JP4584183B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a first variable display that starts variable display of the first identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the first start condition of variable display after the first execution condition of variable display is satisfied. And a second variable display unit that starts variable display of the second identification information and derives and displays the display result based on the satisfaction of the second start condition of variable display after the second execution condition of variable display is satisfied And a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to become advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result in the variable display device that displays the special symbol as the identification information becomes a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is called “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in a V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is configured to end. Sometimes.

  In the following Patent Document 1, a game including a variable display device capable of variably displaying two special symbols at the same time and variably displaying one notification symbol as identification information according to the progress of variable display of the two special symbols. A machine is disclosed. In this gaming machine, when variable display of two special symbols is proceeding simultaneously, variable display of a notification symbol corresponding to one of the special symbols in the variable display device based on a preset priority order. Is executed, and a stop symbol is derived and displayed when a variable display time (referred to as a fluctuation time) elapses.

  Also, in Patent Document 2 below, when a power failure occurs during the variable display of the special symbol and the power supply is restored after that, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game designates the display of power failure recovery. Display control command, display control command for designating the stop symbol of each of the left, right and right special symbols during variable display, and symbol stop command to stop the special symbol on the variable display A gaming machine that transmits to display control means for performing control is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-185353 (0031, 0086, FIG. 3) JP 2002-35360 A

  Here, when the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 are combined, at the time of power failure recovery, the game control means has a large number of commands (power failure) for a plurality of identification information (designs). A command for designating the display of recovery, a command for designating a special symbol to be stopped for each of the left, middle and right during variable display, and a command for designating the special symbol to be stopped) must be transmitted to the display control means. Become. Therefore, there is a problem that the data capacity increases in the game control means and the control burden increases.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to reduce the number of commands at the time of restoration of a power failure and reduce the control burden of game control means in a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of identification information using a variable display device.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first start condition for variable display is satisfied (for example, the first start condition for variable display after the first execution condition for variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13). The first variable display that starts variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first decorative symbol) and derives and displays the display result (for example, the stopped symbol) on the basis of the fact that one decorative symbol is not fluctuating or big hit. Part (for example, the first decorative symbol display area 9b in the variable display device 9) and the variable display second execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14), the variable display Based on the establishment of the second start condition (for example, the second decorative symbol is not fluctuating and not a big hit), the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second decorative symbol) is started and the display result (for example, Derivation display) A second variable display unit (for example, a second decorative symbol display area 9c in the variable display device 9), and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit ) Is derived and displayed, and is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and controls the progress of the game, and the first variable display Based on a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for transmitting a command (for example, an effect control command) for controlling the game unit and the second variable display section, and a command transmitted by the game control means. A first display control execution unit that performs variable display of the first identification information on one variable display unit and derives and displays a display result on the first variable display unit when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. (For example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the first decorative symbol process (step S705)) and the command transmitted by the game control means, the second variable display unit displays the second identification information. Second display control execution means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result on the second variable display section when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed (for example, the second decorative symbol process in the production control microcomputer 100) When the variable display of the process (step S706) and the first identification information or the second identification information is started, the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit can be visually recognized. Variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information in an easy third variable display section (for example, the background symbol display area 9a in the variable display device 9) Display corresponding to the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed, and the variable display of the third identification information (for example, background symbol) associated with Third display control execution means for deriving and displaying the result on the third variable display section (for example, the part for executing the background symbol process (step S707) in the production control microcomputer 100) and the command transmitted by the game control means On the basis of this, the number of established conditions display means (for example, the number of first reserved storage) and the number of established conditions (for example, the number of second reserved memory) of the second execution condition are displayed in an identifiable manner (for example, Steps S631 to S637, S914, S915, S972, and S974 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the game control means includes: Update means for updating the number of established first execution conditions that do not satisfy the first start condition and the number of established second execution conditions that do not satisfy the second start condition (for example, a first pending storage number counter) And the second reserved memory number counter; see steps S53, S403, and S407) and the first identification when starting the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition. A first pre-determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S61, S62, and S63 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of information is to be a specific display result; Whether to make the display result of the variable display of the second identification information the specific display result when starting the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display unit based on the establishment of the start condition Determined by the first pre-determining means (for example, a part of the game control microcomputer 560 that performs the same process as the processes of steps S61, S62, and S63 in the second special symbol process). First display result transmission means for transmitting a first display result command (for example, a first display result designation command) that can specify the displayed display result (for example, a part for executing step S84 in the game control microcomputer 560); Second display result transmission means for transmitting a second display result command (for example, second display result designation command) that can specify the display result determined by the second pre-determining means (for example, the second in the game control microcomputer 560 is second. The part that executes the same process as the process of step S84 in the special symbol process, and the first A first variable display for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display unit to the derivation and display of the display result based on the display result determined by the pre-determining means. Time determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S101, S104, S105, S108b, S108c, S109b, S109c, S112b, S112c, S113b, and S113c in the game control microcomputer 560) and the second predetermining means. Based on the display result, second variable display time determining means (for example, for determining a variable display time from the start of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display unit to the display and display of the display result) Step in the second special symbol process in the game control microcomputer 560 101, S104, S105, S108b, S108c, S109b, S109c, S112b, S112c, S113b, a part that executes the same process as S113c), and measures the variable display time of the first identification information (for example, step S121) When the measured variable display time becomes the variable display time determined by the first variable display time determining means (for example, Y in step S122), the first identification information stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the first identification information A first stop command transmission means for transmitting (for example, a first decorative symbol stop designation command) (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S121 to S126, S140 to S142, S151 to S152 in the game control microcomputer 560); The variable display time of the second identification information is measured (for example, the step S121), when the measured variable display time reaches the variable display time determined by the second variable display time determination means (for example, see Y in step S122), the second indicating the end of the variable display of the second identification information Second stop command transmission means for transmitting an identification information stop command (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the same processing as the processing in steps S121 to S126, S140 to S142, and S151 to S152 in the second special symbol process. And a holding number command (for example, a first start winning memory designation command, for example) based on the number of established first conditions and the number of established second execution conditions when the number of established conditions is updated by the updating means. Hold number command transmission means for transmitting the first start winning memory designation command or the total winning memory designation command (example) For example, the stored contents can be retained for a predetermined period even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S404, S408, S414, S415 or steps S409A, S416A. , At least the display result determined by the first predetermining unit, the display result determined by the second predetermining unit, the number of established first execution conditions updated by the updating unit, and the second updated by the updating unit Backup storage means for storing the number of established execution conditions (for example, the power-backed RAM 55), and first identification information determined by the first pre-determining means not to be a specific display result (for example, a stop symbol is an off-design) The first decorative symbol) and the second identification information (for example, the stop symbol is off the symbol or the jackpot symbol) When the variable display of the second decorative symbol) is being executed and the remaining variable display time of the first identification information is shorter than the remaining variable display time of the second identification information (see FIG. 53), the power to the gaming machine When the supply is stopped and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the third variable display section displays the gaming machine based on the fact that a predetermined restoration condition (for example, steps S6 to S8) is established. A first command that can specify a display result of a recovery command (for example, a power failure recovery display designation command) for displaying that the power supply is restored to the state when the power supply is stopped and the first identification information during execution of variable display At the time of recovery in which a result command (for example, a first display result specifying command) and a second display result command (for example, a second display result specifying command) that can specify the display result of the second identification information during execution of variable display are transmitted Top The third display control execution means is based on a recovery command from the game control means (for example, Y in step S530), for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S501 to S505. ), A recovery display executing means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) that performs a recovery display (for example, a power failure recovery screen) indicating that the power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped on the third variable display section. Step S531 in FIG. 4) and the second identification information stop command transmitted after the first identification information stop command during the recovery display (for example, N in step S550 and N in S557), the recovery display is terminated. The third variable display unit displays the display result associated with the display result specified by the second display result command. Display result derivation display means (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes step S558), and the hold number command transmission means stops the power supply to the gaming machine, and then the game When the power supply to the machine is started (for example, when the game state restoration process of FIG. 38 is executed), the pending number command is not transmitted, and the established number is updated by the updating means (for example, FIG. 32 and FIG. Only when the hold storage process of FIG. 33 or the hold storage process of FIGS. 75 and 76 is executed), the hold number command is transmitted (for example, steps S404, S408, S414, S415 or steps S409A, S416A are executed). ).

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display first start condition (for example, the first start condition) after the variable display first execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13). The first display for variably displaying the first identification information (for example, the first decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the stopped symbol) based on the establishment of the one decorative symbol is not fluctuating or being a big hit. After the variable display portion (for example, the first decorative symbol display area 9b in the variable display device 9) and the second execution condition for variable display are satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14). The variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second decorative symbol) is started based on the establishment of the second start condition of the variable display (for example, the second decorative symbol is not changing nor being a big hit), and the display result Derived (for example, stop symbol) A second variable display section (for example, the second decorative symbol display area 9c in the variable display device 9), and a specific display result (for example, one of the first variable display section and the second variable display section). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and controls the progress of the game, Based on a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for transmitting a command (for example, an effect control command) for controlling the variable display section and the second variable display section, and a command transmitted by the game control means. First display control for performing variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit and deriving and displaying the display result on the first variable display unit when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. The second variable display unit performs the second identification based on the line means (for example, the part for executing the first decorative symbol process (step S705) in the production control microcomputer 100) and the command transmitted by the game control means. Second display control execution means for performing variable display of information and deriving and displaying the display result on the second variable display section when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed (for example, the second decoration in the production control microcomputer 100) When the variable display process of the symbol process (step S706) and the first identification information or the second identification information is started, it is more visually recognized than the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. The first identification information or the second identification information can be displayed in the third variable display section (for example, the background symbol display area 9a in the variable display device 9) that is easy to perform The variable display of the third identification information (for example, background symbol) associated with the variable display is executed, and the variable is displayed in association with the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. Display control execution means for derivation and display of the display result on the third variable display section (for example, the part for executing the background symbol process (step S707) in the production control microcomputer 100) and the game control means transmit On the basis of the command, the established number display means for displaying the number of established first conditions (for example, the first reserved storage number) and the number of established second execution conditions (for example, the second reserved memory number) in an identifiable manner ( For example, the step S631 to S637, S914, S915, S972, and S974 in the production control microcomputer 100) are provided. Updating means for updating the number of established first execution conditions that do not satisfy the first start condition and the number of established second execution conditions that do not satisfy the second start condition (for example, first hold A memory number counter and a second reserved memory number counter; see steps S53, S403, and S407), and when starting variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display unit based on the establishment of the first start condition, First predetermining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first identification information is to be the specific display result (for example, a part for executing steps S61, S62, and S63 in the game control microcomputer 560); Whether to display the variable identification display result of the second identification information as the specific display result when starting variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display section based on the establishment of the second start condition Second pre-determining means (for example, a part that executes the same processing as the processing of steps S61, S62, and S63 in the second special symbol process in the game control microcomputer 560), and first pre-deciding means First display result transmission means for transmitting a first display result command (for example, a first display result designation command) that can specify the display result determined by (for example, a part for executing step S84 in the game control microcomputer 560) And second display result transmitting means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) for transmitting a second display result command (for example, second display result specifying command) that can specify the display result determined by the second pre-deciding means. The second special symbol process process performs the same process as the process of step S84) Based on the display result determined by the first pre-determining means, the variable display time for determining the variable display time from the start of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section until the display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display time determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S101, S104, S105, S108b, S108c, S109b, S109c, S112b, S112c, S113b, S113c in the game control microcomputer 560) and second pre-deciding means The second variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display section to the display and display of the display result based on the display result determined by (For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the second special symbol process is executed. S101, S104, S105, S108b, S108c, S109b, S109c, S112b, S112c, S113b, a portion that executes the same processing as S113c), and measures the variable display time of the first identification information (for example, step) S121), when the measured variable display time becomes the variable display time determined by the first variable display time determination means (for example, Y in step S122), the first identification information indicating the end of variable display of the first identification information First stop command transmission means for transmitting a stop command (for example, a first decorative symbol stop designation command) (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S121 to S126, S140 to S142, and S151 to S152 in the game control microcomputer 560) And measuring the variable display time of the second identification information (for example, When the measured variable display time reaches the variable display time determined by the second variable display time determining means (see, for example, Y in step S122), the second indicating the end of variable display of the second identification information. 2 Second stop command transmission means for transmitting an identification information stop command (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the same processing as the processing of steps S121 to S126, S140 to S142, and S151 to S152 in the second special symbol process. Execution portion) and when the established number is updated by the updating means, the number-of-holding command (for example, the first start winning memory designation command) is based on the established number of the first execution condition and the established number of the second execution condition. , First start winning memory designation command or total winning memory designation command) The stored contents can be retained for a predetermined period even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, for example, in the gaming control microcomputer 560, which executes steps S404, S408, S414, S415 or steps S409A, S416A. And at least the display result determined by the first predetermining means, the display result determined by the second predetermining means, the number of established first execution conditions updated by the updating means, and the first updated by the updating means. Backup storage means for storing the number of established execution conditions (for example, RAM 55 backed up by power) and first identification information determined by the first pre-decision means not to be a specific display result (for example, the stop symbol is off) The first decorative symbol that is the symbol) and the second identification information (for example, the stop symbol is off the symbol or jackpot When the variable display of the second decorative pattern that is the pattern) is being executed and the remaining variable display time of the first identification information is shorter than the remaining variable display time of the second identification information (see FIG. 73), to the gaming machine When the power supply to the game machine is stopped and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming machine is displayed on the third variable display unit based on the fact that a predetermined recovery condition (for example, steps S6 to S8) is established. A recovery command (for example, a power failure recovery display designation command) for displaying that the power supply to the power supply is stopped and a display result of the first identification information during execution of variable display can be specified. One display result command (for example, a first display result designation command) and a second display result command (for example, a second display result designation command) that can specify the display result of the second identification information during execution of variable display are transmitted. Recovery Command transmission means (for example, a part for executing steps S501 to S505 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the third display control execution means is based on a recovery command from the game control means (for example, Y in step S530). ), First recovery display execution means (for example, for effect control) for performing a recovery display (for example, a power failure recovery screen) indicating that the power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped on the third variable display unit The part that executes step S531 in the microcomputer 100) and the power supply is started, and based on the first identification information stop command (for example, Y in step S572), the display result is associated with the display result specified by the first display result command. First display result derivation display means (for example, production control A portion for executing step S575 in the control microcomputer 100) and a second recovery display execution means (for example, for effect control) for performing a recovery display again on the third variable display section after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, Y in step S510C). Based on the second identification information stop command during the recovery display (for example, N in step S580), the recovery display is terminated and the display result specified by the second display result command is displayed. Display result derivation display means for derivation and display on the third variable display section (for example, the part for executing step S586 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the hold number command transmission means Power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is Is started (for example, when the game state recovery process of FIG. 38 is executed), the pending number command is not transmitted, and the established number is updated by the updating means (for example, the pending storage of FIGS. 32 and 33). Only when the process or the hold storage process of FIG. 75 and FIG. 76 is executed), the hold number command is transmitted (for example, steps S404, S408, S414, S415 or steps S409A, S416A are executed). To do.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of identification information by a plurality of variable display units, wherein the game control means can change the first identification information and the second identification information that do not result in a specific display result. When the display is being executed and the remaining variable display time of the first identification information is shorter than the remaining variable display time of the second identification information, the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is performed. A recovery command for causing the third variable display section to display that the power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped based on the fact that a predetermined recovery condition has been established when the game is started And a first display result command that can specify the display result of the first identification information during execution of variable display, and a second display result command that can specify the display result of the second identification information during execution of variable display Send recovery command A display indicating that the third display control executing means is restored to the state when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped on the third variable display section based on the recovery command from the game control means. Based on the recovery display execution means for performing the recovery and the second identification information stop command transmitted after the first identification information stop command during the recovery display, the recovery display is terminated and the display result specified by the second display result command is displayed. Since the display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying the associated display result on the third variable display section, the number of commands transmitted from the game control means to the display control means at the time of power failure recovery is reduced, The control burden on the game control means can be reduced. In addition, the player can easily recognize that the power failure has been recovered, and the display result of the identification information that is variably displayed when the power failure occurs can be derived and displayed when the variable display time has elapsed. In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply to the gaming machine is started after that, the number-of-holds command transmission unit does not transmit the number-of-holds command and the established number is updated by the updating unit Only when a power failure is detected, the player can easily recognize that the number of established execution conditions at the time of the power failure has been recovered. Since there is no need to transmit the pending number command at the time of recovery, the number of commands transmitted from the game control means to the display control means at the time of power failure recovery can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control means can be reduced.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of identification information on a plurality of variable display sections, wherein the game control means can change the first identification information and the second identification information that do not result in specific display When the display is being executed and the remaining variable display time of the first identification information is shorter than the remaining variable display time of the second identification information, the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is performed. A recovery command for causing the third variable display section to display that the power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped based on the fact that a predetermined recovery condition has been established when the game is started And a first display result command that can specify the display result of the first identification information during execution of variable display, and a second display result command that can specify the display result of the second identification information during execution of variable display Send recovery command A display indicating that the third display control execution means is restored to the state when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped on the third variable display section based on the recovery command from the game control means. And a display result associated with the display result specified by the first display result command based on the first identification information stop command when power supply is started and the third variable display for a predetermined time. A first display result derivation display means for derivation display on the part, a second recovery display execution means for performing recovery display again on the third variable display part after a predetermined time has elapsed, and a second identification information stop command during the recovery display. Based on the second display result derivation display means for ending the restoration display and deriving and displaying the display result associated with the display result specified by the second display result command on the third variable display unit. To reduce the number of commands sent from the game control means to the display control unit when power is restored, it is possible to reduce the control load of the game control means. In addition, the player can easily recognize that the power failure has been recovered, and the display result of the identification information that is variably displayed when the power failure occurs can be derived and displayed when the variable display time has elapsed. In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply to the gaming machine is started after that, the number-of-holds command transmission unit does not transmit the number-of-holds command and the established number is updated by the updating unit Only when a power failure is detected, the player can easily recognize that the number of established execution conditions at the time of the power failure has been recovered. Since there is no need to transmit the pending number command at the time of recovery, the number of commands transmitted from the game control means to the display control means at the time of power failure recovery can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control means can be reduced.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown here as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. Also good.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of effect background symbols that can each be identified, a plurality of types of first design symbols that can be identified, and a plurality of types of effects that can each be identified A variable display device 9 is provided for variably displaying the second decorative symbols for use and deriving and displaying the display result. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD). The display area in the variable display device 9 includes a background symbol display area (area at the center of the screen) 9a for variably displaying the background symbol, and a first ornament symbol display area (the left corner of the screen) for variably displaying the first ornament symbol. Small area) 9b, a second decorative symbol display area (small area at the right corner of the screen) 9c for variably displaying the second decorative symbol, and the number of winning balls that have entered the start winning holes 13, 14, that is, reserved storage (It is also referred to as start memory or start winning memory.) It is divided into a memory display area (area at the bottom of the screen) 9d for displaying the number. As shown in FIG. 1, the memory display area 9d is provided with eight start memory display areas, and can display a maximum of eight reserved memory numbers (start memory numbers). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the background symbol display area 9a and the memory display area 9d are not separated by a boundary line, but may be separated by a boundary line.

  In the first decorative symbol display area 9b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c, for example, decorative symbols of numbers “0” to “9” are displayed and controlled so as to be variably displayed. Then, in the first decorative symbol display area 9b, the first variable effective display effective condition is satisfied (for example, when the hit ball wins the start winning opening 13 and wins, the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit number ( The first start condition of variable display is established (when the first decorative symbol is not variably displayed and the first decorative symbol is not a big hit based on the big hit symbol) ) To start variable display of the first decorative design, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the second decorative symbol display area 9c, the second effective execution condition of variable display is established (for example, when the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14 and wins, the reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit number ( The second start condition of the variable display is satisfied (the second decorative symbol is not being variable displayed and the second decorative symbol is not a big hit based on the big hit symbol) ) To start variable display of the second decorative design, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed.

  In the background symbol display area 9a, as shown in FIG. 1, display control is performed so that the left, middle, and right background symbols can be variably displayed. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right background symbols are symbols of numbers “0” to “9”, respectively. Similar to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, the background symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment of the first effective execution condition and the establishment of the second effective execution condition. The variable display is not always started in synchronization with the variable display of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. That is, variable display may be started when the first start condition is satisfied, or variable display may be started after a while after the first start condition is satisfied. Similarly, variable display may be started when the second start condition is satisfied, and variable display may be started after a while after the second start condition is satisfied. The condition under which the background symbol variable display can be started is referred to as a third start condition. The third start condition will be described later (see FIGS. 39, 42 to 45, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the area of the background symbol display area 9a is the area of the first ornament symbol display area 9b and the second ornament symbol display area 9c, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b. Is larger than the area. Therefore, the background symbol displayed in the background symbol display area 9a is the symbol that is most easily visible to the player than the decorative symbol or the special symbol. Therefore, the player pays the most attention to the background symbol.

  In the memory display area 9d, the display color changes every time the first effective execution condition and the second effective execution condition are satisfied (that is, every time there is an effective start winning to the start winning opening 13, 14) (for example, The starting memory number display area is increased by 1 (changed from blue display to red display). Further, every time the third start condition is satisfied (that is, every time variable symbol display is started), the start memory number display area where the display color is changed is reduced by 1 (that is, based on the display color). return). Details of such display control of the number of reserved memories will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the reserved number of background symbols is displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9, but the display (background symbol start-up) displays the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol. A storage display) may be provided separately from the variable display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of stored background symbols is 8. However, the upper limit value may be larger. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed (except for the stop before the so-called re-variation).

  A first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols as identification information are provided on the upper portion of the variable display device 9. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is a simple and small display (for example, 7 segments) capable of variably displaying numbers “0” to “9”, for example. LED). The first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b are more difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, whether it is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. You may be comprised so that many types of numbers may be variably displayed. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a is referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol.

  The variable display device 9 variably displays the first decorative symbol as a decorative (production) symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. I do. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the first decorative symbol are synchronized, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the variable display of the first decorative symbol is also started. When the special symbol variable display ends, the first decorative symbol variable display also ends. Further, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the second decorative symbol as a decorative symbol is variably displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the second decorative symbol are synchronized, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is started, the variable display of the second decorative symbol is also started. When the special symbol variable display ends, the second decorative symbol variable display also ends.

  The first special symbol display 8a that performs variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol display 8b that performs variable display of the second special symbol are mounted on the game control board (main board) 31. It is controlled by the microcomputer 560 for use. In addition, the variable display device 9 that performs variable display of the first decorative design and the second decorative design is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of fulfilled first execution conditions where the first start condition is not fulfilled (the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the stored memory (start It is also referred to as memory or start winning memory.) A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four indicators for displaying the number) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning that has entered the first start winning opening 13. Then, every time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In addition, below the second special symbol display 8b, the number of fulfilled second execution conditions not fulfilling the second start condition (the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, holding memory). A second special symbol storage memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying (number) is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning that has entered the second start winning opening 14. Then, every time the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, a display (special symbol reservation storage display) for displaying the number of reserved memories is provided separately from the variable display device 9. For example, a part of the display area of the variable display device 9 is provided. A special symbol hold storage display area may be used.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a displays the number of reserved memories for the variable display of the first special symbol indicator 8a, and the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b displays the second special symbol display. The number of reserved memories for variable display of the display 8b is displayed, and the number of reserved memories for variable display of the first special symbol display 8a and variable display of the second special symbol display 8b (upper limit value is 8) is variable. The display device 9 is configured to collectively display in the memory display area 9d.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is set to 4. The upper limit value may be a larger value. In this case, the upper limit value of the stored number of reserved background symbols displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also a large value (the upper limit value of the reserved stored number of special symbols × 2). Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first decorative symbol is displayed in the small area at the left corner of the screen of the variable display device 9, the second decorative symbol is displayed in the small area at the right corner of the screen, and the bottom of the screen The number of reserved memories is displayed on the side, and the background symbol is displayed in the approximate center of the screen. The first decorative symbol corresponds to the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a (not only when the symbols of both symbols are completely matched, but also when the symbols of both symbols are out of meaning, the non-probable big hit ( The case where the contents of the normal jackpot) match the probability variation jackpot is also included.), The second decorative symbol corresponds to the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b. And when the stop symbol of the two decorative symbols becomes a disjoint symbol, the background symbol is out of place (the left, middle and right background symbols are not aligned with the same symbol). When either of them is a big hit symbol, it is a big hit (the background symbols on the left, middle, and right are in the same state), and when either one of the two decorative symbols is a positive change big hit symbol, the probability change It is a big hit (the background symbols in the middle left and right are aligned with the same probability variation symbol (for example, 777)). According to such a screen display, it can be seen that there are eight reserved memory numbers for one symbol (background symbol). Therefore, even if two symbols are variably displayed in parallel, the player may simply pay attention to one symbol, and the impression that the screen looks complicated and the progress of the game It is possible to avoid giving the player a complicated impression.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided directly below the first starting winning port 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won (or easily wins) in the second start winning port 14, and is in an advantageous state for the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes only at the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening are provided. 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation. Moreover, you may provide the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd starting winning opening 14 in the position which left | separated. For example, the first start winning opening 13 may be provided on the lower left side of the variable display device 9, and the second starting winning opening 14 may be provided on the lower right side of the variable display device 9. Even in such a case, a variable winning ball apparatus may be provided only at one start winning opening.

  Below the second start winning opening 14, a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. ), A special variable winning ball apparatus which is opened by the solenoid 21 is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus includes an opening / closing plate 20 and forms a large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the variable display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state when the normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, one normal symbol display 10 and one variable winning ball device 15 are provided. However, when two variable winning ball devices are provided (the first start winning port 13 is also variable). When a winning ball device is provided), two normal symbol displays may be provided.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the big hit game ends or the previous variable display ends) The first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 is started. The variable display of the first decorative design is started. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, it is displayed on the first special symbol storage display 18a on the condition that the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol has not reached the upper limit (four). The number of reserved memories displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is increased by one on the condition that the number of reserved memories stored in the background symbol has not reached the upper limit (8). (The start memory number display area where the display color changes is increased by one).

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variable display) Is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the second decorative symbol display area of the variable display device 9 is started. In 9c, variable display of the second decorative design is started. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, it is displayed on the second special symbol storage display 18b on the condition that the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit (4). The number of reserved memories displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is increased by one on the condition that the number of reserved memories stored in the background symbol has not reached the upper limit (8). (The start memory number display area where the display color changes is increased by one).

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the large winning opening. One round in the big hit gaming state is a period until a certain period of time has passed after the big winning opening is opened or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening, or when a certain period has passed since the opening of the big winning opening, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that a V winning area may be provided in the grand prize opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball has won the V winning area while the big prize opening is open.

  If it is decided to change the stop symbol when the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped to the jackpot symbol (probability display result: probability variation symbol) with probability variation, Of the normal state (also referred to as a normal gaming state) and the short-time state (a time shortening state that is a gaming state in which the variation time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, a special gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player) It becomes a more advantageous state for the player in a higher probability change state (an example of a special gaming state advantageous for the player) than that of the example. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and is controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the probability variation state is entered, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes the big hit symbol. Not only will the probability increase, but the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b will be a big hit symbol also increases. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball device (large winning opening) is opened until a predetermined period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the winning line. It should be noted that one round in the big hit gaming state is a period until a certain period of time has elapsed after the big winning opening is opened or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hitting balls wins the big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening, or when a certain period has passed since the opening of the big winning opening, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that a V winning area may be provided in the grand prize opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball has won the V winning area while the big prize opening is open.

  When the second special symbol display unit 8b decides to change the stop symbol at the time of the second special symbol fluctuation stoppage to a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol such as “7”). Is controlled to a special gaming state in which the probability of the next big hit is higher than the probability in the normal state and the short time state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be a probable variation symbol and is controlled to the special gaming state after the big hit gaming state, there is a probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol. In addition to the increase, the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol also increases. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the first start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  In the probability variation state as the special game state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are jackpot symbols ( The probability of becoming a specific display result (for example, an odd number of 0 to 9) is higher than the normal state and the short-time state. Further, in the normal symbol display 10, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is higher than the normal state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are higher than the normal state. This is a more advantageous state for the player. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the variable display time (fluctuation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. . In that case, variable display of special symbols is frequently executed.

  In the probability variation state, the variable symbol display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 may be shorter than that in the normal state. In that case, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is likely to occur, the number of variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b within a predetermined period increases, and the second special symbol becomes The possibility of becoming a big hit symbol is higher than the normal state, and it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the jackpot symbol is also stopped and displayed on the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9, and further on the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 The background symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the left middle right background symbols are aligned. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the jackpot symbol is also stopped and displayed on the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9, and further on the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 The background symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the left middle right background symbols are aligned. Hereinafter, the stop display in the state where the left middle right background symbols are aligned in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 is expressed as a jackpot symbol of the background symbol is displayed.

  Further, when the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the probability variable symbol is also stopped and displayed in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9, and further the background symbol display area of the variable display device 9 is displayed. In 9a, the background symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) reminiscent of the probability variation symbols are stopped and displayed. When the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the probability variable symbol is also stopped and displayed on the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9, and further on the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 Background symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) that recall the probability variation symbol are stopped and displayed.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is that variable display (variable display) is performed for background symbols that have not yet stopped when the stopped background symbols constitute part of the jackpot symbol. This is a state in which all or part of the background symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, a background symbol (for example, “7”) that is a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display regions of the left, middle, and right display regions in the background symbol display region 9a of the variable display device 9. In the displayed state, the display area in the middle is still in a variable display state, and all or some of the symbols in the display area are synchronously displayed while forming all or part of the jackpot symbol. The state (for example, the state in which the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are arranged) is the reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the variable display device 9 are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the design) is displayed, or the background of the variable display device 9 (a ground color or pattern different from the design and the character). The display mode (for example, color) may be changed.

  Next, game state transition will be described. In this embodiment, when a probable big hit occurs in the normal gaming state or the short time state, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state or the short time state to the probable state. The probability variation state is continued until the number of fluctuations after the probability variation big hit occurs (after it is determined that the probability variation big hit is reached) reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, a number between 50 and 150 times). When the predetermined number of times that the probability change state can be continued is changed, if the number of changes exceeds a specific number of times (for example, 100 times), the state is changed from the probability change state to the normal game state. If the number of fluctuations does not exceed the specific number, the state is shifted from the probability variation state to the time reduction state. The short-time state is continued until the number of fluctuations after the end of the probable big hit becomes a specific number. Note that the probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurs. Further, when the probability variation state is configured to continue a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 to 150 times), after the predetermined number of fluctuations, the time-short state is continued until the next big hit occurs. There may be.

  Here, as described above, the short time state is a gaming state in which the probability that a big hit will not occur does not increase, but the variable symbol display time (fluctuation time) of the special symbol is shorter than the normal gaming state. By shortening the special symbol variable display time, the special symbol variable display is frequently executed, and the possibility of occurrence of jackpot per predetermined time is increased. Further, in the short time state, in the normal symbol display 10, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is higher than the normal state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening in the variable winning ball device 15 are in the normal state. It becomes more advantageous for the player. In the short time state, the normal symbol variable display time (variation time) on the normal symbol display 10 may be shorter than that in the normal game state. In that case, the number of times the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released per predetermined time is increased, which is more advantageous for the player.

  If the probability variation big hit occurs in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is continued for a new predetermined number of times (for example, a number between 50 and 150 times). If a non-probable big hit (usually big hit) occurs in the probabilistic state, it shifts from the probable state to the time-short state. The time reduction state is continued until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the occurrence of the uncertain change big hit.

  If a non-probable big hit occurs in the short-time state, the normal-time game state is shifted from the short-time state. Further, when the change for the number of times that the time-saving state can be continued is completed, the time-saving state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Further, even if a normal big hit occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state remains the normal gaming state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball storage tank 38 is provided on the top of the mechanism plate in the outer frame 2A, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. A game ball is supplied to the ball storage tank 38 from above. The game balls in the ball storage tank 38 reach the ball payout device 97 (not shown in FIG. 2) covered with the prize ball case 40A through the guide rod 39.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 5) for controlling the variable display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a game control microcomputer 560 (see FIG. 4). A game control board (main board) 31 on which etc. are mounted is installed. Further, a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted is installed.

  Display control means for performing variable display control of the variable display device 9 is realized by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80, the VDP (video display processor) 109 (see FIG. 5), or the like. Further, the gaming machine has a lamp driver board 35 on which circuits for driving the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c and the like provided on the frame side are mounted, and a circuit for driving the speaker 27. And an audio output board 70 on which is mounted.

  Further, a power supply board 910 and other boards (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted are provided.

  Note that electrical component control means (payout control means, effect control means) including an electric component control microcomputer are mounted on the electric component control boards (payout control board, effect control board). The payout control means and the effect control means control electrical components (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display device 9 and the like) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) from the game control means. In addition, light components such as lamps and LEDs provided on the frame side and electrical components such as the speaker 27 are circuit components mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 in accordance with control signals from the effect control means. Driven by. Furthermore, game machines include a board on which a switch is mounted and a board on which a light emitter such as a lamp or LED (hereinafter also referred to as a lamp / LED) is mounted.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, a terminal board 160 provided with terminals for outputting various types of information to the outside of the gaming machine and connected to the payout control board 37 is provided above. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 34 having terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the gaming machine is installed. This terminal board 160 is connected to a management computer or the like outside the gaming machine and used for collecting data related to the gaming machine.

  The game balls stored in the ball storage tank 38 pass through the guide basket 39 and reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 40A through the curve bag 39. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch as a game medium break detection means is provided. When the ball break switch detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 97 is stopped. The ball break switch is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage. Part). When this ball break detection switch detects the shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the gaming machines from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  Next, the configuration of the power supply substrate 910 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The power supply board 910 is provided with a power switch 914 for executing or shutting off power supply to each electrical component control board and mechanism component in the gaming machine. Note that the power switch 914 may be provided outside the power supply board 910 in the gaming machine. When the power switch 914 is in a closed state (on state), AC power (AC 24 V) is applied to the rectifier circuit 912 via a varistor 918 as an overvoltage protection circuit. In other words, power is supplied to the gaming machine.

  The power supply board 910 is installed independently of the electrical component control board (the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 and the like), and generates a voltage used by each board and mechanism component in the gaming machine. In this example, AC24V, VSL (DC + 30V), VLP (DC + 24V), VDD (DC + 12V) and VCC (DC + 5V) are generated. Further, a capacitor 916 serving as a storage holding means for holding the stored contents in the backup power supply (VBB), that is, the backup RAM, is charged from DC + 5V (VCC), that is, a power supply line for driving an IC or the like on each substrate. Further, a backflow prevention diode 917 is inserted between the +5 V line and the backup +5 V (VBB) line. Note that VSL is generated by rectifying and boosting AC 24 V with a rectifying element in the rectifying and smoothing circuit 915. VSL is a solenoid driving power source. VLP is a lamp lighting voltage, and is generated by rectifying AC24V with a rectifier element in the rectifier circuit 912.

  The DC-DC converter 913 serving as a power supply voltage generation unit has one or a plurality of regulator ICs (two regulator ICs 924A and 924B are shown in FIG. 3), and generates VDD and VCC based on VSL. Relatively large capacitors 923A and 923B are connected to the input sides of the regulator ICs (switching regulators) 924A and 924B. Accordingly, when the power supply to the gaming machine from the outside is stopped, the DC voltages such as VSL, VDD, VCC, etc., decrease relatively slowly.

  As shown in FIG. 3, AC24V is supplied to the connector 922B as it is. The VLP is supplied to the connector 922C. VCC, VDD and VSL are supplied to connectors 922A, 922B and 922C.

  The cable connected to the connector 922A is connected to the main board 31. The cable connected to the connector 922B is connected to the payout control board 37. Therefore, VBB is also supplied to the connectors 922A and 922B. The cable connected to the connector 922C is connected to the lamp driver board 35. Each voltage is supplied to the effect control board 80 and the audio output board 70 via the lamp driver board 35. Further, VBB is not supplied to the connector 922C. Therefore, the RAM mounted on the effect control board 80 is not backed up.

  In addition, a clear switch 921 having a push button structure is mounted on the power supply board 910. When the clear switch 921 is pressed, a low level (ON state) clear switch signal is output and transmitted to the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 via the connector 922A and the connector 922B. If the clear switch 921 is not pressed, a high level (off state) signal is output. The clear switch 921 may have a configuration other than the push button structure. Further, the clear switch 921 may be provided on a board other than the power supply board 910 such as the payout control board 37 or other places in the gaming machine.

  Further, the power supply board 910 has a system reset signal for each microcomputer mounted on each electric component control board (the microcomputer operation is prohibited at the reset level, and the microcomputer can be operated when the non-reset level is reached). Power supply monitoring circuit 920 that outputs a power-off signal, and a reset signal from the power-supply monitoring circuit 920 are amplified and output to the connectors 922A, 922B, and 922C, and the power-off signal is amplified. An output driver circuit 925 for outputting to the connector 922A and the connector 922B is mounted. The system reset signal for the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer 370 is directly transmitted to the main board 31 and the payout control board 37, but the system reset signal for the effect control microcomputer 100 is the lamp driver board 35. Is transmitted to the effect control board 80. However, it may be directly transmitted from the power supply board 910 to the effect control board 80.

  The power supply monitoring circuit 920 is a circuit that realizes power supply monitoring means for outputting a power-off signal and reset signal generation means for generating a system reset signal. As the power supply monitoring circuit 920, a commercially available power failure monitoring reset module IC is used. be able to. The power supply monitoring circuit 920 outputs a power-off signal when a period during which a predetermined voltage (for example, + 24V) used in the gaming machine is equal to or lower than a predetermined value (for example, + 17V) continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms). . Specifically, the power-off signal is turned on (low level). Further, the power supply monitoring circuit 920 enters a state in which the system reset signal can be set to a low level when, for example, VCC becomes +4.5 V or less.

  When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the power supply monitoring circuit 920 sets the system reset signal to a low level when a predetermined period has elapsed after the power-off signal is output (set to a low level). Become. In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and VCC exceeds +4.5 V, for example, the system reset signal is set to high level. In this case, after the power-off signal is not output (set to high level). From the condition that the predetermined period has elapsed, the system reset signal is set to the high level.

  The power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit 920 is input to the payout control CPU on the payout control board 37 via the input port. Therefore, the payout control CPU can confirm the occurrence of the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine by monitoring the input signal of the input port.

  In this embodiment, the power supply monitoring means monitors the output of the power supply of a predetermined potential, and the voltage from the outside of the gaming machine (this implementation) is used as a detection condition related to the stop of the supply of power supplied to the gaming machine from the outside. However, the detection condition is not limited to this, and other conditions can be used as long as it is possible to detect that power from the outside has been cut off These conditions may be used. For example, the AC wave itself may be monitored and the AC wave may be detected as a detection condition, or the signal obtained by digitizing the AC wave may be monitored and the AC signal may be stopped when the digital signal becomes flat. May be used as a detection condition.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 and is variable. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the winning ball apparatus 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 and is used for game control when the power is turned on. A system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the microcomputer 560 and an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer. Are mounted on the main board 31. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the variable display device 9 that receives and displays the decorative design and the background design is performed.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 performs display control of the first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol display 8b that variably displays the second special symbol. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs display control of the normal symbol display 10 that variably displays the normal symbols. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a for displaying the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and a second special symbol hold memory indicator for displaying the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol. In addition to performing the display control of 18b, the display control of the normal symbol hold memory display 41 for displaying the number of normal symbol hold memories is also performed.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 5 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

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

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are communicated between the effect control CPU 101, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 in such a way that a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side. Communication).

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like (including decorative designs) in advance. Is. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

  In this embodiment, an effect control board 80, an audio output board 70, and a lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, and a second circuit on which other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but other boards (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp shown in FIG. It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35 or the like. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means receives the command. Control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 that controls the variable display device 9 as it is or, for example, by changing it to a simplified command. May be. In addition, when two boards, the first effect control board and the second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board, A command is transmitted as it is from the second effect control board to the first effect control board, or is transmitted after processing (for example, changing the command form or contents, simplifying, or selecting only necessary commands). You may comprise.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which a reset signal is input becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, 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)) is performed (step S4). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is the interrupt address. Is the mode shown. Further, the RAM is set to an accessible state (step S5).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port only once (step S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S14).

  If the clear switch 921 is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

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

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

  For example, if the special symbol (one or both of the two special symbols) is changing at the time of power failure, the special symbol changes from the middle of the change based on the backed up data by the processing of steps S41 and S42. Is resumed. Then, the stop symbol is derived and displayed when the remaining fluctuation time elapses. At this time, the display result of the special symbol already determined before the occurrence of the power interruption is derived and displayed as the stop symbol. In addition, the values of the first reserved memory number counter, the second reserved memory number counter, and the combined reserved memory number counter are also restored (restored) based on the backed up data by the processes of steps S41 and S42.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a game state restoration process for transmitting a control command for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to execute the process at the time of restoration of the power supply when the power supply is restored (step S43), and proceeds to step S15. Transition. The contents of the game state restoration process will be described later (see FIG. 38).

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

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop An initial value is set in a flag such as a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9.

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

  When execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S14) is completed and the timer interrupt is set, the CPU 56 performs a display random number update process (step S17) and an initial value random number update process (steps) in the main process. S18) is repeatedly executed. The CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process (step S16), and interrupts upon completion of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process. The permission state is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination is one round (a random number generation counter for jackpot determination, etc.) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interruption occurs, the CPU 56 executes the game control process of steps S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the game control process, first, a power-off process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step) S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a first special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for performing display control of the start memory display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S33, S34. Execute control.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit 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).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: A special symbol that generates a big hit is determined (for determining a big hit symbol)
(3) Random 3: Determine the special symbol's off symbol (for determining off symbol)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination) (5) Random 5: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine the number of times of probability change (for number of times determination)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) the big hit determination random number, (2) the big hit symbol determination random number, and (3) the off symbol determination random number. , (5) the normal symbol per-determination random number and (8) the number-of-times determination random number are incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the variable display device 9 (decorative symbol command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a hold storage process (step S29). In the reserved memory process, the CPU 56 holds the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol (first reserved memory number), the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol (second reserved memory number), and the number of reserved memories of the background symbol (first number). A process of counting and managing the total number that is the sum of the number of reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S31). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 provides the output port with contents relating to solenoid on / off in the RAM area of the output port. Output (step S32: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. In addition, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data A control process is performed (step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby variably displaying the special symbols on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, if the normal symbol fluctuation speed is such that the display state (“◯” and “×”) is switched every 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 sets the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. The display control data value to be switched (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “×”) is switched. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the CPU 56 Control is performed so that a big hit does not occur simultaneously in the two displays.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the big hit determination random value. If it matches the judgment value, it is determined to be a big hit. The CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number value with the numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 9 in the normal state and the short time state, and in the probabilistic state, the jackpot determination random number value and Compare with the numbers listed. The numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 9 is set in the ROM 54 as a normal big hit determination value, and the numerical value described in the right column in FIG. 9 is set in the ROM 54 as a probability change big hit determination value.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in this embodiment. EXT shown in FIG. 10 is data of the second byte of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, 12 types of first variation patterns # 1 to # 12 for the first decorative design and 12 types of second variation patterns # 1 to # 12 for the second decorative design are used. Note that each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 12 is the same as each of the second variation patterns # 1 to # 12, but is separately shown as an effect control command, and thus is shown separately in FIG. Yes. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n = 1 to 12) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation patterns # 1 to # 6 are used in the normal gaming state (normal state), and the variation patterns # 7 to # 12 are used in the time saving state. Note that variation patterns # 7 to # 12 in the time-short state are used even in the probability variation state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as the normal game state change patterns # 1 to # 6, the “normal change” which is a change pattern without reach and the change with a reach slightly more than the normal change. The “shortening fluctuation” that is a short fluctuation pattern, the “variation with reach A” that is a fluctuation pattern with reach A, the “variation with reach B” that is a fluctuation pattern with reach B, and reach C. A variation mode in which a variation pattern accompanied by “variation accompanied by reach C” and a special mode (for example, a temporary stop display of a decorative symbol (a temporary stop display in the middle of the variation) is performed a plurality of times during the variation); "Special fluctuation" which is a fluctuation pattern (not shown) is provided. Further, as in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation pattern # 7 to # 12 in the short-time state (probability variation state) is a variation pattern that does not involve reach, “normal variation”, and slightly more than normal variation with reach. “Variation with Reach B” that is a variation pattern with Reach B, “Variation with Reach B” that is a variation pattern with Reach B, “Fluctuation with reach C”, which is a variation pattern with “”, and “Special variation”, which is a variation pattern with a special mode. Note that the fluctuation patterns # 3 to # 5, # 9 to # 11 can be selected at the time of big hit or off, but the fluctuation patterns # 1, # 2, # 6 to # 8, and # 12 are off. Only selected when.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation time is shorter in the normal fluctuation in the short-time state (and the probability variation state) than in the normal fluctuation in the normal gaming state. That is, the variation time of the variation pattern # 7 is 5 seconds shorter than that of the variation pattern # 1. In addition, the variation time with the reach in the time-short state (and the probability variation state) is shorter than the variation with the reach (reach A, B, C) in the normal gaming state. That is, the variation time of the variation patterns # 9 to # 11 is 5 seconds shorter than that of the variation patterns # 3 to # 5. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern with reach is normally changed after the start of change, and becomes reach after the change time of normal change (15 seconds in the normal gaming state, 10 seconds in the short time state), and then reach. Reach fluctuation (design fluctuation in the reach state) is performed for a predetermined time (reach A is 10 seconds, reach B is 20 seconds, reach C is 30 seconds). As described above, the fluctuation patterns # 3 to # 5 and the fluctuation patterns # 9 to # 11 have the same fluctuation time in the reach fluctuation part, but the fluctuation time in the normal fluctuation part is the fluctuation pattern # 3. The variation patterns # 9 to # 11 are 5 seconds shorter than # 5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern # 6 and the fluctuation pattern # 12 have the same fluctuation time. Note that the variation pattern # 6 and the variation pattern # 12 are used when it is determined to be forced out, which will be described later. Further, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern # 6 and the fluctuation pattern # 12 (45 seconds in this example) is longer than the fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns # 3 to # 5 and # 9 to # 11 that can be used when making a big hit. .

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a relationship between a stop symbol of a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and a gaming state controlled thereafter. In the example shown in FIG. 11, if the stop symbol is an even symbol, the game is out of the game. Furthermore, in the case of “3” or “7” among the odd number of symbols, the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state. A symbol that shifts to a jackpot gaming state after the end of a special symbol change is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a symbol that changes the gaming state to the probability variation state is referred to as a probability variation symbol. A jackpot symbol (“1”, “5”, “9”) that is not a probability variable symbol is referred to as a non-probability variable symbol or a non-probable variable symbol bonus symbol. In this embodiment, by determining the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, it is determined which game state is to be controlled between the probability variation state (special game state) and the normal state.

  Note that the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol may not be distinguished, but may be simply divided into a jackpot symbol and an off symbol symbol. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine whether or not to shift to the probability change state according to the symbol determined by the lottery, but determines whether or not to shift to the probability change state using a random number or the like. I do. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 uses electrical components provided in the gaming machine after the big hit game is started (for example, during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit game) when the probability variation big hit occurs. You may make it alert | report the probability variation big hit. In such a configuration, the player can no longer grasp the change in the game state from the stop symbol, and the change in the game state can be grasped for the first time by notification, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the relationship between the stop symbols of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol) and the gaming state controlled thereafter is the same as the content shown in FIG. That is, when the stop symbol is an even symbol, the game is out of the game. When the stop symbol is an odd symbol, the game is a big hit. Furthermore, in the case of “3” or “7” among the odd number of symbols, the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state. A symbol that shifts to a jackpot gaming state after the decoration symbol changes is called a jackpot symbol, a symbol that changes the gaming state to a probable variation state is called a probability variation symbol, and a jackpot symbol that is not a probability variation symbol (“1”) , “5”, “9”) are referred to as non-probable variation designs or non-probability variation big hit designs.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol and the decorative symbol stop symbol do not always match. However, for the meanings of the stop symbols (displacement, non-probable big hit, probable big hit), the stop symbol of the special symbol and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol are made the same. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol (for example, “2”) that means a loss, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” that means a loss. One of the symbols is selected. When the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol (for example, “1”) meaning a non-probable big hit, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is a symbol “1”, “5” or “9” meaning a non-probable big hit. Either one is selected. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a symbol (for example, “7”) that means a probable big hit, either the symbol “3” or “7” that means a probable big hit is selected as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. The The stop symbol of the decorative design is selected by the production control microcomputer 100 based on the production control command indicating the display result (disconnected, non-probable big hit, probable big hit), as will be described later.

  In FIG. 11, numbers are illustrated as special symbols (same for decorative symbols), but alphabets, character-like symbols, symbols in which numbers are displayed in character-like displays, Any other symbol may be used.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. . As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus is executed. The program for the second special symbol process (step S26B) is similarly configured. That is, in the following description, if “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”, the second special symbol process will be described.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b. . In this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the two displays is not generated at the same time.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are a normal state, a probable change state, and a short time state as the gaming state. Then, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift to any one of the three gaming states. Control relating to the transition of the gaming state is performed based on ON / OFF (set / reset) of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first starting winning opening 13 has occurred (Y in step S311), it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (held memory number = 4). Confirmation (step S312).

  When the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit (N in step S312), the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (such as a counter value for generating a big hit determination random number) and extracts them. The stored random number value is stored in the storage area in the first reserved memory buffer corresponding to the value of the first reserved memory number counter (step S313). Extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S313, random 1 to random 4 and random 8 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the first start winning storage number is secured. Further, a counter for generating a jackpot determination random number and the like and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  If the first start port switch 13a is not turned on in step S311 (N in step S311), the process proceeds to the process in step S314 without executing the processes in steps S312 and S313. If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S312 (Y in step S312), the process proceeds to step S314 without executing the process in step S313.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the second big hit symbol stop process to the second big hit end process (step S314). When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the second big hit symbol stop process to the second big hit end process (Y in step S314), after executing the processes in steps S315 and S316 The first special symbol process is terminated. Otherwise, after executing the processes of steps S317 and S318, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag). Do. In this embodiment, the values corresponding to the second jackpot symbol stop process to the second jackpot end process are continuous values (for example, 6 to 10). Therefore, the determination process of step S314 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S315, the CPU 56 changes the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol, and the second big hit game (a big hit is generated based on the fact that the stop symbol of the second special symbol is the big hit symbol). Whether the interruption command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 or not. If it has already been transmitted (for example, if the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the interruption command is transmitted), the process ends. After transmitting the interruption command to the control microcomputer 100, the process is terminated (step S316). Note that the process of transmitting the interruption command (step S316) is not executed not only when the interruption command has been transmitted, but also when the first special symbol is not changing and when the second big hit game is not being executed.

  In step S317, the CPU 56 executes the process of step S317 after transmitting the interruption command (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag at the time of transmission of the interruption command). In the case of being performed, after the restart command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. Note that, in the CPU 56, whether or not the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing can be determined by whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the processing in step S304. Further, whether or not the second big hit game is being executed can also be determined by the second special symbol process flag.

  When receiving the interruption command, the production control CPU 101 of the production control microcomputer 100 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the first decorative symbol. When the restart command is received, the variation of the first decorative symbol is restarted.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): When the CPU 56 (game control microcomputer 560) can start variable display of the first special symbol, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer Check (the number of pending storage). The number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): As a result of variable display of the first special symbol, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit (whether to make a specific display result) and whether to make a probable big hit. . In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Further, the stop symbol of the first special symbol after the variable display is determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S302. The first big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): variation pattern determining random number (one of display random numbers) obtained by extracting variation pattern of variable display of first special symbol (corresponding to variation time here) extracted at the time of start winning. Is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns according to the value of. In addition, information (variation pattern command, that is, variable display pattern command) for commanding a variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303.

  First game state transition control process (step S303): After the game state is shifted to the probability change state and when the game state is controlled to the probability change state or the short-time state, the first game state transition control process is performed. It is confirmed whether or not the number of start times (number of states) of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number. Then, when it is confirmed that the number of states has reached the predetermined number, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state at that time has been shifted from the probability changing state to the time-saving state, and when the state has been shifted to the time-saving state, the gaming state is changed to the time-saving state. The transition control for shifting to the normal gaming state is executed. In addition, after the game state is changed to the probability change state, whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol variable display start count (the probability change number) in the probability change state has reached a predetermined number of times since the game state is changed to the probability change state. Check. Then, after confirming that the number of times of probability change has reached the predetermined number of times, it is confirmed whether or not the number of times of the state has already reached the predetermined number of times. When the number of states is not the predetermined number, the transition control is performed to shift the gaming state from the probability changing state to the time-saving state.

  In addition, when the game state is controlled to the probabilistic state, the game state is shifted to the short-time state based on the fact that it is determined to make a big hit with the non-probable variable symbol (referred to as non-probable variable big hit or normal big hit), and then the short-term state is entered. After being confirmed, it is checked whether or not the number of variable display start (number of times shortened) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number. Transition control for shifting to the gaming state is executed. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is a big hit in the big hit determination, it is checked whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit, and in the case of the probable big hit, a transition control for shifting the gaming state to the probable state is executed. If it is not a probabilistic big hit (in case of non-probable big hit (usually big hit)), if the gaming state at that time is in the probabilistic state, the transition control to shift to the short time state is executed. Transition control for shifting to the normal gaming state is executed. Furthermore, the variation of the first special symbol is started and the variable display time (variation time) until the first special symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed based on the variation pattern determined in the first variation pattern setting process. Is set in the first variable time timer, and then the first variable time timer is started. Thereafter, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S304.

  First special symbol variation processing (step S304): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting processing elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in step S303 times out), the internal state ( The first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 or step S306. When it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the value is updated according to step S306, and when it is determined that the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, step S305 is performed. Update to a value according to.

  First off symbol stop process (step S305): The variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (decorative symbol stop designation command) indicating stop of the decorative symbol to the microcomputer 100 for the effect control. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S300.

  First big hit symbol stop process (step S306): The variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8a is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, control for transmitting an effect control command (decoration symbol stop command) indicating stoppage of the ornament symbol is performed to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S307. When the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command (decoration symbol stop command) indicating the ornament symbol stop transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol of the variable display device 9 is displayed. Although the control is performed such that the first decorative symbol is stopped in the display area 9b, the variable display of the first decorative symbol may be independently stopped when the variation time has elapsed.

  First jackpot display process (step S307): Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot has been won is performed. That is, a predetermined period is measured, and when the predetermined period elapses, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S308. The production control microcomputer 100 performs a display for notifying the variable display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit in a predetermined period.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S308): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable prize ball device to open the big prize opening. To do. In addition, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S309.

  First big winning opening opening process (step S309): control for sending a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the presentation control board 80, processing for counting the number of rounds, establishment of closing condition for the big winning opening Perform processing to confirm. If the number of rounds does not reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) when the closing condition of the big prize opening is established, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S308, If the number of rounds has reached a predetermined number, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S310.

  First jackpot end processing (step S310): Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S300.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80.

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

  As shown in FIG. 15, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the capture of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the production control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, the first byte and the second byte of the production control command data respectively. Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 16, commands 8000 (H) to 801B (H) are variable in the first decorative symbol display area 9b or the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 corresponding to the variable symbol variable display. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern to be displayed. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 801B (H), the decoration design is displayed in the first design display area 9b or the second design display area 9c of the variable display device 9. Control to start variable display. The commands of the first variation pattern designations # 1 to # 12 are 8000 (H) to 800B (H), and the commands of the second variation pattern designations # 1 to # 12 are 8010 (H) to 801B (H). And

  Commands 8500 (H) to 8502 (H) are effect control commands relating to the first decorative symbol. Command 8500 (H) is an effect control command (first deviation designation command) indicating that it is determined in advance to be out of date. Command 8501 (H) is an effect control command (first normal jackpot designation command) indicating that it is determined in advance to be a normal jackpot. Command 8502 (H) is an effect control command (first probability variation jackpot designation command) indicating that the probability variation jackpot is predetermined.

  Commands 8600 (H) to 8602 (H) are effect control commands relating to the second decorative symbol. The command 8600 (H) is an effect control command (second deviation designation command) indicating that it has been determined in advance to be off. The command 8601 (H) is an effect control command (second normal jackpot designation command) indicating that it is determined in advance to be a normal jackpot. Command 8602 (H) is an effect control command (second probability variation jackpot designation command) indicating that the probability variation jackpot is predetermined.

  Commands 8500 (H) to 8502 (H) are referred to as first display result designation commands. The commands 8600 (H) to 8602 (H) are referred to as second display result designation commands. The first display result designation command and the second display result designation command may be collectively referred to as a display result designation command (or display result command).

  In this embodiment, the display result designation command is an effect control command that can specify a probable big hit, a normal big hit (non-probable big hit), and a deviation. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol by, for example, lottery using a random number in accordance with the received display result designation command. However, an effect control command for designating a stop symbol of a decorative symbol may be used as the display result designation command. In other words, if the display result specifying command can determine the display result based on the display result specifying command received by the production control microcomputer 100 that receives the display result specifying command, the display result (decoration of decorative symbols) is directly displayed. It may be a command for designating a symbol, or a command for designating a type of losing or jackpot. In the case of using a display result designation command for designating the type of loss or jackpot, the production control microcomputer 100 has a plurality of types (or one) determined in advance according to each of the type of loss and jackpot. The display result is selected from among the stopped symbols of the decorative pattern of, for example, by lottery using random numbers.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery display designation command) for designating display of the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9 a of the variable display device 9.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first decoration symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of the first decoration symbol. Command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of the second decorative symbol.

  The command A200 (H) is an effect control command (first interruption command) for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b, and the command A201 (H) is the first decorative symbol. This is an effect control command (first restart command) for instructing restart of variable display of the first decorative symbol in the display area 9b.

  The command A300 (H) is an effect control command (second interruption command) for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative symbol display area 9c, and the command A301 (H) is the second decorative symbol. This is an effect control command (second restart command) for instructing restart of variable display of the second decorative symbol in the display area 9c.

  The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (first jackpot start designation command) that designates the start of a big hit game based on the first special symbol (first decorative symbol), and command B001 (H) is the first special symbol. This is an effect control command (first jackpot end designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol (first decorative symbol). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (second jackpot start designation command) that designates the start of a big hit game based on the second special symbol (second ornament symbol), and command B003 (H) is a second special symbol. This is an effect control command (second jackpot end designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol (second decorative symbol).

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command when opening the big winning opening) that designates the display during opening of the large winning opening for the number of times indicated by XX (round display during round). The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big winning opening) for designating the display after the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times indicated by XX (interval display between lands after the opening of the big winning opening). .

  The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first start prize memory designation command) for designating the number of first start prize memory numbers indicated by XX, and the command C1XX (H) is the number indicated by XX. This is an effect control command (second start prize memory designation command) for designating the second start prize memory number.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration display designation command) for designating display of the customer waiting demonstration screen in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9.

  The command E400 (H) is an effect control command (normal background display command) transmitted when the gaming state is the normal state, and the command E401 (H) is a gaming state having a high probability state (probability change state). Is an effect control command (high probability background display command) transmitted when Command E402 (H) is an effect control command (short time background display command) transmitted when the gaming state is the short time state. Hereinafter, the effect control commands E400 (H) to E402 (H) are referred to as background designation commands. The production control microcomputer 100 selects the type of background to be displayed in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 in accordance with the received background designation command. In this embodiment, since the gaming state can be recognized by the EXT data of the variation pattern command, the commands E400 (H), E401 (H), and E402 (H) may not be used. .

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the variable display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 16, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIG. 16 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game is transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the first special symbol indicator 8a does not display the variation of the first special symbol and the first big hit This is a case where the game is not in progress (a game in which a special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times based on the fact that the first special symbol has become a big hit symbol).

  In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. At the same time (step S52), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the storage area corresponding to. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that.

  Next, CPU56 performs control which transmits the background designation | designated command according to the present game state (step S54). Specifically, when the current gaming state is a normal gaming state, a normal background display command is transmitted, and when the current gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), a high probability background display command is transmitted. When the gaming state is the short time state, a short time background display command is transmitted.

  The CPU 56 confirms the current gaming state by confirming the setting state of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag. The probability variation flag is data (flag) indicating that the current gaming state is the probability variation state, and is set when the probability variation state is started (see step S204 in FIG. 25), and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. (See step S193 in FIG. 24 and step S215 in FIG. 25). The time reduction flag is data (flag) indicating that the current gaming state is the time reduction state, and is set when starting the time reduction state (see step S195 in FIG. 24 and step S216 in FIG. 25). It is reset when the state is terminated (see steps S177 and S181 in FIG. 24 and steps S205 and S219 in FIG. 25).

  Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) (step S55).

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S60). If the second big hit flag is set, after the forcible flag is set (step S66), the process proceeds to step S64. Note that the second big hit flag is set when it is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol process. That is, the fact that the second jackpot flag is set means that it has been determined that the display result (stopped symbol) of the second special symbol indicator 8b is a jackpot symbol. Therefore, the fact that the second jackpot flag is set means that the second special symbol display 8b changes the second special symbol based on the fact that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is determined to be the jackpot symbol. Is executed, or the jackpot game is being executed based on the determination that the display result of the second special symbol display 8b is to be the jackpot symbol.

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the jackpot determination random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S61), and the jackpot determination module is executed (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S81. In step S63, specifically, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot is to be made a big hit when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. In the normal state or the short time state, the jackpot determination random number value is compared with the numerical value shown in the left column in FIG. And compare. Further, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the first decorative symbol display area of the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display device 9 In 9b, it is also determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol.

  If it is decided not to make a big hit, the CPU 56 reads out a random symbol for determining symbols out of the random number buffer area (step S64), and based on the random symbol for determining symbols out of the first special symbol (in this example, even numbers) The symbol is determined (step S65). Then, control goes to a step S84.

  In step S81, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first jackpot flag. Then, the big hit symbol determining random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S82), and the big hit symbol (in this example, odd symbol) of the first special symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (step S83). Then, when it is determined that the effect control board 80 has a probability variation jackpot (when the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is a value indicating the probability variation symbol), the effect control command (probability variation jackpot designation command) for specifying the probability variation jackpot ) Is sent and a non-probable variation jackpot is determined (when the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is a value indicating a non-probable variation symbol), a normal jackpot designation effect control command (normal jackpot designation command) If it is not determined to be a big hit (if it is determined to be out-of-line symbol; Y in step S60 or N in step S63), an effect control command (out-of-order specifying command) for specifying out-of-point is transmitted. Control is performed (step S84). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) (step S85).

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step S101). When the first big hit flag indicating that the stop symbol of the first special symbol to be started is to be a big hit symbol is set and the hourly flag is set (Y in step S102, Y in step S103) ), A fluctuation pattern is selected from the hourly / hit big hit fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 22A) (step S104). In other words, a short-time jackpot variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for variation pattern determination is selected from the short-time jackpot variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  If the hour / short flag is not set (N in step S103), a variation pattern is selected from the normal big hit variation pattern table (see FIG. 22B) (step S105). That is, the normal big hit fluctuation pattern table is selected, and further, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determining random number is selected from the normal big hit fluctuation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  When the first big hit flag is not set (N in step S102), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the forced loss flag is set (step S106). When the forcible deviation flag is set (Y in step S106), the process proceeds to step S110.

  When the forcible deviation flag is not set (N in step S106), when the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S107), it indicates that the variation pattern of the shortening variation is selected instead of the normal variation. It is confirmed whether or not the shortening variation flag is set (step S108a). The shortening variation flag is set when the value of the total pending storage number counter (total number of pending storage) is 4 or more (see steps S411 and S418). If the shortening variation flag is not set (N in step S108a), a variation pattern is selected from the time variation shift variation pattern table (see FIG. 22C) (step S108b). That is, the shift variation pattern table is selected when the time is short, and further, the variation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the variation pattern is selected from the shift variation pattern table when the time is short. Then, the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the shortening variation flag is set (Y in step S108a), the variation pattern is selected from the time variation shift shortening variation pattern table (see FIG. 23G) (step S108c). That is, the shift shortening variation pattern table is selected at the time reduction, and further, the variation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the variation pattern is selected from the shift shortening variation pattern table at the time reduction. Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  Even when the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S107), it is confirmed whether or not the shortening variation flag is set (Step S109a). When the shortening variation flag is not set (N in Step S109a), a variation pattern is selected from the normal variation variation pattern table (see FIG. 22D) (Step S109b). That is, the deviation pattern table is selected in the normal time, and further, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected from the deviation pattern table in the normal time. Then, the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the shortening variation flag is set (Y in step S109a), the variation pattern is selected from the normal time deviation shortening variation pattern table (see FIG. 23H) (step S109c). That is, the deviation shortening variation pattern table is selected in the normal time, and further, the variation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the variation pattern is selected from the deviation shortening variation pattern table in the normal time. Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S110, the CPU 56 resets the forced off flag. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S111), it is confirmed whether or not the shortening variation flag is set (step S112a). When the shortening variation flag is not set (N in Step S112a), a variation pattern is selected from the time-lapse forced deviation variation pattern table (see FIG. 22E) (Step S112b). In other words, the time / temporal forced deviation variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for variation pattern determination is selected from the time / temporal forced deviation variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the shortening variation flag is set (Y in Step S112a), the variation pattern is selected from the time-lapse forced deviation shortening variation pattern table (see FIG. 23I) (Step S112c). In other words, the time-saving forced deviation shortening variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for determining the variation pattern is selected from the time-shortening forced deviation shortening variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  Even when the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S111), it is confirmed whether or not the shortening variation flag is set (Step S113a). If the shortening variation flag is not set (N in step S113a), a variation pattern is selected from the normal-time forced deviation variation pattern table (see FIG. 22F) (step S113b). That is, the normal-time forced deviation variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for variation pattern determination is selected from the normal-time forced deviation variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the shortening variation flag is set (Y in step S113a), a variation pattern is selected from the normal forced outbreak shortening variation pattern table (see FIG. 23J) (step S113c). That is, the normal-time forced deviation shortening variation pattern table is selected, and further, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number for variation pattern determination is selected from the normal-time forced deviation shortening variation pattern table. Then, the process proceeds to step S114.

  Note that the same deviation variation pattern table may be selected when the forced deviation flag is set and when the forced deviation flag is not set (that is, when it is determined No in step S63). Good. That is, when the determination in step S102 is made without executing the determination in step S106, the shift pattern table for time reduction and the shift reduction pattern table for shift reduction in time are set according to the setting status of the time reduction flag and the reduction fluctuation flag. The normal time deviation fluctuation pattern table or the normal time deviation reduction fluctuation pattern table may be selected. Since the process for selecting the variation pattern table can be executed by a common routine, it is not necessary to create a process for forced deviation in the control program, and the program capacity can be reduced.

  In step S114, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100. When transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, specifically, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to 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 decorative symbol command control process (step S28). Similar processing is executed in other command transmission processing. Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first gaming state transition control process (step S303) (step S115).

  Although not shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, when the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern table for the time reduction as in the case of the time reduction flag being set, A variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table. This is because in this embodiment, the same variation pattern (variation time) is used for the variation pattern in the probability variation state and the variation pattern in the time-short state.

  22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern table used in the first variation pattern setting process. The variation pattern table is stored in the ROM 54. In the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the number of determination values is the number of determination values for selecting a corresponding variation pattern. The larger the number of determination values, the easier the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Note that the variation pattern table used in the second variation pattern setting process in the second special symbol process is also configured similarly to the configuration illustrated in FIGS. 22 and 23. However, second variation patterns # 1 to # 12 are set in the variation pattern table. That is, in the example shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the “first variation pattern” is replaced with the “second variation pattern”. Further, when each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 12 and each of the second variation patterns # 1 to # 12 are the same variation pattern, the variation pattern table used in the first variation pattern setting process. And the variation pattern table used in the second variation pattern setting process may be made common.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the first variation pattern # 6 and the first variation pattern # 12 are the short-time forced out-of-run variation pattern table used when the forced out-of-force flag is set, It is set only in the forced deviation shortening fluctuation pattern table, the normal forced deviation deviation pattern table, and the normal forced deviation deviation fluctuation pattern table. That is, in this embodiment, the first variation pattern # 6 and the first variation pattern # 12 can be selected only when the forced flag is set.

  The first fluctuation pattern # 6 and the first fluctuation pattern # 12 are included in the hourly and forced forced deviation pattern table, the hourly and forced forced deviation and fluctuation pattern table, the normal and forced forced deviation and fluctuation pattern table, and the normal and forced forced deviation and fluctuation pattern table. Is higher than the probability that another variation pattern is selected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern table (FIGS. 22E, 22F, 22A, 22B, 22F) used for forced deviation (unconditionally, that is, the lottery result by lottery is not performed and the lottery result is lost). 23 (I), (J)) and a variation pattern table (FIGS. 22C, 22D, and 23G) used in the case of non-compulsory deviation (the result of the big hit determination by lottery that it was decided to be out of play). ) And (H)) are provided separately, but they may be shared. In other words, regardless of forced deviation / non-forced deviation, a variation pattern table used in common at the time of deviation may be provided. In that case, for example, when the first variation pattern # 6 or the first variation pattern # 12 is selected at the time of non-forced deviation, the CPU 56 changes to another variation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table. However, the variation pattern used at the time of forced deviation may be fixed. In that case, for example, data indicating the first variation pattern # 6 and data indicating the first variation pattern # 12 are stored in the ROM 54, and data indicating the first variation pattern # 12 is read from the ROM 54 in steps S112b and 112c. In S113b and 113c, data indicating the first variation pattern # 6 is read out.

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing the first gaming state transition control process. In the first game state transition control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S171). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S201.

  When the first big hit flag is not set, that is, when it is determined to be off, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the status flag is set (step S172). The state flag is set when the probability changing state is started, and when the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) after the transition to the probability changing state, the state flag is also determined. This is data (flag) that is reset when it is determined that the big hit symbol is to be a non-probable variable symbol before the number of times is reached.

  If the state flag is set, it means that the current gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state. If the state flag is set, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the state number counter by -1 (step S173). The state count indicates the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that can continue the probability variation state or the short time state when the state flag is set. The state number counter is a counter for counting the number of states. Specifically, when the condition for ending the probability variation state is satisfied (for example, when the number of fluctuations that can continue the probability variation state is completed (Y in step S192)), the value of the state number counter is not 0. The time-saving state continues until the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed by the number of times indicated by the value of the state number counter (except when a non-probable variation big hit occurs). In this embodiment, for example, 100 is set as the number of states at the start of the probability variation state (see step 203).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the state number counter is 0 (step S174). The value of the state number counter being 0 means that the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state. means. If the value of the state number counter is 0, the CPU 56 resets the state flag (step S175). If the value of the state number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S190.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S176). The fact that the time reduction flag is set means that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied before the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 after the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state. This means that the gaming state has been shifted from the probability variation state to the short time state due to the fact that the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached the certain variation number since being controlled to the probability variation state. . And, the value of the state number counter is 0, which means that the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state. Means that. In this embodiment, if the number of variable displays has reached the predetermined number, the time reduction state is terminated. Therefore, if the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the normal state. (Step S177). If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S190.

  In step S178, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. When the time reduction flag is set, it means that the time reduction state has been continued due to a big hit with a non-probability variable when the probability change state is being controlled. To do. If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S190. When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the variation counter by −1 (step S179). At this time, the remaining number of fluctuations that can be maintained in the time-short state is set in the fluctuation number counter.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S180). The value of the variation counter is 0, which means that the number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) after the gaming state is shifted from the probability variation state to the short-time state. Means that Therefore, if the value of the variation counter is 0, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state from the time reduction state to the normal state (step S181). Then, control goes to a step S196.

  In step S190, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S196. If the probability variation flag is set, the value of the variation counter is decremented by -1 (step S191), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S192).

  If the probability variation flag is set and the value of the variation counter is 0, the number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol continues to be in the probability variation state after the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state. Means that the number of possible variations has been reached. The number of times of probability change is the number of times (when the number of variable display is possible) indicating how many times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed when the gaming state is in the probability variation state. ), That is, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that can be executed after shifting to the probability variation state. In this embodiment, the probability variation number is determined by lottery from a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 to 150 times) (see step S206).

  When the value of the variation counter becomes 0, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and ends the probability variation state (step S193). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the status flag is set (step S194). The fact that the status flag is set means that the number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has not reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) since the transition to the probability changing state. On the contrary, the fact that the state flag is not set means that the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) or more after the transition to the probability changing state. means. If the status flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and starts the time reduction state (step S195). Then, control goes to a step S196.

  In step S196, the CPU 56 starts changing the first special symbol (step S196). Further, a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern is set in the first variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S197). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process (step S304) (step S198).

  In step S201, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the stop symbol determined in step S83 is a probability variation symbol (for example, “3” “7”). That is, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, whether or not to make a probable big hit is determined by the stop symbol determined in step S83. For example, a random number is generated and the generated random number is compared with the determination value. It may be determined whether or not to make a probable big hit.

  If it is not a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S211. In the case of a probable big hit, the CPU 56 sets a state flag (step S202), and sets the state number counter to 100 times as a state number (step S203). If the probability variation flag is not set, the probability variation flag is set (step S204). If the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is reset (step S205). Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are formed in the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a process of selecting the number of times of change by lottery from a predetermined range (for example, a range from 50 to 150 times) (step S206). In step S206, the number determination random number (random 8) is read from the random number buffer area, and the number of times corresponding to the read number determination random number is determined as the probability variation number. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the probability variation number in the variation counter (step S207). In addition, according to the lottery of the probability variation number as described above, there is a possibility that the ratio of selecting 150 times as the probability variation number (the most frequent variation variation number) may be reduced, but the number of times corresponding to the probability variation number of 150 times is determined in advance. By setting a large number of random numbers for use, it is possible to increase the rate at which 150 is selected as the probability variation number. Then, control goes to a step S196.

  In step S211, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a status flag is set. If the state flag is set, the state flag is reset (step S212), and the value of the state number counter is cleared (step S213).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S214). If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S218. If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (step S215), and the time reduction flag is set (step S216). Thereby, the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the time saving state. Then, the CPU 56 sets the number of time reductions in the fluctuation number counter (step S217). The number of time reductions is the number of times (when the variable display is possible) indicating how many times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed when the gaming state is in the time reduction state. ), That is, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that can be continued after the transition to the time-short state. In this embodiment, for example, 50 times are set as the number of time reductions. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S218, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the hour / hour flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the hour / hour flag (step S219). Therefore, the gaming state is shifted from the short time state to the normal state. Further, the value of the variation counter is cleared (step S220). Then, control goes to a step S196.

  When it is determined that the non-probability big hit is made in the probability variation state by the processing as described above, the gaming state is controlled to the time reduction state, and 50 variable displays can be executed in the time reduction state (steps S214 to S217). ). When it is determined that a non-probability big hit is made in the short time state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (steps S218 to S220).

  In addition, when the value of the variation counter reaches 0 before the value of the state counter reaches 0 in the probability change state, the gaming state is controlled to the time-short state (steps S190 to S195). When the value of the variation counter becomes 0 after the value of the state number counter becomes 0 in the probability variation state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (steps S190 to S194). After the value of the state number counter becomes 0 in the short time state, when the value of the change number counter becomes 0, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state (steps S178 to S181).

  In this embodiment, when the probability change big hit is determined, the probability change flag is set when the variable symbol special display is started and the gaming state shifts to the probability change state. A flag may be set to shift to a certain probability change state. In addition, when the big hit is normally determined in the probability variation state, the probability variation flag is reset when the special symbol variable display is started and the time reduction flag is set, and the gaming state shifts from the probability variation state to the time reduction state. However, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation flag may be reset and the time reduction flag may be set to shift to the time reduction state. In the case of such control, for example, the processes of steps S201 to S220 may be executed in the first big hit end process of step S310.

  Next, the flag set time and reset time in the first gaming state transition control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG.

  In FIG. 26, when the state is controlled to the probability change state, the state flag is set in step S202, the state number counter is set to 100 times in step S203, and the probability change flag is set in step S204. An example is shown in which 150 times as a probability variation number is determined by lottery in step S206, and 150 times is set in the variation number counter in step S207.

  When controlled to the probable change state, the CPU 56 sets the state flag to change the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the state number counter at the start of the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The number of times is counted (steps S172 and S173). Further, when the probability variation flag is set, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation number counter counts the number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (steps S190 and S191). ). In FIG. 26, the numbers in parentheses indicate the count number of the state number counter, and the numbers outside the parentheses indicate the count number of the variation number counter. The state flag is reset when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times after being controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the 100th variation starts after the probability variation flag is set. (Steps S174 and S175). The CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the state flag is reset (step S176). In the example shown in FIG. 26, since the hour / hour flag is not set, the hour / hour flag is not reset. That is, game state transition control is not performed. When the state flag is reset, the CPU 56 stops counting the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the state number counter (see step S172).

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol each time the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started by the fluctuation number counter (steps S190 and S191). . The probability variation flag is reset when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 150 times after being controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the 150th variation starts after the probability variation flag is set. (Steps S192 and S193). The CPU 56 checks whether the status flag is set when the probability variation flag is reset (step S194). In the example shown in FIG. 26, since the status flag has already been reset, the time reduction flag is not set. That is, since the state flag is not set, the CPU 56 recognizes that the first special symbol and the second special symbol have been changed 100 times or more after being controlled to the probable variation state, and controls to the short-time state. It is determined that there is no need to do so, and control for shifting to the time-saving state is not performed. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the normal state.

  In FIG. 27, when the state is controlled to the probability variation state, the state flag is set in step S202, the state number counter is set to 100 times in step S203, and the probability variation flag is set in step S204. An example is shown in which 50 is determined by lottery as the probability variation number in step S206, and the variation count counter is set to 50 in step S207.

  Also in this case, as in the example shown in FIG. 26, when the state flag is set, the CPU 56 counts the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the state number counter (steps S172 and S173). In addition, when the probability variation flag is set, the variation counter counts the number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (steps S190 and S191). After that, when the probability change state is controlled, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed 50 times, that is, when the 50th change is started after the probability change flag is set. When the value of the number counter becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (steps S192 and S193). The CPU 56 checks whether the status flag is set when the probability variation flag is reset (step S194). In the example shown in FIG. 27, since the status flag is still set, the time reduction flag is set (step S195). That is, the game control microcomputer 560 recognizes that the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has been less than 100 times since the state flag is set, so that the variation in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is less than 100 times. It is determined that it is necessary to control to the state, and control to shift to the short time state is performed. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the probability changing state to the time saving state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 counts the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the state number counter every time the first special symbol and the second special symbol start to change based on the state flag being set. The number of fluctuations is counted (steps S172 and S173). The state flag is reset when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times after being controlled to the probability variation state, that is, when the variation of the 100th time is started after the probability variation flag is set. (Steps S174 and S175). The CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the state flag is reset (step S176). In the example shown in FIG. 27, since the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction flag is reset. As a result, the gaming state is shifted from the short-time state to the normal gaming state.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the process of the first special symbol changing process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S121), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S122), the first big hit flag is set. Updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big hit symbol stop process (step S306) (steps S123, S124), and sets the first big hit symbol display time timer (step S125). If the first big hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first off symbol stop process (step S305) (step S126). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the first big hit symbol stop process (step S306) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit symbol stop process, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S143 when the variation of the first special symbol has already been completed (step S140). If not finished yet, the variation of the first special symbol is finished (step S141). Moreover, control which transmits the 1st decoration symbol stop designation | designated command with respect to the production | presentation control board 80 is performed (step S142).

  Then, the value of the first jackpot symbol display time timer is decremented by -1 (step S143). When the value of the first jackpot symbol display time timer becomes 0 (step S144), the value of the first special symbol process flag is set. Is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the first big prize opening (step S307) (step S145).

  The time when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first big hit symbol stop process by the first big hit symbol stop processing as described above is a predetermined time according to the value set in step S125 Continue (for example, 0.6 seconds). Also, when the second special symbol process is executed, the time during which the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process is a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 Seconds) to continue. It is not essential to provide such a predetermined time.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first off symbol stop process (step S305) in the first special symbol process. In the first missed symbol stop process, the CPU 56 ends the fluctuation of the first special symbol (step S151). Moreover, control which transmits the 1st decoration symbol stop designation | designated command with respect to the production control board 80 is performed (step S152). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S153).

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing a control example of the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) as described above. When the CPU 56 determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the fact that a game ball has won the second starting port 14 (ie, lottery), if the CPU 56 decides to win a big hit, the second big hit flag (See step S81 in FIG. 19. FIG. 19 shows the processing in the first special symbol process, but the same processing is also executed in the second special symbol process).

  At each of the timings A to D shown in FIG. 31 (specifically, when the change is started), the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination random number in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process in the first special symbol process process. Whether or not to win a big win is determined by a lottery process based on the above (see steps S61, S62, and S63), but the lottery process is not executed when the second big hit flag is set (steps S61, S62, and S63). Skip the process.) In the example shown in FIG. 31, in the lottery executed at the timing of B and C (specifically, when the fluctuation is started), the lottery result is unconditionally separated. Unconditionally making a lottery result off is a forcible off. In the lottery executed at the timings A and D (specifically, when the change is started), the lottery result may be a big hit because the second big hit flag is not set.

  When the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are fluctuated when the variation time of the second decorative symbol and the second special symbol ends and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the first decorative symbol and The measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is interrupted. This prevents the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol from being derived and displayed. This is because when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol and the second special symbol, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process (step S124 in FIG. 28). 28 is a process in the first special symbol process, but the same process is also executed in the second special symbol process.) In this case, the process in step S314 shown in FIG. This is because the process of steps S300 to S310 (particularly, the process of step S304) shown in FIG. 13 is not executed and the process is interrupted. That is, when the process of step S304 is interrupted, the processes of steps S121 and S122 are not executed, and as a result, the processes of steps S141, S142, S151, and S152 are not executed. Therefore, the fluctuation of the first special symbol does not stop. Further, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol.

  The first decorative design is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, by the process of step S316, an interruption command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when the effect control CPU 101 in the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the interrupt command, the first decorative design of the variable display device 9 is displayed. The variation of the decorative pattern in the display area 9b is interrupted. Further, the effect control CPU 101 notifies that effect when the variation of the decorative symbol is interrupted.

  In addition, when the variation of the decorative design is interrupted, for example, the production control CPU 101 performs control so that the first decorative design is removed and the design ("4" in FIG. 31) is stopped and displayed. May be controlled). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may perform control so as to continue the variation of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 and stop only other displays (characters, etc.).

  Next, the hold storage process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. 32 and 33 are flowcharts showing an example of the hold storage process. In the hold storage process, first, when a start winning occurs, the CPU 56 determines whether the start winning is a win for the first start winning slot 13 or a win for the second start winning slot 14. (Steps S401 and S405). Such a determination of the type of the start winning prize can be made by confirming whether the winning is detected by the first start winning opening switch 13a or the winning is detected by the second start winning opening switch 14a.

  When it is a prize to the first start winning opening 13 (Y in Step S401), it is determined whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter (first reserved memory number) is the upper limit value 4 (Step S401). S402). When the value of the first reserved memory number counter has not reached the upper limit value 4 (N in step S402), the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S403), and the first reserved memory number ( An effect control command (first start prize memory designation command) for designating the first start prize memory number is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S404). Then, the process proceeds to step S409. On the other hand, if the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (Y in step S402), the process proceeds to step S412.

  When the winning is at the second start winning opening 14 (Y in Step S405), it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number) is the upper limit value 4 (Step S405). S406). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter has not reached the upper limit value 4 (N in step S406), the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S407), and the second reserved memory number ( An effect control command (second start prize memory designation command) designating the second start prize memory number) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S408). Then, the process proceeds to step S409. On the other hand, if the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (Y in step S406), the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S409, the CPU 56 increments the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1, and determines whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 or more (step S410). If the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 or more, a shortening variation flag is set (step S411). As described above, when the shortening variation flag is set, a variation pattern is selected using the shortening variation pattern table (FIGS. 23G to 23J) including variation patterns # 2 and 8 of “shortening variation”. The When the value of the total pending storage number counter is 4 or more and the shortening variation flag is already set, the flag is set as it is.

  In step S412, the CPU 56 determines whether it is a fluctuation start timing. Moreover, when it is a change start timing, it is determined whether the change is a change of a 1st special symbol (step S413). For example, when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, it can be determined that the first special symbol variation start timing, and similarly, the second special symbol process flag is set. When the value of the symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol stop symbol setting process, it can be determined that it is the timing for starting the variation of the second special symbol. In addition, as a value of the special symbol process flag (first special symbol process flag and second special symbol process flag), special symbol stop symbol setting processing (first special symbol stop symbol setting processing and second special symbol stop symbol setting processing) By confirming a value indicating another process (for example, a variation pattern setting process or a special symbol variation process) instead of a value indicating the variation, the variation start timing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is confirmed. Also good.

  If it is not the fluctuation start timing (N in step S412), the process is terminated. If it is the variation start timing of the first special symbol (Y in step S413), an effect control command (first start prize memory designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number (first start prize memory number) is used for effect control. It transmits to the microcomputer 100 (step S414). At this time, in the first special symbol normal process (FIG. 17), the value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by −1 as the first special symbol starts to change (step S53). The first start winning memory designation command indicating the first reserved memory number of the value is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  If it is the change start timing of the second special symbol (N in Step S413), an effect control command (second start prize memory designation command) for designating the second reserved memory number (second start prize memory number) is used for effect control. It transmits to the microcomputer 100 (step S415). At this time, in the second special symbol normal process, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1 when the second special symbol changes (corresponding to step S53 in the first special symbol normal process). The second start winning memory designation command indicating the second reserved memory number of the value decremented by 1 is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number counter by -1 (step S416). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is less than 4 (that is, 3 or less) (step S417), and if it is less than 4, the shortening variation flag is reset (step S418). The process is terminated.

  It should be noted that when winning at the first start winning opening 13 and winning at the second starting winning opening 14 occur at the same time (when step S401 and step S405 become Y), the first special symbol variation and the second It is also conceivable that the special symbol change starts simultaneously (when Y and N in step S413 occur simultaneously). In consideration of the occurrence of such a situation, the reservation storage processing shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 is performed with the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol (first reserved memory number) and the number of reserved memories of the background symbol (first reserved memory). A total number (total number of pending storages) that is the sum of the number and the second number of pending storages, and a number of pending storages (second pending storages) of the second special symbol; You may divide into the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage process which counts and manages the pending | holding memory | storage number (total number of pending | holding memories) of a background symbol.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the display control process (step S22). In the display control process, the CPU 56 first stops driving signals for the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22a). .

  Next, the CPU 56 sends a drive signal to the first special symbol display 8a in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data (first special symbol output buffer). Output (step S22b).

  Specifically, if a stop symbol designation value is set as the display control data, the variable symbol for the current variable display or the symbol for the previous variable display is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a according to the content. A drive signal for displaying is output. Further, if the change state designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for turning on the display state of the first special symbol display 8a is output.

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the second special symbol display in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data (second special symbol output buffer), similarly to the process of step S22b. A drive signal is output to the device 8b (step S22c).

  Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal to the normal symbol display 10 in accordance with the display control data set in the normal symbol display control data setting output buffer (normal symbol output buffer) (step S22d). .

  Specifically, if a stop symbol designation value (set in the normal symbol display control process) is set as the display control data, the variable symbol of the current variable display is displayed on the normal symbol display 10 according to the content. A drive signal for displaying the stop symbol or the previous variable display stop symbol is output. In addition, if a change state designation value (set in the normal symbol display control process) is set as the display control data, a drive signal for alternately lighting the left and right lamps in the display state of the normal symbol display 10. Is output.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the start winning memory number for the first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b in accordance with the first start win memory number and the second start win memory number. A drive signal for display is output (step S22e).

  Then, the CPU 56 responds to the normal symbol reserved memory number data (set by the normal symbol process processing) set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol reserved memory number data (ordinary symbol start winning memory number buffer). Then, a drive signal for displaying the number of reserved memories of the current normal symbol is output to the normal symbol reserved memory display 41 (step S22f).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol display control process (a process related to the first special symbol in the special symbol display control process of step S33). The special symbol display control process in step S33 includes a second special symbol display control process that is processed in the same manner as the first special symbol display control process, but the description thereof is omitted here. In the first special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 sets a specified value for specifying the display content of the first special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display 8a according to the value indicated by the first special symbol process flag. A process of setting the first special symbol output buffer is executed. Here, according to the designated value set in the first special symbol output buffer, a drive signal is output in the process of step S22b.

  In the first special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 first reads a first special symbol process flag (step S33a). If the read first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S304 (first special symbol variation processing) (Y in step S33b), the CPU 56 selects the variation state designation value (step S33c) and selects it. The fluctuation state designation value is set in the special symbol output buffer (step S33d). The variation state designation value is selected according to the variation period of the first special symbol, and in this embodiment, the designation value indicating the symbol displayed in the variation state in the variation display is selected in the process of step S33c. .

  If the value indicated by the first special symbol process flag read in the process of step S33a is not a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 selects the stop symbol designation value (step S33e) and selects it. The stop symbol designation value is set in the special symbol output buffer (step S33f).

  The stop symbol designation value is selected according to the state of the first special symbol process flag. Specifically, if the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating any one of steps S300 to S303, in step S33e, the stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol that was the display result of the previous variation display is set. Selected. On the other hand, if the first special symbol process flag is a value according to steps S305 to S310, a stop symbol designation value indicating a stop symbol which is a display result of the current variation display is selected in step S33e. When the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to step S303, the stop symbol designation value indicating the jackpot symbol is selected as the stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol that was the display result of the previous variation display. In such a case, the stop symbol designation value indicating the off symbol may be replaced.

  36 and 37 are flowcharts showing the power-off process in step S20. In the power-off process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether it is in an on state) (step S450). If not on, the value of the backup monitoring timer formed in the RAM 55 is cleared to 0 (step S451). If it is on, the value of the backup monitoring timer formed in the RAM 55 is incremented by 1 (step S452). If the value of the backup monitoring timer matches the determination value (for example, 2) (step S453), the power supply stop processing after step S454, that is, the preparation processing for power supply stop is executed. That is, the state shifts from the state in which the progress of the game is controlled to the state in which the power supply stop process for saving the game state is executed.

  By using the backup monitoring timer and the determination value, if the power-off signal is kept on for a time corresponding to the determination value, the power supply stop process is started. That is, even when the power-off signal is turned on for a moment due to noise or the like, the power supply stop process is not erroneously started. Note that the value of the backup monitoring timer formed in the RAM 55 is stored by the backup power source for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Therefore, in step S7 in the main process, it may be confirmed that the processing result of the power supply stop process is stored because the value of the backup monitoring timer is the same as the determination value.

  In the power supply stop process, the CPU 56 creates parity data (steps S454 to S463). That is, first, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area (step S454), and the checksum calculation start address corresponding to the start address of the RAM area in which the contents are to be stored even when power supply is stopped is set in the pointer. (Step S455). Further, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the final address of the RAM area where the contents are to be stored even when the power supply is stopped is set (step S456).

  Next, an exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated (step S457). The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area (step S458), the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (step S459), and the value of the checksum calculation count is decremented by 1 (step S460). Then, the processes in steps S457 to S460 are repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0 (step S461).

  When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area (step S462). Then, the inverted data is stored in the checksum data area (step S463). This data becomes parity data to be checked when the power is turned on. Next, an access prohibition value is set in the RAM access register (step S471). Thereafter, the built-in RAM 55 cannot be accessed.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the port clear setting table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S472). In the port clear setting table, the number of processes (the number of output ports to be cleared) is set to the head address, and then the output port address and output value data (clear data: the value of the off state of each bit of the output port) However, the output ports for the number of processes are sequentially set.

  The CPU 56 loads data at the address pointed to by the pointer (that is, the number of processes) (step S473). Further, the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (step S474), and the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (that is, the output port address) is loaded (step S475). Further, the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (step S476), and the data of the address pointed to by the pointer (that is, output value data) is loaded (step S477). Then, the output value data is output to the output port (step S478). Thereafter, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (step S479), and if the number of processes is not 0, the process returns to step S474. If the number of processes is 0, that is, if all output ports to be cleared are cleared, the timer interrupt is stopped (prohibited) (step S481), and the loop process is started.

  In the loop processing, it is monitored whether or not the power-off signal is turned off (step S482). When the power-off signal is turned off, the execution address at power-on (address in step S1) is set as a return address and a return command is executed (step S483). That is, the process returns to the main process. Specifically, a state in which a gaming device provided in the gaming machine is controlled (a concept including both controlling by itself and sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control). Return.

  When the power supply is stopped by the above process, the power supply stop process in steps S454 to S481 is executed, and data indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed (specified value with backup and checksum) Is stored in the backup RAM, the RAM access is disabled, the output port is cleared, and the timer interrupt for executing the game control process is disabled.

  In this embodiment, the entire area of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power source (the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped). Therefore, the checksum based on the contents of the RAM 55 when the power-off signal is output is stored in the RAM 55 together with the value of the backup monitoring timer by the processing in steps S452 to S479. When the power supply is restored within a predetermined period after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the game control means stores the data stored in the RAM 55 (the game in the control state by the game control means immediately before the power supply is stopped). Return the gaming state to the state just before the power supply stopped according to the data indicating the state (for example, including the state of the process flag, the state of the big hit flag, the state of the probability change flag, the output state of the output port). Can do. If the power supply stop period exceeds the predetermined period, the value of the backup monitoring timer and the checksum should be different from the regular values. In this case, the initialization process of steps S10 to S14 is executed. The

  As described above, the power supply stop processing (preparation processing for power supply stop) ensures that the data for returning the gaming state to the state immediately before the power supply is stopped is the fluctuation data storage means (in this example) Stored in the entire area of the RAM 55). Therefore, even if the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, if the power is restored within a predetermined period, the gaming state can be returned to the state immediately before the power supply is stopped. Note that the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be backed up by power, but only the area for storing data for returning the gaming state to the state immediately before the power supply is stopped may be backed up.

  If the power-off signal is turned off, the process returns to step S1. In this case, since data indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set, steps S41 to S43 are executed. Therefore, when the detection signal from the power supply monitoring unit is turned off after executing the power supply stop process, the process returns to the state of controlling the progress of the game. Therefore, even if a power interruption or the like occurs, the game control process does not stop, and the game control process is automatically continued.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the game state recovery process (step S43). The gaming state recovery process shown in FIG. 38 is a process of transmitting a power failure recovery display designation command or the like to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the gaming state restoration process, the CPU 56 first performs control to transmit a power failure restoration display designation command for notifying that the gaming state is restored to the power-off state to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S100). S501).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first special symbol is being subjected to variable display when the power is turned off (step S502). For example, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol changing process.

  If the variable display of the first special symbol is in progress (Y in step S502), the first special symbol suspended due to the power-off is notified to notify the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol being executed. The first display result designation command transmitted at the start of variable display is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S503).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second special symbol is being subjected to variable display when the power is turned off (step S504). For example, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol changing process.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is being performed (Y in step S504), the second special symbol is interrupted due to the power interruption in order to notify the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol being executed. The second display result designation command transmitted at the start of variable display is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S505). Then, the process ends.

  Next, the background symbol variation (variable display) execution timing, the concept of switching points, the display control of the hold storage display, and the like will be described.

  The change of the background design is started in synchronization with the start of the change of either the first decorative design or the second decorative design. That is, when the change of the first decorative design is started when the change of the background design can be started (when the background design is not changing and is not a big hit), the background design is changed simultaneously with the start of the change of the first decorative design. The fluctuation starts. In addition, when the change of the second decorative design is started when the change of the background design can be started (when the background design is not changing and is not a big hit), the background design is changed simultaneously with the start of the change of the second decorative design. The fluctuation starts.

  In principle, the change of the background symbol is terminated in synchronization with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol (either the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol) synchronized with the start of the variation of the background symbol. That is, when the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol, the change is ended in synchronization with the end of change of the first decorative symbol. Further, when the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of change of the second decorative symbol, the change is ended in synchronization with the end of change of the second decorative symbol. However, as an exception, it may end in synchronization with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol different from the decorative symbol synchronized at the start of the variation of the background symbol. This will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45.

  FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing the display control timing of the switching point during the change of the background symbol and the hold storage display. As shown in FIG. 39, it is assumed that the background symbol starts to change in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol. Further, it is assumed that the variation time of the first decorative design is 40 seconds. Since the variation time of the first decorative pattern synchronized with the start of variation of the background symbol is 40 seconds, the variation time of the background symbol is also selected as 40 seconds.

  When the variation of the first special symbol is started (the variation of the first decorative symbol is also started in synchronization with the first special symbol), the number of reserved memory on the first special symbol storage memory display 18a is displayed (FIG. 39). 1 is erased). Further, when the change of the background symbol is started in synchronism with the start of the change of the first special symbol, one reserved memory number display in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also deleted (for example, the start memory number display area) The red display color is changed to one blue display color).

  When the first special symbol and the background symbol start changing at the same time that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13, the reserved memory number display is not turned on and the first special symbol and the background symbol are not turned on. Generally, fluctuations are initiated. However, in this embodiment, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, it is assumed that lighting and erasure (turning off) of the stored storage number display is instantaneously performed even in such a case.

  It is assumed that a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the first special symbol and the background symbol have started to change, and the second special symbol starts to change. At this time, when the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14, the reserved memory number display in the second special symbol storage memory display 18b is turned on, and the second special symbol is started to change. 2 The reserved memory number display in the special symbol reserved memory display 18b is deleted. On the other hand, since the background symbol is changing and the background symbol has not started changing in synchronization with the start of changing the second special symbol, one reserved memory number display in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is lit. (For example, the blue display color in the start memory number display area is changed to one red display color).

  Originally, when the variation time of the background symbol is 40 seconds, the normal variation is performed for 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the background symbol, and then the reach occurs and the variation with the reach C of 30 seconds is performed. However, a special symbol (FIG. 39) is different from the special symbol (the first special symbol in FIG. 39) in which the background symbol and the variation are synchronized until a specific time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the variation of the background symbol is started. Then, when the change of the second special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 39, the stop symbol (step which is determined in advance as the stop symbol of the background symbol after the lapse of a specific time from the start of the change of the background symbol) The stop symbol determined in S517) is displayed as a temporary stop, and the normal fluctuation is again performed for 10 seconds. After that, the reach occurs and the fluctuation with the reach B of 20 seconds is performed. In other words, the background symbol variation pattern is switched after the background symbol is temporarily stopped after a lapse of a specific time from the start of the variation of the background symbol. The time point at which the background symbol variation pattern is switched in this way (the time point when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol variation) is referred to as a “switching point”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 39, from the start of the background symbol variation to the switching point, the background symbol variation is regarded as a variation based on the first special symbol (first decorative symbol) variation start, and the background after the switching point The variation of the symbol is regarded as a variation based on the start of variation of the second special symbol (second decorative symbol). Therefore, at the switching point, the display memory number display area of the background symbol, that is, one start memory number display area in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is deleted. Also, in order to make it easier for the player to recognize the break between the change in the background symbol based on the start of the change in the first special symbol and the change in the background symbol based on the start of the change in the second special symbol, the background symbol is temporarily set at the switching point. Control to stop display is performed.

  Thus, when the change of the second special symbol (the second decorative symbol) is started from the start of the change of the background symbol to the switching point, the second change from the change based on the start of the change of the first special symbol at the switching point. By switching to the variation based on the start of variation of the special symbol, and further, at the switching point, the number of reserved memories of the background symbol (the total of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is decreased by one, A change display (variable display) of the background symbol corresponding to the change of the first special symbol (first decorative symbol) and the second special symbol (second decorative symbol) that are changed in parallel without giving the player a sense of incongruity. ) Can be realized efficiently. As a result, the stop timing of the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol executed in parallel with the stop timing of the fluctuation of the background symbol executed corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Deviation can be reduced.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 39, since the change in the background symbol after the switching point is based on the start of the change in the second special symbol, the stop symbol in the second special symbol is an outlier symbol. In addition, the stop symbol of the background symbol should also be removed. However, in the example shown in FIG. 39, it is determined that the stop symbol of the first special symbol (that is, the first decorative symbol) is a jackpot symbol, and when the variation of the first special symbol ends, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). In addition, the background symbol has finished changing in synchronization with the end of change of the first special symbol. Therefore, if the stop symbol of the background symbol that is most easily visible to the player does not become a jackpot symbol, the jackpot game will start even though the symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the background symbol. The stop symbol of the symbol and the game state cannot be matched. Therefore, in this embodiment, the stop symbol type of the background symbol is determined in accordance with the stop symbol type of the special symbol whose fluctuation ends in synchronization with the background symbol (displacement, non-probable big hit, probable big hit), Control for stopping display (derivation display) of the stop symbols of the determined type is performed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 39, the change of the second special symbol is started before the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the background symbol is stopped, and the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the background symbol is stopped and displayed. Sometimes the variation of the second special symbol is ongoing. In this case, as described above, the variation of the second special symbol is interrupted (see Step S314 to Step S316). In addition, while the variation of the second special symbol is interrupted, control is performed to notify that the variation of the second special symbol is once suspended but the variation itself is continuing (the variation has not ended). .

  In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol is changed in synchronization with the first special symbol, and the second decorative symbol is changed in synchronization with the second special symbol. Therefore, the number of reserved memories at which the first special symbol can start to fluctuate matches the number of reserved memories at which the first decorative symbol can start to fluctuate, and the number of reserved memories at which the second special symbol can start fluctuating and the second ornament The number of reserved memories that can start changing the symbol coincides. Therefore, in the following description, the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a is expressed as the number of reserved memories of the first decorative symbol, and the second special symbol reserved There is also a place where the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol displayed on the memory display 18b is expressed as the number of reserved memories of the second decorative symbol.

  40 and 41 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples at the change execution timing of each symbol shown in FIG. 40 and 41, the variable display device 9, the first special symbol display 8a, and the second special symbol display 8b are shown. The screen of the variable display device 9 is divided into a background symbol display area 9a, a first decorative symbol display area 9b, a second decorative symbol display area 9c, and a memory display area 9d.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the background symbol starts to change in synchronization with the start of the change in the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). The fluctuation of the background symbol is normally fluctuated (high-speed fluctuation in which the symbol fluctuates at high speed) until a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses after the fluctuation starts. Thereafter, the variation of the second decorative design is started, but since the background design is changing, the variation of the background design based on the start of the variation of the second decorative design is not started. However, one of the reserved symbols for the background symbol is lit. Then, when it becomes a switching point, as shown in FIG. 40, a background symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. The temporary stop symbol is an off symbol (“527” in FIG. 40). At this time, the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) are changing.

  Since the change of the second decorative pattern has started from the start of the change of the background design to the switching point, the change of the change pattern of the background design is performed, and after the switching point, the normal change (high-speed change) of the background design is performed again. ) Is performed. When the normal variation of the background symbol is resumed, one of the reserved symbol number display (the reserved symbol number display corresponding to the reserved symbol number of the second decorative symbol) is deleted.

  Then, after a predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed, the left and right background symbols are aligned and reach is reached. At this time, the variation of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) has already ended and the stop symbol is displayed. Note that the stop symbols of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol may be the same type of symbols (outlier symbol, non-probable variation symbol, probability variation symbol), and it is not necessary that the numbers of the symbols coincide completely. In the example shown in FIG. 40, the second special symbol is displayed as a missing symbol “0”, and the second decorative symbol is displayed as a missing symbol “8”.

  After that, a change with reach is performed for a predetermined time, the background pattern changes in synchronization with the end of the change of the first decorative design, and the first decorative design (first special design) and the stop design of the background design are derived and displayed. Is done. At this time, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol, the jackpot symbol “7” is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol is stopped. A jackpot symbol “777” is derived and displayed as a symbol.

  When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol is interrupted, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the big hit based on the second special symbol from occurring during the big hit game based on the first special symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 40, the off symbol “4” is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the second special symbol, and the off symbol “6” is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol.

  When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol, the big hit game is started and the big hit game state is entered. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, in order to notify the player that a big hit has occurred (a big hit game is started), the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 displays “big hit!”. After the characters are displayed, a round game associated with the opening of the special winning opening is executed a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, during the jackpot game, the background symbol display area is used to notify that the variation of the second decorative symbol is interrupted but the variation itself is continuing (the variation has not ended). The characters “Fluctuation is continuing” are displayed immediately above the second decorative symbol display area 9c in 9a.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the big hit game is over, the characters “seek” are displayed in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 in order to notify the end of the big hit game. Thereafter, when the big hit game is finished, the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the background symbol are changed, and the suspended second special symbol and second decorative symbol are resumed.

  Next, the execution timing of each symbol variation (variable display) in various situations, the pending storage display erasure timing corresponding to each symbol, the change in the background symbol variation time, and the like will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the reserved storage display corresponding to each symbol when the variation of the second decorative symbol is started before and after the switching point.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 39, the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). Note that the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol change starts, the number of reserved memory (the number of reserved memory of the first special symbol) is displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a. In addition to being erased, one of the reserved memory number display (background symbol reserved memory number display) in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also erased.

  When the variation of the second decorative symbol is started from the start of the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol to the switching point, the reserved memory number display (second decorative symbol of the second special symbol storing memory display 18b is displayed. 1) is turned on and immediately erased, and one stored memory number display of the background symbol is lit. When the switching point is reached, the background symbol is displayed temporarily, and the background symbol variation pattern is switched.

  After that, the display of the number of reserved symbols for the background symbol is deleted, and the normal variation of the background symbol is performed again. When the variation time of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) elapses, the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variation ends. At this time, if the game ball has already won the second start winning opening 14, the second decorative symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the second decorative symbol is held. One memory number display is deleted, and the variation of the second decorative symbol is started. As shown in FIG. 42, the timing when the change of the second decorative symbol is started is after the switching point during the change of the background symbol and before the end of the change of the background symbol. The display of the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is already lit based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 14, but the background symbol is changing when the second decorative symbol starts to change. Therefore, it is not erased based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol is in an undigested state.

  When the variation time of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol elapses, the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is stopped and the variation ends. At this time, if the game ball has already won in the first start winning opening 13, the first decoration and background symbols are stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the first decoration is displayed. The display of the number of reserved memories for the symbol and the background symbol are both erased, and the first decorative symbol and the background symbol change are started synchronously. It is assumed that the variation time of the first decorative design and the background design was 10 seconds. At this time, since the variation of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, the variation of the background symbol is based on the start of variation of the first decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of the second decorative symbol variation remains undigested.

  When the variation time of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol has elapsed again, the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is stopped and the variation ends. At this time, when the first reserved number of the first special symbol is 0, the background symbol is not changed in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, but the background symbol is changed based on the start of the second decorative symbol change. Since it is still undigested, after the stop pattern of the first decorative design and the background design is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the background design changes based on the start of the change of the second decorative design. Be started. In addition, when the change of the background symbol is started, the display of the number of reserved memories for the background symbol is deleted. Thereby, the fluctuation | variation of an undigested background symbol is digested and it will be in the state where the fluctuation | variation of an undigested background symbol does not exist.

  In FIG. 42, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  FIG. 43 is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the reserved storage display corresponding to each symbol when the variation of the second decorative symbol is started after the switching point.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43, the background symbol starts to change in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). Note that the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol change starts, the number of reserved memory (the number of reserved memory of the first special symbol) is displayed on the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a. In addition to being erased, one of the reserved memory number display (background symbol reserved memory number display) in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 is also erased.

  The normal variation of the background symbol is performed from the start of the variation to the switching point, and then the variation with reach A is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 43, the timing at which the second decorative symbol variation starts is after the switching point during the variation of the background symbol and before the background symbol variation ends. The display of the number of stored symbols of the background symbol is already lit based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14, but the background symbol is changing at the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, It is not erased based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of variation of the second decorative symbol is in an undigested state.

  When the variation time of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol elapses, the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is stopped and the variation ends. At this time, if the game ball has already won in the first start winning opening 13, the first ornament and the background symbols are stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the first ornament is displayed. One of the symbols (first special symbol) and the background memory number display of the background symbol is erased, and the first decorative symbol and the background symbol start to be synchronized. The variation time of the first decorative design and the background design is assumed to be 20 seconds. At this time, since the variation of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, the variation of the background symbol is based on the start of variation of the first decorative symbol. Therefore, the background symbol variation based on the start of the second decorative symbol variation remains undigested.

  When a predetermined time (10 seconds) elapses after the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol start to change, the switching point is reached. At this time, since the fluctuation of the undigested background symbol remains, in order to digest the fluctuation of the undigested background symbol at the switching point, the background symbol is temporarily stopped and control for switching the fluctuation pattern of the background symbol is performed. Is called. Then, one display of the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is deleted, and the normal variation of the background symbol is performed again. Thereby, the fluctuation | variation of an undigested background symbol is digested and it will be in the state where the fluctuation | variation of an undigested background symbol does not exist. Thereafter, when the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol elapses, the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol ends synchronously.

  In FIG. 43, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  Next, the change of the background symbol variation time will be described. FIG. 44 is a timing chart showing the change of the variation time of the background symbol whose variation has been started first. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the background symbol starts to be changed in synchronization with the start of change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). Note that the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol change starts, one reserved memory number display of the first special symbol is deleted and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted. Is done.

  When the change of the second decorative symbol is started by the switching point after the change of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is started, one reserved memory number display of the second decorative symbol is turned on and immediately erased. One of the stored background numbers of background symbols is lit. Here, it is assumed that the variation time of the second decorative design is 20 seconds. When the switching point is reached, the background symbol is displayed temporarily, and the background symbol variation pattern is switched. After that, the display of the number of reserved symbols for the background symbol is deleted, and the normal variation of the background symbol is performed again.

  As described above, the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) is also 20 seconds. In addition, since the first decorative design and the background design change are started first, the second decorative design change ends after the first decorative design and the background design change. As described above, the variation of the first decorative design and the background design is started first, the variation of the second decorative design is started by the switching point, and the variation of the second decorative design is the first decorative design and the background. When ending after the symbol change, extend (change) the change time of the background symbol that started to change first, and change the end timing of the second decorative symbol that started to change after the change timing of the background symbol. Synchronize with.

  This is because the change in the background symbol after the switching point is a change based on the start of the change in the second decorative symbol, and it is preferable to end the change in the background symbol in synchronization with the change in the second decorative symbol. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol, it is necessary to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the stop symbol of the background symbol is there. Therefore, when the situation as shown in FIG. 44 occurs, the fluctuation time of the background symbol whose fluctuation has been started first is extended. However, even in such a case, since the variation of the first decorative symbol and the variation of the first special symbol are completely synchronized, the variation time of the first decorative symbol that has started to be varied is not extended. . When the situation as shown in FIG. 44 occurs, the variation time of the background symbol that is started to change later (that is, the variation time of the background symbol after the switching point based on the variation of the second decorative symbol) is extended. May be.

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol in FIG. 44) that has started to fluctuate is a big hit symbol, the big hit symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed when the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. There is a need to. Therefore, in such a case, the extension of the background symbol variation time started earlier is prohibited.

  The background symbol fluctuation time is extended by shifting the switching point provided when 10 seconds have elapsed after the background symbol fluctuation start to extend the normal fluctuation (high-speed fluctuation) time until the switching point. Is called. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 44, when the variation of the second design starts after 5 seconds from the start of the variation of the background design (and the first design), the change end timing of the background design and the second design of the design In order to synchronize with the fluctuation end timing, the switching point is shifted to the point of 15 seconds after the start of the background symbol fluctuation, the normal fluctuation time to the switching point is extended by 5 seconds, and the fluctuation time after the switching point is constant. Leave. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the background symbol is extended by 5 seconds.

  As described above, the background symbol variation time is extended by adding the normal variation time to the switching point for the following reason. In this embodiment, the normal variation is always performed up to the switching point. If the symbol is changing at high speed like normal fluctuation, the changing symbol is not visible (difficult to see), so that the player does not feel uncomfortable even if the variation time is extended. In addition, when the symbol fluctuates at a low speed or medium speed, such as fluctuation with reach, control is performed to extend the fluctuation time and to stop and display a predetermined stop symbol in the extended fluctuation time. Although difficult, when the symbol fluctuates at high speed as in normal variation, it is relatively easy to control to stop and display a predetermined stop symbol in the extended variation time. As described above, when the switching point is shifted backward, the display of the stored number of reserved symbols of the background symbol is deleted at the switching point shifted backward.

  If there is a hold memory based on the first start winning when the variation of the first decorative symbol is finished first, the variation of the first decorative symbol is started without being synchronized with the variation of the background symbol. At this time, the display of the number of reserved memories for the first decorative symbol is erased, but the number of reserved memories for the background symbol remains lit. If there is a holding memory based on the second start winning prize when the fluctuation of the background symbol and the second decorative symbol is finished, the fluctuation is started in synchronization with the background symbol and the second decorative symbol. At this time, one reserved memory number display of the second decorative symbol is deleted, and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted.

  When the variation of the second decorative design and the background design is completed, there is still an undigested reserved memory, and the background symbol variation is started in order to digest the reserved memory. Then, one display of the number of reserved memories for the background symbol is deleted. Thereby, the fluctuation | variation of an undigested background symbol is digested and it will be in the state where the fluctuation | variation of an undigested background symbol does not exist.

  In FIG. 44, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing a change in the variation time of the background symbol that starts to be varied later. In the example shown in FIG. 45, the change of the background symbol is started in synchronization with the start of the change of the first decorative symbol (first special symbol). Note that the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds. When the first decorative symbol (first special symbol) and the background symbol change starts, one reserved memory number display of the first special symbol is deleted and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the variation of the second decorative symbol is started after the switching point (at the time when 10 seconds have elapsed after the variation starts) in the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol. Here, it is assumed that the variation time of the second decorative design is 20 seconds. Thereafter, if there is a reserved memory based on the first start winning prize when the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is completed, the variation is started in synchronization with the first decorative symbol and the background symbol. At this time, one reserved memory number display of the first decorative symbol is deleted, and one reserved memory number display of the background symbol is also deleted. Here, it is assumed that the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 10 seconds. Therefore, normally, 10 seconds is selected as the background symbol fluctuation time. In addition, it is assumed that the first decorative design and the background design have started to change when 5 seconds have passed after the start of the change of the second decorative design.

  As described above, the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds, and the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 10 seconds. In addition, the first decorative pattern and the background pattern are changed 5 seconds after the start of the change of the second decorative design. Accordingly, the change in the first decorative design and the background design is started 10 seconds after the start of the change in the second decorative design, and the change in the second decorative design ends after the change in the first decorative design and the background design. . In this way, the first decorative design and the background design start to change later, the first decorative design starts to change by 10 seconds after the start of the second decorative design change, and the second decorative design changes. If it ends after the change of the first decorative design and the background design, the change time of the background design that started to be changed later is extended (changed), and the change start timing of the background design is started first. Synchronize with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol.

  The reason for extending the background symbol variation time in this manner is the same as the reason described in FIG. That is, when the second decorative design starts to change first without synchronizing with the background design, and the first decorative design starts to change synchronously with the background design by 10 seconds after the start of changing the second decorative design In order to efficiently digest the variation of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol in the variation of the background symbol, when 10 seconds have elapsed after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol (this is the switching point), It is preferable to switch the variation of the design from the variation based on the variation of the first decorative design to the variation based on the variation of the second decorative design. And since the change of the background symbol after the switching point is a change based on the start of the change of the second decorative design, it is preferable to end the change of the background design in synchronization with the change of the second decorative design. When the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is necessary to derive and display the big hit symbol as the stop symbol of the background symbol when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, when the situation as shown in FIG. 45 occurs, the variation time of the background symbol started to vary in synchronization with the first decorative symbol after the second decorative symbol is extended. However, even in such a case, since the variation of the first decorative symbol and the variation of the first special symbol are completely synchronized, the variation of the first decorative symbol started to vary after the second decorative symbol. The time will not be extended.

  Note that if the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol in FIG. 45) that has started to fluctuate later is a big hit symbol, the big hit symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed when the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. There is a need. Therefore, in such a case, extension of the background symbol variation time started later is prohibited.

  The change of the background symbol variation time is 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol that started the variation first, and the variation time after the switching point is set as the switching point in the background symbol. This is done by matching the fluctuation time after 10 seconds. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 45, when the change of the background symbol (and the first decorative symbol) starts after 5 seconds from the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol In order to synchronize with the change end timing of the second design symbol, the time point 10 seconds after the start of the second design symbol change (time point 5 seconds after the start of the background symbol change) is taken as the switching point in the background symbol, The remaining variation time after 10 seconds from the start of variation of the second decorative symbol (10 seconds in FIG. 45) is made to coincide. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the background symbol is extended by 5 seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, when the variation time of the second decorative pattern that starts to change first is 30 seconds, and the variation time of the first decorative pattern that starts to change later is 20 seconds, FIG. Similarly to the example shown in FIG. 5, the change time of the background symbol is extended by 5 seconds by shifting the switching point at the time of 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the first decorative symbol by 5 seconds.

  Thus, the reason for extending the fluctuation time of the background symbol by adding the normal fluctuation time until the switching point is the same as the reason explained in FIG. In other words, if the symbol is changing at high speed as usual, the changing symbol will not be visible (difficult to see), so there will be no discomfort to the player even if the variation time is extended. When the symbol fluctuates at a high speed like fluctuation, it is relatively easy to stop and display the predetermined stop symbol in the extended fluctuation time. As described above, when the switching point is shifted backward (when a switching point is newly added in the example of FIG. 45), one of the stored stored number display of the background symbol is deleted at the switching point shifted backward. The

  When the variation time of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol elapses, the variation of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol ends synchronously.

  In the example shown in FIG. 45, for example, when the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is started 9.8 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, the switching point from the start of the variation of the background symbol. Only 0.2 seconds. In such a case, the time until the switching point is too short and the normal variation cannot be substantially executed. Therefore, even if, for example, more than 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the second decorative symbol change, the first decorative symbol and the background symbol change may be started, or the background symbol change time may not be extended. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure a normal fluctuation time of at least 2 seconds as the time to the switching point.

  In FIG. 45, even if the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol and the correspondence between the variation execution timings of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are interchanged, the same control as described above is performed. Is done.

  FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, a notice effect may be executed for notifying that a big hit or a reach will occur while the background symbol is changing. For example, during the execution of the normal fluctuation within 10 seconds from the start of the fluctuation, a notice effect is given to notify that there is a chance to win a big hit, and during the execution of the fluctuation with reach A from 10 seconds to 20 seconds after the fluctuation starts. It is conceivable that after executing a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of a big hit is high, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the background symbol.

  Even when such a variation mode is selected, the variation pattern may be switched at the switching point. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 46, the background design and the first decorative design start to change in synchronization, and the notice effect is executed during the normal change. Then, since the variation of the second decorative symbol is started before reaching the switching point, the variation pattern is switched at the switching point. In this case, since the notice effect has already been executed before the switching point, even if the change after the change is made, if the notice effect according to the form of the notice effect that has already been executed is not executed, the consistency of the effect cannot be achieved. It will be. Therefore, the presence / absence and effect mode of the notice effect performed before the switching point is stored, and when the change effect pattern is switched at the change point, the notice effect is already executed when the notice effect is already executed. It is configured to execute the notice effect according to the change after the switching.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a notice effect. As shown in FIG. 47, the background symbol and the first decorative symbol (and the first special symbol) start to fluctuate synchronously, and then the text “Maybe ...” appears as a background effect during the normal variation. It is displayed in the symbol display area 9a. Then, when the variation of the second decorative symbol is started before reaching the switching point, a temporary stop display of the background symbol is performed at the switching point, and the variation pattern is switched. Then, the normal fluctuation is started again. In this case, since the notice effect ("Maybe ..." is displayed) has already been executed before the switching point, the notice effect according to the aspect of the notice effect already executed is executed even in the normal variation after the change. . In the example shown in FIG. 47, a character “Maybe a big hit?” Is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a. After that, when the left and right background symbols are aligned at “7”, reach occurs, and the variation with reach A is executed. Then, when the variation time has elapsed, the stop symbol of the background symbol (the off symbol “767” in the example shown in FIG. 47) is stopped and displayed (derived display).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first decorative symbol process (step S705). In the first decorative symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first decorative symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 is selected. Execute display control. Further, the second decorative symbol process is performed (step S706). In the second decorative symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second decorative symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 is selected. Execute display control. Also, background symbol process processing is performed (step S707). In the background symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (background symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 is executed. . Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a random number for notice determination is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  Next, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and other command storing areas for designating other variation patterns ( (2 × 1 = 2-byte command reception buffer). Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format.

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 101 for effect control. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the production control CPU 101 is interrupted. Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect control command reception process in the interrupt process. In the reception process of the effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received effect control command data in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter.

  50 to 52 are flowcharts showing the command analysis process (step S704) in the main process. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S511). When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S512).

  If the received effect control command is the start winning memory designation command (C0XX (H), C1XX (H)) for designating the reserved memory number (starting prize number) (step S513), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background symbol. A holding storage display control process is executed (step S514). The specific content of the background symbol hold storage display control process will be described later (see FIG. 55).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (8000 (H) to 801 B (H)) for designating a decorative pattern variation pattern (variation time) (step S515), the effect control CPU 101 The command EXT data is stored in the variation pattern data storage area in the RAM (step S516), and the symbol variation control processing for controlling the variation of the background symbol is executed (step S517). The specific contents of the symbol variation control process will be described later (see FIGS. 56 and 57).

  Further, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (8500 (H) to 8602 (H)) for designating the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols (disconnected, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot) (step S518). The CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether the command is the first display result command (8500 (H) to 8502 (H)) or the second display result command (8600 (H) to 8602 (H)). Then, a first display result reception flag indicating that the first display result command has been received or a second display result reception flag indicating that the second display result command has been received is set (step S519). Then, the production control CPU 101 executes a process of determining and storing stop symbols of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the background symbol (step S520).

  Specifically, when receiving the display result command, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the display result command is an effect control command (first display result command) for designating a display result of variable display of the first decorative symbol. 2 Check whether it is a production control command (second display result command) that specifies the display result of variable display of decorative symbols, and whether the content of the display result is a probable big hit, a non-probable big hit, or an outage Check. Then, a random number for determining a decorative symbol and a random number for determining a background symbol are extracted, and a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the background symbol is determined based on the extracted random number value.

  For example, it is an effect control command for designating the display result of the first decorative symbol, and when the content of the display result is out of order, the first decorative symbol that is the off symbol is stopped based on the value of the random number for determining the decorative symbol In addition to determining a symbol, a stop symbol of a background symbol that is a loss symbol is determined based on the value of a random number for determining a background symbol. Further, it is an effect control command for designating the display result of the second decorative symbol, and when the content of the display result is a probable big hit, the second decorative symbol which is the probable variable symbol is based on the random number for determining the decorative symbol. A stop symbol is determined, and a stop symbol of a background symbol that is a probability variable symbol is determined based on the value of a random number for determining a background symbol. Then, the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the stop symbol of the background symbol determined as described above are stored in the first decorative symbol storage area, the second decorative symbol storage area, and the background symbol storage area, respectively. These storage areas are formed in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the current control state is a state that is being restored from the power failure (step S521). Whether or not it is in the state of being restored can be confirmed by whether or not the in-recovery flag indicating that the state is being restored from a power failure is set (see step S532).

  If the current control state is a recovery state (Y in step S521), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first display result reception flag is set (step S522), and receives the first display result. When the flag is set (Y in step S522), the variable display of the first decorative symbol is started in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 (step S523). The effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second display result reception flag is set (step S524). If the second display result reception flag is set (Y in step S524), variable display is performed. The variation display of the second decorative symbols is started in the second decorative symbol display area 9b of the device 9 (step S525).

  If the current control state is not in the recovery state (N in step S521), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the content of the display result specified by the display result command is a big hit (probability big hit, non-probable big hit). (Step S526). If the content of the display result is a big hit (Y in Step S526), it is confirmed whether or not the background symbol is changing (Step S527). Whether or not the background symbol is changing is determined by checking whether or not the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900). If the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process, the background symbol is not changing, and if the value of the background symbol process flag is not a value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process, the background symbol The design is changing. When the value of the background symbol process flag is a value indicating the big hit display process and the big hit game process, the display result command is not transmitted (see step S314 in FIG. 12).

  If the content of the display result specified by the display result command is a big hit and the background symbol is changing, the change of the decorative symbol that turns the stop symbol into a big hit symbol is started without synchronizing with the background symbol. It will be. In this case, it is necessary to end the variation of the background symbol in synchronization with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol and to make the stop symbol of the background symbol a big hit symbol. For example, in FIG. 45, when the change of the second decorative design is started, the background design is changing, and therefore the second decorative design starts to change without being synchronized with the background design. If the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is necessary to change the stop symbol of the background symbol, which started to change in synchronization with the first decorative symbol, to the jackpot symbol, and the background symbol ends changing. It is necessary to synchronize the timing with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol. Therefore, the symbol forced synchronization change flag is set (step S528). When this symbol forced synchronization change flag is set, as will be described later, the background symbol variation end timing is synchronized with the decorative symbol variation end timing at which the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol.

  If the content of the display result specified by the display result command is a big hit and the background symbol is not changing, the change of the decorative symbol that the stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol is started in synchronization with the background symbol. Become. Even in this case, it is necessary to end the change of the background symbol in synchronization with the end of the change of the decorative symbol and to make the stop symbol of the background symbol a big hit symbol. Normally, when the change of the background design starts in synchronization with the start of the change of the decorative design, the change of the background design also ends in synchronization with the end of the change of the decorative design. However, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the variation time of the symbol is extended, and the decorative symbol and the background symbol do not end in synchronization. Therefore, the variation time change prohibition flag is set (step S529). When this variation time change prohibition flag is set, as will be described later, the change of the variation time of the background symbol is prohibited.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (9000 (H)) that designates a power failure recovery display (step S530), the effect control CPU 101 is restored from the power failure after the power supply is resumed. A power failure recovery screen informing the player of this fact is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S531). Then, a recovering flag indicating that the power is being recovered from the power failure is set (step S532).

  Also, if the received effect control command is an effect control command (A000 (H) or A100 (H)) for designating the stop of the decorative symbol variation (step S540), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the restoring flag is set. By confirming whether it is set, it is confirmed whether or not the current control state is a state that is being recovered from a power failure (step S541). If the current control state is not a recovery state (N in step S541), if the received decorative symbol stop designation command is the first decorative symbol stop designation command (A000 (H)), the first decorative symbol is displayed. When the first decorative symbol stop flag indicating that the stop specifying command is received is set and the received decorative symbol stop specifying command is the second decorative symbol stop specifying command (A100 (H)), the second decorative symbol is displayed. A second decorative symbol stop flag indicating that the stop designation command has been received is set (step S542). On the other hand, if the current control state is in the recovery state (Y in step S541), the process proceeds to the recovery process in step S550 and subsequent steps in FIG.

  In step S550, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the received decorative symbol stop designation command is the first decorative symbol stop designation command (step S550). When the decorative symbol stop designation command is the first decorative symbol stop designation command (Y in step S550), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first decorative symbol stop flag (step S551), and the first decorative symbol display area is displayed. The stop symbol of the first decorative symbol that has fluctuated in 9b is derived and displayed (step S552). It should be noted that the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol derived and displayed at this time is the first decorative symbol already determined in step S520 based on the first display result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the power failure is restored. It is a stop symbol of the symbol. If the display result of the first decorative symbol is off, the stop symbol is off (“0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”), and if the display result of the first decorative symbol is usually a big hit The stop symbol is normally a big hit symbol (non-probable variable symbols “1”, “5”, “9”), and if the display result of the first decorative symbol is a probable big hit symbol, the stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol (“3” “7”). )

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second decorative symbol is changing (step S553). Whether or not the second decorative symbol is changing can be confirmed by whether or not the second display result reception flag is set and whether or not the second decorative symbol stop flag is set. Specifically, when the second display result reception flag is set, it can be determined that the second special symbol was changing at the time of the power interruption (at the time of the power failure). Because, when the second special symbol is changing at the time of the power interruption, the second display result command is transmitted in the gaming state restoration process (see steps S504 and S505), and based on the reception of the second display result command. This is because the second display result reception flag is set (see step S519), and the variable display of the second decorative symbol is started (see steps S524 and S525). When the second decorative symbol stop flag is set, it can be determined that the change has stopped after the second decorative symbol has been changed during the recovery. Therefore, when the second display result reception flag is set and the second decorative symbol stop flag is not set, it is determined that the second decorative symbol is changing.

  When the second decorative symbol is not changing (N in step S553), all the decorative symbol variations that were changing at the time of power-off are complete. That is, only the first decorative symbol is changing at the time of occurrence of power interruption, and after the recovery, the remaining fluctuation time of the first decorative symbol has elapsed and the fluctuation of the first decorative symbol has ended, or when the power interruption occurs. Both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are fluctuating. After the recovery, the remaining variation time of the second decorative symbol elapses and the remaining variation time of the first decorative symbol elapses after the variation of the second decorative symbol is finished. This means that the variation of the first decorative design has ended. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 displays a background symbol stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S554). The background symbol stop symbol derived and displayed at this time is the background symbol stop symbol already determined in step S520 based on the first display result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the power failure is restored. It is. When the display result indicated by the first display result command is out of place, the background symbol stop symbol is also off symbol, and when the display result is normal big hit, the background symbol stop symbol is also normal jackpot symbol (non-probable variable symbol), When the display result is a probable big hit, the background symbol stop symbol also becomes a probable big hit symbol (probable variation). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S562. On the other hand, when the second decorative symbol is changing (Y in step S553), the variation of the decorative symbol that was changing when the power interruption occurred is not completed. In this case, the process proceeds to step S559.

  In step S550, if the decorative design stop designation command is not the first decorative design stop designation command, that is, if it is the second decorative design stop designation command (N in step S550), the effect control CPU 101 stops the second decorative design stop command. A flag is set (step S555), and a stop symbol of the second decorative symbol that is changing in the second decorative symbol display area 9c is derived and displayed (step S556). Note that the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol derived and displayed at this time is the second decorative symbol already determined in step S520 based on the second display result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the power failure is restored. It is a stop symbol of the symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing (step S557). Whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing is confirmed by whether or not the first display result reception flag is set and whether or not the first decorative symbol stop flag is set as in step S553. can do.

  When the first decorative pattern is not changing (N in step S557), all the changes in the decorative pattern that were changing when the power interruption occurred are complete. That is, only the second decorative symbol is changing at the time of power failure occurrence, the remaining variation time of the second decorative symbol has elapsed after recovery, and the second decorative symbol has finished changing, or Both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are fluctuating. After the recovery, the remaining variation time of the first decorative symbol elapses and the remaining variation time of the second decorative symbol elapses after the variation of the first decorative symbol is finished. This means that the variation of the second decorative design has ended. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 displays a background symbol stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S558). The stop symbol of the background symbol derived and displayed at this time is the stop symbol of the background symbol already determined in step S520 based on the second display result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the power failure is restored. It is. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S562. On the other hand, when the first decorative symbol is changing (Y in step S557), all the variations of the decorative symbol that were changing when the power interruption occurred are not completed. In this case, the process proceeds to step S559.

  In step S559, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol derived and displayed in step S552 or step S556 is a big hit symbol. When the stop symbol of one decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol, it is necessary to display the big hit symbol as the stop symbol of the background symbol and shift to the big hit gaming state even if the other decorative symbol is changing. Therefore, when the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (Y in step S559), the production control CPU 101 uses the big hit symbol (non-probable variable symbol or probable variable symbol) as the stop symbol of the background symbol. Is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a (step S560), and the value of the decorative symbol process flag (first decorative symbol process flag or second decorative symbol process flag) is displayed as a big hit display processing (first big hit display processing or second big hit indication). (Step S561A), and the background symbol process flag value is updated to a value indicating the jackpot display process (step S561B). As a result, the big hit symbol is displayed and the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state. Note that the value of the decorative symbol process flag that has not been updated to the value indicating the jackpot display process is not updated with the initial value (the value indicating the variation pattern command reception waiting process) set in the initialization process (step S701). . Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the decorative symbol stop flag (first decorative symbol stop flag, second decorative symbol stop flag) (step S564), and displays the display result reception flag (first display result reception flag, second display). (Result reception flag) is reset (step S565), the restoring flag is reset (step S566), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  If the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol but an outlier symbol (N in step S559), the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S562, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the background symbol displayed in step S554 or step S558 is a big hit symbol. When the background symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol (Y in step S562), the process proceeds to steps S561A and S561B. That is, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the jackpot display process (step S561A), and the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the jackpot display process (step S561B). And the process of step S564-S566 is performed and it transfers to the process of step S511.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the background symbol is not a jackpot symbol (N in step S562), the value of the ornament symbol process flag (the first ornament symbol process flag and the second ornament symbol process flag) is set to the variable pattern command reception waiting process. The values are updated to values (first variation pattern command reception wait processing and second variation pattern command reception wait processing) (step S563A), and the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating background symbol variation start waiting processing (step S563B). ). Note that the value of the decorative symbol process flag after restoration of the power failure is the initial value (value indicating the variation pattern command reception waiting process) set in the initialization process (step S701), so the process of step S563A is not executed. You may do it. Similarly, since the value of the background symbol process flag after restoration of the power failure is the initial value (value indicating the background symbol fluctuation start waiting process) set in the initialization process (step S701), the process of step S563B is executed. You may make it not. Then, the processes of steps S564 to S566 are executed, and the process of step S511 is shifted to.

  When the received command read in step S512 is another effect control command (N in step S540), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S570). For example, when a background designation command is received, a flag corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the background designation command is set.

  Next, a display state during recovery when the power supply is recovered after being stopped will be described. FIG. 53 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of each effect control command when the power supply is restored. FIG. 54 is a timing chart showing an example of the display state of the variable display device and the like when the power supply is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 53, when the first special symbol is in a state where the variation can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends the game at that time to the effect control microcomputer 100 before the variation is started. A background designation command corresponding to the state is transmitted (step S54), and a first display result designation command is transmitted (step S84). Then, the first variation pattern command is transmitted (step S114), and the first start winning memory designation command is transmitted (step S414). The transmission order of these effect control commands is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 53. For example, the background designation command, the first variation pattern command, the first display result designation command, and the first start winning memory designation The commands may be transmitted in the order of commands.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 displays the background image corresponding to the gaming state in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 based on the background designation command, and displays the first decorative symbol and the first decoration symbol based on the first display result designation command. The stop symbol of the background symbol is determined, the first ornament symbol (background symbol in the example of FIG. 53) starts to change based on the first variation pattern command, and one of the background symbol hold memory displays is deleted.

  Although not shown in FIG. 53, the background designation command and the second display result are sent from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 even when the second special symbol is ready to start to change. A designation command, a second variation pattern command, and a second start winning memory designation command are transmitted (a process corresponding to steps S54, S84, and S114 in the second special symbol process, step S415).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a background image corresponding to the gaming state based on the background designation command, determines the second decorative symbol and the stop symbol of the background symbol based on the second display result designation command, Based on the second variation pattern command, the variation of the second decorative symbol is started. In the example shown in FIG. 53, since the change of the background symbol is not started in synchronization with the start of the change of the second decorative symbol, the background symbol hold storage update display (one erased) is started at the start of the change of the background symbol. ) Is not performed, but at the switching point, an update display (one deletion) of the reserved storage of the background symbol is performed.

  The display state at this time is a state in which the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the background symbol are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (a). The variation of the first decorative symbol is an outlier variation (the variation in which the stop symbol becomes a deviating symbol), and the variation of the second decorative symbol is an outlier variation or a big hit variation (a variation in which the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol). The number of reserved memories of the second special symbol is two, and the number of reserved memories of the background symbol is two.

  As shown in FIG. 53, when the power interruption occurs in the middle of the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the occurrence of the power interruption is detected and the power supply stop process is executed (step S20 in FIG. 7). 36 and 37). As a result, the stored contents of the RAM 55 are held for a predetermined period. Thereafter, when the power supply is resumed and a predetermined restoration condition is satisfied (steps S6 to S8), a process for restoring the gaming state to the state before the power supply is stopped based on the stored contents of the backup RAM 55 (step S41). , S42) is executed. In the game state restoration process (step S43, FIG. 38), a power failure restoration display designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S501), and the first display result designation is performed. A command is transmitted (step S503), and a second display result designation command is transmitted (step S505).

  When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the power failure recovery display designation command (Y in step S530), it displays the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S531). The display state at this time is a state in which the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (b), and the characters “Now recovering from power failure” are displayed in the background symbol display area 9a. It is.

  Thereafter, when the remaining fluctuation time after the restoration of the power failure in the first special symbol has elapsed, a first decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S152). When the production control microcomputer 100 receives a first decorative symbol stop designation command during recovery (Y in step S540, Y in S541, Y in S550), it displays a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol (step S552). . At this time, since the second decorative symbol is changing (Y in step S553) and the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (N in step S559), the process proceeds to step S511. As shown in FIG. 54 (c), the display state at this time is displayed as the stop symbol “2” as the stop symbol of the first ornament symbol (and the first special symbol), and the second ornament symbol (and the second special symbol). The symbol) is variably displayed, and the characters “Recovering from power failure” are displayed in the background symbol display area 9a.

  After that, when the remaining fluctuation time after the power failure recovery in the second special symbol has elapsed, a second decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (the second off symbol design). Process corresponding to step S152 in the stop process). When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the second decorative symbol stop designation command during recovery (Y in step S540, Y in S541, N in S550), it displays the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol (step S556). . At this time, since the first decorative symbol is not changing (N in step S557), the stop symbol of the background symbol is also displayed (step S558). If the stop symbol of the background symbol is a big hit symbol (Y in step S562), the production control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the second decorative symbol process flag to a value indicating the second big hit display process, The value of the symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the jackpot display process, and the jackpot game is started (steps S561A and 561B). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the background symbol is an off symbol (N in step S562), the value of the second ornament symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the second ornament symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process, and the background symbol process flag is updated. Is updated to a value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process to enter a variation start waiting state (steps S563A and S563B).

  As shown in FIG. 54 (d), the display state at this time is displayed as a shift symbol "351" in the background symbol display area 9a, and the shift symbol "" as the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol (and the first special symbol). 2 ”is displayed, and the symbol“ 4 ”is displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol (and the second special symbol). In the example shown in FIG. 54, since the stop symbol of the background symbol is an off symbol, the state is shifted to a state of waiting for change start.

  When the second special symbol is ready to start fluctuation, the background control command and the second display result specification are sent from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the hold storage of the second special symbol. The command, the second variation pattern command, and the second start winning memory designation command are transmitted (processing corresponding to steps S54, S84, and S114 in the second special symbol process, step S415). Then, the variation of the second special symbol is started, and the variation of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol is also started in synchronization with the variation of the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 54 (b) to 54 (d), the background symbol hold memory is not displayed in the memory display area 9 d immediately after the power failure recovery, and the background symbols after the power failure recovery as shown in FIG. 54 (e). When it becomes the update timing of the number of reserved memories, the reserved symbols of the background symbols are displayed. Specifically, as will be described later, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives a start winning memory designation command (second starting prize memory designation command) from the game control microcomputer 560 for the first time after power failure recovery (step S513). Y), the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is updated and displayed based on the command (see step S514 and steps S631 to 635 in FIG. 55).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing background symbol reservation storage display control processing (step S514). In the background symbol hold memory display control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether the received effect control command is the first start prize memory designation command (C0XX (H)) or the second start prize memory designation command (C1XX (H). )) Is confirmed (step S631).

  If it is the first start winning memory designation command (Y in step S631), from the value of the first reserved memory display number counter that counts the number of reserved memories of the first decorative symbol (same as the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol) Also, it is determined whether or not the value indicated by the first start winning memory designation command is larger (step S632). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the first reserved storage display number counter is added and updated (+1). For example, when the value of the first reserved memory display number counter is n and the value indicated by the first start winning memory designation command is n + 1, the value of the first reserved memory display number counter is added and updated (+1). When the value of the first reserved memory display number counter is n and the value indicated by the first start winning memory designation command is n−1, the value of the first reserved memory display number counter is subtracted and updated (−1 ). When the value of the first reserved memory display number counter is added and updated (Y in step S632), the effect control CPU 101 substitutes the value indicated by the first start winning memory designation command into the first reserved memory display number counter. Then, addition update (+1) is performed (step S633). Then, a sum hold memory display number counter that counts the sum of the value of the first hold memory display number counter and the value of the second hold memory display number counter (in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9) Is added and updated (+1) (step S636), and control is performed to turn on one background symbol hold storage display in the memory display area 9d. (Step S637).

  If it is the second start winning memory designation command (N in step S631), a second reserved memory display number counter for counting the number of reserved memories of the second decorative symbol (same as the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol). It is determined whether or not the value indicated by the second start winning memory designation command is larger than the value (step S634). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved storage display number counter is added and updated (+1). For example, when the value of the second reserved memory display number counter is n and the value indicated by the second start winning memory designation command is n + 1, the value of the second reserved memory display number counter is added and updated (+1). When the value of the second reserved memory display number counter is n and the value indicated by the second start winning memory designation command is n−1, the value of the second reserved memory display number counter is subtracted and updated (−1 ). When the value of the second reserved memory display number counter is added and updated (Y in step S634), the effect control CPU 101 substitutes the value indicated by the second start winning memory designation command into the second reserved memory display number counter. Then, addition update (+1) is performed (step S635). Then, the value of the total reserved memory display number counter is added and updated (+1) (step S636), and control for lighting one background symbol reserved memory display in the memory display area 9d is executed (step S637).

  When the value of the first reserved memory display number counter is subtracted and updated (N in step S632) and when the value of the second reserved memory display number counter is subtracted and updated (N in step S634), the background design is not necessarily Since the variation is not started in synchronization with the variation of the decorative design, the processing is terminated as it is. In this case, when the change of the background symbol is started (steps S914 and S915), or when the switching point during the change of the background symbol is reached (steps S972 and S974), the value of the total pending storage display number counter is Subtraction update (-1) is performed, and control for deleting one background symbol hold storage display is executed.

  When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restored from the power failure state, in the initialization process (step S701), the first reserved memory display number counter, the second reserved memory display number counter, and the combined reserved memory display 0 is set as the initial value of the number counter. Accordingly, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the start winning memory designation command (first starting prize memory designation command, second start prize memory designation command) for the first time after the power failure is restored (Y in step S513), the first prize winning memory designation command is always the first. The value indicated by the first start winning memory designation command is larger than the value of the reserved memory display number counter (Y in step S632), and the second starting prize memory designation is larger than the value of the second reserved memory display number counter. The value indicated by the command is larger (Y in step S634). As a result, the first reserved memory display number counter or the second reserved memory display number counter is added and updated (may remain 0) (steps S633 and S635), and the value of the total held memory display number counter is also updated. (Step S636), the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol of the value indicated by the combined reserved memory display number counter is updated and displayed (Step S637). As a result, as shown in FIG. 54E, the background symbol hold storage display is displayed.

  56 and 57 are flowcharts showing the symbol variation control process (step S517). In the symbol variation control process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is the first variation pattern command (step S641). When the command is not the first variation pattern command (N in Step S641), the process proceeds to the processing after Step S662, which is processing when the second variation pattern command is received.

  When the first variation pattern command is received (Y in step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a first variation pattern reception flag indicating that the first variation pattern has been received (step S642). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the background symbol is changing (step S643). Whether or not the background symbol is changing is determined by confirming whether the value of the background symbol process flag is the value indicating the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900), as in step S527. Is called. The fact that the background symbol is not changing (N in step S643) means that the change of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the first decorative symbol, so the change of the background symbol starts. A background symbol variation start flag indicating that it is possible is set (step S644).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second decorative symbol is changing (step S645). Whether or not the second decorative symbol is changing is determined by confirming whether or not the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second variable pattern command reception waiting process. When the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second variation pattern command reception waiting process, the second decorative symbol is not changing, and the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is the second variable pattern command received. When the value does not indicate the waiting process, the second decorative symbol is changing. When the value of the second decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the second jackpot display process and the second jackpot game process, the first variation pattern command is not transmitted (see step S314 in FIG. 12).

  If the second decorative symbol is not changing, the process is terminated as it is. When the second decorative symbol is changing, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S646). That the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more means that the variation pattern may be switched at the background symbol switching point where the variation starts thereafter. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or more (if the variation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the first variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol. (Step S647). If it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, the background symbol variation pattern is not switched at the background symbol switching point as shown in FIG. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the second decorative symbol, in order to switch the variation pattern of the background symbol at the switching point of the background symbol as shown in FIG. A switching flag indicating that the variation pattern is switched at the switching point is set (step S648).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation of the first decorative symbol is completed before the second decorative symbol (step S649), and the variation of the first decorative symbol is prior to the second decorative symbol. When the process ends (Y in step S649), the variable time change A flag is set (step S650). When the change time change A flag is set, as shown in FIG. 45, the change time of the background symbol is changed.

  In step S643, the fact that the background symbol is changing (Y in step S643) means that the change of the background symbol cannot be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the first decorative symbol. In this case, the background symbol hold memory display is turned on because the first start winning memory designation command has been received (see step S637), and the first special symbol (and the first decorative symbol) starts to change immediately. As a result, one first special symbol reserved memory display is erased (the value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1; see step S53), so that the first special symbol and second special symbol reserved memory is stored. There will be a difference between the total number of displays and the number of reserved display of background symbols. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 101 increments the difference counter value by 1 (step S651).

  The difference counter is a counter that counts the difference between the total number of reserved memory displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the number of reserved memory displays of the background symbol. That is, it is a counter that counts the difference between the count value of the first reserved memory number counter and the count value of the second reserved memory number counter and the display number actually displayed as the reserved memory display of the background symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the changing time of the changing background symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S652). That the fluctuation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds or more means that there is a switching point in the changing background symbol. If the background symbol fluctuation time is not 20 seconds or longer (if the fluctuation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated. If the background symbol variation time is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the first variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the background symbol variation start (step S653). . The fact that it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the background symbol change means that the change of the first decorative symbol is started after the switching point. In this case, the process is terminated as it is. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the change of the background symbol, the change of the first decorative symbol is started before the switching point. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 switches the change pattern at the switching point. Is set (step S654).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation time of the first decorative design designated by the first variation pattern command is 20 seconds or longer (step S655). This is because if the variation time of the first decorative pattern is not 20 seconds or longer, there is no need to change the variation time of the background symbol as shown in FIG. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or more, the process is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 has started the variation of the changing background symbol in synchronization with the second decorative symbol (that is, the background symbol is currently the second decorative symbol). Whether it is changing in synchronization with the symbol) is checked (step S656). Whether or not the background symbol is started to change in synchronization with the second decorative symbol is, for example, the value of the background variation time timer that measures the variation time of the background symbol and the second variation time that measures the variation time of the second decorative symbol. This is done by checking whether the timer value is the same value.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the fact that the background symbol has started to fluctuate in synchronization with the second decorative symbol means that the second decorative symbol (the first decorative symbol in FIG. 44) and the background symbol have started to fluctuate synchronously. This means that the variation of the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol in FIG. 44) has started within 10 seconds after the start of the variation. In such a case, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation of the first decorative symbol ends after the second decorative symbol (and the background symbol) (step S657), and after the second decorative symbol. When the variation of the first decorative design is completed (Y in step S657), the variation time change B flag is set (step S658). When the variation time change B flag is set, the variation time of the background symbol is changed as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S641 that the command is not the first variation pattern command but the second variation pattern command (N in step S641), the effect control CPU 101 performs the same processing as steps S642 to S658 shown in FIG. A process when the second variation pattern command of the content is received is executed. That is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second variation pattern reception flag indicating that the second variation pattern has been received (step S662). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the background symbol is changing (step S663). The fact that the background symbol is not changing (N in step S663) means that the change of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the second decorative symbol, so the change of the background symbol starts. A background symbol fluctuation start flag indicating that it is possible is set (step S664).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing (step S665). Whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing is determined by checking whether or not the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the first variable pattern command reception waiting process. When the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, the first decorative symbol process flag is not changing and the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is the first variable pattern command received. When the value does not indicate the waiting process, the first decorative symbol is changing.

  If the first decorative symbol is not changing, the process is terminated as it is. When the first decorative symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S666). That the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more means that the variation pattern may be switched at the background symbol switching point where the variation starts thereafter. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or longer (if the variation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the first decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the second variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the first decorative symbol variation starts. (Step S667). When it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the first decorative symbol variation, the background symbol variation pattern is not switched at the background symbol switching point as shown in FIG. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the change of the first decorative symbol, in order to switch the change pattern of the background symbol at the switching point of the background symbol as shown in FIG. A switching flag indicating that the change pattern is switched at the switching point is set (step S668).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation of the second decorative symbol is finished before the first decorative symbol (step S669), and the variation of the second decorative symbol is prior to the first decorative symbol. When the process ends (Y in step S669), the variable time change A flag is set (step S670). When the change time change A flag is set, as shown in FIG. 45, the change time of the background symbol is changed.

  In step S663, the fact that the background symbol is changing (Y in step S663) means that the change of the background symbol cannot be started in synchronization with the start of the change of the second decorative symbol. In this case, the background symbol storage display is turned on because the second start winning memory designation command has been received (see step S637), and the second special symbol (and the second decorative symbol) immediately starts to change. As a result, one second special symbol reserved memory display is erased (the value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1). There will be a difference between the total and the number of reserved display of background symbols. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the difference counter by +1 (step S671).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the changing time of the changing background symbol is 20 seconds or longer (step S672). That the fluctuation time of the background symbol is 20 seconds or more means that there is a switching point in the changing background symbol. If the background symbol fluctuation time is not 20 seconds or longer (if the fluctuation time is 10 seconds), the processing is terminated. If the background symbol variation time is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the timing of receiving the second variation pattern command is within 10 seconds after the background symbol variation start (step S673). . The fact that it is not within 10 seconds after the start of the background symbol change means that the change of the first decorative symbol is started after the switching point. In this case, the process is terminated as it is. If it is within 10 seconds after the start of the change of the background design, the change of the second decorative design is started before the switching point. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 switches the change pattern at the switching point. Is set (step S674).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation time of the second decorative design designated by the second variation pattern command is 20 seconds or longer (step S675). This is because it is not necessary to change the variation time of the background symbol as shown in FIG. 44 unless the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or longer. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is not 20 seconds or longer, the process is terminated as it is. If the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the changing background symbol has started to be synchronized with the first decorative symbol (that is, the background symbol is currently the first decorative symbol). It is confirmed whether or not it is changing in synchronization with the symbol (step S676). Whether or not the background symbol has started to change in synchronization with the first decorative symbol is, for example, the value of the background variable time timer that measures the variation time of the background symbol and the first variation time that measures the variation time of the first decorative symbol. This is done by checking whether the timer value is the same value.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the fact that the background design starts to change in synchronization with the first design starts to change in synchronization with the first design and the background design, and within 10 seconds after the start of the change. It means that the variation of the second decorative design has started. In such a case, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation of the second decorative symbol ends after the first decorative symbol (and the background symbol) (step S677), and after the first decorative symbol. When the variation of the second decorative symbol is completed (Y in step S677), the variation time change B flag is set (step S678). When the variation time change B flag is set, the variation time of the background symbol is changed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first decorative symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S805 according to the value of the first decorative symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. Note that the second decorative symbol process (step S706) is also different in that the control target is the second decorative symbol variably displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9. It is configured in the same way as process processing.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation effect control command (first variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (first fluctuation pattern reception flag) indicating that the first fluctuation pattern command has been received is set. The first variation pattern reception flag is set in the process of step S642. When the first variation pattern command is received, the variation time of the first decorative design designated by the first variation pattern command is confirmed and determined. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S802): The end of the variation time of the first decorative symbol determined according to the variation pattern is monitored. When the variation time ends, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop process (step S803).

  First decorative symbol stop process (step S803): Control is performed to finally stop the change of the first decorative symbol and display the stopped symbol. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first jackpot display process (step S804).

  First jackpot display process (step S804): The jackpot display is controlled. Then, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big hit game process (step S805).

  First big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display when the special winning opening is opened or display after the special winning opening is opened (display during closing of the special winning opening) is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. When the big hit game ends, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). In the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first variation pattern reception flag is set (step S811), and when the flag is set, the first variation pattern reception is received. The flag is reset (step S812). Then, based on the content specified by the first variation pattern command, the variation time of the first decorative symbol is determined (step S813), and the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is set to a value indicating the first decorative symbol variation start process. Update (step S814). Note that the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol that is derived and displayed when the fluctuation is stopped is already determined and stored in the process of step S520. The effect control CPU 101 starts the control for changing the first decorative symbol based on the stop symbol and the variation time of the first decorative symbol set as described above.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S801). In the first decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 starts the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 (step S815). Then, the variation time of the first decorative symbol determined in step S813 is set in the first variation time timer and started (step S816). Thereafter, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the first decorative symbol changing process (step S817).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation processing (step S802). In the first decorative symbol variation process, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first variation interruption flag is set (step S821). If the variation interruption flag is not set, has the interruption command been received? It is confirmed whether or not (step S822). If the interruption command has not been received, the production control CPU 101 decrements the value of the first variation time timer by -1 (step S823), and continuously executes the variation display of the first decorative symbol (step S824). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out (step S825), and when timed out, the value of the first decorative symbol process flag is a value indicating the first decorative symbol stop process. (Step S826).

  If the interruption command has been received, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the first fluctuation interruption flag (step S827), and stops displaying the shifted symbol in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 (step S828). ). Further, it may be configured to display in the first decorative symbol display area 9b to notify that the variation of the first decorative symbol is continuing (step S829). In the example shown in FIG. 41, the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 is displayed to notify that the variation of the decorative symbol (second decorative symbol in FIG. 41) is continuing. When the decorative design is stopped and displayed in the process of step S828, the effect control CPU 101 does not stop the decorative design completely, but changes the decorative design (eg, moves up and down or returns). Such variation may be repeated).

  If it is confirmed in step S821 that the variable interruption flag is set (Y in step S821), the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a restart command has been received (step S830). If the restart command has been received, the first variation interruption flag is reset (step S831), and the variation of the first decorative symbol is resumed in the first decorative symbol display area 9b of the variable display device 9 (step S832). And the process of step S823-S826 is performed. If the restart command has not been received (N in step S830), the first decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  As described above, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 and the effect control CPU 101 enters the big hit gaming state, the first control based on the reception of the interruption command. The variable interruption flag is set and the variable interruption process is performed. Then, control is performed so that the processing of steps S823 to S826 is not executed until a restart command is received. That is, control is performed so as not to change the first decorative design.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the background symbol process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S900 to S907 according to the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Note that there may be a case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol or the second special symbol remains (the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter is not 0). Specifically, the first start prize or the second start prize occurs, and the power failure occurs in a state where a plurality of first special symbols or the second special symbol hold memory (start prize memory) is accumulated. Is the case. In this case, when recovering from the power interruption, the reserved memory of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is restored, and when it is in the recovery state (the special symbol that was changing at the time of the power interruption after the recovery from the power interruption Until all the changes are completed, the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to be changed, and the change pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. However, when the variation pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the recovery state, the variation of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is started based on the variable pattern command, and accordingly, As a result of starting the fluctuation of the background symbol, there is a possibility that the display during power failure recovery shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 cannot be performed. Therefore, when in the state of being restored, that is, when the in-restoration flag is set, the production control microcomputer 100 is configured not to execute the background symbol process (step S707). Specifically, before executing each process of the background symbol process, check whether the recovering flag is set, and if the recovering flag is set, do not execute each process. The process is terminated (control for prohibiting each process is executed).

  Background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900): It is confirmed whether the background symbol variation start condition (third start condition) is satisfied. Specifically, when the background symbol variation start flag is set in step S644 or step S664, it is determined that the variation of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the first ornament symbol or the second ornament symbol. Even if the background symbol variation start flag is not set, if the difference counter value is 1 or more, it is determined that undigested variation must be started. If the background symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the background symbol variation time and variation mode (background symbol variation speed during the variation period, background, character type, character display start timing, etc.) are determined. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the notice selection process (step S901).

  Preliminary selection process (step S901): It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect and the effect form of the notice effect when it is executed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start process (step S902).

  Background symbol variation start processing (step S902): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right background symbol is started. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S903). In addition, when it is necessary to change the variation time at the start of variation of the background symbol, processing for changing the variation time of the background symbol is also performed.

  Background symbol variation processing (step S903): Control of background symbol variation display is executed. When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the notice effect is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when it is necessary to switch the variation pattern at the switching point, the variation pattern is switched. When the change of the change pattern is performed, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the changing process after the background symbol change (step S904). Also, the end of the fluctuation time of the background symbol is monitored. When the background symbol variation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol stop process (step S905). In the background symbol variation process, the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is also controlled.

  Processing during change after background symbol change (step S904): Control of change display of the background symbol after change of the change pattern is executed. When it is necessary to execute a notice effect, a notice effect in a predetermined effect mode is executed at a predetermined timing. Also, the end of the fluctuation time of the background symbol is monitored. When the background symbol variation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol stop process (step S905). It should be noted that also in the changing process after background symbol switching, the switching timing of each changing state (fluctuating speed) constituting the changing pattern is controlled.

  Background symbol stop process (step S905): Control is performed to finally stop the change of the background symbol and display the stop symbol. If the stop symbol is an off symbol, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900). If the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the background symbol process flag value is updated. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S906).

  Big hit display process (step S906): Control of the big hit display is performed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S907).

  Big hit game processing (step S907): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, display control of the number of rounds, interval display control between rounds, and the like are performed. When the big hit game ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900).

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the background symbol fluctuation start waiting process (step S900). In the background symbol variation start waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (step S910A). The symbol forced synchronization flag is set, for example, when the change of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is started when the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are changing synchronously (see step S528). If the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (Y in step S910A), the production control CPU 101 determines a variation pattern based on the remaining variation time of the decorative symbol that is a big hit (step S910B). For example, when the change of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is started after the switching point in the variation of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol has elapsed, and the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 30 seconds, After the decoration symbol and the background symbol change, the first decoration symbol and the background symbol are newly changed in synchronization. At this time, Y is determined in step S910A, and a variation pattern corresponding to the remaining variation time (for example, 25 seconds) of the second decorative symbol is determined in step S910B. Thereafter, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the notice selection process (step S916).

  When the symbol forced synchronization flag is not set (N in Step S910A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the background symbol variation start flag is set (Step S911). That the background symbol variation start flag is set means that the variation of the background symbol can be started in synchronization with the variation start of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol. When the background symbol variation start flag is set (Y in step S911), the background symbol variation start flag is reset (step S912). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the background symbol based on the content of the variation pattern command (variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol whose variation starts in synchronization with the background symbol) (step). S913).

  Note that whether the decorative symbol whose variation starts in synchronization with the background symbol is the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is determined by, for example, setting the background symbol variation start flag to the first background symbol variation start flag (step S644). And a second background symbol variation start flag (flag set in step S664), and may be identified according to which flag is set.

  In step S913, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, 3). If it is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the variation time (variation time based on the variation pattern command from the CPU 56: For example, it may be configured to select a special variation pattern that stops twice in 10 seconds) and appears to have performed three variations. In this case, when each background symbol is stopped, the reserved memory display of the background symbol is erased, the value of the reserved memory display number counter is decremented by 1, and the value of the difference counter is decremented by -1.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 decrements the value of the reserved memory display number counter (the first reserved memory display number counter or the second reserved memory display number counter, the total reserved memory display number counter) (step S914), and the background symbol One pending storage display is erased (step S915). Thereafter, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the notice selection process (step S916).

  In step S911, when the background symbol variation start flag is not set (N in step S911), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the difference counter is 1 or more (step S917). If the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, it means that there is a change in the background symbol because there is a change in the undigested background symbol. In this case, the value of the difference counter is decremented by −1 (step S918), and in order to digest the undigested variation as soon as possible, the variation pattern with the shortest variation time (the variation pattern of 10 seconds in the normal gaming state). In the short time state, a 5 second fluctuation pattern) is determined (step S919). And the process of step S914-step S916 mentioned above is performed.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the advance notice selection process (step S901). In the advance notice selection process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern from which variation is to start is a variation pattern with reach (step S921). In the case of a variation pattern with reach, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice determination random number (step S922), and whether or not to perform a notice effect based on the notice determination random number and the notice determination table. The effect mode of the notice effect is determined (step S923).

  FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the notice determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 65, if the value of the random number for determination of a notice (in this example, any of 0 to 7) is 0, 1, or 3, it is determined to perform a notice effect of the effect form of the notice effect A. The Further, if the value of the random number for determining the notice is 5, it is decided to perform the notice effect of the effect form of the notice effect B. Further, if the value of the random number for determining the notice is 7, it is decided to perform the notice effect of the effect form of the notice effect C. If the value of the random number for determining the notice is 2 or 4, it is determined that the notice effect is not performed.

  Next, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed in step S923 (step S924), the effect control CPU 101 stores the decided notice mode in a predetermined storage area (for example, a notice mode storage area) in the RAM. (Step S925). Then, a notice execution timer for measuring the execution timing of the notice effect is started, and a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect is to be executed is set (steps S926 and S927). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value indicating the background symbol variation start process (step S928).

  FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data describes each variation mode constituting a variation mode during variable display time (variation time) of variable display. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the background symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  In addition, similar to the control based on the display control execution data, the effect control CPU 101 controls the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and obtains the sound number data. Output to the audio output board 70.

  The process table shown in FIG. 66 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each variation mode according to each variation pattern. In this embodiment, when it is time to execute the notice effect during the fluctuation of the background symbol, the notice effect of the predetermined effect mode selected from the plurality of types of notice effects is displayed in the background symbol display area of the variable display device 9. The effect control CPU 101 synthesizes and displays an image such as a notice effect character or character on the image displayed in the background symbol display area 9a and gives priority to the fluctuating sound. The notice effect is executed by outputting the notice sound as a sound. It should be noted that different process tables are prepared depending on whether or not the notice effect is executed and the effect mode, and when the notice effect is executed, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the process table for executing the notice effect and selects the selected process table. The notice effect may be executed at a predetermined timing based on the table.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing background symbol fluctuation start processing (step S902). In the background symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used (step S931). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S932). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the background symbol variation time timer in accordance with the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used and starts the variation (step S933).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation time change prohibition flag is set (step S934). The fact that the change time change prohibition flag is set indicates that a big hit will occur in the change starting from now. If the variable time change prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to step S936 without executing the processes in steps S935A to S935E.

  If the change time change prohibition flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the change time change A flag is set (step S935A). If the variable time change A flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S936 without executing the processes in steps S935B to S935E. If the variation time change A flag is set, the situation shown in FIG. 45 (the variation of the other decorative design is started during the variation of one decorative design, and the background design is synchronized with the variation of the other decorative design. This is a situation in which fluctuation starts. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation time change A flag (step S935B). Then, the fluctuation time of the background symbol to be extended (the fluctuation time for the extension) is calculated (step S935C).

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 45, when the background symbol starts to change, the remaining variation time of the second decorative symbol is 15 seconds, and the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is 10 seconds. is there. As described with reference to FIG. 45, since the variation end timing of the background symbol is made to coincide with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol, the variation time of the background symbol is extended to 15 seconds. That is, the background symbol variation time is extended by 5 seconds.

  The effect control CPU 101 adds the calculated variation time to the process timer (step S935D), and adds the variation time to the background variation time timer (step S935E). Thereby, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation from the fluctuation start to the switching point is extended.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (variable display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). (Step 936). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern in the background symbol display area 9 a of the variable display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol changing process (step S903) (step S937).

  68 and 69 are flowcharts showing the background symbol changing process (step S903). In the background symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the advance notice execution flag is set (step S941). If the notice execution flag is set, the value of the notice execution timer is decremented by 1 (step S942), and it is determined whether the notice execution timer has timed out (step S943). If the notice execution timer has timed out, a notice effect in a predetermined mode is executed (step S944). For example, a notice effect as shown in FIG. 47 (display of characters “Maybe”) is executed. Then, the production control CPU 101 resets the advance notice execution flag (step S945) and sets the advance notice execution flag (step S946).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (variable display device 9, lamp / LED, speaker 27) in accordance with the contents of the process data n (step S947). Then, the value of the process data is set to −1 (step S948), and it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S949). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S950). That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer, and the control for the effect device is performed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. Change state. Then, the process timer is started (step S951).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation time change prohibition flag is set (step S952). If the variable time change prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to step S958 without executing the processes in steps S953 to S957. If the change time change prohibition flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the change time change B flag is set (step S953). If the variable time change B flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S958 without executing the processes in steps S954 to S957. If the variation time change B flag is set, the situation shown in FIG. 44 (the situation in which the variation of the other decorative design is started while one decorative design is changing in synchronization with the background design). It shows that there is. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation time change B flag (step S955). Then, the fluctuation time of the background symbol to be extended (the fluctuation time for the extension) is calculated (step S956).

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 44, at the time of starting the variation of the second decorative symbol, the remaining variation time of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol is 15 seconds, and the variation time of the second decorative symbol is 20 seconds. Seconds. As described with reference to FIG. 44, since the variation end timing of the background symbol is made to coincide with the variation end timing of the second decorative symbol, the remaining variation time of the background symbol is extended to 20 seconds. That is, the background symbol variation time is extended by 5 seconds.

  The effect control CPU 101 adds the calculated variation time to the process timer (step S956), and adds the variation time to the background variation time timer (step S957). Thereby, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation from the fluctuation start to the switching point is extended.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the background fluctuation time timer by 1 (step S958). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (step S959). The symbol forced synchronization flag is set, for example, when the change of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is started when the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are changing synchronously (see step S528). If the symbol forced synchronization flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control newly determines a variation pattern of the background symbol based on the variation time of the decorative symbol that is a big hit (step S960A). For example, if the variation time of the second decorative symbol that is a big hit is 30 seconds, the variation pattern of the variation time of 30 seconds is determined. At the time when the process of step S960A is executed, the background symbol has normally fluctuated (high-speed fluctuation). Therefore, even if a new fluctuation pattern is determined and the fluctuation of the background symbol based on the fluctuation pattern is executed, There is no risk of discomfort.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S960A (step S960B), and starts a process timer (step S960C). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change time of the change pattern determined in step S960A in the background change time timer to start (step S960D).

  In addition, when the background symbol based on the newly set variation pattern is executed, the background symbol stop symbol is also changed to the jackpot symbol. For example, when starting the change of the background symbol, the background symbol stop symbol is determined based on the display result command from the game control microcomputer 560, and the determined stop symbol is stored in the background symbol storage area. (Refer to step S520). Thereafter, when a display result command designating a jackpot is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 after the background symbol starts to change, the background symbol stop symbol (big hit symbol) is determined, and the determined stop symbol is determined. Is stored in the background symbol storage area (an area different from the stored symbol that has already been stored) (see step S520), and the symbol forced synchronization flag is set (see steps S526 to S528). Then, in the background symbol stop process, when it is determined that the symbol forced synchronization flag is set, the off symbol stored in the background symbol storage area is changed to a big hit symbol as the stop symbol of the background symbol derived and displayed when the fluctuation is stopped. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the background variation time timer has timed out (step S961). When the time-out occurs, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol stop process (step S962).

  If not timed out, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the difference counter is 1 or more (step S963A). When the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S964. When the value of the difference counter is not 1 or more (0), it is confirmed whether or not the switching flag is set (step S963B). At this time, the fact that the switching flag is set indicates that it is necessary to switch the variation pattern at the switching point.

  In this embodiment, when the switching flag is set, it is considered that the value of the difference counter is always 1 or more, and therefore the process of step S963B may not be provided.

  If the switching flag is set, it is determined whether or not the switching point has been reached (step S964). If the change time is not extended, the change point is the time when 10 seconds have passed since the start of change, and if the change time has been changed, the time obtained by adding the extended time to 10 seconds after the start of change has passed. (When the fluctuation time before extension is 10 seconds as shown in FIG. 45, the time when the extension time has elapsed since the fluctuation was started). Therefore, whether or not the switching point has been reached can be determined by confirming whether or not the above-mentioned time point has been reached based on the value of the background variation time timer, for example.

  If the switching point has been reached (Y in step S964), the effect control CPU 101 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the remaining variation time (step S965). For example, when the remaining fluctuation time is 10 seconds, a predetermined fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation time of 10 seconds, and when the remaining fluctuation time is 20 seconds, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 20 seconds is changed. A predetermined variation pattern is determined from the inside. Note that, as shown in FIG. 40 and the like, the background pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed at the switching point, so that the background is displayed at the beginning of the variation pattern determined in step S965 (that is, before the normal variation is newly started). It is necessary to set a variation mode for temporarily stopping display of symbols.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S965 (step S966), and starts a process timer (step S967). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the advance notice execution flag is set (step S968), and if the advance notice execution flag is set, starts the advance notice timer (step S969).

  In addition, when the notice execution flag is set, it is not necessarily limited to the configuration in which the notice effect is executed. Even when the notice execution flag is set, the fluctuation pattern is not changed at a certain rate. The notice effect may not be executed after switching. In this case, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the change after the change of the change pattern, it is preferable that the probability that the notice effect is executed is increased. Specifically, the table for determining whether or not to execute the notice is prepared separately for a table when the jackpot is won and a table when the jackpot is not hit. Then, the number of determination values set in the table with the notice when the big hit is larger than the number of determination values set with the notice in the table when the big hit is not reached. According to such a configuration, the probability that the notice effect is executed is higher when the big hit is caused by the change after switching than when the big hit is not made. The aspect of the notice effect is not limited to the form shown in FIG. 47, and the notice effect that causes the character that appears before the change to appear again after the change, or develops stepwise before and after the change. Such a notice effect may be used.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value indicating the changing process after background symbol switching (step S970).

  When the symbol forced synchronization flag is set, if the background variation time timer has not timed out in step S961 (N in step S961), the processes in steps S963A to S969 are not executed and the process in step S970 is performed. It is transferred to.

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the changing process after background symbol switching (step S904). In the changing process after background symbol switching, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether the value of the difference counter is 1 or more (step S971). That the value of the difference counter is 1 or more indicates that an undigested change needs to be executed. If the value of the difference counter is 1 or more, the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the hold memory display number counter (the first hold memory display number counter or the second hold memory display number counter, the total hold memory number counter) to -1. (Step S972), the value of the difference counter is set to -1 (Step S973), and one background symbol reserved storage display is deleted (Step S974).

  In this embodiment, when the changing process after background symbol switching is executed, it is considered that the value of the difference counter is always 1 or more, so the process of step S971 may not be provided. .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the advance notice execution flag is set (step S975). If the notice execution completion flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S981 without executing the processes in steps S976 to S980. If the notice execution completion flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice execution timer by 1 (step S976), and checks whether the notice execution timer has timed out (step S977).

  When the notice execution timer times out, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the executed notice effect aspect stored in the notice aspect storage area (step S978). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect according to the executed notice effect aspect (step S979). For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when a character “probably ...” is displayed before the switching point, a notice effect is displayed to display a character “maybe a big hit?” After the switching point. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the advance notice execution flag (step S980).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data n (step S981). Further, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S982), and checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S983). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched (step S984). Then, the process timer is started (step S985).

  The effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the background variation time timer by -1 (step S986), and checks whether the variation time timer has timed out (step S987). When the background fluctuation time timer times out, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol stop process (step S988).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 is executing variable display of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) in which the display result is out of order, and the display result is out of place or big hit. The second special symbol (or first special symbol) is being executed, and the remaining variable display time of the first special symbol (or second special symbol) is the remaining of the second special symbol (or first special symbol) When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply to the gaming machine is started after that when the display time is shorter than the variable display time, the gaming state restoration process is performed based on the fact that the predetermined restoration condition is satisfied. The power failure recovery display designation command, the first display result command, and the second display result command are transmitted (steps S501, S503, S505), and the effect control microcomputer 1 is transmitted. On the basis of the fact that 0 has received the power failure recovery display designation command, the power failure recovery in-progress screen is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (steps S530 and S531). When the remaining variable display time of the special symbol has elapsed, a first decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted (step S152), and when the remaining variable display time of the second special symbol has elapsed, a second decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted. (The process corresponding to step S152 in the second off symbol stop process or the process corresponding to step S142 in the second jackpot symbol stop process), after the production control microcomputer 100 receives the first ornament symbol stop designation command When a second decorative symbol stop designation command is received (Y in step S553, S559) N, S557 of N), the display results to correspond to the specified display results on the second display command results deriving displayed in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (which is constructed step S558) as. According to such a configuration, the number of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the power failure is restored can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced. . In addition, the player can easily recognize that the power has been recovered from the power failure, and the display result of the special symbol that is variably displayed when the power failure occurs can be derived and displayed when the variable display time has elapsed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first start-winning memory designation command indicating the first reserved memory number and a second start-winning memory designation command indicating the second reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 has recovered from the power failure as well as the normal state by executing the display control of the background symbol hold memory based on the reception of the first start winning memory designation command and the second starting prize memory designation command. Sometimes, the production control microcomputer 100 can display the number of reserved symbols stored in the background at the time of the power failure, and the player can easily recognize that the power has been recovered from the power failure.

  Further, even when the game control microcomputer 560 recovers from a power failure, the reserved memory count update timing is not transmitted without transmitting the first start winning memory designation command and the second starting prize memory designation command in the gaming state restoration process. Since the first start winning memory designation command and the second starting prize memory designation command are transmitted in the hold storage process based on the fact that the number of commands has been reached, the number of transmission commands during recovery can be reduced, and the game control during recovery can be performed. The processing burden on the microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Further, the game control microcomputer forcibly makes the stop symbol of the first special symbol disengage when the second big hit flag is set and the second special symbol is changing (steps S60, S66). ) And stop the variation control of the first special symbol (first special symbol process) when the big hit game is being executed based on the fact that the stop symbol of the second special symbol has become a big hit symbol (Steps S314 to S316), so that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the stop symbol of the second special symbol at the same time. can do. Even if it is determined that the stop symbol of the second special symbol becomes a big hit symbol, the fluctuation of the two special symbols is executed at the same time, so depending on whether the fluctuation of the two special symbols is executed at the same time or not, The player will never realize whether it will be or not.

  Further, when the second big hit flag is set, the big hit determination (lottery process) is not performed. Therefore, when the big hit determination process is realized by software, the big hit determination program It is possible to realize control for forcibly disabling only by skipping the program, and it is possible to prevent the program capacity from increasing.

  Further, since the variation of the first special symbol is stopped when the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process (step S314), it is simple. By the processing, the fluctuation of the first special symbol can be stopped early.

  Also, when the variation of the special symbol is stopped (when the variation time measurement is interrupted), the player is informed that the variation of the first special symbol (the first decorative symbol) is continuing. By doing so (see FIG. 41), it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  Also, when the variation of the special symbol is stopped (when the measurement of the variation time is interrupted), by displaying the off symbol in a stopped manner (see FIG. 40 and FIG. 41), the two symbols can be hit big at the same time. You can avoid being misunderstood as a symbol.

  Further, the total number of reserved memories obtained by adding (totaling) the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol counted by the first reserved memory number counter and the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol counted by the second reserved memory number counter. Is displayed in the memory display area 9d of the variable display device 9 as a reserved memory display of the background symbol, so that the player can recognize the reserved memory number counted separately as one total reserved memory number.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (4 in this example), and if it is determined to be equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the first special symbol ( The variation time of the first special symbol (second decorative symbol) and the second special symbol (second decorative symbol) and the second special symbol (second decorative symbol) are varied in accordance with the shortening of the variation time. The time to change the background pattern is reduced. Therefore, even if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a shortening variation occurs during variable display of either the first special symbol (first decorative symbol) or the second special symbol (second decorative symbol). However, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the shortening variation is not performed during the other variable display. Therefore, the background figure can be shortened and changed in accordance with the number of reserved background symbols stored.

  Furthermore, when the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the gaming state is a special gaming state (probability variation state, time-short state) on condition that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Since it is configured to set (set / reset) the state data indicating whether or not there is, when it becomes necessary to change the gaming state according to the display result of one special symbol By immediately setting the state data to predetermined data, the changed game state can be immediately reflected in the game control in the other special symbol variation, and as a result, a fair gaming machine can be provided. .

  In addition, a switching point is provided when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the background symbol change, and when the decorative symbol (special symbol) starts to change from the start of the background symbol change to the switching point, the background symbol is displayed at the switching point. Since it is configured to temporarily stop and to erase one reserved memory display number of the background symbol indicating the total of the reserved memory numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, It is possible to match the timing of erasing the number of stored background displays of the background symbols, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  In addition, when the variation of the decorative symbol (special symbol) starts after the background symbol switching point, the variation of the undigested background symbol is memorized in the difference counter, and then the background symbol switching point is used. When it becomes, it is configured to erase the display number of reserved memory of the background symbol, so the start timing of the background symbol fluctuation and the timing of erasing the reserved symbol number of the background symbol can be matched, It can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  Also, when the notice effect is executed before the switching point of the background symbol, the fact that the notice effect has been executed and the aspect of the notice effect are stored, and the notice effect that has been executed after the change point is stored. Therefore, it is possible to execute consistent and consistent notice effects and increase the number of notice effects.

  In addition, when the background design starts to change in synchronization with the start of the change of one of the decorative designs, when the change of the other decorative design starts by the switching point of the background design, or the other decorative design changes. When the background design starts to change in synchronization with the start of the change of one of the decorative symbols before the specified time elapses from the start, the change end timing of the other decorative design is better than the change end timing of the background design Is later, the background symbol variation time is changed so that the background symbol variation ends in accordance with the other ornament symbol variation end timing (see FIGS. 44 and 45). The variation end timing of the other decorative design can be matched with the variation end timing of the background design, and the variation of two decorative designs can be efficiently digested by the variation of one background design. Kill with, it is possible to synchronize the change of change and background pattern of decorative pattern without giving an uncomfortable feeling to the player.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, during the recovery from the power failure, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9a based on the reception of the power failure recovery display designation command. When both the symbol stop designation command and the second decorative symbol stop designation command are received, the display result designated by the second display result command is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a (FIG. 53 and FIG. 54). However, in the second embodiment, during the recovery from the power failure, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9a based on the reception of the power failure recovery display designation command. When the decorative symbol stop designation command is received, the display result designated by the first display result command is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a for a predetermined period. After the predetermined period has elapsed, the power failure recovery screen is displayed again, and the second decorative symbol is displayed. When the stop designation command is received, the display result designated by the second display result command is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a.

  71 and 72 are flowcharts showing the command analysis processing in the second embodiment. In the first embodiment, the command analysis processing is realized with the configuration shown in FIGS. 50 to 52. However, in the second embodiment, the command analysis processing is performed with the configuration shown in FIGS. 71, 51, and 72. It has been realized. That is, FIG. 71 shows a configuration corresponding to FIG. 50, FIG. 72 shows a configuration corresponding to FIG. 52, and FIG. 51 has the same configuration as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 71, the production control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the current control state is a state of being restored from a power failure by confirming whether or not the in-recovery flag is set ( Step S510A). If the current control state is not in the recovery state (N in Step S510A), the process proceeds to Step S511 without executing the processes in Steps S510B to S510D. If the current control state is in the recovery state (Y in step S510A), the effect control CPU 101 stops and displays the stop symbol of the background symbol corresponding to the ornament symbol (first ornament symbol or second ornament symbol). The value of the stop display time timer for measuring the predetermined time is decremented by 1 (step S510B), and it is determined whether or not the stop display time timer has timed out (step S510C). When the stop display time timer has timed out (Y in step S510C), the effect control CPU 101 displays the power failure recovery screen again in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S510D). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S511.

  Note that the processing in steps S511 to S517 is the same as the processing in the first embodiment shown in FIG. Also, since the processing in FIG. 51 is the same as that described in the first embodiment, a duplicate description is omitted.

  When it is determined in step S540 in FIG. 51 that a decorative symbol stop designation command has been received (Y in step S540) and in step S541 it is determined that recovery is in progress (Y in step S541), as shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are changing (step S571). Whether or not the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are changing, for example, both the first display result reception flag and the second display result reception flag are set, and the first decorative symbol stop flag and the second decorative symbol are set. The determination is made based on whether or not any of the symbol stop flags is set.

  If both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are changing (Y in Step S571), it is confirmed whether or not the received decorative symbol stop designation command is the first decorative symbol stop designation command (Step S571). S572). When the first decorative symbol stop designation command has been received (Y in step S572), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first decorative symbol stop flag (step S573), and the first decorative symbol of the variable display device 9 is set. The stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the display area 9b (step S574), and the stop symbol of the background symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is displayed in the background symbol display region 9a of the variable display device 9 ( Step S575). Note that the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol and the background symbol are the stop symbols already determined in step S520 of FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop display time timer to a value corresponding to the predetermined time and starts it (step S576).

  When the first decorative symbol stop designation command has not been received (when the second decorative symbol stop designation command has been received) (N in step S572), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second decorative symbol stop flag. It is set (step S577), the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 (step S578), and the second decorative symbol is displayed in the background symbol display region 9a of the variable display device 9. A background symbol stop symbol corresponding to the symbol stop symbol is displayed (step S579). Note that the stop symbols of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol are the stop symbols already determined in step S520 of FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop display time timer to a value corresponding to the predetermined time and starts it (step S576).

  When the stop display time timer is started in step S576, as described above, the background symbol stop symbol is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a until the stop display time timer times out (steps S510A to S510C).

  Before executing the process of step S576, the background symbol displayed in step S575 or step S579 (the first symbol displayed in step S574 or the second symbol displayed in step S578 may be used). ) Is a jackpot symbol, and when it is a jackpot symbol, the processing of steps S561A and S561B in FIG. 52 (decoration symbol process flag and background symbol process flag update processing) is executed. It may be.

  When only one of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is changing (N in step S571), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received decorative symbol stop designation command is the first decorative symbol stop designation command. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S580). When the first decorative symbol stop designation command has been received (Y in step S580), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first decorative symbol stop flag (step S581), and the first decorative symbol of the variable display device 9 is set. The stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the display area 9b (step S582), and the stop symbol of the background symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is displayed in the background symbol display region 9a of the variable display device 9 ( Step S583). Then, the process proceeds to step S587.

  When the first decorative symbol stop designation command has not been received (when the second decorative symbol stop designation command has been received) (N in step S580), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second decorative symbol stop flag. It is set (step S584), the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the second decorative symbol display area 9c of the variable display device 9 (step S585), and the second decorative symbol is displayed in the background symbol display region 9a of the variable display device 9. A stop symbol of the background symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the symbol is displayed (step S586). Then, the process proceeds to step S587.

  In step S587, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the background symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol. When the stop symbol of the background symbol is not a big hit symbol but a missing symbol (N in step S587), the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S588). Although not shown in FIG. 72, at this time, the process of updating the value of the decorative symbol process flag (the first decorative symbol process flag and the second decorative symbol process flag) to a value indicating the variation pattern command reception waiting process is also performed. Executed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the decorative symbol stop flag (step S590), resets the display result stop flag (step S591), and resets the restoring flag (step S592).

  When the stop symbol of the background symbol is a big hit symbol (Y in step S587), the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the big hit display process (step S589). Although not shown in FIG. 72, at this time, a process of updating the value of the decorative symbol process flag (the first decorative symbol process flag or the second decorative symbol process flag) to a value indicating the jackpot display process is also executed. . Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes steps S590 to S592.

  Next, a display state during recovery when the power supply is recovered after being stopped will be described. FIG. 73 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of each effect control command when the power supply in Embodiment 2 is restored. FIG. 74 is a timing diagram showing an example of the display state of the variable display device and the like when the power supply in Embodiment 2 is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 73, when the first special symbol is ready to start changing, before the change is started, the game control microcomputer 560 sends the game at that time to the effect control microcomputer 100. A background designation command corresponding to the state is transmitted (step S54), and a first display result designation command is transmitted (step S84). Then, the first variation pattern command is transmitted (step S114), and the first start winning memory designation command is transmitted (step S414). The transmission order of these effect control commands is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 73. For example, the background designation command, the first variation pattern command, the first display result designation command, and the first start winning memory designation You may transmit in order of a command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 displays a background image corresponding to the gaming state in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 based on the background designation command, and the first decorative symbol and the first decoration symbol based on the first display result designation command. The stop symbol of the background symbol is determined, and the variation of the first decorative symbol (and the background symbol in the example of FIG. 73) is started based on the first variation pattern command, and one reserved storage display of the background symbol is deleted.

  Although not shown in FIG. 73, the background designation command and the second display result are sent from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 even when the second special symbol is ready to start to change. A designation command, a second variation pattern command, and a second start winning memory designation command are transmitted (a process corresponding to steps S54, S84, and S114 in the second special symbol process, step S415).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a background image corresponding to the gaming state based on the background designation command, determines the second decorative symbol and the stop symbol of the background symbol based on the second display result designation command, Based on the second variation pattern command, the variation of the second decorative symbol is started.

  The display state at this time is a state in which the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the background symbol are variably displayed as shown in FIG. The variation of the first decorative symbol is an outlier variation (the variation in which the stop symbol becomes a deviating symbol), and the variation of the second decorative symbol is an outlier variation or a big hit variation (a variation in which the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol). The number of reserved memories of the second special symbol is two, and the number of reserved memories of the background symbol is two.

  As shown in FIG. 73, when the power interruption occurs in the middle of the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the occurrence of the power interruption is detected, and the power supply stop process is executed (step S20 in FIG. 7). 36 and 37). As a result, the stored contents of the RAM 55 are held for a predetermined period. Thereafter, when the power supply is resumed and a predetermined restoration condition is satisfied (steps S6 to S8), a process for restoring the gaming state to the state before the power supply is stopped based on the stored contents of the backup RAM 55 (step S41). , S42) is executed. In the game state restoration process (step S43, FIG. 38), a power failure restoration display designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S501), and the first display result designation is performed. A command is transmitted (step S503), and a second display result designation command is transmitted (step S505).

  When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the power failure recovery display designation command (Y in step S530), it displays the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S531). The display state at this time is a state in which the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 74 (b), and the text “recovering power failure” is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a. It is.

  Thereafter, when the remaining fluctuation time after the restoration of the power failure in the first special symbol has elapsed, a first decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S152). When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the first decoration symbol stop designation command during recovery (Y in step S540, Y in S541, Y in S571, Y in S572), it displays the stop symbol of the first decoration symbol. (Step S574), a background symbol stop symbol is displayed (step S575). Then, the stop display time timer is started (step S576). As shown in FIG. 74 (c), the display state at this time is displayed as the stop symbol “2” as the stop symbol of the first ornament symbol (and the first special symbol), and the second ornament symbol (and the second special symbol). The symbol) is variably displayed, and the symbol “247” is displayed as a stop symbol of the background symbol.

  When the stop display time timer is started, as shown in FIG. 74C, the background symbol stop symbol is displayed in the background symbol display area 9a until the stop display time timer times out (steps S510A to S510C). When the stop display time timer times out (Y in step S510C), the effect control CPU 101 redisplays the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9a (step S510D). As shown in FIG. 74 (d), the display state at this time is the stop symbol “2” displayed as the stop symbol of the first ornament symbol (and the first special symbol), and the second ornament symbol (and the second special symbol). The symbol) is variably displayed, and the characters “Recovering from power failure” are displayed in the background symbol display area 9a.

  After that, when the remaining fluctuation time after the power failure recovery in the second special symbol has elapsed, a second decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (the second off symbol design). Process corresponding to step S152 in the stop process). When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the second decorative symbol stop designation command during recovery (Y in step S540, Y in S541, N in S571, N in S580), it displays the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol. (Step S585), a background symbol stop symbol is displayed (step S586). If the stop symbol of the background symbol is a jackpot symbol (Y in step S587), the effect control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the second decorative symbol process flag to a value indicating the second jackpot display process, The value of the symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the jackpot display process, and the jackpot game is started (step S589). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the background symbol is an off symbol (N in step S587), the value of the second symbol design process flag is updated to a value indicating the second symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process, and the background symbol process flag is updated. Is updated to a value indicating the background symbol variation start waiting process to change to a variation start waiting state (step S588).

  As shown in FIG. 74 (e), the display state at this time is displayed as a shift symbol “351” in the background symbol display area 9a, and the shift symbol “ 2 ”is displayed, and the symbol“ 4 ”is displayed as the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol (and the second special symbol). In the example shown in FIG. 74, since the stop symbol of the background symbol is an off symbol, the state is shifted to a state of waiting for change start.

  When the second special symbol is ready to start fluctuation, the background control command and the second display result specification are sent from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the hold storage of the second special symbol. The command, the second variation pattern command, and the second start winning memory designation command are transmitted (processing corresponding to steps S54, S84, and S114 in the second special symbol process, step S415). Then, the variation of the second special symbol is started, and the variation of the second decorative symbol and the background symbol is also started in synchronization with the variation of the second special symbol. The display state at this time is the state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 74 (b) to 74 (e), the stored memory of the background symbol is not displayed in the memory display area 9d immediately after the power failure recovery, and the background symbol after the power failure recovery as shown in FIG. 74 (f). When it becomes the update timing of the number of reserved memories, the reserved symbols of the background symbols are displayed. Specifically, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives for the first time a start winning memory designation command (second starting prize memory designation command in the example of FIG. 74) from the game control microcomputer 560 after recovery from the power failure (step S513). Y), the number of reserved symbols stored in the background symbol is updated and displayed based on the command (see step S514 and steps S631 to 635 in FIG. 55).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 is executing variable display of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) in which the display result is out of order, and the display result is out of place or The second special symbol (or first special symbol) that is a big hit is being executed, and the remaining variable display time of the first special symbol (or second special symbol) is the second special symbol (or first special symbol). When the remaining variable display time is shorter, the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started. In the processing, a power failure recovery display designation command, a first display result command, and a second display result command are transmitted (steps S501, S503, and S505), and an effect control microcomputer is transmitted. 00 displays the power failure recovery screen in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 based on the reception of the power failure recovery display designation command (steps S530 and S531), and the game control microcomputer 560 When the remaining variable display time of the special symbol has elapsed, a first decorative symbol stop designation command is transmitted (step S152), and when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the first decorative symbol stop designation command (step S572). Y), the display result corresponding to the display result specified by the first display result command is displayed for a predetermined time in the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (steps S575, S576, S510A to S510C), and the predetermined time Is elapsed (Y in step S510C), the power failure recovery screen is displayed again (step S510). ), The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a second decorative symbol stop designation command when the remaining variable display time of the second special symbol has elapsed (the processing corresponding to step S152 in the second off symbol stop processing or the second The process corresponding to step S142 in the two big hit symbol stop process), when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the second decorative symbol stop designation command (N in step S580), it is designated by the second display result command. The display result corresponding to the display result is derived and displayed on the background symbol display area 9a of the variable display device 9 (step S586). According to such a configuration, the number of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the power failure is restored can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced. . In addition, the player can easily recognize that the power has been recovered from the power failure, and the display result of the special symbol that is variably displayed when the power failure occurs can be derived and displayed when the variable display time has elapsed.

  In the second embodiment, the stop display time timer is started at the timing when the first decorative symbol stop designation command or the second decorative symbol stop designation command is received, and the display time of the decorative symbol stop symbol is measured. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the stop display time timer may be started at the timing when a power failure recovery display designation command or the like is received.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first and second embodiments, the first start winning memory designation command for designating the first reserved memory number and the second starting prize memory for designating the second reserved memory number in the hold memory processing (FIGS. 32 and 33). The specified command is separately transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. In the third embodiment, a combined start winning memory designation command for designating a total pending memory number obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  FIGS. 75 and 76 are flowcharts showing an example of the hold storage process in the third embodiment. 75, the processes in steps S401 to S403 and S405 to S407 are the same as the processes shown in FIG. On the other hand, in FIG. 75, instead of the process of transmitting the first start winning memory designation command (step S404) and the process of transmitting the second start prize memory designation command (step S408) in FIG. There is provided a process for transmitting a combined start winning memory designation command for designating the total pending memory number obtained by summing the second reserved memory number (step S409A). In FIG. 76, instead of the process of transmitting the first start winning memory designation command (step S414) and the process of transmitting the second start prize memory designation command (step S415) in FIG. There is provided a process for transmitting a combined start winning memory designation command for designating the total pending memory number obtained by adding the second reserved memory number (step S416A).

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when the total start winning memory designation command is received (Y in step S513 in FIG. 50), in the background symbol reserved memory display control process (step S514), the value of the total reserved memory display number counter is exceeded. It is determined whether or not the value indicated by the combined start winning memory designation command is larger (processing instead of steps S631 to S635 in FIG. 55). If larger, the processing of steps S636 and S637 is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the game control microcomputer 560 can reliably notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the total number of reserved memories, and the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the background symbols in the reserved memory display. Can be executed. Therefore, even after recovery from a power failure, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the total number of reserved memories at the time of the power failure as the number of reserved memories in the background symbol based on the total start winning memory designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. The player can easily recognize that the power has been recovered from the power failure. In addition, the first start winning memory designation command and the second start winning memory designation command are not transmitted separately, but are transmitted together as a combined start prize memory designation command, and therefore transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. The number of commands to be performed can be reduced, and the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 is reduced.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In the above-described first to third embodiments, the control for transmitting the start winning memory designation command is not performed in the game state restoration process (FIG. 38) (the control for transmitting the start winning memory designation command is performed only in the holding memory process). However, in the fourth embodiment, in the game state restoration process, control for transmitting a start winning memory designation command is executed.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold storage process in the fourth embodiment. In FIG. 77, the processing of steps S501 to S505 is the same as the processing shown in FIG. In step S503, after transmitting the first display result designation command, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 0 (step S506). When the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 0 (Y in Step S506), the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first start winning memory designation command indicating the value of the first reserved memory number counter (Step S506). S507). In step S505, after transmitting the second display result designation command, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 0 (step S508). When the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 0 (Y in step S508), the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a second start winning memory designation command indicating the value of the second reserved memory number counter (step S508). S509).

  When receiving the start winning memory designation command (Y in step S513), the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the background symbol hold memory display control in the background symbol hold memory display control process (step S514) (FIG. 55). reference).

  According to the configuration as described above, as shown in FIGS. 78 (b) to (d), the background symbol hold storage display is displayed immediately after recovery from the power failure. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted as to whether or not the background symbol hold memory has been correctly restored.

  In the game state recovery process, instead of separately transmitting the first start winning memory designation command and the second starting prize memory designation command, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the total pending memory number counter is zero, When it is not 0, it may be configured to transmit a combined start winning memory designation command.

  In the above embodiment, the following configuration is also disclosed. The first variable display execution means is a measurement means for measuring variable display time during which variable display of the first identification information is executed in the first variable display section, and a specific display result is derived and displayed in the second variable display section. And a measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the measurement means. With this configuration, the variable display on the first variable display unit can be continued until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit. Compared with the case where the variable display on the first variable display unit is interrupted before the display, the variable display on the first variable display unit can be terminated earlier. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by prolonging the time until the end of the variable display.

  Further, the game control board is provided with a first signal direction restricting means for blocking signal input from the relay board, and the relay board is provided with second signal direction restricting means for blocking signal input from the effect control board. Is provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized signal from being sent to the game control board via the peripheral board using a signal line from a board other than the game control board to the peripheral board.

  Next, a modified example of the present invention will be described. In the above-described embodiment, the switching point is provided only when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol change. For example, three switching points are provided within the 40-second change time. Also good. That is, the first switching point is provided at 10 seconds after the start of the background symbol variation, and the second switching point is provided at 20 seconds after the background symbol variation starts, and 30 seconds after the background symbol variation starts. A third switching point may be provided at this point. According to such a configuration, the variation of the decorative symbol is started by 10 seconds after the start of the variation of the background symbol, and the variation of the decorative symbol is newly started by 10 to 20 seconds. Even if a new decorative pattern change starts by 2 seconds, the background pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed at the three switching points during the background pattern change, the change pattern is switched, and the background pattern is suspended. Since the stored display can be erased, changes in the background symbols can be digested more efficiently. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference between the total number of reserved memories counted by the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter and the number of reserved memories displayed as the reserved memory display of the background symbol from becoming large. can do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the switching point is the time when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol change. However, for example, the time when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the background symbol change can be used as the switching point. Good.

  In addition, when all of the variations of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol have ended, but the situation where the variation of the background symbol continues for a long time (multiple times) occurs, the shortened variation The variation of the pattern (a variation pattern with a variation time of, for example, 5 seconds) may be executed a plurality of times to quickly digest the variation. Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the difference counter is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. If the difference counter is the predetermined number or more, the variation of the shortened variation pattern is executed a plurality of times so that the variation is quickly digested. It may be configured. In the case of such a configuration, when each background symbol is stopped, the reserved memory display of the background symbol is erased, the value of the reserved memory display number counter is decremented by 1, and the value of the difference counter is decremented by -1. Composed.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 8b using the forced off flag, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display 8a is displayed. Although the display result of the variable display is controlled not to be a jackpot symbol, the means for preventing the variable special display display result of the first special symbol indicator 8a from being a jackpot symbol is It is not limited to things. For example, the CPU 56 always determines whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the second big hit flag is set, and the second special symbol is a big hit variation (a variation in which the stop symbol is a big hit symbol). When it is in the middle, if the first determination result is a big hit, the determination result may be changed to off. When the second jackpot flag is set and the second special symbol is changing, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number buffer before executing the first jackpot determination process. The value may be changed to a value corresponding to the deviation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the time-short state is configured to be transferred only after the end of the probability variation state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. It may be configured such that the time-short state is determined, and the jackpot symbol that becomes the time-short state is controlled to the time-short state after the big-hit symbol is reached. In the case of such a configuration, the time reduction state corresponds to a special gaming state in which it is determined that the specific display result is obtained by the first predetermining means and the second predetermining means at a higher rate than the normal gaming state. To do. Further, all of the big hit symbols may be time-shortened symbols (that is, all symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” and “9” are time-shortened symbols). Further, the probability variation symbol and the time-short symbol may be distinguished or overlapped. When the probability variation symbol and the short time symbol overlap, if such a symbol is a big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state are controlled.

  In the above embodiment, the second big hit game is being executed based on the fact that the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing and the stop symbol of the second special symbol is the big hit symbol. At this time, the interruption command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, and the measurement of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is interrupted. However, the measurement of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is also performed at other time points. May be interrupted.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the stop symbol of the other special symbol that is started from the time when it is determined that the stop symbol of one special symbol becomes a big hit symbol until the big hit symbol is derived and displayed is forcibly removed. It is controlled to be a symbol, and when the big hit game is started based on the fact that the stop symbol of one special symbol has become a big hit symbol, the fluctuation of the other special symbol is stopped and the big hit game is ended Sometimes it was configured to resume the fluctuation of the other special symbol, but when the big hit game is started (or during the big hit game or at the end) May be. In this case, after the big hit game ends, the fluctuation of the two special symbols is started again.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are numbers having the numbers “0” to “9”. However, the present invention is not limited to such symbols, and other than numbers. (For example, a figure such as a star or a triangle). In addition, information such as lighting / extinguishing of a lamp or LED may be used as long as it is information that can identify whether it is a big hit or not, and does not need to be a symbol. Also, one identification information may be a design and the other identification information may be a lamp. The same applies to the first decorative design and the second decorative design.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a method for displaying the number of reserved memories, the number of reserved memories of special symbols is displayed by increasing or decreasing the number of indicators that are lit, and the number of reserved symbols is reserved. The number is displayed by increasing or decreasing the number of display colors of the reserved storage display displayed in the memory display area 9d. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, a 7-segment LED displays a number of reserved memories (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 3, a number “3” is displayed). Also good. Moreover, the structure which displays not only the number of displays and the number of display colors but the number of reserved memory by the number of characters may be sufficient.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be counted by the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter is 4, but it may be 4 or more or 4 or less. Good. Also, the number of reserved memories that can be counted by the first reserved memory number counter and the number of reserved memories that can be counted by the second reserved memory number counter may be different values.

  In the above embodiment, in the gaming state recovery process shown in FIG. 38, the power failure recovery display designation command is transmitted and then the display result designation command is transmitted. However, these commands are transmitted. The order may be reversed. Further, in the gaming state restoration process shown in FIG. 77, after the power failure restoration display designation command is transmitted, the display result designation command and the start winning memory designation command are configured to be transmitted. May be in any order.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the AC power supply (AC24V) is directly monitored as a power supply monitoring means for detecting power supply interruption, and the monitored DC power supply has become a predetermined voltage or less. An example of outputting a power-off signal when detected is shown, but not limited to this, a DC power supply (DC30V) obtained by rectifying and smoothing an AC power supply (AC24V) is monitored, and the monitored DC power supply is below a predetermined voltage. When it is detected that the power supply has been turned off, a power-off signal may be output, or the presence or absence of a full-wave rectified waveform during the conversion of AC power (AC24V) to DC is monitored, and the waveform cannot be detected for a predetermined period. A power-off signal may be output when the power is turned off. In other words, the target to be monitored is not limited to the voltage, but may be a full-wave rectified waveform or a half-wave rectified waveform, as long as it can detect that the power supplied to the gaming machine is decreasing.

  In each of the embodiments described above, when a power-off signal is input from the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer, it is determined that the power-off signal is on. Although an example of executing the power-off process is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a power-off process may be executed by inputting a power-off signal to the NMI terminal and performing a non-maskable interrupt process. Also, a power-off signal is input to the NMI terminal, a power-off flag is set according to the input of the power-off signal, and the state of the power-off flag is monitored by timer interrupt processing or main processing. You may perform a power-off process.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the order of processing for creating checksum data in the power-off processing, processing for setting the backup flag, and processing for clearing the output port is the same as that shown in this embodiment. It is not limited.

  In each of the embodiments described above, as a means for turning off the system reset signal in order to stop the operation of the CPU 56 when the power is cut off, a predetermined power source is monitored, and the power source state is in a predetermined state (voltage drop). In this example, the system reset signal is turned off when it is detected that the rectified waveform has been detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time is detected using a CR timer or the like due to the detection timing of power-off. It may be a means for measuring time and turning off the system reset signal after the predetermined period has elapsed.

  The first decorative symbol display area 9b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c are not provided as part of the display area of the variable display device 9, for example, 0 to 9 provided separately from the variable display device 9. You may implement | achieve with the simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) which can carry out variable display of the number. Further, for example, the first decorative symbol display area 9 b and the second decorative symbol display area 9 c may be realized by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) provided separately from the variable display device 9. Further, the first decorative symbol display area 9b and the second decorative symbol display area 9c may be configured by a display such as a lamp or LED.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment can be given a predetermined game value to a player mainly when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the variable display unit based on the start winning becomes the predetermined symbol. A pachinko machine that can be given a predetermined gaming value to a player when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric game that is released based on a start prize, or a start prize The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when a winning is given to a predetermined electric combination that is released when a stop symbol of a variably displayed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination . Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine that inserts game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game, or a game machine that inserts game balls instead of game medals and sets a bet number and plays a game.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, can be applied to a gaming machine in which variable display of a plurality of identification information in a variable display device is executed based on establishment of separate starting conditions.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a power supply board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination, and a jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and the game state controlled after that. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal that constitute an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st game state transfer control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st game state transfer control process. It is a timing diagram for explaining a set time / reset time of a flag in the first gaming state transition control process. It is a timing diagram for explaining a set time / reset time of a flag in the first gaming state transition control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during the 1st special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st deviation symbol stop process. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of control of the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state restoration process. It is a timing diagram which shows the display control timing of the switching point and pending | holding memory | storage display during the fluctuation | variation of a background symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the variation execution timing of each symbol shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the variation execution timing of each symbol shown in FIG. It is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the hold storage display corresponding to each symbol. It is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of each symbol variation and the erasure timing of the hold storage display corresponding to each symbol. It is a timing diagram which shows the change of the fluctuation time of the background symbol by which the fluctuation | variation was started previously. It is a timing diagram which shows the change of the change time of the background symbol by which the change start was carried out later. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a timing chart which shows the transmission timing of each presentation control command when electric power supply is restored. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of a display state of a variable display apparatus etc. when electric power supply is recovered | restored. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol reservation memory display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol fluctuation control process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol fluctuation control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st design process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change after background symbol switching. 10 is a flowchart illustrating command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of each effect control command when the power supply in the second embodiment is restored. FIG. 10 is a timing diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a variable display device or the like when power supply in the second embodiment is restored. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a hold storage process in the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a hold storage process in the third embodiment. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game state restoration process in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a timing diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a variable display device or the like when power supply is restored in the fourth embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Variable display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 15 Variable winning ball device 31 Main board 56 CPU
77 Relay board 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

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A first variable display unit that starts variable display of the first identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the first start condition of variable display after the first execution condition of variable display is satisfied; A second variable display unit that starts variable display of the second identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the second start condition of variable display after the second execution condition of display is satisfied; A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command for controlling the first variable display section and the second variable display section;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, variable display of the first identification information is executed by the first variable display unit, and when the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the variable is displayed on the first variable display unit. First display control execution means for deriving and displaying the results;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, the second variable display unit performs variable display of the second identification information, and when the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the second variable display unit displays it. Second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the results;
When the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is started, the third variable display unit that is easier to visually recognize than the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. The variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed, and the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. Third display control execution means for deriving and displaying a display result associated with the result on the third variable display unit;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, the number of established execution conditions and the number of established execution conditions of the second execution condition can be specified, the establishment number display means, which can be specified.
The game control means includes
Updating means for updating the number of established first execution conditions that do not satisfy the first start condition and the number of established second execution conditions that do not satisfy the second start condition;
Whether to display the variable identification display result of the first identification information as the specific display result when starting the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section based on the establishment of the first start condition. First predetermining means for determining
Whether or not to make the display result of the variable display of the second identification information the specific display result when starting the variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display unit based on the establishment of the second start condition Second pre-determining means for determining
First display result transmitting means for transmitting a first display result command capable of specifying the display result determined by the first pre-determining means;
Second display result transmitting means for transmitting a second display result command capable of specifying the display result determined by the second pre-determining means;
Based on the display result determined by the first pre-determining means, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section to the display result derivation display is determined. First variable display time determining means;
Based on the display result determined by the second pre-determining means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display unit to the display of the display result is determined. Second variable display time determining means;
The variable display time of the first identification information is measured, and when the measured variable display time reaches the variable display time determined by the first variable display time determining means, the first display indicating the end of the variable display of the first identification information. First stop command transmission means for transmitting one identification information stop command;
A variable display time of the second identification information is measured, and when the measured variable display time reaches the variable display time determined by the second variable display time determining means, the second display of the second identification information variable display is completed. 2nd stop command transmission means for transmitting 2 identification information stop command;
A pending number command transmission means for transmitting a pending number command based on the number of established first conditions and the number of established second execution conditions when the established number is updated by the updating means;
The stored contents can be retained for a predetermined period even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and at least the display result determined by the first predetermining means, the display result determined by the second predetermining means, and the Backup storage means for storing the number of established first execution conditions updated by the updating means and the number of established second execution conditions updated by the updating means;
The variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information determined not to be the specific display result by the first pre-determining means is being executed, and the remaining variable display time of the first identification information is the second identification information In the case where the remaining variable display time is shorter, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the fact that the predetermined restoration condition is satisfied, the third The recovery command for displaying the recovery to the state when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped on the variable display unit of the first and the display result of the first identification information during execution of the variable display can be specified A recovery command transmission means for transmitting one display result command and the second display result command capable of specifying the display result of the second identification information during execution of variable display;
The third display control execution means includes
Based on the recovery command from the game control means, a recovery display executing means for performing a recovery display to the effect that the third variable display unit is restored to the state when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
Based on the second identification information stop command transmitted after the first identification information stop command during the recovery display, the recovery display is terminated and associated with the display result specified by the second display result command. Display result deriving and displaying means for deriving and displaying a display result on the third variable display unit,
The pending number command transmission means does not transmit the pending number command when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and the established number is updated by the updating means. The gaming machine is characterized by transmitting the hold number command only when A first variable display unit that starts variable display of the first identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the first start condition of variable display after the first execution condition of variable display is satisfied; A second variable display unit that starts variable display of the second identification information and derives and displays a display result based on satisfaction of the second start condition of variable display after the second execution condition of display is satisfied; A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command for controlling the first variable display section and the second variable display section;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, variable display of the first identification information is executed by the first variable display unit, and when the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the variable is displayed on the first variable display unit. First display control execution means for deriving and displaying the results;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, the second variable display unit performs variable display of the second identification information, and when the predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the second variable display unit displays it. Second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the results;
When the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is started, the third variable display unit that is easier to visually recognize than the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit. The variable display of the third identification information associated with the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed, and the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is displayed when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed. Third display control execution means for deriving and displaying a display result associated with the result on the third variable display unit;
Based on the command transmitted by the game control means, the number of established execution conditions and the number of established execution conditions of the second execution condition can be specified, the establishment number display means, which can be specified.
The game control means includes
Updating means for updating the number of established first execution conditions that do not satisfy the first start condition and the number of established second execution conditions that do not satisfy the second start condition;
Whether to display the variable identification display result of the first identification information as the specific display result when starting the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section based on the establishment of the first start condition. First predetermining means for determining
Whether or not to make the display result of the variable display of the second identification information the specific display result when starting the variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display unit based on the establishment of the second start condition Second pre-determining means for determining
First display result transmitting means for transmitting a first display result command capable of specifying the display result determined by the first pre-determining means;
Second display result transmitting means for transmitting a second display result command capable of specifying the display result determined by the second pre-determining means;
Based on the display result determined by the first pre-determining means, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display section to the display result derivation display is determined. First variable display time determining means;
Based on the display result determined by the second pre-determining means, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display unit to the display of the display result is determined. Second variable display time determining means;
The variable display time of the first identification information is measured, and when the measured variable display time reaches the variable display time determined by the first variable display time determining means, the first display indicating the end of the variable display of the first identification information. First stop command transmission means for transmitting one identification information stop command;
A variable display time of the second identification information is measured, and when the measured variable display time reaches the variable display time determined by the second variable display time determining means, the second display of the second identification information variable display is completed. 2nd stop command transmission means for transmitting 2 identification information stop command;
A pending number command transmission means for transmitting a pending number command based on the number of established first conditions and the number of established second execution conditions when the established number is updated by the updating means;
The stored contents can be retained for a predetermined period even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and at least the display result determined by the first predetermining means, the display result determined by the second predetermining means, and the Backup storage means for storing the number of established first execution conditions updated by the updating means and the number of established second execution conditions updated by the updating means;
The variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information determined not to be the specific display result by the first pre-determining means is being executed, and the remaining variable display time of the first identification information is the second identification information In the case where the remaining variable display time is shorter, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started, based on the fact that the predetermined restoration condition is satisfied, the third The recovery command for displaying the recovery to the state when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped on the variable display unit of the first and the display result of the first identification information during execution of the variable display can be specified A recovery command transmission means for transmitting one display result command and the second display result command capable of specifying the display result of the second identification information during execution of variable display;
The third display control execution means includes
First recovery display executing means for performing a recovery display indicating that the third variable display section is restored to the state when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped based on the recovery command from the game control means; ,
A first display for displaying a display result associated with a display result specified by the first display result command on the third variable display unit for a predetermined time based on the first identification information stop command when power supply is started. Display result derivation display means;
Second recovery display execution means for performing the recovery display again on the third variable display section after a predetermined time has elapsed;
Based on the second identification information stop command during the restoration display, the restoration display is terminated, and a display result associated with the display result specified by the second display result command is derived to the third variable display unit. Second display result derivation display means for displaying,
The pending number command transmission means does not transmit the pending number command when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and the established number is updated by the updating means. The gaming machine is characterized by transmitting the hold number command only when

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