JP2020068782A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of displaying related display effectively.SOLUTION: A game machine includes display means (a performance display device 9) capable of displaying related displays related to prescribed states. The display means can display the related display (a performance explanation image) formed extendedly in a plurality of directions. Further, the display means can also display the related display (a right-shooting instruction image 200a) formed in a curved shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine for 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 winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result on the variable display device, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured so as to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. 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 predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in a state advantageous to the player who easily hits the ball, or the right to become an advantageous state to the player is generated. This means that the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started on the variable display device based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening. When it is done, "big hit" occurs. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special 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. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left-middle-right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time, and stop and shake in a state in which they match the specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display that includes the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, Cited Document 1 describes that a related display (for example, chance zone telop 902) regarding a predetermined state is displayed.

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  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, since the related display is displayed in a uniform manner, it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively display a related display.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that plays a game, and is capable of displaying a related display (for example, effect explanation image 200c or effect explanation image 200e) relating to a predetermined state (for example, effect display device 9). ), The display means can display a related display formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (for example, the effect explanation image 200c configured by a mode including a zigzag arrow-shaped area, or in the vertical direction). An effect explanation image 200e and the like configured in a mode including an extended region and a horizontally extended region (strictly speaking, a region drawn on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction), etc. See FIGS. ) Is characterized.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(2) A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that plays a game, and displays related displays related to a predetermined state (for example, right-handing instruction image 200a, left-handing instruction image 200b, operation instruction image 200d). The display means is capable of displaying related displays formed in a curved shape (see, for example, FIGS. 33 to 34 and 37).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the display means can display the related display by moving the character string within a predetermined display area (see, for example, FIGS. 33 to 38). You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the display means can display the character string in such a manner that all of the character string can be recognized (for example, FIGS. 33 to 34, FIG. 37 to FIG. 38).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any of (1) to (4) above, the display means can display a plurality of related displays having different modes (for example, the right-handing instruction image 200a and the error notification image 200g) in parallel. It is also possible to display one related display over another related display (see, for example, FIG. 38).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the display means can display a related display in a mode according to the gaming state (for example, a high base state (that is, right-handed is effective). State), the character string "→ right hit →" is displayed by moving from the left end part to the right end part in the area, and in the low base state (that is, left hitting is effective), the character string "← left It may be displayed in such a manner that “stroke ←” moves from the right end portion to the left end portion in the area. (See FIGS. 33 and 34).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. A suggestive effect executing means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, reach effect) and a title notifying means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The title notifying means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period has elapsed since the suggestive effect was started (see, for example, FIGS. 39D and 39F). Good.
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. A suggestive effect executing means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, reach effect) and a title display means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of displaying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The suggestive effect execution means executes at least a first suggestive effect (e.g., reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and a second suggestive effect (e.g., reach effect of super reach D or super reach E) as suggestive effects. It is possible that the title display means displays the title corresponding to the first suggestive effect and the title corresponding to the second suggestive effect in different display areas. A capacity (e.g., FIG. 39 (D), (F), (H), FIG. 40 (A) refer) it may be.
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above, the gaming machine can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and is controlled in the advantageous state. A suggestive effect executing means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, reach effect) and a title notifying means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The title notification means can end the notification of the title at different timings depending on whether or not it is controlled in the advantageous state (see, for example, FIGS. 39E, 39G, and 39J). May be.
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. The suggestive effect executing means (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing the suggestive effect (for example, reach effect) that suggests the suggestive effect executing means has a plurality of types of suggestive effects (for example, different ratios controlled in an advantageous state). , Reach effects of super reach A to E can be executed, and an expectation suggesting effect (for example, FIGS. 39 (H) to (J) that suggests a ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state due to execution of the suggesting effect). , FIG. 42) is further provided, and the expectation suggestion effect production execution means is provided with the expectation suggestion effect production execution means (for example, the production control CPU 101), and the expectation suggestion effect production execution means is in an advantageous state due to execution of the suggestion production. It is capable of executing expectations suggested effect by displaying a predetermined number of the specific image according to the ratio to be controlled stepwise (e.g., Figure 42 reference) may be.
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. A suggestive effect executing means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, reach effect) and a title notifying means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect in a specific mode in which the ratio controlled to be in an advantageous state is higher than that in the normal mode (for example, the jackpot reliability is announced by the display mode of the character dialogue in the reach effect). The title notification means can be tightly controlled by the special mode in which the ratio is controlled to be more advantageous than the normal mode. (For example, it is possible to execute a title notice for announcing the jackpot reliability depending on the title notification mode), the timing at which the suggestive effect is executed in a specific mode, and the timing at which the title is notified in a special mode. The ratio controlled to the advantageous state may be different depending on (e.g., different ratios are set in the notice effect setting process).
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. A suggestive effect execution means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, reach effect) that suggests and a title notifying means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The title notifying means is capable of executing the notification of the title by the display and the notification of the title by the display and the voice (see, for example, FIGS. 39D, 39F, 39H, and 40A). ).
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12) above, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and is controlled to the advantageous state. The title notification means includes a suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests, and a title notification means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. May change the notification execution mode according to the state when the suggestive effect is executed (see, for example, FIG. 42).
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board performs. It is a flow chart which shows 4ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart showing a process during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing which CPU for production control executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of production design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of a right hitting instruction image. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of a left-handed instruction image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the production | presentation commentary image regarding a development production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the production | presentation commentary image regarding an accessory production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an operation instruction image. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of a right hitting instruction image and an error notification image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of super reach production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of super reach production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of development production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of anticipation suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of development production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of title notice production.

Embodiment 1.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below 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 feed tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit 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-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate), for example, and Is attached to the stick controller 122 which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) when the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and the like. A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instructing operation such as push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  In the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 have a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be attached to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship, but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Further, the push button 120 is provided with a push button LED 29. The push button LED 29 can emit light in a plurality of modes, and emits light in a predetermined mode when the auto button function is set to be effective, as described later.

  In this embodiment, the push button 120 is provided integrally with the stick controller 122. Therefore, when the stick controller 122 vibrates, the push button 120 also vibrates at the same time. The configuration is not limited to this, and the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 may be provided separately.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols 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 variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes each of the “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, and the symbol may be displayed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed by the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. ..

  Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol) In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of swinging, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is swapped. Then, an effect performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display that includes the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where variable display of the effect symbol is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is shown, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the jackpot determination and the determination result of the variation pattern. For example, while performing a professional wrestling or soccer game or a battle production in which an enemy or an ally character fights, perform an action to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an action to lose the game or battle if it is out of the way. Good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the results such as winning or losing, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

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

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol (however, accurately, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.), When performing the effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. There are diversified production modes, such as productions and productions in which the movable member shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the state of variable display? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. The fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a constant motion, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c and the second special symbol for the first special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing to turn on and off the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. The synchronization means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, a display color (a display color different from the deviating. For example, deviating) for the big symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). , The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit (eg, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit) that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and it can be used for a plurality of big hits with different round numbers. When it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball to the special winning opening and the big winning opening per round If the open time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a jackpot that can be expected to win the game ball at the big winning opening, whether or not the win of the game ball at the big winning opening can be expected. The display color may be different depending on whether or not, for example, the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round is different, which is expected to be a big hit that can substantially expect a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be done, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a display color (a display color different from the deviant. For example, deviant) is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). , The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit (eg, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit) that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and it can be used for a plurality of big hits with different round numbers. When it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball to the special winning opening and the big winning opening per round If the open time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a jackpot that can be expected to win the game ball at the big winning opening, whether or not the win of the game ball at the big winning opening can be expected. The display color may be different depending on whether or not, for example, the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round is different, which is expected to be a big hit that can substantially expect a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be done, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is a display color different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent disappearance due to being assimilated with the background image when turned off. Is desirable.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 9, a light emitting body such as a lamp or an LED is used. You may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be possible to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth special symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, is shown, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown. 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 to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using a light-emitting body, such as a lamp and LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which lights of different display colors are repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. In addition, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such that lighting and extinction are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed, and when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, it is the same big hit symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols in different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display device 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right side of the first special symbol display device 8a), a second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9.

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

  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 section). I have something to do.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After having passed 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect displaying device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 Alternatively, the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13 may be set higher.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second winning opening 13 are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second storage storage number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total pending storage display unit 18c is provided that displays the total number (total pending storage number) that is the total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. ing. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display section 18c for displaying the total number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. be able to. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation storage display part which displays the 1st reservation storage number, and the 2nd reservation storage display part which displays the 2nd reservation storage number.

  Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an active display portion 18d that displays an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is provided. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display section 18c displays a pending display corresponding to the pending storage for which the variable display has not been started yet, and starts the variable display based on the pending storage until the end. Meanwhile, the pending display corresponding to the pending storage is displayed as an active display on the active display section 18d different from the total pending storage display section 18c. In this embodiment, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the hold display, but the active display does not necessarily have to be in the same manner as the hold display. May be

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. 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 device 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small-sized display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. The normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example. Further, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, and for example, a display device that can display a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp that can alternately display "○" and "x"). It may be composed of.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided to be a big hit than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, even in a time-saving state (a gaming state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the variation time of the symbol is shortened, although not in the probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides of the outside of the game area 7, for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs. A frame LED 28 is provided on the front frame on the outer periphery of the game area 7. The frame LED 28 can emit light in a plurality of modes. In this embodiment, the frame LED 28 can emit white, blue, green and red.

  The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting 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, That 1 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 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 the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation big hit, the game state shifts to a high-probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball easily starts winning (that is, special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and effects). A transition is made to a high base state which is a gaming state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, a transition is made to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state, the gaming state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

  It should be noted that instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), it shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning state is easily achieved (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Further, by shifting to a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes high, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to a time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, so the variation of special symbols and effect symbols starts. It is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid starting winning occurs due to a high frequency of being played (in other words, the holding memory is quickly consumed). Therefore, an effective starting winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (transfer to high base state) May be. Also, by shifting to any one of the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it is easy to start winning. It is also possible to set).

  In this embodiment, the game balls that have been launched to the right side area of the game area 7 by the arrangement (not shown) of the game nails, the game ball guiding member, etc. are provided below the first start winning opening 13. It is configured to be guided (or easily guided) in the vicinity of the second start winning opening 14. However, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state (for example, a normal state), in order to win the first start winning hole 13, not the area on the right side of the game area 7 but the left side of the game area 7. It is desirable to launch a game ball in the area. Hereinafter, hitting a game ball in the area on the left side of the game area 7 is also referred to as left hitting.

  On the other hand, in the case of the high base state described above, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased or the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state as compared with the case of not being in the high base state. It becomes easier to make a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Therefore, in the high base state, in order to win the second start winning opening 14, it is desirable to hit the game ball to the right area of the game area 7 instead of the left area of the game area 7. Hereinafter, hitting a game ball in the area on the right side of the game area 7 is also referred to as right hitting. In the present embodiment, in the high base state, for example, an operation instruction effect of displaying a right hit instruction image for instructing right hit on the effect display device 9 is performed. In addition, when the high base state is finished, for example, an operation instruction effect of displaying a left hitting instruction image for instructing left hitting on the effect display device 9 is performed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 is a ROM 54 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs control operations according to 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 has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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. Further, data according 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 by power supply.

  Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the following description means that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on that the time of winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, the numerical data read has a random number generating function.

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function (a selection setting function of an initial value and a selection setting function of an upper limit value) of an update range of numerical data, a selection setting function of an update rule of numerical data, and a selection rule of update of numerical data. 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 the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the 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 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also a main board. It is mounted on 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which variably displays the special symbol, the normal symbol display device 10, which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reservation storage Display control of the display device 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 is performed.

  The main board 31 is also equipped with an information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer through the terminal board 160.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The production control command is received, and display control of the production display device 9 that variably displays the production symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70. Control the sound output from.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing 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 sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The production control board 80 is equipped with a production control CPU 101 and a production control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on production such as production symbol process flags. The RAM may be external. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the effect control INT signal), the 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, the VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding 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 necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, characters, characters, figures and symbols (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for this. The VDP 109 reads the image data from the CGROM in accordance with the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, 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 in 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 from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Signal direction It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction restricting means, the signal input 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. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to 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 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). 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 side of the relay board 77).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the push button 120, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitting body such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  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 a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main processing 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 the 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 makes 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 the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed. Is set (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 by the built-in device is This is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input through the input port (step S6). When 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 the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped. Yes (step S7). After confirming that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not 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 stoppage process.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in 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 is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply was stopped (steps S41 to S43). Processing). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, the initialization data of the 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. 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 saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden variation big hit, small hit or deviance) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step. S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 8) when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may do so. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may restart the variable 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 backup RAM area also stores the value of the variable time timer described later. Therefore, when the power is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the variable time timer that has been saved is restarted and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted and saved. When the value of the variable time timer that has been used has timed out, a symbol confirmation designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process process is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the special symbol process flag that is saved.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of always transmitting the display result designation command when the power is restored. .. If the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the change, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the display state designation command is not transmitted 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. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that there is a power failure during the fluctuation, and the display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates during a power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command has not been received, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). By the RAM clearing process, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for determining a normal symbol) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Further, it is also possible to leave the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal symbol per determination random number) as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S12).

  By the process of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per determination random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. Initially set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state. The 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) for initialization (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed the 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 a screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 makes settings for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R, for example, by executing processing according to the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically at predetermined time intervals (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 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 updating process (step S17) and the initial value random number updating process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when the big hit is not made, and a random number for determining whether or not the reach is made when the big hit is not made. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for deciding whether or not to win the normal symbol (normal symbol per-determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls a game display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the process of, or the process of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the random number per ordinary symbol is one round (normal random number for per symbol determination) When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability jackpot, the reach does not occur and the sudden probability jackpot symbol (eg, "135") is not reached. May be displayed as a stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed by performing a lottery for determining the variation pattern type and the 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 is executed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a drive signal is output to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

  In addition, a process for updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol per determination random number 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 a special symbol process process (step S26). In the special symbol process process, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order are subjected to corresponding processing. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process 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 device 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

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

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol, the variation speed of the normal symbol switches the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. At 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 the drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

  After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control processing is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only the flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be executed in.

  If the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol as a stop, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach the reach state may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") in the case where the variable display result is an outlier pattern.

  If the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol as a stop, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect may be executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the production symbols are finally stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the production display device 9 (however, in the case of sudden probability big hit). In some cases, sudden change jackpot pattern (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

  When "5", which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "a sudden sudden change big hit". After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, the predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability big hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the small hit symbol "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as the "small hit" variable display mode. ..

  Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. Further, the sudden probability sudden big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (two times for 0.1 second in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability variation state (that is, by doing so, it looks to the player as if it suddenly changed to the probability variation state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the special winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, when the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of variation pattern (for determination of variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine 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 random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and 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 are included. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-variation of pseudo-relation, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reaction, a variation pattern type including one variation pattern, and It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three fluctuations again. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-relation or a sliding effect.

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

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a time-shortened state (that is, a gaming state that is not a guaranteed variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in a confirmed variation state. In the normal-time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7 (A) is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set 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, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, and the small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol There is (for the second special symbol). In the small hitting determination table (for the first special symbol), each numerical value described in FIG. 7 (B) is set, and in the small hitting determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 7 (C). Each listed numerical value is set. Further, the numerical values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C are the small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined 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. 7 (C) may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the game state is shifted to the probability change state. Even if the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, a small hit occurs so that if the configuration is made to inspire whether or not the probability changes, the current gaming state is the probability changing state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if it is configured such that a small hit does not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is a probable change state, and a stirrer effect against an unexpected change is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 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 value is shown in FIG. 7 (A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot) described below for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 7 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 7 (B) and (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, determining whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to transition to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

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

  7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 7 (D) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. Further, FIG. 7 (E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a big hit 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, the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the "probability variation jackpot" and the "probability variation jackpot". In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned with five determination values for "abrupt change in jackpot" (40 minutes). However, one determination value is assigned to the “sudden probability big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 1/40). Suddenly decided as a sudden change jackpot in)) Explain the case. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning is given to the second starting winning a prize opening 14 of the second special symbol. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as “a sudden probability big hit” is high. In addition, "sudden probability big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The "special sudden change big hit" may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and (E), a sudden certainty big hit as the first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value. There is a case where it is determined to be a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit of 15 rounds as the second specific game state to which a game value is given, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first specific game state at a high rate. Although the case of deciding to set is shown, 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 game state, the second specific game state in which the permissible amount of the winning number (count number) of the game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one big hit during the big hit is extended may be determined. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15 round big hit, the first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round and the second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened plural times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in either the case of the first specific game state or the second specific game state, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the jackpot opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the jackpot opening 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probably odd big hit” and “suddenly sudden big hit”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, a 10R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a seven-round jackpot game, and a 5R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a five-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, there are three types of big hit types, namely, “normal big hit”, “probability change big hit”, and “sudden probability change big hit”. A jackpot type may be provided. On the contrary, the number of types of big hits may be less than three, and for example, only two types of big hits may be provided.

  The "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled in a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is shifted to only a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168, S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is finished even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The "probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is completed (in this embodiment, it is also shifted to the probability variation state and also in the time saving state. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, the “sudden probability big hit” is allowed up to a number of times when the special winning opening is opened less than “normal big hit” or “probably large hit” (in this embodiment, the opening is 0.1 second twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden big hit", the big hit game state of two rounds is controlled. In addition, in "normal big hit" and "probability variation big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "sudden probability variation jackpot", the opening time of the big winning opening per round It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that a game ball will win the big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability jackpot gaming state is suddenly changed to the probability variation state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is also shifted to the time saving state. Step S169, which will be described later). See S170). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening the special winning opening may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as in the case of a normal big hit or a sudden probability variation big hit, and only the opening time of the special winning opening may be set to 0.1 seconds, which is extremely short.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when a "small hit" occurs, the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, which leads to a big hit game state due to "a sudden probability big hit". Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change after the opening of the special winning opening twice, and the game state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden change big hit" or a "small hit", and improve the enjoyment of the game. In addition, when it is configured such that all types of big hits are the probability varying big hits, the small hits may not be provided. Also, when the big hit types are all probability varying big hits, if a small hit is provided, it is only changed to the probability varying state (high probability state), and the sudden variation sudden big hit is not accompanied by the time saving state (high base state). It is preferable to provide (the opening pattern of the special winning opening is the same in the case of the sudden variation big hit and the case of small hit).

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot" (jackpot type determination value). ) Is set. When the value of Random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of the jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives 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 to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production 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 identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variable pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol fixing designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

  The 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 restarted. 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 otherwise, initializes it. Send a command.

  The command 9F00 (H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are display control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare design command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden-variable big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. When it is a "sudden sudden change big hit" or "small hit", a small hit / sudden sudden change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a fanfare designating command for sudden probability big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but does not send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Since the special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted with the value designating that round being set in the EXT data for each round, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening open designation command (A101 (H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the special winning opening after-opening designation command is transmitted with the value designating the round being set in the EXT data for each round, a different special winning opening after-designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when finishing the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after opening the special winning opening designating round 1 is transmitted, and when finishing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening open designation command (A30A (H)) designating round 10.

  Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "normal big hit" is ended. Command A302 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the jackpot game based on the "probably strange jackpot" is finished. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit / sudden sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the game of small hit or the sudden sudden change big hit. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured so as to transmit an ending designation command for sudden variation big hit end designation when it is a sudden variation big hit, but does not transmit an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (probability variation state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the probability variation state. Command B002 (H) is a production control command (time saving state background specifying command) that specifies the background display when the game state is the time saving state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designating command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number addition designating command) that specifies that the second reserved storage 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 1. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has decreased by 1.

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

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

(2) As the reserved storage information, only one command is transmitted, and which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased in the one command is specified, and the total number of reserved memories is the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting winning a prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (the first start winning award designation command, the second starting award designation command) is transmitted, and in addition to that, a reserved storage number designation command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The total number of pending storages may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has a starting winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (the first start winning award designation command, the second starting award designation command) is transmitted, and in addition to that, a reserved storage number designation command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The increased storage number (first storage number or second storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(5) Instead of not providing the reserved storage count subtraction designation command, a fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to indicate that the reserved storage count has decreased. That is, on the side of the effect control board 80, when the variation pattern command is received, it is determined that the number of reserved memories has decreased, and the process is executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, 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, according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560, there is a start winning, every time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect 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 MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of 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.

  As a production control command transmission method, eight parallel signal lines for the production control signals CD0 to CD7 are used to output production control command data from the main board 31 to the production control board 80 via the relay board 77 one byte at a time, In addition to the production control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave) capture signal (production control INT signal) for instructing capture of the production control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production 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 the process of fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100.

  10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) 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 process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 is turned on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13 If a winning has occurred, a first starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total reserved storage number). The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Also, 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. When making a big hit, the big hit flag is set. 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 is over.

  Change pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. In addition, a variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern is transmitted 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 the value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the display result designation command to the effect 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 variation process (step S303): 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 value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. The control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): is 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 the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 21), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

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

  Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the special winning opening, a process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, while performing control to transmit the designation command after opening during the big hit to the effect control microcomputer 100, 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 processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Also, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability variation flag or a time saving 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 opening pre-processing (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, the small hit opening pre-processing is executed each time the big winning opening is opened during the small hit game, but when the first opening during the small hit game is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game. It is also the process to start.

  Small hitting open process (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The process of confirming the establishment of the closing conditions for the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied, and the number of times of opening the special winning 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 opening is completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the display control for notifying the player that the small hitting game 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. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing of step S312. Further, FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second starting port switch passage processing in step S314.

  First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start opening switch passage process executed when the first start opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the 1 reserved memory number is 4 (step S1211A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is software random number, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random number (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the first starting opening switch passage process (at the time of winning a prize), 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 fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the reserved storage. As shown in FIG. 13, in the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number 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, and a variation The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

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

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number, and storing them in the storage area in the second pending storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random number 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 judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second starting opening switch passing process (at the time of winning a prize), 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 fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demo designating command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demo designating command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is executed. finish. In addition, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting is repeated based on that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. It may be controlled not to send the demo designation command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of special symbols is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed on the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed on 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" to the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled so as to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the content 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 storage number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved storage buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, the CPU 56, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates "first", in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the pending specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1.

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the time saving state background designation command when only the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability variation flag nor the time saving flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to send the normal state background designating command.

  In addition, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set it to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted in this order to the effect control microcomputer 100. Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, first, a background designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, a display result designation command has been transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. The reserved storage count subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage count subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage count subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, a symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first" for indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol , Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of steps S300 to S310 can be shared 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 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read the random number and judge the big hit. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) with a jackpot determination random number, and if they match, executes processing to determine a jackpot or a jackpot. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the processing of the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment.

  In the jackpot determination process, the probability of a jackpot is higher when the gaming state is the probable variation state than when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table (table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance and the number of big hit determination values are determined in advance. A normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) is set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform the jackpot determination process. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7 (A), 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. In addition, to decide whether or not to be a big hit, it is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

  It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is confirmed by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the game state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probably odds big hit" or "a suddenly odds big hit", and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. 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. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 7B. ) Is used to decide whether to make a small hit. Further, when 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. 7C. .. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "suddenly sudden change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 judges the jackpot type which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. The random number for use is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and (E), 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, there is a high percentage of sudden probability jackpots being selected.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the 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 the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “sudden change big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is the deviating symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, and “7” is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "a sudden sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probable variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, "5" which is a small hit symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown. However, the method of determining the big symbol type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is The invention is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbols of the special symbols are associated with the jackpot types is prepared in advance, and the stop symbols of the special symbols are first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpots are determined based on the determination result. The type may 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. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms 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 fluctuation pattern type determination tables as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of kinds (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). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used for determining the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). The time saving flag is set when the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state or the time saving state, and is reset when ending the time saving state. Specifically, when it is determined to be the "normal big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Also, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is finished. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display for the predetermined number of times is finished. Further, when it is determined to be the "probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit", the probability variation flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the normal out-of-range 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 fluctuation pattern for shortening as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of kinds. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100. It should be noted that in this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the shortening fluctuation pattern type determination table is used, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and In the time saving state (high base state), regardless of the number of pending storages, when the second number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening deviation pattern pattern determination table may be used. In the state (low base state), when the first number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used.

  When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the game state is the probability changing state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the probability changing state, the time saving state is always set. Is also shifted (see steps S169 and S170), and if Y is determined in step S95, there is a case of a probable variation state or a case where control is performed only in the time saving state). As the table used to determine any one of the plurality of types, the time-shifting out-of-range variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for out-of-range. Is selected. Further, when the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the time variation out variation pattern determination table is selected. In this case, a variation pattern type including a shortened variation variation pattern may be determined as a variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described below, and when a variation pattern type including a shortened variation variation pattern is determined, In the process of step S102, the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined as the variation pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the variation pattern is one of a plurality of variations based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, as a hit variation pattern determination table or a deviation variation pattern determination table. Any one of them is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 is read from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 causes the variation pattern determination random number counter to generate the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to directly extract the value from and to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

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

  FIG. 17 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 display control commands 1 (display result 1) to 5 (display result) according to the determined types of big hit, small hit, and off. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set and the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not the "normal 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 type of big hit is "probable variation big hit", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not the “probable variation big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . Then, when it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probability variation big hit" (that is, "a sudden probability variation big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the 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 controls to transmit the 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 alignment, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the 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. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or second reserved storage 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, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set to be reset by the special symbol stop process or the jackpot end process, which will be described later, when terminating variable display of the special symbol or terminating the jackpot. Good.

  Next, if the reservation storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reservation storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S1126), 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 is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time saving flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S132), and the effect control The control for transmitting the big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 for use is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of big hit is "normal big hit", a big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the sudden probability big hit, the small hit / sudden sudden big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot" or "sudden variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is judged based on.

  In addition, the big hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", 2 times in the case of "sudden probability variation big hit") is set in the special winning opening release counter (step S135). .. Also, the round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of a normal big hit or a probability big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the hour / hour count counter indicating the variable number of times the special symbol can be changed in the hour / hour state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the hour / hour counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the hour / hour counter by -1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the hour / hour counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the hour / hour flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit / suddenly probable variation 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 (a time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S144). Also, the opening time for each big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability big hit, is set as the opening time for each big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (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. 20 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and the big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S162). Here, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and in the case of "probable variation big hit" big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) ) Is transmitted, and if it is "a sudden probability big hit", a small hit / a sudden probability big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is transmitted. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit 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 to be finished this time is a normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not the "normal 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". . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time saving flag and shifts to a time saving state (step S167). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time saving counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if it is a probability variation big hit or a sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time saving flag to shift 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).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (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 confirms 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, during the execution of the special symbol variation process), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display to the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the 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 changing 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 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether 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, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, The stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the setting data is not changed, so the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order not to cause a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, fluctuation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission process. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by 1.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown. However, in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, 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. The 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. 22 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the 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 sets 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 production control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the production display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the respective processes according to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected and the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. Display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 23 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 ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter has a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always 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 the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis processing, 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 confirms whether or not a received 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 received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The value is incremented by 2 because two bytes (one command) are read.

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

  If the received effect control command is the display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

  If the received production control command is one of the big hit start designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit start designation command reception flag corresponding to the received big hit start designation command (step S622). Specifically, if the big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, and the big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 ( H)) is received, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set, and if a small hit / sudden probability variation big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is received, the small hit / sudden probability variation big hit is received. Set the start specification command reception flag.

  If the received production control command is one of the big hit end designation commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit end designation command reception flag according to the received big hit end designation command (step S624). Specifically, if the big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is received, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, and the big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 ( H)) is received, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is received, a small hit / sudden probability big hit. Sets the end designation command reception flag.

  If the received production control command is the normal state background designating command (step S669), the production control CPU 101 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to the background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Change to the background screen) (step S670). Next, the effect control CPU 101 is set with a probability variation state flag indicating a probability variation state (that is, a high probability high base state) or a time reduction state flag indicating a time saving state (that is, a low probability high base state). If so (Y in step S671a), the left hitting instruction image (for example, the left hitting instruction image 200b shown in FIG. 34) is displayed on the effect display device 9 for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds or a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times)). The display control is performed (variable display period, etc.) (step S671b). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag or the time saving state flag (step S671c). In step S671b, for example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer corresponding to the predetermined period with the start of the display of the left hitting instruction image. Then, the effect control CPU 101 controls to end the display of the left hitting instruction image when the timer times out.

  If the received effect control command is the time saving state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the time saving state (for example, with a green display color). While changing to the background screen), control is performed to display the right-handing instruction image (for example, the right-handing instruction image 200a shown in FIG. 33) (step S673). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S674).

  If the received effect control command is the probability variation state background designation command (step S675), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability variation state (for example, with a red display color). While changing to the background screen), control is performed to display the right-handing instruction image (for example, the right-handing instruction image 200a shown in FIG. 33) (step S676). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation state flag (step S677).

  If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S678). Then, the process proceeds to step S611. For example, the production control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag when the first symbol variation designation command is received, and the second symbol variation designation command when the second symbol variation designation command is received. Set the receive flag.

  Regarding the right-handing instruction and the left-handing instruction, in addition to the case shown in FIG. 25, for example, when it is detected that the right-handing is performed in the normal state (that is, the low base state) (for example, the game area) The left hitting instruction image may be displayed for a predetermined period in a case where passage of the game ball is detected at the gate or the winning opening provided in the area on the right side of 7. In this case, the left-hand hitting instruction image displayed when the high base state is finished may be different from the left-hand hitting instruction image. Specifically, while it is a normal game flow to give a left-handed instruction when the high base state ends, contrary to a normal game flow, a right-handed play is performed in a normal state, Since there is a high degree of anomaly, in order to draw more attention, a left-handed instruction image with a conspicuous aspect (for example, a large size, a flashy color, a fast character string moving speed, etc.) should be displayed. May be.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs any 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 production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbols is realized, but the control relating to the variable display of the production symbols in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. The 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 process. The variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be configured to be executed by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be possible to determine which special symbol variable display is being executed depending on which effect control process process is performing variable display of the effect symbol.

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

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

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop process (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped, and the control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopped symbol) is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the 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 the value corresponding to the big hit ending 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 the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end production process (step S807): In the production 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 the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process 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 fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect design variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is also transmitted when the power is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the receipt of the variation pattern command, it shifts to the effect symbol variation start process and starts the variation display of the effect symbol, so the variation of the effect symbol is not received by the display result designation command without receiving the variation pattern command. The display does not start.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect design display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data (that is, the received display result specification command) stored in the display result specification command storage area. (Symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, by the process of step S8001 being executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is performed in accordance with the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. When the pseudo pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8001 that a chance eye symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo pattern. , A combination of a big hit symbol that does not reach and a symbol that is offset by one symbol) are also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a 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 "normal big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a design, the combination of the effect designs in which the three designs have the same even number is determined. Moreover, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable variation big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the three symbols are the stop symbols. A combination of effect symbols arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "suddenly probable variation big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command or the display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "disappearance" (when the received display result designation command is the 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 having two left and right symbols is determined. In addition, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  Production control CPU101, for example, extracts a random number for determining the stop symbol, using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other, the stop symbol of the effect symbol decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

  In addition, as for the effect design, a stop design that reminds of a big hit (a combination of designs in which the left, middle, and right are all the same) is called a big hit. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that evokes a probability variation state is also called a probability variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even symbol) that evokes that the probability variation state does not occur is a non-certain variation pattern. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process that determines the presence or absence of various notice effects on the effect display device 9 and the effect mode when performing the effect during variable display of effect symbols (step S8002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 101 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of 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 and the like indicating the form of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 30 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed in step S8003.

  In the process table used when performing effect control for a variation pattern involving reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, effect parts as effect parts). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 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 control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, 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 pattern is variably displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 shifts each hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c and performs display control to display a new active display on the active display unit 18d, in accordance with the process of step S8005.

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect design (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and also subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect design variation stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the effect symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, it moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare production is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process for displaying the effect symbol stop symbol in step S8302 is executed. No, the process moves to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (delayed symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to erase the active display of the active display unit 18d in accordance with the processing of step S8302. Note that the control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol (outlier symbol, big hit symbol) and the control for erasing the active indicator are based on receipt of the symbol confirmation designation command, that is, the confirmation command reception flag is set. You may make it based on it.

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, the deviating symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 moves to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start 1 designation command. The big hit start 1 designated command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 designated command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 designated command was received, or the small hit / sudden variation suddenly the big hit It is checked whether or not the sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set suddenly (step S8305). When the big hit start 1 designated command reception flag, the big hit start 2 designated command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designated command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag. (Step S8306), the process table according to the fanfare production is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the flag. To reset.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S8308), and the content of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 27 as effect parts) is executed (step S8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 of FIG. 27, a variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the production control process process and the fourth symbol process process, so as shown in this embodiment, the production symbol variation stop process at the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset in or in the big hit end effect processing when the big hit ends.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, a display mode in the case of displaying the related display relating to the predetermined state will be described. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the right-handing instruction image. In FIG. 33, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2) and (3).

  In this embodiment, in the high base state (that is, the probability variation state or the time saving state), as a related display, an operation instruction effect in which a right hit instruction image for instructing the right hit is displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed (for example, , Corresponding to the processing of steps S673 and S676).

  In the example shown in FIG. 33, in the effect display device 9, a right-hand hitting instruction image 200a including a curved area is displayed. In this embodiment, when a right hitting operation is performed, the game ball launched from the ball launching device moves in an arc along a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7. , After that, it comes down to the area on the right side of the game area 7. That is, the right hitting instruction image 200a formed of a curved area has a shape similar to the trajectory of the game ball when the right hitting operation is performed. In addition, the right-hand hitting instruction image 200a is configured in such a manner that the character string “→ right-hand hit →” is included in a curved region. With such a mode, the player can intuitively recognize the instruction content, and can effectively instruct right-handedness.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (1) to 33 (4), in the right-handing instruction image 200a, the character string “→ right-handing →” moves from the left end portion to the right end portion in the curved region. It is displayed according to the mode. By adopting such a mode, the player can easily recognize the instruction content, and can more effectively instruct the right hit.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 33 (5) to 33 (6), the right-handing instruction image 200a has the character string “→ right-handing →” erased when it reaches the right end of the curved region. A part is displayed in such a manner that it is displayed again from the left end.

  Note that the right-handing instruction image 200a is not limited to the form shown in FIG. 33, and for example, a plurality of character strings “→ right-handing →” may be moved from the left end portion to the right end portion within a curved region. It may be displayed in any mode. Further, the character string is not limited to a mode in which the character string is moved at a constant speed, and the moving speed may change or the character string may stop halfway. Specifically, in the region from the left end to the center of the curved region, the moving speed of the character string is faster than the region from the center to the right end. Good. Alternatively, the character string may be stopped and displayed for a predetermined period when the character string is displayed from the left end, and may be stopped and displayed for a predetermined period after moving to the right end. Further, the moving speed may be changed a plurality of times (for example, high speed → low speed → high speed, high speed → medium speed → low speed, etc.), or the moving speed may be changed and stopped and displayed at a predetermined position. May be

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a left-handed instruction image. In FIG. 34, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  In this embodiment, when the high base state (that is, the probability variation state or the time saving state) is changed to the low base state (that is, the normal state), the left display instruction image for instructing the left stroke is displayed as the related display. The operation instruction effect displayed in (1) is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (e.g., corresponds to the process of step S671).

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, the left-hand hitting instruction image 200b formed of a curved area is displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, the left-handed stroke instruction image 200b is configured in such a manner that the character string “← left-handed stroke ←” is included in a curved region.

  As described above, the right-handing instruction image 200a has a shape similar to the trajectory of the game ball when the right-handing operation is performed, and the character string “→ right-handing →” is formed in the curved area. It is displayed in such a manner that it moves from the left end to the right end. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 34 (1) to 34 (4), the left-handing instruction image 200b for instructing to return from right-handing to left-handing has the same shape as the right-handing instruction image 200a. In the curved region, the character string "← left hit ←" is displayed in a manner that moves from the right end to the left end. That is, the shape of the left hitting instruction image 200b and the display mode of the character string indicate how to change from the trajectory of the game ball at the time of right hitting. With such a mode, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the instruction content, and it is possible to more effectively instruct the left hit.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (5) to 34 (6), the left-handed stroke instruction image 200b has the character string "← left-handed stroke ←" erased when it reaches the left end of the curved area. A part is displayed in such a manner that it is displayed again from the right end.

  The right-handing instruction image 200a and the left-handing instruction image 200b shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 are, for example, a plurality of different display positions of character strings (“→ right-handing →” or “← left-handing ←”) in the area. Composed of images. It should be noted that the moving image data may be reproduced to realize the right-handing instruction image 200a and the left-handing instruction image 200b as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, by making it possible to display the right-handing instruction image 200a and the left-handing instruction image 200b in a curved shape, only a uniform rectangular shape is displayed. Thus, these images can be displayed more effectively than when they are displayable, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the right-handing instructing image 200a and the left-handing instructing image 200b can be displayed in such a manner that a character string is moved within a predetermined area, thereby effectively displaying these images. Can be displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, all the character strings of the right-handing instruction image 200a and the left-handing instruction image 200b can be recognized (for example, a character string erased when reaching the left end portion). By displaying the character string by (a part of which is displayed again from the right end portion), these images can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the right hitting instruction image 200a and the left hitting instruction image 200b can be displayed in a mode according to the game state (for example, a high base state (that is, right hitting is effective). In this case, the character string "→ right hit →" is displayed by moving from the left end to the right end in the area, and in the low base condition (that is, left hit is effective), the character string "← These images can be effectively displayed, and the staging effect can be enhanced, by displaying "left hitting ←" in a manner of moving from the right end to the left end in the area).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect explanation image regarding the development effect. In FIG. 35, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2) and (3).

  In this embodiment, during the reach, a development effect that suggests that the reach develops with higher reliability can be executed. FIG. 35 shows a development effect in which the character challenges the passage of the minefield and develops into a reach with higher reliability if the character can pass, and if the character fails to pass, the deviation is determined.

  When the development effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 35 (1) and 35 (2), the landmines 201a to 201c are displayed on the effect display device 9 and, as a related display, an effect for explaining the development effect. The commentary image 200c is displayed. The effect explanation image 200c is configured to include a zigzag arrow-shaped area indicating a route that avoids the mines 201a to 201c. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrow head portion and a arrow head portion, and the arrow head portion is formed in a zigzag shape by having two bent portions. That is, the effect explanation image 200c has a bent portion, and includes a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, a region formed by a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). It is configured.

  In addition, the effect explanation image 200c is configured in a manner that includes the character string "advance while avoiding landmines" indicating that the development effect challenges the passage of the minefield in the arrow-shaped area formed in a zigzag shape. .. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 35 (1) and 35 (2), in the effect explanation image 200c, in the arrow-shaped region formed in a zigzag shape, the character string “advance while avoiding landmines” changes from the lower end to the upper end. It is displayed in a moving manner. Further, when the character string “Proceed avoiding land mines” reaches the upper end, the characters are erased one by one, and the erased characters are displayed again from the lower end. That is, the series of displays shown in FIGS. 35 (1) and 35 (2) are repeated for a predetermined period. By adopting such a mode, it is possible to effectively show that the production is aimed to proceed from the lower side of the display area of the production display device 9 toward the upper side while avoiding land mines, and enhance the production effect. You can

  In the example shown in FIGS. 35 (1) and 35 (2), in the effect explanation image 200c, a part of the character string "progress avoiding landmines" is displayed in an arrow-shaped area formed in a zigzag shape, and then, Although the whole is gradually displayed, the whole of the character string "progress while avoiding landmines" may be always displayed. In addition to the effect explanation image 200c, a detailed explanation of the effect (specifically, if the character challenges the passage of the minefield, and if it can pass, it develops into a reach with higher reliability, and if it cannot pass, it is lost. You may make it display the production | presentation commentary image in which it is shown). Further, in addition to the display of the effect explanation image 200c, the sound "progress without mine" may be output from the speaker 27. In this case, for example, this voice is output at the timing when the display of the character string shown in FIG. 35 (1) is started. Further, for the effect explanation image 200c, for example, a mode in which the shape, color, size, etc. of the region are different, a mode in which the font, color, size, moving mode (for example, speed or the number of pauses) of the character string are different, The degree of expectation of successful passage through the minefield may be different depending on which mode is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (3), on the effect display device 9, the effect commentary image 200c is erased, and the character 202 challenging the passage of the minefield is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 35 (4A) to (5A), when the character succeeds in passing through the land mines 201a to 201c, an effect of notifying that the SP reach will be developed with higher reliability is performed. Be seen. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 35 (4B) to (5B), when the character is brought into contact with the land mine 201c to explode (that is, when the character fails to pass while avoiding the land mines 201a to 201c). , The effect of confirming the deviation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the effect explanation image 200c has a bent portion and is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, an aspect formed by a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). ), It is possible to display a larger number of character strings than when it is possible to display only in a mode that is formed in a uniform rectangular shape, and the effect contents of the development effect are effective. Can be displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 35, an arrow-shaped region having two bent portions is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect and may have one bent portion, or three or more. It may have a bent portion. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 35, an arrow-shaped region having a bent portion that bends at a right angle is shown, but the bending angle may be other than a right angle, and the bending angle may be different for each bent portion. May be

  In addition, by combining the example shown in FIGS. 33 to 34 and the example shown in FIG. 35, a curved region and a region having a bent portion and extending in a plurality of directions are formed. You may make it use the related display comprised by the aspect containing. For example, the effect explanation image may be configured to include a region formed in the shape of “Ω”, and the character string for explaining the effect contents may be moved within the area.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 35, the effect explanation image is configured by a mode including a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and three-dimensionally. It may be configured by a mode including a region formed so as to extend in the direction.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory view showing a display example of the effect explanation image regarding the accessory effect. Here, it is assumed that it is possible to execute the accessory effect in which the movable member is moved in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (A1), on the effect display device 9, before the execution of the accessory effect, an effect commentary image 200e indicating that the accessory effect is executed is displayed as a related display. The effect explanation image 200e is an area that extends in the vertical direction and an area that extends in the horizontal direction that indicates the operation direction of the movable member (strictly speaking, as shown in FIG. 36, on a plane that appears to extend in the horizontal direction (that is, And a region depicted on the display screen of the effect display device 9). That is, the effect explanation image 200e is configured in a manner including a region formed so as to stereoscopically extend in a plurality of directions.

  In addition, the effect explanation image 200e includes a character string "falling" indicating the operation content of the movable member in the area extending in the vertical direction, and the operation content of the movable member in the area extending in the horizontal direction. The character string “jumps out” is included. With such a mode, it is possible to effectively suggest the content of the accessory effect in which the movable member moves three-dimensionally, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 36, although the aspect which has one bending part bent from a vertical direction to the horizontal direction is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect and it is an aspect which has two or more bending parts. May be. For example, it may be a mode having a bent portion that bends from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and a bent portion that bends from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction. Further, it is a mode including a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane as shown in FIG. 35 and a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a three-dimensional manner as shown in FIG. May be.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (B1) to (B4), the shape of the area shown by the effect explanation image 200e may be changed. In the example shown in FIGS. 36 (B1) to (B4), the effect explanation image 200e extends horizontally when the character string “falls off” reaches from the upper end to the lower end in the region extending in the vertical direction. The area is added (FIG. 36 (B3)). Then, the character string “jumping out” is displayed in a region extending in the horizontal direction in a manner of moving from the upper end portion to the lower end portion (that is, a manner of appearing to move from the gaming machine side toward the player side) ( 36 (B4) to (B5)).

  Further, the configuration of this embodiment can be applied to the operation instruction notification for instructing the player to perform a predetermined operation.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the operation instruction image. Here, it is assumed that a jog dial that can be rotated is provided. As shown in FIG. 37, the operation instruction notification for instructing the rotation operation of the jog dial is performed by displaying the jog dial image 204 imitating the jog dial and the operation instruction image 200d.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, on the effect display device 9, an operation instruction image 200d including a circular arrow-shaped area surrounding the jog dial image 204 is displayed as a related display. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrow head portion and a arrow head portion, and the arrow head portion is formed in a ring shape. In addition, the operation instruction image 200d is configured to include the character string "Turn jog!" In the arrow-shaped area.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 (1) to (3), in the operation instruction image 200d, the character string "turn the jog!" Is rotated clockwise in the arrow-shaped region formed in the ring shape surrounding the periphery of the jog dial image 204. It is displayed in a moving manner. With such a mode, it becomes easier to recognize the content of the operation instruction to rotate the jog dial clockwise, and the operation can be instructed more effectively.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 33 to 37, a single related display is displayed, but a plurality of related displays having different modes may be displayed in parallel and may be displayed in an overlapping manner.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the right-hand hitting instruction image and the error notification image. In the example shown in FIG. 38, on the effect display device 9, a right-hand hitting instruction image 200a including a curved area is displayed. In addition, the right-hand hitting instruction image 200a is configured in such a manner that the character string “→ right-hand hit →” is included in a curved region.

  Here, when the full-tank error state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 33 (2) to 33 (4), the error notification image 200g is displayed as a related display in a manner of being superimposed on the right-handing instruction image 200a. The error notification image 200g is displayed in such a manner that the character string "please pull out a full error ball" moves from the right end to the left end in the rectangular area. In addition, regarding the error notification image 200g, the visibility may be increased so that the character of the character string does not move so that the error content can be easily recognized.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, the error notification image including higher priority information is displayed preferentially (that is, in the upper layer) of the right-handing instruction image 200a and the error notification image 200g. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

  Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 38, when the right-handing instruction image 200a and the error notification image 200g are displayed in parallel, the right-handing instruction image 200a and the error notification image 200g are superimposed without changing the aspect. Although it is displayed, either or both shapes may be deformed or the display position may be changed to display. For example, in the case of displaying the related displays in which the shapes are annular and similar, such as the right hitting instruction image 200a and the operation instruction image 200d, either of them may be changed into a rectangular shape. However, either or both display positions may be changed so as not to overlap. This makes it easier to recognize.

  Further, although FIG. 38 shows an example in which the error notification image 200g is superimposed and displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the images shown in FIGS. 33 to 37 may be superimposed and displayed. For example, the jog dial image 204 may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the right hitting instruction image 200a.

  Further, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 38, it is possible to allow three or more images to be displayed in a superimposed manner. For example, when an error occurs when the jog dial image 204 is displayed while being superimposed on the right hitting instruction image 200a, the error notification image 200g is displayed by being superimposed on the right hitting instruction image 200a and the jog dial image 204. You may do it. When a plurality of images are displayed in a superimposed manner, they are displayed in a superimposed manner according to a predetermined display priority (for example, the error notification image 200g having a high priority as the content to be notified has a high display priority). It may be set and displayed in the upper layer), or the display priority may become higher in the order of shorter display time (that is, an image having a shorter display time may be displayed in the upper layer). , The display priority may become higher in the order of the most recent display (that is, the image displayed later may be displayed in the upper layer), or the display priority may become higher in the order of smaller display size (ie , An image with a small display size may be displayed in an upper layer so that it overlaps with a large image).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display means (for example, the effect display device 9) capable of displaying the related display (for example, the effect explanation image 200c or the effect explanation image 200e) related to the predetermined state is provided, and the display means is provided. Is capable of displaying a related display formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (for example, an effect explanation image 200c configured by a mode including a zigzag arrow-shaped area, a vertically extending area and a horizontal direction). And the like (strictly speaking, an area drawn on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction (that is, an area drawn on the front screen of the effect display device 9)) and the like. 35, see FIG. 36). Therefore, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the related display formed to extend in a plurality of directions is displayed with the effect explanation image 200c configured by a mode including the zigzag area, and the area extending in the vertical direction and the area extending in the horizontal direction. And an area (strictly speaking, an area drawn on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction (that is, an area drawn on the front screen of the effect display device 9)). However, it is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, it may be configured by an aspect including a region formed in a "U" shape or a "B" shape, or a curve like an "Ω" shape. It may be configured by a mode including a region formed in a shape.

  Further, in this embodiment, a display means capable of displaying a related display (for example, right-handing instruction image 200a, left-handing instruction image 200b, operation instruction image 200d) relating to a predetermined state is provided, and the display means is formed in a curved shape. The associated display can be displayed (see, for example, FIGS. 33 to 34 and 37). Therefore, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display means can display the related display in a mode in which the character string is moved within a predetermined display area (see, for example, FIGS. 33 to 38). Therefore, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display means can display the character string in a mode in which the entire character string can be recognized (see, for example, FIGS. 33 to 34 and 37 to 38). Therefore, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the display unit can display a plurality of related displays (for example, the right-hand hitting instruction image 200a and the error notification image 200g) in different modes in parallel, and one related display can be displayed. It may be possible to superimpose it on the display (for example, refer to FIG. 38). Therefore, the related display can be preferably displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display means can display the related display in a mode according to the game state (for example, in the high base state (that is, the state where right-handed is valid), the character string “→ right-handed” is displayed. → "is displayed by moving from the left end to the right end in the area, and when in the low base state (that is, left striking is valid), the character string" ← left striking ← "is displayed from the right end to the left end in the area. It is displayed according to the mode of moving to the section. Therefore, the related display can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

Embodiment 2.
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, the reach title may be notified after the reach is established. Hereinafter, the second embodiment in which the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established will be described.

  In this embodiment, detailed description of parts having the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is also represented by the number of black stars, and normal reach (0) <super reach E (1) <super reach D (2) <super reach C (3) <super reach B (4) <super reach A (5). In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. Further, during the reach effect of the super reach, a development effect (promotion effect) that develops (promotes) to a reach with higher reliability may be executed. It should be noted that the variation pattern is not limited to the one in which the reliability develops to one level higher, and the variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more stages may be provided, or the variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided. Good.

  In this embodiment, except for the normal reach, which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. Also, the title notification mode differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super-reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super-reach, is informed of the title of the reach only by display, and the other super-reach is informed of the title by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively agitated, and the effect of production is improved. It should be noted that the notification mode of the title may be changed depending on the reliability or irrespective of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like.

  The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may be the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

  Next, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following production operation is executed by the production control CPU 101 executing the production control process process based on the production control command transmitted from the main board 31. 39 and 40 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment.

(Super reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the character 31AK001, which is a teammate character, is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the reach effect is started, such as when the reach effect is introduced, as shown in FIG. 39 (D), the title 31AK002 of the super reach A is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device 9 (here, " The title of Super Reach A is notified by displaying the voice (“Super Reach A” here) corresponding to the title name of Reach from the speaker 27 while the character “SP Reach A” is displayed. After that, the title 31AK002 of the super reach A is erased, the character 31AK003 as the enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted with each other, as shown in FIG. 39 (E). The succeeding part of the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production, and when the teammate character wins in the battle production, it becomes a big hit, and when the teammate character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

  When the dialogue is displayed on the presentation display device 9 during the reach presentation, the speaker 27 may output a voice corresponding to the dialogue. Also, the dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 39 (E), and may be displayed in subtitles on the lower portion of the effect display device 9 or the like.

(Super reach B)
In the case of the super reach B, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the character 31AK001 is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the reach effect is started, such as when the reach effect is introduced, as shown in FIG. 39 (F), the title 31AK005 of the super reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the effect display device 9 (here, " The title of Super Reach B is notified by displaying the voice (“Super Reach B” in this case) corresponding to the title name of Reach from the speaker 27 while the character “SP Reach B” is displayed. Then, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B is erased, as shown in FIG. 39 (G), the character 31AK006 that is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted. The succeeding part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

  As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be notified after the player has shown the introduction part of the reach effect and the like, so that the effect effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

  Further, in the super-reach A and super-reach B, the reach effect is executed in a common effect mode in the introduction part until the title is notified. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to which super-reach will be performed after the reach effect is started and which title will be notified. Super reach A and super reach B are not limited to completely commoning the presentation mode until the title is informed, and it is possible to judge which reach is to be achieved by paying attention to the production, etc. May be made into a common presentation mode. For example, in the introduction part of the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach effect (for example, an effect that suggests an enemy character) may be executed in a mode related to the subsequently notified title. By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player comes to pay attention to the effect.

(Super reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), a title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the effect display device 9. At the same time, a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "defeat the enemy") is output from the speaker 27, so that the title of the super reach D is notified. As described above, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the reach effect. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 that indicates the expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation is the expectation of a big hit, but it does not have to be exactly the same as the reach's big hit reliability.

  It should be noted that the notification of the voice of the super reach D does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice is changed depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

  After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the reach effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the effect display device 9 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach production.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (J), the character 31AK009 that is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. It

(Super reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the character “SP Reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the effect display device 9. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 that is an enemy character are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 face each other is displayed. Executed. In this way, in Super Reach E, the title is notified along with the progress of the reach effect. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach production.

  In the reach effect of the super reach E with low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation by notifying the title without stopping the reach effect. On the other hand, in the reach effects of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach effects is stopped and the title notification is performed (Figs. 39 (D), (F), (). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the title notification may be performed without stopping the reach even in the reach effects such as the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D.

(Timing notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, at the start of reach production. The title is announced. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, which have high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach E, which have low jackpot reliability. In the above, the title was announced at the start of the reach production, but in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title was announced at the start of the reach production, and in the case of a reach with low jackpot reliability, a predetermined period passed after the reach production After that, the title may be notified.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen of effect display device 9, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, a part of the screen of effect display device 9 is displayed. The title is announced at. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible.

  The method for changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the reach effect. For example, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability. Further, in the case of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect, the display area may be different as in this embodiment, or the display place may be different.

(Expectation level indication)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in super-reach A and super-reach B, which have a high jackpot reliability, super-reach D, which has a lower jackpot reliability than super-reach A and super-reach B, is displayed without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification in, the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming dull. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation level suggestion display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his / her expectation by displaying the expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. In addition, you may make it display an expectation degree suggestion display in at least one part of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach E.

  Note that the expectation indication is not limited to that shown by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), etc., and may be indicated by a meter or gauge, or may correspond to the expectation. The displayed numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (H) and the like, in the case of being indicated by the number of black stars, half the number (half) of black stars can be displayed, and the number of stages of expectation may be increased.

(Timing display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach effect can be focused. In Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until the below-described determination effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the reach production. Further, by performing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title display end timing may be changed at any timing, because the effect of production can be improved.

  Here, although the effect operation of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted, for example, title notification or expectation degree suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decision production)
At the timing of deriving the display result from the execution of each reach effect, the decided effect indicating that the display result is derived is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), a decided effect is displayed in which an image 31AK012 is displayed on the effect display device 9 informing that the display result will be derived. After that, if the display result is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 40 (C), an image 31AK013 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 40 (D), it becomes a big hit combination. The fixed decorative pattern is derived. If the display result is “miss”, an image showing that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach lose combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the decided effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to focus attention on the decided effect, and it is possible to execute the title notification with a sharpness.

  In the example of the production operation shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, during the reach production of the super reach, the decorative pattern is reduced and the variable display is executed in the lower right portion of the production display device 9, but during the reach production. The method of displaying the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative design may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach effect.

  In addition, when displaying a hold display, an active display, a character that is permanently displayed during variable display, or a display related to mobile device interlocking on the effect display device 9, during the reach effect of super reach, it is not displayed as appropriate in order to draw attention to the reach effect. May be At that time, these displays may be kept displayed during the reach production with low reliability such as the super reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting excessively due to the reach production with low reliability.

(Development production)
Next, an example of a production operation when the development production is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 41 (A), when the development effect is executed while the reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown, the reach effect is interrupted and an effect that the screen is torn is executed. Then, when developing to the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), the title of the super reach A is notified and the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. When developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the title of super reach B is announced and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 41, in the case where the developed reach is a reach for notifying the title by display and voice, the title notification by display and voice is executed again.

  Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 41 (B), and may be an effect in which the screen gradually cracks and cracks, or a sandstorm (display indicating a failure) is displayed. You may do it. With such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. It should be noted that there may be a developmental development effect such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion production)
In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 39 (H), the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 was designed so that black stars indicating the expectation were displayed from the beginning, but five white stars were displayed first, and step by step. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which shows an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, five white star expectation degree indications 31AK021 are first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 42 (C), the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK021. A production that fits into one of the white stars of is executed. At this time, the speaker 27 outputs a sound of "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 42D and 42E, the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the reach expectation. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 27 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the expectation indication 31AK021, the black star is highlighted such as shining as shown in FIG. 42 (F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion production has ended.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 42 (A) to (F), the black stars are displayed one by one, and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step, but there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more steps. Alternatively, half the black stars may be displayed to raise the expectation by half. In this case, different voices may be output, or the same voice may be output, depending on the number of stars displayed (the number of stages of expected degree of increase). Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the expectation suggestive production is diversified, and the production effect is improved. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases once, and it fits in the white star of the degree of expectation indication, and the black star corresponding to the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases is displayed. You may make it perform the effect which increases.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, and the game effect lamp. In different effect modes, even if the same command (for example, a command that specifies a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 31, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background displayed on the effect display device 9, the character, the motif, the sound output from the speaker 27, and the like may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays or the game state, or may be changed by the player's operation.

  42 (G) to (L) are example production operations of title notification and expectation suggestion production in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the production modes. In the normal mode, title notification and expectation suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 42 (A) to (F). In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of super reach D is the reach effect of super reach D2 having a different effect mode from the reach effect of super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (G). At this time, a voice corresponding to the reach title name is output from the speaker 27, but a voice different from the normal mode (for example, voice having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 42 (I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. A production that fits in one of the white rhombuses is executed. At this time, the speaker 27 outputs the sound "Pong" indicating that the black diamonds indicating the degree of expectation have increased. As shown in FIGS. 42J and 42K, the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the reach expectation. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has been set in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted such that it glows as shown in FIG. 42 (L). In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) that is determined according to the player's selection, the game status, etc., the title notification mode is made different, and the effect is diversified. improves.

  Although FIG. 42 shows an example of the production operation when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, other reach productions (title notification, expectation suggestion production) depending on the production mode (state when the reach production is executed). (Including) may be different. Whether or not to notify the reach title may be different depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed). For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, an effect according to the player's preference can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the expectation suggestion effect that gradually increases the number of black stars is executed. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which reduces the number of the display which suggests stepwise. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect that gradually increases the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, when the display showing the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), a button is displayed on the effect display device 9. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, the characters of "SP reach C") is displayed, so that the super The reach C title is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is 3 is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by 2 or more, they are displayed at once.

(Advance notice)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the title display color). For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), the title 31AK036 of the super reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 27, so that the title of the super reach A is notified. After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), the title notice is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red. As described above, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not executed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is executed. In the title notice shown in FIG. 44, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The timing of displaying the title in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display.

  In addition, when the title announcement in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed, the sound according to the changed display mode may be output after the display mode of the title has changed. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced.

(Timing notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in the reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of an effect (specific effect) such as a notice effect or a development effect in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to a big hit advantageous state is improved. By doing so, when the title is once notified, the effect of improving the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

  Next, the notice effect setting process will be described. In the notice effect setting process executed in the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display color of the title of the super reach (whether or not to execute the title notice) in the case of the variation pattern of the super reach. (Step 31AKS002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined by a predetermined determination ratio according to whether the display result is "big hit" or "off". The display color of the title of Super Reach is, for example, "black", "red", the one that changes from "black" to "red", the one that changes from "black" to "fruit pattern", the one that changes from "red" to "fruit". There is a pattern that changes, and the jackpot reliability increases in this order. That is, the jackpot reliability varies according to the timing of change in the title display color. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of production is improved.

  When the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes, the display color of the title is determined in the special mode at a rate different from that of the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode (display color or change timing of the display color) of the title announcement depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a dialogue notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the display mode (for example, the display color of the title) of the character's dialogue in the reach effect of super reach.

  After determining the display color of the title of the super reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display color of the character dialogue (whether or not to execute the dialogue notice) in the reach production of the super reach (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined by a predetermined determination ratio depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "miss". For example, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is set to "black", "red", and a color that changes from "black" to "red", and the jackpot reliability increases in this order. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the production is improved. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the dialogue is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  When the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes, the display color of the dialogue may be determined in the special mode at a rate different from that of the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

  It should be noted that instead of the speech notice, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability may be executed by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the notice production, a plurality of change timings of the production mode may be provided so that the jackpot reliability varies according to the change timing.

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 saves the determination result in a predetermined area, and ends the notice effect setting process.

(Action production)
When the effect form of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect form changes may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the effect display device 9, and the effect effect in which the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. After the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (effect effect image or the like) of the effect effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be executed by the process of step AK31S004. By executing such action effect, the player pays attention to which one of the title and the dialogue is acted when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence / absence of execution of effect effects and the effect mode may be determined at different rates according to the effect modes. By doing so, the effect effect according to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect effect is improved.

  As another example of such action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of one of a title and a dialogue is displayed according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May change. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the effect contents of the reach effect.

  When the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, for example, either or both of the title and the dialogue are displayed in the related display shown in the first embodiment. The same display mode (for example, a mode including a region having a bent portion and formed to extend in a plurality of directions, a mode including a curved region, or a combination thereof, The character string moves in the inside). In this case, the reliability (big hit expectation) may be different depending on which display mode is displayed, at which timing the display mode is the same as the related display, and the like. Further, the related display (for example, the effect explanation image) shown in the first embodiment can be displayed separately from the title and the dialogue. Also in this case, the reliability (big hit expectation) may be different depending on which display mode the related display is displayed, at which timing the related display is displayed, and the like.

  Further, it is possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the above-described first embodiment and second embodiment. That is, a part of the configuration shown in the first embodiment and a part of the configuration shown in the second embodiment may be appropriately combined, or all the configurations may be combined to provide a gaming machine. May be configured.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence / absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the gaming control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You can When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

  Moreover, in each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, 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 (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

  In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3) a sound output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, or the like shown in FIG. 3, 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. The effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board so that the control means receives the command. According to what is done, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is executed. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention sets a predetermined bet number by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, the specified number of medals will be paid out to the player. It is also possible to do so.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that dispenses a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  Further, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, there are probability variation big hits and normal big hits as the types of big hits, and based on the fact that the probability variation big hits are determined as the type of big hits, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is shown. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probability changing state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total pending storage display 18d Active display 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Performance control board 100 Microcomputer for performance control 101 CPU for performance control
109 VDP
120 push buttons

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing a game,
A display means capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state,
The display means can display a related display formed to extend in a plurality of directions. A gaming machine for playing a game,
A display means capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state,
The game machine, wherein the display means can display a related display formed in a curved shape.