. For example, you may comprise so that an accessory effect may be performed after performing a button effect.

  Moreover, although the example shown to FIG. 38 (6)-FIG. 39 (11) has shown the case where execution of all the effect productions, a button production, and a chance up production is determined and performed, for example, an accessory When the execution of the effect is not determined, the effect display shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to (8) is not executed, and the accessory effect shown in FIG. 39 (9) is not executed. Further, when the execution of the button effect is not determined, the button effects shown in FIGS. 39 (10) and (11) are not executed. If execution of the chance up effect is not determined, the chance up effects shown in FIGS. 38 (6) to (8) are not executed.

  Next, when it becomes the temporary stop display timing of the effect symbol on the third pseudo monitor screen 202, as shown in FIG. 39 (12), the effect symbol (in this example, the big hit) Is temporarily stopped (see steps S8136 and S8137).

  After that, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 40 (13), the stop symbol (in this example, the big hit) that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the third pseudo monitor screen 202 divided and displayed last. The symbol is fixedly displayed (see step S8306). As shown in FIG. 40 (13), the temporary display is temporarily stopped in the first and second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201 divided and displayed before the third pseudo monitor screen 202. With respect to the effect symbol (in this example, the out-of-reach symbol), the temporary stop display is left as it is, and the final symbol is not displayed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40 (13), the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. Although the case where it will be in the state is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the pseudo monitor screen that is split and displayed before the last split monitor screen is darkened (blacked out) so that the effect design cannot be seen or the display is darkened even if it is not completely darkly displayed. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the final display result is the combination of the production symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed in some form. I just need it.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a specific effect (in this example, super reach A, super reach B, etc.) suggesting that the controlled state is advantageous (in this example, a big hit gaming state). Reach effect) can be executed, and a special effect (in this example, multi-monitor reach effect) that executes a plurality of specific effects in parallel can be executed. Further, during the execution of the specific effect, the display means (in this example, the effect display device 9 and the pseudo monitors 200 to 202) in which the specific effect is executed are different from the effect means (in this example, the movable member 76, the operation button). 120) can be executed (in this example, an effect effect, a button effect). In the special effect, the special effect can be executed with respect to any one of the plurality of specific effects (in this example, the execution timing of the accessory effect on the pseudo-monitor screen displayed in the last division) When the time becomes, the effect production is executed, or when the operation timing of the button production operation is reached, the operation instruction display 216 is displayed and the button production is started). A special effect is not executed for a specific effect other than the specific effect (in this example, the execution timing of the effect effect is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. Or when the start timing of the operation period of the button effect is reached, the accessory effect is not executed by the prohibition process, and the operation instruction display 216 is not displayed by the prohibition process. Do not run out). Therefore, when a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel, appropriate effect control can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Specifically, when a multi-monitor reach effect that executes multiple reach effects in parallel is configured to be executable, a special effect (an effect effect or a button effect) corresponding to each reach effect It is unclear which reach production the production corresponds to, and the production becomes complicated. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the execution of the special effect (multi-monitor reach effect), the special effect is executed for any one specific effect (reach effect) among a plurality of specific effects (reach effect). In addition, by controlling so as not to execute the special effects for other specific effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing complication of the effects.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a movable body effect (in this example, an accessory effect) that operates a movable body (in this example, the movable member 76) during execution of the specific effect. In addition, in the special effect, it is possible to execute a movable object effect for any one of a plurality of specific effects (in this example, the execution of an effect effect on the last pseudo display screen divided and displayed) When the timing is reached, the effect effect is executed), and the movable object effect is not executed for the specific effect other than the one specific effect (in this example, before the last pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed) When the execution timing of the accessory effect is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed, the accessory effect is not executed by the prohibition process). Therefore, when a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel, appropriate effect control of the movable body effect can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute an operation effect (in this example, a button effect) accompanied by an operation by the operating means (in this example, the operation button 120) while the specific effect is being executed. In addition, in the special effect, an operation effect can be executed for any one of a plurality of specific effects (in this example, the operation effective period of the button effect on the last divided pseudo display screen) The operation instruction display 216 is displayed at the start timing and the button effect is started), and the operation effect is not executed for a specific effect other than the one specific effect (in this example, the last When the start timing of the button effect operation effective period is reached on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed, the operation instruction display 216 is not displayed by the prohibition process and the button effect is not executed. ). Therefore, when a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel, appropriate effect control of the operation effects can be realized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the special effect is a movable object effect (in this example, an effect effect) or an operation effect (in this example, a button effect). However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. . For example, as a special effect, an effect of outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker 27 may be executed. In this case, for example, when the multi-monitor reach production is started, it is configured to switch to a sound output such as BGM dedicated to the multi-monitor reach production, and in the same manner as the accessory production and button production shown in this embodiment, A specific sound effect as a special effect is output only to the pseudo monitor screen that is displayed in the last split display, and only the sound output of a dedicated BGM or the like is output to the pseudo monitor screen that is displayed before the split display. You may comprise so that the specific sound effect as a special effect may not be output. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the output sound is mixed due to the output sound when the multi-monitor reach effect is executed, and the effect sound is not recognized, and appropriate effect control can be realized.

  In addition, for example, as a special effect, a light guide plate effect that displays a light guide plate in a gaming machine including the light guide plate is executed, and the light guide plate effect is executed only for the pseudo monitor screen that is displayed in the last division. There may be various effects.

  In this embodiment, a special effect (movable body effect (in this example, an accessory effect) or an operation effect (in this example, a button effect)) is completely executed for a specific effect other than one specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when a movable body effect (in this example, an effect effect) is executed as a special effect, the special effect may be limited by reducing the operation range of the movable member 76, or the light guide plate effect as a special effect. , The special effect may be limited by reducing the brightness of the light guide plate. Further, for example, when an effect that outputs a specific sound effect from the speaker 27 is executed as a special, the special effect may be limited by reducing the volume from the speaker 27. Furthermore, the special effect may be limited by reducing the execution ratio of the special effect instead of not executing the special effect at all. As such, it is not limited to the case where the special effect is not executed at all, and any special effect may be used as long as the special effect is limited in some form.

  Further, in this embodiment, by performing the accessory effect and the button effect after the last pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed, it is useful for the reach effect that is executed on the last divided pseudo monitor screen. Although the case where it comprises so that recognition that the thing effect and the button effect are performed is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, an effect effect or a button effect may be executed with respect to a reach effect that is executed on a pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed. In this case, for example, even if the four pseudo monitor screens are finally divided and displayed, the fourth pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed after the third pseudo monitor screen is divided and displayed. By executing an effect effect or button effect before, it is possible to recognize that an effect effect or button effect is being executed with respect to the reach effect executed on the third pseudo monitor screen. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, an effect effect or a button effect is executed only on one pseudo monitor screen (in this example, the pseudo monitor screen that is finally divided and displayed) among the pseudo monitor screens that are divided and displayed. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when a multi-monitor reach effect in which three pseudo monitor screens are displayed in a divided manner (in the case of a variation pattern of multi PC1-2 and PC1-5), an effect effect for two of the pseudo monitor screens as an object. When a multi-monitor reach effect in which four pseudo monitor screens are divided and displayed (in the case of multi-PC1-3 and PC1-6 variation patterns), two or three of them are executed. An effect effect or a button effect may be executed on the pseudo monitor screen, as long as a prohibition is made so as not to execute the accessory effect or the button effect on at least one pseudo monitor screen.

  In this embodiment, a case where a plurality of pseudo monitor screens are divided and displayed on one effect display device 9 and a reach effect is executed on each of the pseudo monitor screens is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. . For example, a game machine that includes a plurality of display devices such as a main liquid crystal display device and a sub liquid crystal display device and that can execute a multi-monitor reach effect by executing a reach effect in parallel on each display device. The configuration shown in the form may be applied.

  For example, a main liquid crystal display device and a sub liquid crystal display device are provided, and the main liquid crystal display device and the sub liquid crystal display device are configured such that reach effects can be executed in parallel, and only the main liquid crystal display device has a movable shutter shape or the like. When a member is provided, it is possible to recognize that the accessory effect has been executed with respect to the reach effect executed in the main liquid crystal display device by executing the accessory effect that operates the shutter-shaped movable member. It may be configured. Further, for example, in addition to the main liquid crystal display device, there may be a plurality of sub liquid crystal display devices, and each display device may be configured to execute a reach effect in parallel. In this case, for example, a plurality of movable members are provided, and a display device corresponding to each movable member is configured to be distinguishable, so that it is possible to recognize which reach effect has been executed for which reach effect. May be.

  In this embodiment, the operation means is the operation button 120. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a stick controller capable of tilting operation, a jog dial capable of rotating operation, a cross key, a touch panel, and the like may be provided as operation means, and an operation effect accompanying these operations may be executed. Moreover, it may comprise so that the optical sensor and infrared sensor which can detect a player's operation | movement are provided, and it may comprise so that the operation effect accompanying a player's operation | movement can be performed instead of an operation effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been shown in which a maximum of four pseudo monitor screens are divided and displayed and a multi-monitor reach effect is executed. The display may be configured so that up to three are displayed in a divided manner, or the pseudo monitor screen may be displayed so as to be divided into five or more at maximum.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as a special effect, a movable object effect (in this example, an accessory effect) that operates a movable object (in this example, the movable member 76) can be executed, and a specific effect is performed. Inside, a suggestion effect (in this example, an effect display) that suggests the execution of the movable body effect can be executed. In addition, in the special effect, it is possible to execute the suggestive effect for any one of the plurality of specific effects (in this example, the execution timing of the effect display on the last pseudo display screen divided and displayed) The effect image is displayed when it becomes, and the suggestive effect can be executed for a specific effect other than the one specific effect (in this example, before the last pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed) (Effect images are also displayed when the effect display timing comes on the divided pseudo monitor screen). Therefore, the suggestion effect can be executed regardless of whether or not it is a target of the special effect, and common effect data can be used regardless of whether or not it is the target of the special effect.

  In this embodiment, the prohibition process is not executed for the effect display, and the effect image can be displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the prohibition process may be executed for effect display, and the effect image may not be displayed on the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed before the last pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the effect display is executed on all the pseudo monitor screens when performing the effect production, but it is not necessary to execute the effect display on all the pseudo monitor screens. You may comprise so that an effect display may not be performed on a monitor screen.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the execution of an effect production was suggested by displaying the image of a picture like a phantom of an airplane as an effect image was shown, it is not restricted to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to suggest execution of a button effect by displaying an image of a pattern such as a phantom of the operation button 120 as an effect image.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in the special effect, a plurality of specific effects can be executed in parallel in different display areas (in this example, as shown in FIGS. Super-reach can be executed on each of the screens 200 to 202). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest for the special performance.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 to 40, a case is shown in which a part of the pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 is displayed so as to overlap each other. Each pseudo monitor screen may be displayed so as not to overlap at all. As described above, “different display areas” may be a part of each of the pseudo monitor screens that execute the reach effect, or may not overlap at all. It is sufficient that at least non-overlapping areas exist.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the display area is sequentially divided and displayed, and at least the specific display can be executed in the divided and displayed first display area, and the second display area is divided and displayed after the first display area. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) to 38 (5), for example, the pseudo monitor screens 200 to 202 are sequentially divided and displayed as the first one. (Super Reach A is executed on the pseudo monitor screen 200, Super Reach A is executed on the second split monitor screen 201, and Super Reach B is executed on the third split monitor screen 202) . In the second display area, display results that are more advantageous than the display results displayed in the first display area are displayed at a higher rate (in this example, as shown in FIG. On the second pseudo monitor screens 200 and 201, the reach-removed symbols are displayed in a temporarily stopped state, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed on the third pseudo monitor screen 202 divided and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to clarify the display area that is noticed by the player in the special effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, as an “advantageous display result”, the reach-removed symbol is temporarily stopped on the pseudo-monitor screen that is divided and displayed earlier, and the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo-monitor screen that is divided and displayed later. Although the case where it displays is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first, the combination of non-probable variation symbols is temporarily stopped, and on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed later, the combination of probability variations is temporarily stopped and confirmed. It may be displayed. In addition, for example, a combination of symbols that cannot be expected to win a prize ball such as a sudden probability variation big hit symbol is temporarily stopped on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first, and a 15 round round big hit (usually big hit or probability variation big hit is displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed later. An advantageous display result may be displayed by temporarily stopping and confirming a combination of symbols that can be expected of a prize ball. Also, for example, on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first, a combination of symbols with a small number of rounds (for example, a big hit of 5 rounds or a big hit of 7 rounds) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed later. An advantageous display result may be displayed by temporarily stopping and confirming a combination of symbols of many big hits (for example, 15 round big hits). As long as the pseudo-monitor screen divided and displayed later in some form displays a display result that is more advantageous.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the reach monitor symbol is temporarily stopped on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first, and the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed later. Although the case where it does is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, even if it is a big hit, the case where the big hit symbol is temporarily stopped even on the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed first, and the case where the reach misaligned symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the pseudo monitor screen previously divided and displayed You may comprise so that both may exist. As long as the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed after the pseudo monitor screen divided and displayed earlier displays an advantageous display result at a higher rate in some form.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a chance-up effect) corresponding to any one of the plurality of specific effects in the special effect. (In this example, the presence / absence and type of a chance-up effect is determined for the last pseudo-monitor screen displayed in a divided manner), and based on the determination result, a predetermined effect can be executed corresponding to one specific effect. There is (in this example, a chance-up effect is executed for the pseudo monitor screen that is finally displayed in a divided manner). In addition, based on the determination result, a predetermined effect can be executed even if it corresponds to a specific effect other than one specific effect (in this example, it is divided and displayed before the last pseudo-display screen divided and displayed). The chance up effect is also executed on the pseudo monitor screen.) Therefore, while simplifying the process of determining a predetermined effect, the result of determination for one specific effect can be reflected in other specific effects, and the expectation of appearance in the special effect can be unified. Can improve interest in

  In this embodiment, as a chance-up effect, a case where a chance-up image of a flower pattern is displayed in blue, green, and red display colors is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a chance-up effect, a character's dialogue display or telop display may be performed with display colors such as blue, green, and red, and various modes are conceivable.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, since the multi-monitor reach production is performed in a mode in which the pseudo monitor screens are increasing in order, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for how many pseudo monitors increase, Can expect the player's expectations. In addition, according to this embodiment, since there is some movement such as effect display or chance up effect on all the pseudo-monitor screens displayed in a divided manner, the effect can be appreciated and the effect can be enhanced. In addition, according to this embodiment, the effect executed on the pseudo monitor screen that is displayed in the largest size in the foreground is the effect with the highest expectation, so that the player can be appropriately focused on the effect. . In addition, according to this embodiment, since the pseudo monitor screen that is divided and displayed in front is displayed in a larger size, the size of each pseudo monitor screen is sharpened rather than simply displaying the pseudo monitor screen in multiple divisions. It is possible to enhance the effects performed on each pseudo monitor screen.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the introduction effect may be executed before the specific effect (reach effect) is executed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the introduction effect can be executed before the specific effect (reach effect) is executed will be described.

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

  First, the multi-monitor reach of this embodiment will be described. Here, a multi-monitor reach that displays four pseudo monitors will be described as an example. FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing the contents of variable display of a fluctuation pattern (corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of multi-PC 1-6) for executing multi-monitor reach for displaying four pseudo monitors in the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the variation (variable display) starts, the variation of the decorative symbol (corresponding to the effect symbol) changes in the basic monitor (decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 9 (corresponding to the symbol display area in the middle left and right)). Then, the symbols with the same numbers stop in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and reach is established, and in the “middle” decorative symbol display area, the reach of the normal reach where the decorative symbols scroll. Reach production is executed.

  Thereafter, an introductory effect indicating that normal reach is developed is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 9, an increase effect is executed in which the display area where the screen is divided and the decoration pattern is changed is increased, and a second-division pseudo monitor is generated. In the basic monitor where the normal reach was originally performed, the long reach is developed in response to the introduction effect being performed. In the increased second-division pseudo monitor, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed.

  In the second divided pseudo monitor, after that, an introduction effect indicating that the normal reach develops is executed, and an increase effect is executed in which the display area where the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative pattern is increased is executed. A simulated eye monitor is generated. In the pseudo monitor of the second division, the super reach A is developed in response to the introduction effect being executed. In the increased number of pseudo monitors in the third division, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed.

  In the pseudo monitor in the third division, after that, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach develops is executed, and an increase effect is executed in which the display area where the screen is divided and the variation of the decorative pattern is increased is executed. A simulated eye monitor is generated. The pseudo monitor in the third division develops into super reach A in response to the introduction effect being executed. In the increased fourth-division pseudo monitor, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed.

  On the monitors other than the fourth-division pseudo monitor, after the introduction effect is executed and the reach is developed, decorative patterns that are combinations of loses are sequentially derived and displayed after a predetermined period. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, the monitor in which the variable display result is lost changes the display mode such as decorative symbols on the monitor to a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize, for example, by blacking out. By doing so, it becomes easier to focus on a monitor that is still changing. The method of changing the display mode of the decorative design or the like on the lost monitor to a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize is arbitrary, and the size of the monitor may be reduced or covered with a shield.

  In the pseudo monitor in the fourth division, after that, an introductory effect indicating that the normal reach is developed is executed, and the super reach B is developed. In the fourth-division pseudo monitor, after that, a decorative symbol that is a combination of jackpots is derived and displayed after a predetermined period.

  As described above, in the multi-monitor reach of this embodiment, at least one increased pseudo monitor can execute a reach effect different from other monitors, and each monitor executes a reach effect simultaneously. Then, the display results are sequentially derived and displayed in the order of increase due to the increase effect. Thereby, compared with the case where a reach | attainment effect is performed one by one, it is possible to suppress the delay of the effect. Also, it can be noted which monitor is the big hit. Further, since the display result is derived and displayed at each timing on each monitor, the player is not bored.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation in the effect display device 9 for the introduction effect in the second embodiment. FIG. 42A shows a state in which the variable display result is derived and displayed. Thereafter, based on the occurrence of the start winning prize and the stored data that has already been stored, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display area. Here, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern for executing the super reach A is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 42C, the symbols of the same number (here, “6”) are stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas, reach is established, and the “medium” decorative symbol is displayed. In the symbol display area, the reach effect of the normal reach in which the decorative symbols scroll is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), an introductory effect is executed in which the effect display device 9 shines and the decorative symbol is temporarily invisible. After that, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 43 shows an effect display device 9 when variable display of a fluctuation pattern (corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of multi-PC 1-6) for executing multi-monitor reach for displaying four pseudo monitors in the second embodiment is executed. FIG. In this case, when the introduction effect is executed on the first basic monitor, the effect operation as shown in FIGS.

  When multi-monitor reach is executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), when the introduction effect is executed, the screen is divided into upper and lower parts as shown in FIG. An increase effect in which the display area for executing is increased is executed, and a pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division is generated. The basic monitor 5-1 develops into a long reach in response to the introduction effect being executed.

  In the pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed, and then the introduction effect is executed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), an increase effect in which the screen is divided and increased is executed, and a pseudo monitor of the third division 5-3 is generated. The pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division develops to super reach A. In the pseudo monitor 5-3 of the third division, for example, the reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed. On the basic monitor 5-1, a decorative symbol that is a combination of the loss is derived and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 43D, the introduction effect is executed on the pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), an increase effect in which the screen is divided and increased is executed, and a fourth monitor 5-4 pseudo monitor is generated. The pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division develops to super reach A. In the pseudo monitor 5-4 of the fourth division, for example, a reach effect of normal reach with the same number of symbols as the basic monitor is executed. On the pseudo monitor 5-2 in the second division, a decorative symbol that is a combination of the loss is derived and displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 43 (F), the introduction effect is executed in the pseudo monitor 5-4 of the fourth division, and the super-reach B is developed as shown in FIG. 43 (G).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (H), the ornamental symbol that is the combination of the losing is derived and displayed on the pseudo monitor 5-3 in the third division, and as shown in FIG. On the monitor 5-4, a decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 43 (J), a normal size effect display device 9 is displayed (the monitor that has won the jackpot is displayed in the normal size). It will be notified that it will be a big hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 43D to 43I, the monitors 5-1 to 5-3 excluding the fourth-division pseudo monitor are blacked out after the decorative symbol that is a combination of the losing is derived and displayed. By doing so, it becomes easier to focus on a monitor that is still changing. It may be controlled to reduce the size of the monitor from which the display result is derived and displayed, and to increase the size of the monitor that is changing. Further, by deleting the derived and displayed decorative design from the monitor, it is possible to notify the player that the change of the monitor has ended.

  Thus, in this embodiment, at the timing when the introduction effect is executed, an increase effect that increases the pseudo monitor can be executed, and a reach effect can be executed on the increased plurality of monitors. Thereby, when attention is paid to the development of reach due to the introductory effect, an increasing effect may be executed, so that the effect can be given unexpectedness and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by executing the reach effect on a plurality of monitors, it is possible to achieve an effect that increases the possibility of a big hit. In addition, the player can easily grasp the execution timing of the increase effect, and can enjoy whether the reach development or the increase effect is executed by the introduction effect.

  In addition, at the timing when the introductory effect is executed, it is possible to execute an increasing effect that increases the pseudo monitor, but the timing at which the introductory effect is executed does not have to be exactly the same, and increases at a timing corresponding to the introductory effect. It is only necessary that the production is executed. For example, the increase effect may be executed at the start timing of the introduction effect, during the execution of the introduction effect, at the end of the introduction effect, or the like. In addition, the execution timing of the increase effect may be determined as any one of a plurality of types. Moreover, you may output exclusive BGM according to the execution timing of an increase production. By doing in this way, when a monitor increases by increase production, it is not necessary to output BGM by each monitor, and a player is not confused.

  In this embodiment, the display area of the effect display device 9 is divided to increase the pseudo monitor, but the effect display device 9 has a smaller size than the effect display device 9. After displaying the monitor 5-1, it is possible to execute an increasing effect of increasing the pseudo monitor by sequentially displaying the pseudo monitor on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating a multi-monitor reach rendering operation of a modification in the case of sequentially displaying pseudo-monitors in the second embodiment. In this modification, when the multi-monitor reach of the change pattern (corresponding to the change pattern of the multi-PC 1-6) for executing the multi-monitor reach for displaying the four pseudo monitors is executed, as shown in FIG. Thus, when the introduction effect is executed, the basic monitor 5-1 is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 44B, an increase effect is displayed in which the second divided pseudo monitor 5-2 is newly displayed. At this time, it may be displayed so as to be divided and derived from the basic monitor 5-1 on which the introduction effect has been executed, from the second pseudo monitor 5-2. In this way, it is possible to execute an increase effect such that a pseudo monitor is newly divided and increased from the monitor on which the introduction effect is executed in response to the introduction effect.

  Thereafter, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 43, the introduction effect and the reach effect are executed on each monitor. In addition, since the production contents in FIGS. 43A to 43J correspond to the production contents in FIGS. 44B to 44I, description thereof will be omitted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the newly displayed pseudo monitor is displayed larger than the split / derivation source monitor, and the split / derivation source monitor is reduced and overlapped to display the split / derivation source. Is displayed on the near side when viewed from the player. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to pay attention to the newly increased monitor, and it is possible to enhance the effect of multi-monitor reach in a way of showing depth. Even in this case, it is preferable to be able to visually recognize the display result of the back monitor as viewed from the player. The monitor that is the display result of the loss may not be visible.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the display color of the background BG in the effect display device 9 that displays each of the monitors 5-1 to 5-4 changes each time the number of monitors increases. By doing in this way, the production | generation linked | linked with the number of monitors can be performed, and the production effect of an increase production and multi-monitor reach increases. Note that, instead of changing the display color of the background BG, the display mode of the image displayed on the background BG may be changed. In addition to changing the display mode of the background BG every time the number of monitors increases, the display mode of the frame portion of each monitor may be changed. For example, the display color of the frame portion of each monitor may be changed to the same color as the background BG.

  In this embodiment, specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the production symbol variation process (step S802) using the process table corresponding to the introduction production and the increase production, thereby producing the production. When the multi-monitor reach effect is executed during the symbol variation display, the introduction effect and the increase effect are executed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the introduction effect (in this example, FIG. 42D, FIG. 43B, FIG. 43D, FIG. Introducing effects shown in FIG. 43 (A), FIG. 43 (C), and FIG. 43 (in this example) can be executed and the display area is increased each time the introducing effect is executed. E) can be performed. Further, it is possible to execute a specific effect in a plurality of display areas increased by the increase effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 43A, FIG. 43C, and FIG. Reach effects such as long reach and super reach A are executed on the monitor). Therefore, when attention is paid to the specific effect being executed, the increase effect may be executed, so that the interest is improved.

  Note that a gaming machine can be configured by appropriately combining the configurations described in the first to second embodiments.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 9a 1st reserved memory display part 9b 2nd reserved memory display part 13 1st starting prize port 14 2nd starting prize port 20 Special Variable winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 76 Movable member 80 Production control board 85 Motor 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 Operation buttons

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect that can be executed in parallel with a plurality of specific effects;
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect using effect means different from the display means for executing the specific effect during execution of the specific effect,
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect for any one of a plurality of specific effects in the special effect, and for a specific effect other than the one specific effect. A gaming machine, wherein the special effect is not executed. A gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect that can be executed in parallel with a plurality of specific effects;
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect using effect means different from the display means for executing the specific effect during execution of the specific effect,
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect for any one of a plurality of specific effects in the special effect, and for a specific effect other than the one specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by limiting the special performance.