JP4878995B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a symbol display device that performs a symbol combination game, a main control unit that controls the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control unit that performs control for causing the symbol display device to execute a symbol combination game. is there.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines have various devices that perform effects for enhancing the interest of games. For example, as such a device, a symbol display device, lamps such as a top lamp and a panel lamp, a speaker, and the like are known. The symbol display device is controlled by a display control board, and performs an effect (symbol combination game) in which a symbol combination is derived by changing a plurality of types of effect symbols in a plurality of columns (for example, three columns). The lamps produce an effect by light emission, and the speakers produce an effect by sound. Note that, when a winning combination is derived in the winning combination game, a winning game state is provided in which the winning device can be switched to an open state in which the winning ball can be easily received. Thereby, since the player can acquire many game balls, the symbol combination game can enhance the interest of the game most.

  By the way, in recent years, in order to further enhance the interest of the game, there is a demand to increase the types of effects. As a solution, a plurality of symbol display units are provided, and a symbol combination game is simultaneously performed in each symbol display unit. A game machine that can be used has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, after the jackpot game state ends, a bonus game state that increases the possibility that the symbol combination of the jackpot will be derived in the symbol combination game is given, so that more game balls can be acquired in a short period of time. A machine has also been proposed. In addition, as a gaming machine to which a bonus game state is given, a variation time shortening state in which a variation time of a plurality of types of effect symbols in a symbol combination game is shortened, or a probability that a symbol combination of a big hit in a symbol combination game is derived A gaming machine that gives a probability fluctuation state in which fluctuates with high probability.

  By the way, in the gaming machine having only one symbol display unit, the gaming state (variation time shortening state or probability variation state) is changed at the end of the symbol combination game, but it has a plurality of symbol display units (for example, two). In gaming machines, the gaming state is changed at the start of the symbol combination game. If the gaming state is changed at the end of the symbol combination game on a gaming machine having, for example, two symbol display units, the following problem occurs. For example, when the probability variation state is given until the total number of executions of the symbol combination game executed in each symbol display unit reaches 100 times, the 100th time being executed in one symbol display unit If the time of the symbol combination game (for example, reach time) becomes long, there is a possibility that the symbol combination game is executed once more on the other symbol display unit during that time. As a result, the total number of executions is 101 times. In this case, even in the 101st symbol combination game, a probability variation state that is likely to be a big hit is given, which may cause damage to the game shop.

Therefore, a gaming machine having a plurality of (for example, two) symbol display units changes the gaming state at the start of the symbol combination game as described above. In this case, at the start of the symbol combination game, the main control board outputs the commands to the sub control board in the order of the variation pattern designation command → the symbol designation command → the game state designation command. Then, the sub-control board performs control for causing the symbol display unit to execute the symbol combination game based on the input variation pattern designation command and symbol designation command. Note that the game state designation command is used for notifying the game state, determining the effects during the symbol combination game, and the like.
JP 2005-319127 A

  However, as described above, when the probability variation state is given until the total number of executions reaches 100, while the 99th symbol combination game is being executed on one symbol display unit, the other When the 100th symbol combination game is started in the symbol display section, a gaming state designation command for designating the end of the probability variation state is output accordingly. In this case, the sub control board creates the effect for the normal variation state, although the effect for the probability variation state should be created based on the input game state designation command. As a result, the produced content of the production (auxiliary production content) does not match the game state (probability variation state) of each symbol combination game, which gives the player a sense of incongruity.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to make it possible to match the contents of the auxiliary effect and the gaming state of the symbol combination game even when the gaming state changes during the symbol combination game. Is to provide a machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a design that derives a symbol combination by changing a plurality of types of effect symbols in the symbol display unit triggered by winning a game ball to the start winning device. A symbol display device for performing a combination game, main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and sub-control means for performing control for executing the symbol combination game based on a control command from the main control means, A plurality of start winning devices and a plurality of symbol display units are provided, and a plurality of start winning devices and a plurality of symbol display units are associated with each other, and when a game ball wins a predetermined start winning device, a game The symbol combination game is executed in the symbol display unit associated with the start winning device where the ball has won, and the symbol combination game is the plurality of symbols. It is a gaming machine that can be executed at the same time in the display unit, and the main control means obtains a value of a random number for jackpot determination when a gaming ball wins at least one of the plurality of start winning devices A random jackpot determination value acquired by the random number acquisition means and a preset jackpot determination at the start of the symbol combination game on the random number acquisition means and at least one symbol display section of the plurality of symbol display sections Based on the result of the determination by the jackpot determination means, the jackpot determination means for comparing the value and determining whether or not the result of the symbol combination game is a jackpot, and the effect contents of the game effect in the symbol combination game A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for identification; and a variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means The symbol combination game is derived in the symbol combination game when the decision result by the variation pattern designation command output means for outputting the variation pattern designation command for designating the event to the sub-control means and the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means is a big hit. The winning game state giving means for giving a big hit gaming state that can be switched to an open state in which the big winning device can easily accept a game ball after the final winning stop, and after the big hit gaming state, the plurality of symbol display units Until the total number of executions of the symbol combination game to be executed reaches a predetermined number of times, or until the symbol combination game that is a big hit before the total number of executions reaches the predetermined number of times. , A bonus game that increases the chances of winning symbol combinations in symbol combination games A privilege gaming state granting unit for granting a skill state, an execution number counting unit for counting the total number of executions of the symbol combination game in the privilege gaming state at the start of the symbol combination game, and at the end of the jackpot gaming state, A privilege gaming state start instruction command is output to the sub control means, and when the total number of executions counted by the execution number counting means reaches the predetermined number of times, a privilege gaming state end instruction command is sent to the sub control means. Bonus game state command output means for outputting the plurality of symbol display units based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output means. Control to execute at least one of the symbols combination game The present gaming state indicated by the input instruction command is triggered by the input of the indication control means and the privilege gaming state start instruction command or the privilege gaming state end instruction command output from the privilege gaming state command output means. In response to the input of the variation state designation command output from the variation state designation command output means and the gaming state storage means to be stored, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means is confirmed and confirmed. The game state memory maintaining means for storing the game state at the start of the symbol combination game at least until the end of the current symbol combination game, and the auxiliary effect contents in the symbol combination game different according to the game state are distributed. Production distribution table memory that stores the produced production distribution table And the auxiliary effect from the effect distribution table stored in the effect distribution table storage means based on the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game during the execution of the symbol combination game. Effect content selecting means for selecting content, and effect content executing means for executing the auxiliary effect content selected by the effect content selecting means, the auxiliary effect content being the content of the effect of the game effect in the symbol combination game A notice that suggests the development of a reach effect or a game effect that is part of the above, with the left symbol and the right symbol being stopped at the same symbol, changing the middle symbol and then deterministically stopping to derive the symbol combination The effect content selection means indicates a different effect depending on the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game. The gist of the gaming machine is that the contents of the auxiliary effects are exclusively selected at a rate.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game state memory state maintaining means at the start of the game stores the game state at the start of the symbol combination game at least until the end of the symbol combination game at that time. The means selects the auxiliary effect content based on the game state stored by the game state storage means at the start of the game. Thereby, even when the gaming state changes during the symbol combination game (changes from the state where the privilege gaming state is given to the state where the privilege gaming state is not given), the selected auxiliary effect content and the symbol combination game Since the game state can be matched, the player does not have to feel uncomfortable.

  Here, “auxiliary effect content in the symbol combination game” indicates a part of the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game. The supplementary effects include a reach effect that changes the middle symbol while the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, and then definitively stops to derive a symbol combination, or a notice effect that suggests the development of a game effect. Etc. Specific examples of the notice effect include a reach notice for notifying reach, a jackpot notice for notifying a jackpot, and a jackpot finalizing notice for notifying that the jackpot has been confirmed.

  In the present invention, as a suitable symbol display unit, an electrical symbol display unit such as a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, a seven segment type, or a mechanical type such as a drum type or a belt type is used. Examples include a symbol display unit, and it is particularly preferable to use an electric symbol display unit, and it is particularly preferable to use a liquid crystal type among the electric symbol display units. If it does in this way, it will become easy to perform the complicated production content (auxiliary production content selected by production content selection means) by a symbol display part.

  The number of symbol display portions is not particularly limited as long as it is plural, but is preferably about two. If there are too many symbol display parts, it becomes difficult to arrange all the symbol display parts on the game board. In addition, since the number of symbol combination games controlled by the sub-control means increases too much, the burden on the sub-control means increases.

  The sizes of the plurality of symbol display units may be different from each other or may be equal to each other. If the size of multiple symbol displays is different from each other, the player may feel a special jackpot when the symbol combination of the larger symbol display is derived in the symbol combination game. Yes, the joy at that time becomes even greater. On the other hand, if the sizes of the plurality of symbol display portions are equal to each other, the player does not feel dissatisfied with the big hit regardless of which symbol combination game is derived in any symbol combination game of the symbol display portion.

  As a privilege gaming state that increases the possibility of winning a symbol combination in a symbol combination game, a variation time shortening state (so-called time saving) that shortens the variation time of multiple types of effect symbols in a symbol combination game (billing) Item 2), a probability variation state (so-called probability variation) in which the probability that the symbol combination of the big hit is derived in the symbol combination game varies with high probability (claim 2).

  Note that the privilege gaming state granting unit may, for example, grant only the variation time shortened state as the privilege gaming state, may grant only the probability variation state as the privilege gaming state, or may represent the variation time shortened state and the probability. You may give both of a fluctuation state as a privilege game state. In addition, as a method in which the privilege gaming state granting unit grants the privilege gaming state, after first providing the variation time reduction state, the probability variation state is imparted, or after the probability variation state is first imparted, the variation time For example, giving a shortened state. In addition, as another method of granting the privilege game state, first, both the fluctuation time shortening state and the probability fluctuation state are given, and after that, only the fluctuation time shortening state or the probability fluctuation state is given. For example, only the shortened state or the probability variation state is given, and then both the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state are given.

The invention according to claim 2 is a symbol display device that performs a symbol combination game in which a symbol combination is derived by changing a plurality of types of effect symbols in the symbol display unit, triggered by winning a game ball to the start winning device. Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and sub-control means for performing control to execute the symbol combination game based on a control command from the main control means, wherein the start winning device and the symbol display section are A plurality of start winning devices and a plurality of symbol display units are associated with each other, and when a game ball wins a predetermined start winning device, it corresponds to a start winning device where a game ball has won. The symbol combination game is executed on the attached symbol display unit, and the symbol combination game can be executed simultaneously on the plurality of symbol display units. In one gaming machine, the main control means includes a random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a jackpot determination random number when a game ball has won at least one of the plurality of start winning devices, When the symbol combination game is started in at least one of the symbol display portions of the symbol display portion, the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is compared with a preset jackpot determination value, A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol combination game is a jackpot, and a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the game effect in the symbol combination game based on the determination result by the jackpot determining means. A variation pattern determining means for determining, and a variation pattern indicator for designating the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means When the determination result by the variation pattern designation command output means for outputting the command to the sub-control means and the jackpot determination means is a big hit, after the symbol combination for the big hit is derived and stopped in the symbol combination game, A jackpot gaming state giving means for granting a jackpot gaming state that allows the winning device to be switched to an open state in which a game ball can be easily received, and a symbol combination game that is executed on each of the plurality of symbol display units after the jackpot gaming state ends. Until the total number of executions reaches the first predetermined number of times, or until the symbol combination game that is a big hit before the total number of executions reaches the first predetermined number of times. In the symbol combination game, the variation time shortening state for shortening the variation time of the plurality of types of effect symbols, and the symbol group A first privilege gaming state providing means for providing a probability variation state in which a probability that a winning combination of symbols is derived in a match game is highly probable; and the total number of executions reaches the first predetermined number of times After that, the symbol combination game is executed until the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number of times or before the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number of times. Until the first bonus game state giving means for giving the variable time reduction state, and at least one of the variable time reduction state and the probability fluctuation state at the start of the symbol combination game An execution number counting means for counting the total number of executions of the combination game, and at the end of the jackpot gaming state, the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state A reward gaming state start instruction command for instructing grant is output to the sub-control means, and when the total number of executions reaches the first predetermined number of times, a probability changing state end instruction for instructing the end of the probability changing state A privilege gaming state command output means for outputting a command and outputting a variable time shortening state end instruction command for instructing the end of the variable time shortening state when the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number of times. The sub-control unit causes at least one of the plurality of symbol display units to execute a symbol combination game based on a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output unit. Display control means for performing control, and the privilege gaming state start instruction command output from the privilege gaming state command output means. A gaming state storage means for storing a current gaming state instructed by the inputted instruction command, triggered by the input of any one of the command, the probability variation state termination instruction command and the variation time shortening state termination instruction command; In response to the input of the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output means, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage means is confirmed, and the gaming state at the start of the confirmed symbol combination game A game state storage maintenance means for storing at least until the end of the current symbol combination game, and an effect distribution table in which auxiliary effect contents in different symbol combination games are distributed according to the game state. Production distribution table storage means, and during execution of the symbol combination game Effect content selection means for selecting the auxiliary effect content from the effect distribution table stored in the effect distribution table storage means, based on the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game; Effect content execution means for executing the auxiliary effect content selected by the effect content selection means, the auxiliary effect content being a part of the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game, In the state where the right symbol is stopped with the same symbol, the middle symbol is changed, and then a fixed effect is shown and a notice effect indicating the development of the game effect is shown by definitely stopping and deriving the symbol combination. , according to the game state stored in said game start game state storage maintaining means, exclusively select said auxiliary effect contents in different selectivity The gaming machine according to claim bets as its gist.

  Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 2, the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game stores the game state at the start of the symbol combination game at least until the end of the symbol combination game at that time. The selection means selects the auxiliary effect content based on the gaming state stored by the game state storage means at the start of the game. As a result, even when the gaming state changes during the symbol combination game (for example, when the variation time reduction state and the probability variation state are changed to the state where only the variation time reduction state is assigned), it is selected. Since the auxiliary effect content and the game state of the symbol combination game can be matched, the player does not have to feel uncomfortable. Moreover, since the content of the privilege game state changes according to the total number of times of the symbol combination game, the type of the privilege game state is increased and the interest of the game is improved.

  The invention according to claim 3 is provided with operation means connected to the sub-control means in claim 1 or 2 and outputting an operation signal to the sub-control means when operated by a player. The sub-control means includes operation effective time setting means for setting an operation effective time for enabling the input of the operation signal within a time during which the symbol combination game is executed, and the operation signal within the operation effective time. Is input, the effect content selection means stores the effect distribution table stored in the effect distribution table storage means based on the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game. The gist is to select the auxiliary production content.

  Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the player can select the auxiliary effect contents using the operating means during the execution of the symbol combination game, the interest of the game is further improved. In addition, since the effect content selection means confirms the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game, even when the auxiliary effect content is selected by operating the operation means, the selected auxiliary effect is selected. The contents and the gaming state of the symbol combination game can be reliably synchronized.

  As the operation means, a mechanical switch (mechanism switch) that outputs a signal only while operating the operation means, for example, an electromagnetic switch (proximity switch) that outputs a signal when a player's hand approaches. For example, a touch sensor that outputs a signal when a player's hand comes into contact can be used. Further, the place where the operation means is provided is preferably on the machine surface side of the gaming machine where the player can reach, specifically, the outer frame, the middle frame, the front frame, the upper ball tray, the lower ball plate, the game Examples include the operation handle used for launching the sphere, the back side of the ashtray, and the like.

  As described above in detail, according to the first to third aspects of the invention, even when the gaming state changes during the symbol combination game, the auxiliary effect content and the gaming state of the symbol combination game can be matched. A gaming machine can be provided. In particular, according to the invention described in claim 3, the interest of the game is further improved.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. On the upper front surface of the front frame 14, a top lamp 16 projects toward the front surface side. The top lamp 16 includes a light-emitting body (such as a light-emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light-emitting body with a lens member. In the top lamp 16, light emitting decorations such as turning on (flashing) and turning off are performed in accordance with various game effects of the pachinko machine 10 (big hit, reach, etc.). In addition, speakers 17 are formed on the left and right sides of the front side of the waist plate unit 11a so as to be separated from each other. The speaker 17 outputs various sounds (sound effects, language sounds, etc.) according to the game performance state. Further, a lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23 and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a symbol display device 60 having various display means is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. A first symbol display unit 61 as a “symbol display unit” is provided at a substantially central portion of the symbol display device 60. Further, a second symbol display unit 62 as a “symbol display unit” is provided above the first symbol display unit 61. Each of the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62 includes a visible display unit (display screen), and the visible display unit of the first symbol display unit 61 is a visible display unit of the second symbol display unit 62. It is formed larger than. In the 1st symbol display part 61 and the 2nd symbol display part 62, the game effect (display effect) based on a change image (or image display) is performed. In addition, in the first symbol display unit 61, in association with the display effect, a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of first effect symbols E1 (effect symbols) are varied in three columns and a symbol combination is derived is displayed. It has become. On the other hand, the second symbol display unit 62 displays a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of second effect symbols E2 (effect symbols) are varied in three columns to derive symbol combinations. The first effect symbol E1 and the second effect symbol E2 are symbols indicating ten numbers “0” to “9”, respectively. In addition, although the 1st symbol display part 61 and the 2nd symbol display part 62 of this embodiment are liquid crystal types, a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, and a 7 segment type symbol display part may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, below the symbol display device 60, a first start winning device 21 is disposed as a “start winning device” in which a first start winning port 21 a is formed. A first start opening switch SE1 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball won in the first start winning opening 21a is provided in the back of the first start winning apparatus 21. When a game ball is detected by the first start opening switch SE1, a symbol variation game is performed by a first special symbol display device 51 described later, and a first symbol display is associated with the symbol variation game. A symbol combination game is performed by the unit 61, and a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of prize balls is paid out.

  Also, immediately below the first start winning device 21, a second start winning device 22 as a “start winning device” having a second start winning port 22 a is provided separately from the first start winning device 21. ing. A second start port switch SE2 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball won in the second start winning port 22a is provided in the back of the second start winning device 22. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch SE2, a symbol variation game is played by a second special symbol display device 52 described later, and a second symbol display is associated with the symbol variation game. A symbol combination game is performed by the unit 62, and a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of prize balls is paid out. The symbol combination game by the second symbol display unit 62 can be executed simultaneously with the symbol combination game by the first symbol display unit 61.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second start winning device 22 is integrally configured with an ordinary electric accessory 22 b. The ordinary electric accessory 22b includes a pair of blade members, and can be converted into a closed state in which a hit ball is not received and an open state in which the hit ball is easily received by an exciting action of the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 3). ing. In the present embodiment, the “closed state” refers to a state in which the space between the first start winning device 21 and the second start winning device 22 is closed by the blade members when the pair of blade members are closed. On the other hand, in the “open state”, a pair of blade members are opened, and the game ball is awarded to the second start winning port 22a through the space between the first start winning device 21 and the second starting winning device 22. The state where it is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a big winning device 24 is arranged below the second start winning device 22. A count switch SE3 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided in the back of the big winning device 24. Further, the big prize opening door 24a of the big prize winning device 24 can be converted into a closed state in which a hit ball is not accepted and an open state in which the hit ball is easily accepted by a big prize solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, the “closed state” means a state in which the big prize opening door 24a of the big prize winning device 24 is completely closed, and the “open state” means a state in which the big prize opening door 24a is completely opened. Say. When a game ball is detected by the count switch SE3, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of award balls is paid out.

  Further, on the left side of the symbol display device 60, a gate 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball is provided. Behind the gate 25 is provided a gate switch SE4 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the game ball that has passed. Note that when a game ball is detected by the gate switch SE4, a random number is acquired, and the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is driven based on whether or not the acquired random number is a predetermined random number value. As a result of such opening determination, the pair of blade members of the ordinary electric accessory 22b is opened, so that it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning device 22.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first special symbol display device 51 having a visible display unit is disposed at a position on the left side of the lower central portion of the symbol display device 60. In addition, a second special symbol display device 52 having a visible display portion is disposed at a position on the right side in the lower center portion of the symbol display device 60. In the first special symbol display device 51, when the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 21 is detected, the symbol variation game by the first special symbol B1 is executed, and as a result of the symbol variation game, The jackpot display result (specific result) and the display result of loss are displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the symbol variation game, symbols indicating ten numbers “0” to “9” are displayed as the first special symbol B1. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the first special symbol B1. Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 52, when the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 22 is detected, the symbol variation game by the second special symbol B2 is executed, and the symbol variation game is displayed. As a result, the jackpot display result (specific result) and the display result of the loss are displayed. For example, in the case where the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the symbol variation game, the symbols indicating 10 numbers from “0. (dot)” to “9. (dot)” are displayed as the second special symbol B2. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the second special symbol B2. Note that the special symbols B1 and B2 of this embodiment are a combination of jackpot symbols in the symbol variation game (the symbol combination game) as a gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. The probability variation state in which the probability of derivation is highly probable and the variation time shortening state in which the variation time of the effect symbols E1 and E2 in the symbol variation game (design combination game) is shortened are always given. . Furthermore, in this embodiment, the symbol combination game by the 1st symbol display part 61 is performed according to the symbol variation game in the 1st special symbol display apparatus 51. FIG. Specifically, the symbol combination game by the first symbol display unit 61 is started almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game on the first special symbol display device 51, and the symbol variation game on the first special symbol display device 51 is ended. The result of the symbol combination game by the first symbol display unit 61 is displayed almost simultaneously with the display of the jackpot or lose display result. Similarly, in the present embodiment, a symbol combination game by the second symbol display unit 62 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the second special symbol display device 52. Specifically, the symbol combination game is started by the second symbol display unit 62 almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game on the second special symbol display device 52, and the symbol variation game on the second special symbol display device 52 is ended. At almost the same time, the result of the symbol combination game by the second symbol display unit 62 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination game performed on the first symbol display unit 61 and the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 51 are referred to as a “first variation game”, and the second symbol display unit 62 The symbol combination game performed and the symbol variation game performed by the second special symbol display device 52 are referred to as “second variation game”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first special symbol hold display device C is disposed on the left side of the first special symbol display device 51 in the symbol display device 60. The first special symbol hold display device C is constituted by a plurality of (four) light emitting means including a first hold lamp C1, a second hold lamp C2, a third hold lamp C3, and a fourth hold lamp C4. The holding lamps C <b> 1 to C <b> 4 are turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol holding ball) stored in response to winning in the first start winning device 21, and are turned off when there is no special symbol holding ball. Each of the holding lamps C1 to C4 is for indicating the number of special symbol holding balls (first special symbol holding ball number). For example, when there are three special symbol holding balls, three holding lamps C1 to C3 are lit.

  Here, the “first special symbol reserved ball number” means the number of game balls won in the first start winning device 21 during the fluctuation of the special symbol B1 (the first effect symbol E1). In this embodiment, the value is stored in the range of 4). The number of first special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball to the first start winning device 21 and “−1” by starting the first variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a second special symbol holding display device D is disposed on the right side of the second special symbol display device 52 in the symbol display device 60. The second special symbol hold display device D is constituted by a plurality of (four) light emitting means including a first hold lamp D1, a second hold lamp D2, a third hold lamp D3, and a fourth hold lamp D4. The holding lamps D1 to D4 are turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol holding ball) stored in response to the winning at the second start winning device 22, and turned off when there is no special symbol holding ball. . Each of the reserved lamps D1 to D4 is for indicating the number of special symbol reserved balls (second special symbol reserved ball number). For example, when there are three special symbol holding balls, three holding lamps D1 to D3 are lit.

  Here, the “second special symbol reserved ball number” is the predetermined maximum value (the number of game balls won in the second start winning device 22 during the fluctuation of the special symbol B2 (the second effect symbol E2)). In this embodiment, the value is stored in the range of 4). The number of second special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball to the second start winning device 22, and is “−1” by starting the second variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 53 having a visible display portion is disposed at the lower left portion of the symbol display device 60. In the normal symbol display device 53, when a game ball is detected by the gate 25, a normal symbol variation game by the normal symbol is executed, and the normal symbol indicating the result of random number lottery is obtained as a result of the normal symbol variation game. Is displayed. Note that there are two types of normal symbols in the present embodiment: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived (when the normal symbol variation game is won), the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened.

If the probability variation state and the variation time shortening state are given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the winning rate improvement state in which the probability that the winning symbol is derived varies with high probability. It is adapted to be granted. When the winning rate improvement state (that is, the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state) is given, and when the winning rate improvement state (that is, the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state) is not given, Then, when the normal symbol variation game is won, the pair of blade members open and close with different operation patterns. For example, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the normal state, the pair of blade members are opened only once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses. In addition, when winning the normal symbol variation game in the winning rate improvement state, the pair of blade members are released three times with an interval (for example, 0.1 seconds), and until 1400 ms elapses in one release. It is designed to maintain an open state during this period. In other words, the pair of blade members are set to operate more advantageously for the player when the winning rate improvement state is given compared to the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol holding display device F is disposed below the normal symbol display device 53. The normal symbol hold display device F is constituted by a plurality of (four) light emitting means including a first hold lamp F1, a second hold lamp F2, a third hold lamp F3, and a fourth hold lamp F4. The holding lamps F1 to F4 are turned on when a game ball (ordinary symbol holding ball) stored by the passage of the gate 25 is present, and turned off when there is no normal symbol holding ball. Each of the holding lamps F1 to F4 is for indicating the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holding balls). For example, when there are two normal symbol holding balls, two holding lamps F1 and F2 are lit.

  Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball number” is a value stored in a range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls that have passed through the gate 25. The number of normal symbol holding balls is “+1” when the game ball passes to the gate 25 and is “−1” when the release determination is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a lower left outer prize opening device 35a and a lower left inner prize opening device 35b are arranged on the left side of the large winning device 24 in the game area 13a. A winning port switch SE5 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided in the back of the lower left outer winning port device 35a and the lower left inner winning port device 35b. That is, in the lower left outer prize opening device 35a and the lower left inner prize opening device 35b, the winning of a game ball is detected by one winning prize switch SE5. In the game area 13a, a lower right outer prize opening device 36a and a lower right inner prize opening device 36b are arranged on the right side of the big winning device 24. A winning hole switch SE6 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is provided in the back of the lower right outside winning hole device 36a and the lower right inner winning port device 36b. That is, in the lower right outer prize opening device 36a and the lower right inner prize opening device 36b, the winning of the game ball is detected by the single prize opening switch SE6. These prize opening devices 35a, 35b, 36a, 36b are configured to pay out a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of prize balls when a game ball is awarded.

On the upper surface of the upper ball tray 15 shown in FIG. 1, a touch sensor 15a as an “operation means” is provided. The touch sensor 15a is arranged on the machine surface side and can be operated by the player during the game. The touch sensor 15a is turned on when operated by the player, and outputs an operation signal to the overall control CPU 37a (see FIGS. 3 and 5) of the overall control board 37. Further, the touch sensor 15a is turned off when not being operated by the player, and does not output an operation signal.
(2) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an overall control board 37, a display control board 33, and an audio / lamp control board 34. An overall control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 37.
(2-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31 a as “main control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The main CPU 31a is connected to the first start port switch SE1, the second start port switch SE2, the count switch SE3, the gate switch SE4, and the winning port switches SE5 and SE6. Further, the main CPU 31a includes the first special symbol display device 51, the second special symbol display device 52, the first special symbol hold display device C, the second special symbol hold display device D, and the normal symbol display device. 53 and the normal symbol hold display device F are connected. In addition, the main CPU 31a is connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and the special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a uses a first jackpot determination random number, a first jackpot symbol random number, a second jackpot determination random number, a second jackpot symbol random number, a first reach determination random number, Values of various random numbers such as 2-reach determination random numbers and variation pattern distribution random numbers, and hit determination random numbers used for the lottery related to the normal symbol variation game are updated every predetermined period. Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The first big hit determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the first variable game is a big hit (when determining the first big hit), and the second big hit determination random number is the second fluctuation. This is a random number used when determining whether or not the game is a big hit (when determining the second big hit). The first jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining the first special symbol B1 when the result of the first variation game is a jackpot, and the second jackpot symbol random number is the second variation game random number. This is a random number used when determining the second special symbol B2 when the result is a big hit. The first reach determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the result of the first variation game is a loss (during reach determination), and the second reach determination random number. Is a random number used when deciding whether or not to execute the reach effect when the result of the second variation game is a loss (during reach determination). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern for specifying the content of the effect of the game effect in the symbol combination game. The hit determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game is a win (during a hit determination).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a jackpot symbol table 1 (see FIG. 6A) to which the first special symbols B1 are distributed. In the jackpot symbol table 1, the numbers that can be taken by the first jackpot symbol for random numbers are set to 0-9 (all 10 types of integers), and the first special symbol B1 is associated with each value of the first jackpot symbol for random numbers. Yes. That is, the first special symbol B1 indicating “0” is associated with the value of the first big hit symbol random number “0”, and the first special symbol B1 indicating “1” is associated with the first big bonus symbol random number “1”. "Is associated. Also, the first special symbol B1 indicating “2” is associated with the value of the first big hit symbol random number “3”, and the first special symbol B1 indicating “3” is associated with the first big bonus symbol random number “3”. The first special symbol B1 indicating “4” is associated with the value of the first big hit symbol random number “4”. Further, the first special symbol B1 indicating “5” is associated with the value of the first big hit symbol random number “5”, and the first special symbol B1 indicating “6” is associated with the first big bonus symbol random number “6”. The first special symbol B1 indicating “7” is associated with the value of the first big hit symbol random number “7”. The first special symbol B1 indicating “8” is associated with the value of the first big hit symbol random number “8”, and the first special symbol B1 indicating “9” is associated with the first big bonus symbol random number “9”. "Is associated.

  In addition, a special symbol probability changing preliminary flag table (see FIG. 6B) for the first special symbol B1 is stored in the main ROM 31b shown in FIG. In the special symbol probability changing preliminary flag table for the first special symbol B1, a special symbol probability changing preliminary flag 01H for instructing the provision of the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state given after the big hit determination is listed. . In addition, the main ROM 31b stores a common figure change variable flag table (see FIG. 6C) for the first special symbol B1. The normal symbol probability changing preliminary flag table for the first special symbol B1 includes a normal symbol probability changing preliminary flag 01H for instructing to change the winning probability of the winning lottery of the normal symbol changing game with a high probability. .

  Further, the main ROM 31b stores a variable time shortening preliminary flag table 1 (see FIG. 6D) in which special symbol variable time shortening preliminary flags 01H are listed. In addition, the main ROM 31b stores a special symbol variation time shortening frequency table (see FIG. 6E) for the first special symbol B1 in which the variation time reserve during variation time reduction 64H (100 times) is listed. .

  In the main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4, a special electric accessory setting 1 table (see FIG. 6F) is stored. The special electric accessory setting 1 table includes a special electric accessory continuous operation frequency maximum value (15 times) that is the number of executions of the round effect used during the big hit game, and the large winning device 24 ( A specified opening time (maximum 25000 ms = 25 seconds) of the special electric accessory is defined.

  The specified opening time is the maximum time that the grand prize winning device 24 is kept open in one round production, and the specified number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) are played before the specified opening time elapses. In the case of winning the prize winning device 24, the prize winning device 24 is switched to the closed state even before the specified opening time has elapsed. Further, the specified opening time is set to be equal to or longer than the time until the number of game balls to be fired (the number of winning a prize opening) from the time when the big winning device 24 is switched to the open state becomes equal to the predetermined winning number. . In the present embodiment, since 100 game balls are continuously fired per minute by holding the rotating state of the operation handle 20, the game balls are fired every 0.6 seconds. . Therefore, in a state where the turning state of the operation handle 20 is maintained, the time required from the time when the big winning device 24 is switched to the open state to the time when 10 game balls, which are the predetermined winning number, are fired is 6 seconds. It becomes. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by setting the prescribed opening time to 25 seconds, which is considerably longer than 6 seconds, it is possible to make the prize winning device 24 win the game with the prescribed winning number with a probability of almost 100%. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player is given a chance to win 2250 (= 10 (specified number of winning prizes) × 15 (number of winning balls) × 15 (specified number of rounds)).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a jackpot symbol table 2 (see FIG. 7A) to which the second special symbol B2 is distributed. In the jackpot symbol table 2, the number that can be taken by the second jackpot symbol random number is set to 0 to 9 (all 10 kinds of integers), and the second special symbol B2 is associated with each value of the second jackpot symbol random number. ing. That is, the second special symbol B2 indicating “0.” is associated with the value of the second big hit symbol random number “0”, and the second special symbol B2 indicating “1.” is assigned the second big hit symbol random number. The value of “1” is associated with the second special symbol B2 indicating “2.”, and the value of the second big hit symbol random number “2” is associated with it. The second special symbol B2 indicating “3.” is associated with the value of the second big hit symbol random number “3”, and the second special symbol B2 indicating “4.” is assigned the second big bonus symbol random number. The value “4” is associated. Further, the second special symbol B2 indicating “5.” is associated with the value of the second big hit symbol random number “5”, and the second special symbol B2 indicating “6.” is associated with the second big hit symbol random number. The value of “6” is associated with the second special symbol B2 indicating “7.”, and the value of the second big hit symbol random number “7” is associated with it. The second special symbol B2 indicating “8.” is associated with the value of the second big hit symbol random number “8”, and the second special symbol B2 indicating “9.” is assigned the second big bonus symbol random number. The value “9” is associated.

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a special symbol probability changing preliminary flag table (see FIG. 7B) for the second special symbol B2 in which the special symbol probability changing preliminary flag 01H is listed. Note that the special symbol probability variable reserve flag 01H determined based on the special symbol probability variable reserve flag table shown in FIGS. 6B and 7B is the same flag. They are set (stored in the main RAM 31c) at different timings. In addition, the main ROM 31b stores a general symbol probability changing preliminary flag table (see FIG. 7C) for the second special symbol B2 in which the normal symbol probability changing preliminary flags 01H are listed. It should be noted that the normal symbol probability variable reserve flag 01H determined based on the respective normal symbol probability variable reserve flag tables shown in FIGS. 6 (c) and 7 (c) is the same flag. They are set (stored in the main RAM 31c) at different timings.

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a variable time shortening preliminary flag table 2 (see FIG. 7D) in which special symbol variable time shortening preliminary flags 01H are listed. Note that the special symbol variation time shortening reserve flag 01H determined based on each variation time shortening reserve flag table shown in FIGS. 6D and 7D is the same flag, and these special symbol variation time shortening reserve flags are the same. The flags 01H are set (stored in the main RAM 31c) at different timings. In addition, the main ROM 31b stores a special symbol variation time reduction frequency table (see FIG. 7E) for the second special symbol B2 in which the variable time reserve during variable time reduction 64H (100 times) is listed. . It should be noted that the variation time reserve during variable time reduction 64H determined based on the special symbol variation time reduction frequency tables shown in FIGS. 6 (e) and 7 (e) is the same flag. The number reserve 64H is set (stored in the main RAM 31c) at different timings.

  In the main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4, a special electric accessory setting 2 table (see FIG. 7 (f)) is stored. In the special electric accessory setting 2 table, the maximum number (15 times) of continuous operation of the special electric accessory, which is the number of executions of the round effect used during the big hit game, and the large winning device 24 in one round effect. The predetermined opening time (25000 ms = 25 seconds at the maximum) is determined.

  The main ROM 31b stores a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 8) in which variation patterns P1 to P8 for the symbol combination game (the first variation game and the second variation game) are allocated. Each variation pattern P1 to P8 has symbols in all columns after the symbols (the first effect symbol E1) displayed in the first symbol display unit 61 start changing (the symbol combination game is started). This is for specifying the time and contents of the game effects (display effects, light emission effects, sound effects) until the stop (the symbol combination game is ended), and is displayed on the second symbol display section 62. This is for specifying the time and contents of the game effects from when the symbol of the row (the second effect symbol E2) starts to change until the symbols of all the columns stop. That is, the variation patterns P1 to P8 are patterns commonly used in the first variation game and the second variation game. In the variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, variation patterns P1 and P2 for losing effects, variation patterns P3, P5 and P7 for losing reach effects, and variation patterns P4, P6 and P8 for jackpot effects are allocated. Yes. The variation pattern P1 indicates a pattern in the normal state, and the variation pattern P2 indicates a pattern in the case where the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state is given. Furthermore, the variation patterns P3 to P8 indicate patterns that are selected when any of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the variation time reduction state is given. Note that the variation patterns P1 and P2 indicate patterns that serve as a base for a lost effect that derives a lost symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or a reach is not derived). The variation pattern P3 indicates a pattern that is a base for a lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol in the case of normal reach. The variation pattern P4 indicates a pattern that serves as a base for a jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol in the case of normal reach. The variation pattern P5 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol after being developed into the super reach 1. The variation pattern P6 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol after the super reach 1 is developed. The variation pattern P7 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol after the development to Super Reach 2. The variation pattern P8 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol after the development to Super Reach 1. Therefore, the fluctuation patterns P3 and P4 indicate patterns for normal reach, the fluctuation patterns P5 and P6 indicate patterns for super reach 1, and the fluctuation patterns P7 and P8 indicate patterns for super reach 2. Normal reach refers to an effect in which after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. In addition, Super Reach 1 and 2 is an effect in which, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, a special effect is performed, and after the middle symbol is changed, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. Say. In addition, the appearance rate of super reach 1 and 2 is lower than the appearance rate of normal reach. Further, the super reach 1 and 2 have higher reliability (probability) that is a big hit than the normal reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the production time (fluctuation time) of the lost production, the lost reach production, and the jackpot production is different for each of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8. Specifically, the loss effect is executed for 12 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P1, and the loss effect is executed for 5 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P2. Also, the lose reach effect is executed for 23 seconds based on the variation pattern P3, the lose reach effect is executed for 58 seconds based on the change pattern P5, and the lose reach effect is executed for 59 seconds based on the change pattern P7. ing. Furthermore, the big hit effect is executed for 25 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P4, the big hit effect is executed for 60 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P6, and the big hit effect is executed for 61 seconds based on the fluctuation pattern P8.

  Each variation pattern P1 to P8 is assigned the variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the normal state, the variation pattern distribution random numbers (0 to 59) are allocated to the variation pattern P4, and the variation pattern distribution random values (60 to 60) are allocated to the variation pattern P6. 79), and the variation pattern distribution random numbers (80 to 99) are distributed to the variation pattern P8. In addition, when the probability variation state or the variation time shortening state is given, the variation pattern distribution random number values (0 to 49) are allocated to the variation pattern P4, and the variation pattern distribution is allocated to the variation pattern P6. Random values (50 to 74) are assigned, and fluctuation pattern distribution random values (75 to 99) are assigned to the fluctuation pattern P8. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, in the normal state, the variation pattern distribution random number values (0 to 79) are allocated to the variation pattern P3, and the variation pattern distribution random number values (80 to 80) are allocated to the variation pattern P5. 89) is assigned, and the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers (90 to 99) are assigned to the fluctuation pattern P7. When the probability variation state or the variation time shortening state is given, the variation pattern distribution random number values (0 to 94) are distributed to the variation pattern P4, and the variation pattern distribution random number is allocated to the variation pattern P6. Values (95 to 97) are assigned, and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers (98 to 99) are assigned to the fluctuation pattern P8.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol variation game executed by the main CPU 31a (first jackpot determination, second jackpot determination, reach determination, hit determination, jackpot symbol, lose symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described. The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores programs (random number acquisition program, jackpot determination program, variation pattern determination program, execution frequency count program, bonus game state command output program) used for the various processes described above. Yes.

  The random number acquisition program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “random number acquisition means”. That is, the main CPU 31a is triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 21), and the first big hit determination random number value updated every predetermined cycle and the first The values of the big hit symbol random numbers are acquired from the main RAM 31c, and those values are stored (stored) in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In addition, the main CPU 31a is triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 22), and the second big hit determination random number value updated every predetermined cycle and the first The value of the big hit symbol random number is acquired from the main RAM 31c, and the value is stored (stored) in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c.

  The big hit determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “big hit determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is a big hit. More specifically, the main CPU 31a immediately before the start of the first variation game, the first big hit determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and the first big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 31b. The first big hit determination (win lottery) for determining whether or not the first variation game is successful is performed. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by the first jackpot determination random number are set to 0 to 249 (a total of 250 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses a predetermined first jackpot determination value (“7” in the present embodiment) from among the numerical values that can be taken by the first jackpot determination random number, and sets the lottery probability for the jackpot to 250 minutes. The first big hit determination is performed as 1.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 stores the value of the second jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the second variation game. A second big hit determination (hit lottery) is performed for comparing the second big hit determination value to determine whether or not the second variable game is successful. In the present embodiment, numerical values that can be taken by the second jackpot determination random number are set to 0 to 249 (a total of 250 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses one second jackpot determination value (“7” in the present embodiment) determined in advance from the values that can be taken by the second jackpot determination random number, and sets the lottery probability for the jackpot to 250 minutes. The second big hit determination is performed as 1. That is, the main CPU 31a performs the big hit determination with the same lottery probability regardless of whether the game is the first variation game or the second variation game.

  When the determination result of the first big hit determination is negative (the value of the first big hit determination random number and the first big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. decide. In the lost game state, the large winning device 24 is maintained in a closed state that does not accept a hit ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the first special symbol B1 as a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined first special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  Similarly, when the determination result of the second big hit determination is negative (the value of the second big hit determination random number and the second big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a determines the lost gaming state. Then, the main CPU 31a determines the second special symbol B2 as a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined second special symbol B2 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 compares the first reach determination random number read from the main RAM 31c with the first reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b to perform the lose reach. Reach determination of whether or not to execute is performed. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the first reach determination random number are set to 0 to 49 (all 50 integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the five first reach determination values (“0” to “4” in the present embodiment) determined in advance from among the numerical values that can be taken by the first reach determination random numbers, and draws the reach. Reach determination is performed with the probability set to 5/50 (= 1/10). When the probability variation state or the variation time shortening state is given, the main CPU 31a uses one first reach determination value from among the numbers that can be taken by the first reach determination random number, and draws a reach. Reach determination is performed with a probability of 1/50. That is, the number of first reach determination values in the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state is one fifth that in the normal state.

  Similarly, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 compares the second reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the second reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and performs the lose reach. Reach determination of whether or not to execute is performed. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the second reach determination random number are set to 0 to 49 (all 50 integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the five second reach determination values (“0” to “4” in the present embodiment) determined in advance from among the numerical values that can be taken by the second reach determination random number, and the lottery of the reach is determined. Reach determination is performed with the probability set to 5/50 (= 1/10). When the probability variation state or the variation time shortening state is started, the main CPU 31a calculates the reach lottery probability using one second reach determination value from among the numerical values that can be taken by the second reach determination random number. Reach determination is performed as 1/50. That is, the number of second reach determination values in the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state is one fifth that in the normal state.

  And the determination result of reach determination is positive (the value of the first reach determination random number and the first reach determination value match, or the value of the second reach determination random number and the second reach determination value match) In this case, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the lose reach. In addition, the determination result of reach determination is negative (the first reach determination random number value and the first reach determination value do not match, or the second reach determination random number value and the second reach determination value do not match). The main CPU 31a determines a loss (a loss that does not involve reach).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the first big hit determination random number matches the first big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a determines the big hit. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a displays the first special symbol B1 which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the first effect symbol E1) derived in the symbol combination game on the first symbol display unit 61. decide. Specifically, any one of “0” to “9” from the jackpot symbol table 1 (see FIG. 6A) based on the value of the first jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. 1st special symbol B1 which shows one is determined. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined first special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  Similarly, when the determination result of the second big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the second big hit determination random number matches the second big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. To decide. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a displays the second special symbol B2 which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the second effect symbol E2) derived in the symbol combination game on the second symbol display unit 62. decide. Specifically, based on the value of the second jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c, “0.” to “9.” from the jackpot symbol table 2 (see FIG. 7A). 2nd special symbol B2 which shows any one of these is determined. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined second special symbol B2 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed.

  The variation pattern determination program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a to function as “variation pattern determination means”. That is, the main CPU 31a determines any one of the variation patterns P1 to P8 based on the determination results of the first big hit determination, the second big hit determination, and the reach determination. Specifically, when the big hit is determined in the first big hit determination and the second big hit determination, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and based on the value, for the big hit effect Any one of the fluctuation patterns P4, P6, P8 is determined. Further, when losing reach is determined in the reach determination, the main CPU 31a reads the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main RAM 31c, and based on the value, any of the variation patterns P3, P5, P7 for the losing reach effect is read. Or one. Further, when the loss is determined in the reach determination, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern P1 or P2 for the loss effect based on the value.

  When the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the first special symbol B1 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c. (Storing) and causing the first special symbol display device 51 to start changing the first special symbol B1. Similarly, when the main CPU 31a determines the second special symbol B2 and the variation pattern, the main CPU 31a sets (stores) the variation time associated with each variation pattern as a variation timer in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c. The 2 special symbol display device 52 is caused to start changing the second special symbol B2.

  When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 to perform control, a control command or the like is used as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42. Output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). The control command set here is output in the next command output processing (see step MC2 in FIG. 14). That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “variation pattern designation command output means”. Next, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol designation command for designating the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). The control command set here is output in the next command output process. Further, the main CPU 31a subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses (when the fluctuation timer becomes 0 ms), the main CPU 31a determines that the first special symbol B1 is determined if the first special symbol B1 is determined at the start of the fluctuation. If the second special symbol B2 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol B2 is determined at the start of the change, the second special symbol B2 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 52. In addition, the main CPU 31a sets a symbol stop command (special symbol 1 symbol stop designation command, special symbol 2 symbol stop designation command) for instructing symbol stop of each column as a control command in accordance with the passage of the variation time ( Output.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 reads a read signal (INT signal, Alternatively, the strobe signal) is output via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42.

  When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 provides a big hit gaming state in which the big winning device 24 is switched to an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “big hit game state giving means”. In the big hit gaming state, one opening effect, a plurality (15 in this embodiment) round effect, and one ending effect are executed. The opening effect is executed when the big winning device 24 is in the closed state and the big hit gaming state is started. Each round effect is executed when the grand prize winning device 24 is switched from the closed state to the open state. The round effect per time is executed between the time when the special winning device 24 is switched to the open state and the switch to the closed state. In the round production per time, the grand prize winning device 24 waits until a predetermined number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) wins, or the predetermined opening time (25 seconds in this embodiment). ) Will remain open until time elapses. Further, the ending effect is executed when the big winning device 24 is switched from the open state to the closed state, and when the big hit gaming state is ended (in the present embodiment, at the end of the 15th round effect). It has become so.

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 always starts giving a privilege gaming state that increases the possibility that a winning combination of symbols will be derived in the symbol combination game after the winning of the winning game state. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “privilege game state giving means”. More specifically, the main CPU 31a executes the first variable game executed by the first special symbol display device 51 (the first symbol display unit 61) and the second special symbol display device 52 (the second symbol display unit). 62) The symbol combination game is executed until the total number of executions with the second variation game executed in 62) reaches the predetermined number or before the total number of executions reaches the predetermined number. In the meantime, a privilege gaming state is given. Specifically, the main CPU 31a is a big hit until the total number of executions reaches the first predetermined number (10 times in the present embodiment) or before the total number of executions reaches 10. Until the symbol combination game is executed, the provision of the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state is continued. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “first privilege gaming state giving means”. After the total number of executions reaches 10, the main CPU 31a waits until the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) or the total number of executions reaches 100. Until the symbol combination game, which is a big hit, is executed before, only the variation time reduction state is continuously given. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “second privilege gaming state giving means”.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state is given, the game state is notified when the symbol combination game is executed. More specifically, when the probability variation state and the variation time reduction state are given, an effect of displaying the characters “probability change + short time” on the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 is performed. It has become. Further, when only the variable time shortening state is given, an effect of displaying the characters “short time” on the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 is performed. Instead of displaying characters on the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 to notify the gaming state, the player may notify the gaming state by emitting a lamp, or the sound from the speaker 17 The game state may be notified by output.

  When the probability variation state is started in the first variation game, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 displays ten first jackpot determination values from among the values that can be taken by the first jackpot determination random number. (In this embodiment, “3”, “7”, “19”, etc.) are used, and the first big hit determination is performed with the lottery probability of the big hit being 10/250 (= 1/25). That is, the number of first jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is 10 times that in the probability variation state. Similarly, when the probability variation state is started in the second variation game, the main CPU 31a determines ten second big hit determination values (in this embodiment, “3” from among the numerical values that can be taken by the second big hit determination random number. ”,“ 7 ”,“ 19 ”, etc.), the second big hit determination is performed with the lottery probability of the big hit being 10/250 (= 1/25). That is, the number of second jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is 10 times that in the probability variation state.

  Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 reduces the value of the special symbol high-probability variation frequency and the variation time when the provision of the variation time reduction state and the probability variation state is started after the end of the big hit gaming state. The value of the number of middle fluctuations is set (stored in the main RAM 31c). The number of fluctuations during the special symbol high probability indicates the remaining number of times of the symbol combination game to which the probability variation state is given, and is set to 10 times based on the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag 01H at the start of the probability variation state. (Stored in the main RAM 31c). The variation count during the variation time reduction indicates the remaining number of times of the symbol combination game to which the variation time reduction state is given, and is set to 100 times based on the special symbol probability change preliminary flag 01H at the start of the variation time reduction state. (Stored in the main RAM 31c).

  The execution frequency counting program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “execution frequency counting means”. That is, the main CPU 31a counts the total number of executions while at least one of the variation time reduction state and the probability variation state is given at the start of the symbol combination game. Specifically, each time the symbol combination game is executed, the main CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of times of change during reduction of the change time stored in the main RAM 31c and updates it. Further, every time the symbol combination game is executed, the main CPU 31a updates the special symbol high probability variation number stored in the main RAM 31c by one.

  The privilege game state command output program is a program for causing the main CPU 31a to function as “privilege game state command output means”. That is, the main CPU 31a instructs the provision of the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state when the provision of the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state is started at the end of the big hit gaming state (see A in FIG. 11). A privilege gaming state start instruction command is generated and set as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31a generates a probability variation state start instruction command (special symbol high probability designation command) for instructing the start of the probability variation state as a special gaming state start instruction command. The control command set here is output in a timer interrupt process from the next time (not shown). When the total number of executions of the symbol combination game has reached 10 times (first predetermined number) (see B in FIG. 11), that is, the special symbol high probability variation number stored in the main RAM 31c is subtracted to 0. In this case, the main CPU 31a generates a probability variation state end instruction command (privilege gaming state end instruction command) for instructing the end of the probability variation state, and sets (stores in the main RAM 31c) as a control command. The control command set here is output in a timer interrupt process from the next time (not shown). Furthermore, when the symbol combination game is executed 90 times and the total number of executions of the symbol combination game reaches 100 times (second predetermined number) (see C in FIG. 11), that is, the fluctuation stored in the main RAM 31c. When the number of times of change during time reduction is subtracted to 0, the main CPU 31a generates a change time reduction state end instruction command (privilege game state end instruction command) for instructing the end of the change time reduction state, and serves as a control command. Set (store in main RAM 31c). Note that the control command set here is output in a timer interrupt process from the next time (not shown).

Also, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 compares the hit determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the hit determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and wins in the normal symbol variation game. Make a decision. In this embodiment, numerical values that can be taken as random numbers for hit determination are 0 to 255 (256 different integers in total). Then, the main CPU 31a uses a predetermined hit determination value (“0” in the present embodiment) from among the numbers that can be taken as the hit determination random numbers, and sets the win lottery probability to 1/256. Make a decision. Note that, in the winning rate improvement state, the main CPU 31a uses 255 winning judgment values out of the numerical values that the winning judgment random numbers can take, and the winning lottery probability is 255/256 (= 1.004 minutes). The hit determination is performed as 1).
(2-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the overall control board 37 includes an overall control CPU 37 a as “sub-control means”. The general control CPU 37a is electrically connected to an input buffer 43 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 44 is electrically connected to the input buffer 43, and a control signal and a read signal are input to the overall control CPU 37a via the input port 44. The touch sensor 15a is electrically connected to the overall control CPU 37a.

  In addition, an overall ROM 37b and an overall RAM 37c are connected to the overall control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 37a updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the game effect at predetermined intervals. The overall control CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random number storage area of the overall RAM 37c stores a random number for lost left symbol, a random number for lost symbol, a random number for lost right symbol, and the like. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. Various timers that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the timer storage area of the overall RAM 37c.

  The central ROM 37b shown in FIG. 5 stores a sub-distribution table 1 (see FIG. 12) and a sub-distribution table 2 (see FIG. 13) as “effect distribution tables”. That is, the overall ROM 37b has a function as “production distribution table storage means”. In the sub-distribution table 1, when any one of the variation patterns P4, P6, and P8 for the big hit effect is determined, and when an operation signal is input from the touch sensor 15a when the reach is executed The auxiliary effect contents in the symbol combination game to be selected are distributed. The auxiliary effect content distributed in the sub-distribution table 1 indicates a part of the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game, and indicates a notice effect for notifying the jackpot. Specifically, during the symbol combination game in the normal state, the character A (red in the present embodiment) is displayed on the target symbol display portion of the first symbol display portion 61 and the second symbol display portion 62. Of the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62 during the symbol combination game in the case where the display is displayed and the variation time reduction state and the probability variation state are given. During the symbol combination game in the case where only the effect that the character B (silver robot in this embodiment) is displayed on the symbol display portion and the variation time shortening state are given, the first symbol display portion 61 and In the second symbol display portion 62, the target symbol display portion is distributed with an effect in which the character C (golden robot in this embodiment) is displayed. Note that the value of random number 1 for effect distribution (200 integers from 0 to 199 in this embodiment) is distributed to the effects in which the characters A, B, and C are displayed. Specifically, when the variation pattern P4 is determined, the value (0 to 1) of the effect distribution random number 1 is assigned to the effect in which the character A is displayed, and the effect in the effect that the character B is displayed. The distribution random number value (0 to 39) is distributed, and the effect distribution random number value (0 to 19) is distributed to the effect in which the character C is displayed. If any of 40 to 199 is selected as the value of the effect distribution random number 1 when the variation pattern P4 is determined, the effect in which the characters A, B, and C are displayed is not selected. Yes. In addition, when the variation pattern P6 or P8 is determined, the value of the random number for effect distribution 1 (0 to 19) is assigned to the effect in which the character A is displayed, and the effect in the effect that the character B is displayed. The value (0 to 69) of the random number for distribution 1 is distributed, and the value (0 to 29) of the random number for production distribution 1 is distributed to the effect in which the character C is displayed. When any one of 70 to 199 is selected as the value of the effect distribution random number 1 when the variation pattern P6 or P8 is determined, the effect in which the characters A, B, and C are displayed is not selected. It has become. In the present embodiment, the effect distribution random number 1 is acquired when the player operates the touch sensor 15a (when an operation signal is input from the touch sensor 15a). However, the effect distribution random number 1 may be acquired at an arbitrary timing during symbol variation.

  Further, in the sub-distribution table 2, when the variation pattern P7 or P8 that develops into the super reach 2 is determined, the touch sensor 15a is detected when the first effect symbol E1 or the second effect symbol E2 changes. The auxiliary effect contents in the symbol combination game selected when the operation signal is input are distributed. The auxiliary effect content distributed in the sub-distribution table 2 also shows a part of the effect content of the game effect effect in the symbol combination game, like the auxiliary effect content distributed in the sub-distribution table 1. It shows the reach production. More specifically, the effect X displayed in the target symbol display unit of the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62 (in the present embodiment, the effect using mahjong as a motif), and the first symbol Effect Y displayed in the target symbol display unit of the display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62 (in this embodiment, an effect using a flower card as a motif), and the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit The effect Z displayed in the target symbol display part among 62 (the effect which used the shogi as a motif in this embodiment) is distributed. Each production X, Y, Z indicates the contents of the super reach production. In addition, the value of random number 2 for effect distribution (10 kinds of integers from 0 to 9 in this embodiment) is distributed to each effect X, Y, and Z. More specifically, in the normal state, the value of the effect distribution random number 2 (0-2) is assigned to the effect X, and the value of the effect distribution random number 2 (3-5) is assigned to the effect Y. The effect distribution random number 2 (6 to 9) is assigned to the effect Z. In the case where the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state are given, the effect distribution random number 2 (0 to 3) is assigned to the effect X, and the effect distribution random number is assigned to the effect Y. A value of 2 (4 to 6) is assigned, and an effect distribution random number 2 (7 to 9) is assigned to the effect Z. Further, in the case where only the variable time shortening state is given, the value (0 to 2) of the effect distribution random number 2 is assigned to the effect X, and the value of the effect distribution random number 2 (3) is assigned to the effect Y. ~ 6) are assigned, and the value (7-9) of the random number for effect distribution 2 is assigned to the effect Z. The effect distribution random number 2 of the present embodiment is a random number acquired when the player does not operate the touch sensor 15a (when an operation signal from the touch sensor 15a is not input).

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c. . When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a stores the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit 61 at the end of the symbol combination game based on the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 stored in the overall RAM 37c. The first effect symbol E1 or the first effect symbol E2 that is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display unit 62 is generated. For example, when the first special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is any one of “0” to “9”, or the second special symbol B2 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “0.” In the case of any one of “9.”, the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is one of the variation patterns P4, P6, and P8 for the jackpot effect. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a first stops the first symbol display unit 61 on the first effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) or finally stops on the second symbol display unit 62. Two effect symbols E2 (effect symbol left, middle, and right) are generated so that all columns are of the same type. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right (the effect symbols are of the same type) based on the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2. For example, if the first special symbol B1 is “0”, the first effect symbol E1 is “0”, and if the first special symbol B1 is “1”, the first effect symbol E1 is “1”. The generated first effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is derived to the first symbol display unit 61 as a final symbol combination. Similarly, if the second special symbol B2 is “0.”, the second effect symbol E2 is “0”, and if the second special symbol B2 is “1.”, the second effect symbol E2 is “1”. To do. The generated second effect symbol E2 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is derived to the second symbol display section 62 as a final symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  The first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−”, and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is any of the variation patterns P3, P5, P7 for losing reach production. If the number is one, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 determines the loss reach. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both effect symbols are the same type) are generated based on the value of the random number for the lost left symbol. Then, based on the value of the random symbol for the losing symbol, the effect symbol is generated. If the value of the random symbol for losing pattern and the random number value for losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the effect symbol in the effect symbol and the effect symbol left (or effect symbol) The production pattern is generated so that (right) does not match. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by random numbers for the left symbol for lost, the random number for right for lost, and the random number for middle for lost are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  When the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 stored in the overall RAM 37c is “−” and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern P1 or P2 for the loss effect. 3, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates effect symbols left, middle, and right so that all columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the production symbol left is generated based on the value of the random symbol for the loss left symbol, the production symbol is generated based on the value of the random number for the middle symbol of the loss, and the production is produced based on the value of the random number for the loss right symbol. Generate the symbol right. When the value of the random number for the lost symbol and the value of the random number for the lost symbol match, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol right so that the effect symbol left does not match the effect symbol right. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  The overall control CPU 37a uses, as control commands, a change pattern designation command for designating a change pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command. This is output to the lamp control CPU 34a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 outputs an effect symbol left designation command for designating the effect symbol left of the first effect symbol E1 or the second effect symbol E2 to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. To do. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a performs an effect symbol right designation command for designating the effect symbol right of the first effect symbol E1 or the second effect symbol E2, and the effect symbol of the first effect symbol E1 or the second effect symbol E2. The specified design symbol designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a as a control command.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the overall control CPU 37a sends the input symbol stop command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Output.

  By the way, when the probability variation state start instruction command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 indicates the current gaming state (the variation time shortening state and the probability indicated by the probability variation state start instruction command). The fluctuation state) is stored in the overall RAM 37c. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a sets 01H (stored in the overall RAM 37c) as the overall probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and stores the variation time reduction flag for overall variation indicating the variation time reduction state. 01H is set (stored in the overall RAM 37c). That is, the overall RAM 37c has a function as “game state storage means”.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates a gaming state notification command to be output to the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a upon input of the probability variation state start instruction command, and sets it as a control command (stored in the overall RAM 37c). ) The control command set here is output in the next timer interrupt process (not shown). Then, the display control CPU 33a performs control to display the characters “probability change + short time” on the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62, triggered by the input of the gaming state notification command.

  When the probability variation state end instruction command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 indicates the current gaming state (only the variation time reduction state) indicated by the probability variation state end instruction command. The data is stored in the overall RAM 37c. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a updates and stores the overall probability variation flag stored in the overall RAM 37c from 01H to 00H. The overall control CPU 37a keeps the overall variable time reduction flag as 01H.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates a gaming state notification command to be output to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a upon input of the probability variation state end instruction command, and sets it as a control command (stored in the overall RAM 37c). ) The control command set here is output in the timer interrupt process when the probability variation state ends (in this embodiment, when the symbol stop command is output at the end of the tenth symbol combination game). The Then, the display control CPU 33a performs control to display the characters “short time” on the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62, triggered by the input of the gaming state notification command.

  Further, when the variable time shortening state end instruction command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 indicates the current gaming state (the normal state) indicated by the variable time shortening state end instruction command. The data is stored in the overall RAM 37c. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a updates the overall variable time reduction flag stored in the overall RAM 37c from 01H to 00H and stores it.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a generates a gaming state notification command to be output to the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a upon input of the change time shortening state end instruction command, and sets the control command as a control command (in the overall RAM 37c). Remember. The control command set here is output in the timer interrupt process when the variable time reduction state ends (in this embodiment, when the symbol stop command is output at the end of the 100th symbol combination game). Is done. Then, the display control CPU 33a performs control to end the display of characters on the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 in response to the input of the gaming state notification command.

  When the big hit is determined, that is, when the opening designation command for designating the opening effect is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a sets 00H as the overall probability variation flag and the overall variation time reduction flag. Set (store in overall RAM 37c).

  Also, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 determines the game state at the start of the symbol combination game from the overall probability variation flag and the overall variation time reduction flag each time the variation pattern designation command is input. Check. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a uses the change start gaming state flag 1 indicating whether or not a probability change state is given at the start of the symbol combination game when 01H is set as the overall probability change flag. 01H is set (stored in the overall RAM 37c). Further, the overall control CPU 37a, when 01H is set as the overall variation time reduction flag, as the variation start game state flag 2 indicating whether or not the variation time reduction state is given at the start of the symbol combination game. 01H is set (stored in the overall RAM 37c). Note that the overall RAM 37c stores the gaming state at the start of the confirmed symbol combination game (the state of the change start gaming state flags 1 and 2) at least until the end of the current symbol combination game. That is, the overall RAM 37c has a function as “game state memory maintaining means at the start of game”. Then, the overall control CPU 37a clears the gaming state stored in the overall RAM 37c at the start of the next symbol combination game. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a stores 00H as the variation start game state flags 1 and 2 stored in the overall RAM 37c at the start of the next symbol combination game.

  In addition, an effect content selection program, an effect content execution program, an operation effective time setting program, and the like are stored in the overall ROM 37b shown in FIG.

  The operation effective time setting program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “operation effective time setting means”. In other words, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores in the overall RAM 37c) an operation effective time for enabling the input of the operation signal from the touch sensor 15a. The operation valid time is set within the time for which the symbol combination game is executed. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a, when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is one of the variation patterns P4, P6, P8 for the big hit effect, 12 seconds from the start of the symbol combination game. The operation effective time 1 is set (stored in the overall RAM 37c) for 8 seconds until 20 seconds elapse from the time when the time has elapsed. In addition, when the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern P7 or P8 that develops into the super reach 2, the overall control CPU 37a passes 30 seconds from the time when 25 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol combination game. Up to 5 seconds until is set as the operation effective time 2 (stored in the overall RAM 37c).

  The production content selection program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to function as “production content selection means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a performs the sub-distribution table 1 (FIG. 12) stored in the overall ROM 37b based on the change start gaming state flags 1 and 2 stored in the overall RAM 37c during the execution of the symbol combination game. The auxiliary effect content is selected from the sub-distribution table 2 (see FIG. 13). The overall control CPU 37a determines the auxiliary effect contents from the sub-distribution tables 1 and 2 regardless of whether the first variable game is executed or the second variable game is executed. . More specifically, when the operation effective time 1 is set and an operation signal is input from the touch sensor 15a within the operation effective time 1, the overall control CPU 37a displays the variation pattern and the variation start game state stored in the overall RAM 37c. Based on the flags 1 and 2 and the effect distribution random number 1 obtained by random number lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute an effect of displaying any one of the characters A, B, and C from the sub-distribution table 1. . For example, when the variation pattern P4 is stored in the overall RAM 37c and 01H is stored as the variation start game state flags 1 and 2, respectively, if the obtained effect distribution random number 1 is any of 0 to 39, The execution of the effect for displaying the character B is determined, and if the effect distribution random number 1 is any of 40 to 199, the non-execution of the effect for displaying the character is determined.

  When the operation effective time 2 is set and an operation signal is input within the operation effective time 2, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 displays the effects X, Y, and Z from the sub-distribution table 2. Decide on one of the executions. For example, when the operation signal is input once within the operation effective time 2, the overall control CPU 37a determines the execution of the effect X. Further, when the operation signal is input twice within the operation effective time 2, the overall control CPU 37a determines the execution of the effect Y. When the operation signal is input three times within the operation valid time 2, the overall control CPU 37a determines the execution of the effect Z. Thereafter, when the operation signal is operated four or more times within the operation effective time 2, the overall control CPU 37a performs the number of operation signal inputs such as effect X, effect Y, effect Z, effect X, etc. for each input of the operation signal. Depending on, select one of the effects.

  If the operation effective time 2 is set and no operation signal is input within the operation effective time 2, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 displays the gaming state at the start of variation stored in the overall RAM 37c. Based on the flags 1 and 2 and the effect content distribution random number 2 acquired by random number lottery, execution of any of the effects X, Y, and Z is determined from the sub distribution table 2. For example, if 01H is stored as the change start game state flags 1 and 2 in the overall RAM 37c, the execution of the effect X is determined if the effect distribution random number 2 is 0 to 3, and the effect distribution is determined. If the random number for randomization 2 is any one of 4 to 6, the execution of the effect Y is determined, and if the random number 2 for the effect distribution is any one of 7 to 9, the execution of the effect Z is determined.

  The production content execution program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “production content execution means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a performs control to execute the selected auxiliary effect content. More specifically, when an effect for displaying any of the characters A, B, and C is determined, the overall control CPU 37a generates a first auxiliary effect content specifying command for specifying the effect, and the generated first The auxiliary effect content designation command is output as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. In addition, when any of the effects X, Y, and Z is determined, the overall control CPU 37a generates a second auxiliary effect content specifying command for specifying the effect, and the generated second auxiliary effect content specifying command is generated. The control command is output to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a.

The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 uses the control commands and the like as control signals (8-bit signals), and outputs the signals through the output port 45 and the output buffer 46 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 37a, in accordance with the output timing of the control signal, instructs the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control board 34 to read a control command constituting the control signal (INT signal or , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46.
(2-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display control board 33 includes the display control CPU 33a as “sub-control means” and “display control means”. The display control CPU 33a includes a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM. (Not shown) is connected. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display contents (such as symbol variation) of the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62, that is, the first symbol display unit 61 and This is information for instructing the second symbol display unit 62 to execute the display effect.

  Further, the display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effects data for first auxiliary effects that are used when an effect for displaying the characters A, B, and C is performed. The display ROM stores a plurality of types of second auxiliary effect display effect data used when the effects X, Y, and Z are performed. The display effect data for the first auxiliary effect and the display effect data for the second auxiliary effect are information for the display control CPU 33a to control the auxiliary effect contents of the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62. .

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the display control CPU 33a stores the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the display RAM. It has become.

  Further, when the effect symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the effect symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the presentation design right designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the production design right designated by the command in the display RAM, and when the production design middle designation command is inputted. The effect symbols designated by the command are stored in the display RAM.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the display control CPU 33a displays the effect symbol left, right, and center stored in the display RAM input at the start of the variation. If the game is related to the first variation game, the first symbol display unit 61 is instructed to stop the first effect symbol E1 based on the left, right, and middle effect symbols. Thereby, the designated first effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display unit 61. In addition, if the effect symbol left, right, and middle stored in the display RAM input at the start of variation relate to the second variation game, the display control CPU 33a, based on the effect symbol left, right, and middle, The second symbol display unit 62 is instructed to stop the second effect symbol E2. Thereby, the designated second effect symbol E2 is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display unit 62.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of display effect data stored in the display ROM. The set display effect data is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. Thereby, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs it to the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62. As a result, the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 can perform a predetermined display (such as a symbol combination game) based on the symbol signal.

  When the first auxiliary effect content designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the display control CPU 33a displays the effect designated by the first auxiliary effect content designation command as a display RAM. To come to remember. Further, when the second auxiliary effect content designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the effect designated by the second auxiliary effect content designation command in the display RAM.

  When the first auxiliary effect content designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of first auxiliary effect display effect data stored in the display ROM. Thus, the set display effect data for the first auxiliary effect is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. Accordingly, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the first auxiliary effect content designation command and the first auxiliary effect display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the display effect data for the first auxiliary effect stored in the display RAM into the first auxiliary effect signal, and displays the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62. Output. As a result, the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 can perform a predetermined display (an effect of displaying any one of the characters A, B, and C) based on the first auxiliary effect signal. Become.

Further, when the second auxiliary effect content designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 3 selects any one of the plurality of types of display effect data for the second auxiliary effect stored in the display ROM. Is set (generated), and the set display effect data for the second auxiliary effect is stored in the storage area of the display RAM. Thus, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the second auxiliary effect content designation command and the second auxiliary effect display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts the second auxiliary effect display effect data stored in the display RAM into a second auxiliary effect signal and outputs the second auxiliary effect signal to the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62. . As a result, the first symbol display unit 61 or the second symbol display unit 62 can perform a predetermined display (any one of effects X, Y, and Z) based on the second auxiliary effect signal.
(2-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 3, the voice / lamp control board 34 includes the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. The voice / lamp control CPU 34a includes a voice / lamp ROM (not shown) and a voice / lamp RAM (not shown). Is connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The voice / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the symbol variation game is performed. The light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to control the light output mode of the top lamp 16. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  Further, the sound / lamp ROM includes a plurality of types of first auxiliary effect light emission effect data and a plurality of types of first auxiliary effect sound effect data used when an effect of displaying the characters A, B, and C is performed. Is remembered. The sound / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of second auxiliary effect light emission effect data and a plurality of types of second auxiliary effect amount sound effect data used when the effects X, Y, and Z are performed. Yes.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a displays the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the sound / lamp RAM. To come to remember.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a instructs the top lamp 16 to stop the light emission and also instructs the speaker 17 to stop the voice output. .

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM, The set light effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a change pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of voice effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. The set sound production data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  When the first auxiliary effect content designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the effect designated by the first auxiliary effect content designation command. It is stored in the voice / lamp RAM. Further, when the second auxiliary effect content designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a stores the effect designated by the second auxiliary effect content designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. It has become.

  When the first auxiliary effect content designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a sets one of the plurality of types of first auxiliary effect light-emitting effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM ( Generated) and the set light effect data for the first auxiliary effect is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the first auxiliary effect content designation command and the first auxiliary effect light emission effect data.

  When the first auxiliary effect content designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 selects any one of a plurality of types of the first auxiliary effect voice effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. One of them is set (generated), and the set sound effect data for the first auxiliary effect is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. As a result, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data for the first auxiliary effect corresponding to the first auxiliary effect content designation command.

  Further, when the second auxiliary effect content designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a selects one of the plurality of types of second auxiliary effect light-emitting effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. It is set (generated), and the set second auxiliary effect light emission effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the second auxiliary effect content designation command and the second auxiliary effect light emission effect data.

  When the second auxiliary effect content designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 selects one of the plural types of second auxiliary effect voice effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. One is set (generated), and the set second auxiliary effect sound effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the second auxiliary effect voice effect data corresponding to the second auxiliary effect content designation command.

  Next, processing (timer interrupt processing) performed by the main CPU 31a of the main control board 31 will be described. A program for performing this process is repeatedly executed at predetermined interrupt intervals (every 4 ms) in the main CPU 31a after the pachinko machine 10 is started.

  In step MC1 shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 31a executes an output process for outputting a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a special prize opening solenoid SOL2, etc., and proceeds to the process of step MC2. In step MC2, the main CPU 31a executes a command output process for outputting a control command to the overall control CPU 37a, and proceeds to the process of step MC3.

  In the process of step MC3 (input process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 15 includes processing of steps MD1 to MD5. In step MD1, the main CPU 31a executes port input processing for confirming input of detection signals of the switches SE1 to SE6, and proceeds to processing in step MD2.

  In the process of step MD2 (special symbol input process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 16 includes the processes of steps S1 to S8. In step S1, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning device 21 (that is, whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start port switch SE1). When the game ball has not won the first start winning device 21 (step S1: N), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S5 without performing the processes of steps S2 to S4. On the other hand, when a game ball has won the first start winning device 21 (step S1: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the processing of step S2.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 31c is less than four. When the number of first special symbol reservation balls is “4” (step S2: N), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S5 without performing the processes of steps S3 and S4. On the other hand, when the number of first special symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (step S2: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S3.

  In step S3, the main CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of first special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S4. In step S4, the main CPU 31a acquires the first big hit determination random number and the first big hit symbol random number, and stores them in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S5.

  In step S5, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning device 22 (that is, whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start port switch SE2). When the game ball has not won the second start winning device 22 (step S5: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processing of steps S6 to S8. On the other hand, when a game ball wins the second start winning device 22 (step S5: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S6.

  In step S6, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of second special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 31c is less than four. When the number of second special symbol reserved balls is “4” (step S6: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S7 and S8. On the other hand, if the number of second special symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (step S6: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S7.

  In step S7, the main CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of second special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S8. In step S8, the main CPU 31a acquires the second big hit determination random number and the second big hit symbol random number and stores them in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 16 ends, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MD3 shown in FIG. In the process of step MD3 (special electric accessory input process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 17 includes the processes of steps S10 to S16. In step S10, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning device 24 (whether or not a detection signal has been input from the count switch SE3). When a game ball has not won in the big winning device 24 (step S10: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S11 to S16. On the other hand, when a game ball wins the big winning device 24 (step S10: Y), the main CPU 31a reads the system flag from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the system flag. The system flag is a flag indicating whether or not the big hit gaming state based on the result of the symbol combination game (first variation game and second variation game) is being executed. It should be noted that “01H” is set as the system flag (stored in the main RAM 31c) when it is in the big hit gaming state, and “00H” is set as the system flag (stored in the main RAM 31c) when it is not in the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  In the following step S12, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not “01H” is set as the system flag read in step S11 (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is in effect). When “01H” is set as the system flag (step S12: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S13. In step S13, the main CPU 31a reads the special electric accessory processing flag from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the special electric accessory processing flag. The special electric accessory processing flag includes a big hit setting process (see FIG. 33) executed in the big hit gaming state, a big winning opening closing 1 process (see FIG. 36), a big winning opening closing 2 process (see FIG. 34), a large It is a flag that designates which of a winning opening opening process (see FIG. 35) and a big hit end process (see FIG. 37) is to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c), when the big hit setting process is executed, "00H" is set as the special electric combination processing flag, and when the big winning opening closing 2 process is executed, the special electric combination “01H” is set as the object processing flag, and “02H” is set as the special electric accessory processing flag when the special winning opening opening process is executed. Also, “03H” is set as the special electric accessory processing flag when the big winning opening closing process 1 is executed, and “04H” is set as the special electric accessory processing flag when the big hit end processing is executed. The

  In the following step S14, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not “02H” is set as the special electric accessory processing flag read in step S13 (that is, whether or not the big winning device 24 is open). . When “02H” is not set as the special electric accessory processing flag (step S14: N), the main CPU 31a ends the present subroutine without performing the process of step S15. On the other hand, when “02H” is set as the special electric accessory processing flag (step S14: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the processing of step S15. In step S15, the main CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of winning a prize winning opening because a winning of a game ball is detected while the winning apparatus 24 is opened (step S14). Note that the number of winning prizes indicates the number of game balls won in the big winning device 24 during one round production in the big hit gaming state. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  In the step S12, when “01H” is not set as the system flag read out in the step S11 (step S12: N), the game switch of the winning game device 24 uses the count switch SE3 when it is not in the big hit gaming state. Since a winning is detected, the main CPU 31a determines that the winning is an illegal winning, and proceeds to the process of step S16. In step S16, the main CPU 31a sets, in the main RAM 31c, an error designation command for notifying the hall computer, the store clerk of the game store, and the player that the prize is illegal. The error designation command set in the main RAM 31c is controlled by the hall computer and the general control by the output processing (see step MC1 in FIG. 14) and the command output processing (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt processing and subsequent times. It is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the substrate 37. When the error control command is input, the overall control CPU 37a outputs the command to the voice / lamp control CPU 34a of the voice / lamp control board 34, and notifies the top lamp 16 and the speaker 17 that the prize is illegal. To control. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 ends, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MD4 shown in FIG. In step MD4, the main CPU 31a executes a normal symbol input process accompanying the input of a detection signal from the gate switch SE4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 25. More specifically, when the input of the detection signal from the gate switch SE4 is confirmed, the main CPU 31a adds the number of normal symbol holding balls corresponding to the number of the normal symbol variation game being held, Acquire and store. Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the main CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a does not add the number of normal symbol reserved balls when the value of the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 31c is “4”. After completion of the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 31a displays a control signal indicating a display mode according to the value of the normal symbol holding ball number stored in the main RAM 31c in the subsequent output processing (see step MC1 in FIG. 14). Is output to the normal symbol hold display device F.

  In the subsequent step MD5, the main CPU 31a executes a normal electric accessory input process in response to the input of a detection signal from the second start port switch SE2 that detects a game ball won in the second start winning device 22. More specifically, the main CPU 31a confirms the input of the detection signal from the second start port switch SE2, and counts the number of game balls won to the second start winning device 22 while the pair of blade members are opened. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 15 ends, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MC4 shown in FIG. In the process of step MC4, the main CPU 31a executes random number processing for updating various random numbers such as a first jackpot determination random number, a second jackpot determination random number, a first jackpot symbol random number, and a second jackpot symbol random number, The process proceeds to step MC5.

  In the process of step MC5 (special symbol 1 process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine in FIG. 18 includes the processes of steps S20 to S23. In step S20, the main CPU 31a reads the system flag from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the system flag, and proceeds to the process of step S21. In step S21, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the system flag read in step S20 is “00H” (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is in effect). When the system flag is not “00H” (step S21: N), that is, in the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31a ends the present subroutine without performing the processes of steps S22 and S23. On the other hand, when the system flag is “00H” (step S21: Y), that is, when it is not in the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S22.

  In step S22, the main CPU 31a reads the special symbol 1 processing flag from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the special symbol 1 processing flag, and proceeds to the processing of step S23. In step S23, the main CPU 31a shifts (jumps) to each process according to the special symbol 1 process flag read in step S22. The special symbol 1 process flag includes a special symbol 1 start process (see FIG. 21), a special symbol 1 variation process (see FIG. 29), and a special symbol 1 display process (see FIG. 31) executed in the first variation game. This flag specifies which process is to be executed. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine after the end of the process of the transfer destination (after the end of step S23).

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), “00H” is set as the special symbol 1 process flag when the special symbol 1 start process is executed, and the special symbol 1 variation process is executed when the special symbol 1 variation process is executed. “01H” is set as the 1 processing flag, and “02H” is set as the special symbol 1 processing flag when the special symbol 1 display processing is executed.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 ends, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MC6 shown in FIG. In the process of step MC6 (special symbol 2 process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 19 includes the processes of steps S24 to S27. In step S24, the main CPU 31a reads the system flag from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the system flag, and proceeds to the process of step S25. In step S25, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the system flag read in step S24 is “00H” (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is in effect). When the system flag is not “00H” (step S25: N), that is, in the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31a ends the present subroutine without performing the processing of steps S26 and S27. On the other hand, when the system flag is “00H” (step S25: Y), that is, when it is not in the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S26.

  In step S26, the main CPU 31a reads the special symbol 2 processing flag from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the special symbol 2 processing flag, and proceeds to the processing of step S27. In step S27, the main CPU 31a shifts (jumps) to each process according to the special symbol 2 process flag read in step S26. The special symbol 2 processing flag includes a special symbol 2 start process (see FIG. 22), a special symbol 2 variation process (see FIG. 30), and a special symbol 2 display process (see FIG. 32) executed in the second variation game. This flag specifies which process is to be executed. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine after the end of the process of the transfer destination (after the end of step S27).

  As shown in FIG. 20B, “00H” is set as the special symbol 2 processing flag when the special symbol 2 start process is executed, and the special symbol 2 variation process is executed when the special symbol 2 variation process is executed. “01H” is set as the 2 processing flag, and “02H” is set as the special symbol 2 processing flag when the special symbol 2 display processing is executed.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 19 ends, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MC7 shown in FIG. In step MC7, the main CPU 31a executes a special electric accessory process for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening door 24a of the big winning device 24 related to the big hit gaming state, and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  In step MC8, the main CPU 31a executes a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol variation game performed by the normal symbol display device 53. More specifically, the main CPU 31a proceeds to step MC9 when the normal symbol variation game is not being played. On the other hand, the main CPU 31a executes various processes executed in the normal symbol variation game when the normal symbol variation game is being performed. For example, the main CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of normal symbol reserved balls when the number of normal symbol reserved balls exists (not 0), and the hit determination for the normal symbol input process (step MD4 in FIG. 15) acquired. A hit determination is made as to whether or not the random number is a win. When the winning determination is won, the main CPU 31a determines “◯” as the stop symbol to be fixedly stopped by the normal symbol display device 53 in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, if the winning determination is not won, the main CPU 31a determines “×” as the stop symbol to be fixedly stopped by the normal symbol display device 53 in the normal symbol variation game. Then, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MC9.

  In Step MC9, the main CPU 31a executes the ordinary electric accessory process related to opening and closing of the pair of blade members constituting the ordinary electric accessory 22b. More specifically, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MC10 when the pair of blade members are being opened. On the other hand, when the pair of blade members are not being opened, the main CPU 31a executes various processes related to the opening and closing of the blade members. For example, the main CPU 31a opens and closes the pair of blade members over a plurality of times (three times in the present embodiment). Specifically, the main CPU 31a sets information for opening the pair of blade members and information indicating the number of times of opening and closing the pair of blade members in the main RAM 31c. When the information for opening the pair of blade members is set in the main RAM 31c, the main CPU 31a sends a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL in the output process (step MC1) of the timer interrupt process. It outputs and performs control which opens a pair of blade member. In addition, the main CPU 31a opens a pair of blade members, and either a predetermined time (100 ms or 1400 ms) elapses, or a predetermined number (10) of game balls are in the second start winning device 22. Until a prize is won, the pair of blade members are controlled so as to maintain the open state. Then, the main CPU 31a sets information for closing the pair of blade members in the main RAM 31c. Further, when the information for closing the blade member is set in the main RAM 31c, the main CPU 31a outputs a drive signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 in the timer interrupt process output process (step MC1). Then, the control for closing the pair of blade members is performed. Then, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step MC10.

  In step MC10, the main CPU 31a executes a special symbol variation process related to the symbol variation game performed by the first special symbol display device 51 and the second special symbol display device 52, and ends the processing here.

  Next, a process (special symbol 1 start process) executed by shifting from step S23 of the special symbol 1 process will be described.

  In step S40 shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 31a reads the first special symbol reserved ball number from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the first special symbol reserved ball number, and proceeds to the processing of step S41. In step S41, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of first special symbol reserved balls read in step S40 is greater than zero. When the number of first special symbol reservation balls is 0 (step S41: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processing of steps S42 to S53. On the other hand, when the number of first special symbol reservation balls is larger than 0 (step S41: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S42.

  In step S42, the main CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of first special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S43. In step S43, the main CPU 31a reads the big hit flag 2 from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the big hit flag 2, and proceeds to the processing of step S44. In step S44, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit flag 2 read in step S43 is “00H”. The big hit flag 2 is a flag indicating whether or not the second variable game that is a big hit is being played on the second special symbol display device 52. During the execution of the second variation game that is a big hit, "01H" is set as the big hit flag 2, and during the non-execution of the second variation game or during the execution of the second variation game that does not become a big hit, “00H” is set as the big hit flag 2.

  When the big hit flag 2 is not “00H” but “01H” (step S44: N), that is, when the second variable game is a big hit, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S49, which is a process related to loss. . Therefore, when the second variable game is a big hit, the first variable game is not a big hit. On the other hand, when the big hit flag 2 is “00H” (step S44: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S45. In step S45, the main CPU 31a reads out a first jackpot determination random number corresponding to “1” of the number of first special symbol reservation balls acquired in the special symbol input process (see FIG. 16) and stored in the main RAM 31c. . In step S45, when the first big hit determination random number corresponding to “1” of the first special symbol reserved ball number is read, the main CPU 31a reads the first big hit corresponding to “2” of the first special symbol reserved ball number. The determination random number is updated to the first big hit determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol reserved ball number “1”. The main CPU 31a also holds the first special symbol hold obtained by subtracting 1 (for example, “4” → “3”, “3” → “2”) from the first big hit determination random number corresponding to each first special symbol hold ball number. Update to the first big hit determination random number corresponding to the number of balls.

  In subsequent step S46, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the first big hit determination random number read in step S45 matches the first big hit determination value (executes the first big hit determination). Further, the main CPU 31a confirms the contents of the special symbol probability variation flag, and when the special symbol probability variation flag is “01H”, executes the first big hit determination based on the ten first big hit determination values, When the special symbol probability variation flag is “00H”, the first big hit determination is executed based on one first big hit determination value. The special symbol probability variation flag indicates whether or not a probability variation state is given as a gaming state. When the probability variation state is given, “01H” is set as the special symbol probability variation flag, and when the probability variation state is not given, “00H” is set as the special symbol probability variation flag.

  When the first big hit determination random number does not match the first big hit determination value (step S46: N), that is, when the loss is determined, the main CPU 31a proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, when the first big hit determination random number matches the first big hit determination value (step S46: Y), that is, when the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S47.

  In step S47, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “01H” as the big hit flag 1 stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S48. The big hit flag 1 is a flag indicating whether or not the first variable game determined to be a big hit is being played. The big hit flag 1 is set to “01H” during the execution of the first variable game that is a big hit, and “ 00H "is set.

  In the process of step S48 (special symbol 1 big hit fluctuation process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine in FIG. 26 includes the processes of steps S100 to S113. In step S100, the main CPU 31a acquires “1” for the number of first special symbol reservation balls acquired by the special symbol input process (see FIG. 16) and stored in the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the first big hit symbol random number. The first big hit symbol random number corresponding to “is read. In step S100, when the main CPU 31a reads the first big hit symbol random number corresponding to “1” of the first special symbol reserved ball number, the first CPU corresponding to the first special symbol reserved ball number “2”. The jackpot symbol random number is updated to the first jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol reserve ball number “1”. The main CPU 31a also subtracts 1 from the first jackpot symbol random number corresponding to each first special symbol reserved ball number (for example, “4” → “3”, “3” → “2”). The random number for the first big hit symbol corresponding to the number of reserved balls is updated.

  In the following step S101, the main CPU 31a selects the first special symbol B1 from the jackpot symbol table 1 (see FIG. 6A) based on the first jackpot symbol random number read in step S100, and proceeds to the processing of step S102. Transition. In step S102, the main CPU 31a stores (sets) the first special symbol B1 selected in step S101 as the special symbol 1 stop number in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S103.

  In step S103, the main CPU 31a selects the special symbol probability changing reserve flag data from the special symbol probability changing reserve flag table (see FIG. 6B) for the first special symbol B1, and in step S104, the selected data is specially selected. 01H is stored in the main RAM 31c as a symbol probability change preliminary flag. The special symbol probability variation preliminary flag data indicates the contents to be set as the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag.

  In the following step S105, the main CPU 31a selects the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag data from the variation time reduction preliminary flag table 1 (see FIG. 6D) for the first special symbol B1, and in the subsequent step S106, selects the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag data. 01H is stored in the main RAM 31c as the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag. The special symbol variation time shortening preliminary flag data indicates the contents set as the special symbol variation time shortening preliminary flag.

  In the following step S107, the main CPU 31a selects the normal symbol probability variable reserve flag data from the common symbol probability variable reserve flag table (see FIG. 6C) for the first special symbol B1, and in the subsequent step S108, selects the selected data. 01H is stored in the main RAM 31c as a normal symbol probability change preliminary flag. The normal symbol probability change preliminary flag data indicates the contents to be set as the normal symbol probability change preliminary flag.

  In the following step S109, the main CPU 31a selects the special symbol variation time reduction frequency data from the special symbol variation time reduction frequency table for the first special symbol B1 (see FIG. 6E), and in the subsequent step S110, selects the special symbol variation time reduction frequency data. 64H is stored in the main RAM 31c as a fluctuation frequency reserve during the fluctuation time reduction. The special symbol variation time reduction frequency data indicates the contents to be set as the variation frequency reserve during the variation time reduction.

  In subsequent step S111, the main CPU 31a stores in the main RAM 31c the special electric accessory continuous operation maximum number of times and the special electric accessory spare timer determined in the special electric accessory setting 1 table (see FIG. 6 (f)). The maximum value of the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory indicates the specified number of rounds in which the round effect is performed in the big hit gaming state. The special electric accessory preliminary timer indicates an opening time for opening the grand prize winning device 24 in one round effect.

  In subsequent step S112, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table for the special symbol 1. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 9) for the big hit effect. The variation patterns P4, P6, and P8 for the big hit effect are distributed in the change pattern distribution table for the big hit effect. In step S113, the main CPU 31a executes a variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern of the first variation game to be executed. Details of the variation pattern determination process will be described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, and proceeds to the process of step S50 shown in FIG.

  In the process of step S49 (special symbol 1 loss variation setting process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 23 includes the processes of steps S80 to S84. In step S80, the main CPU 31a determines the lost symbol indicating the loss as the first special symbol B1, and proceeds to the process of step S81. In step S81, the main CPU 31a stores the lost symbol (first special symbol B1) determined in step S80 in the main RAM 31c as a special symbol 1 stop number. The special symbol 1 stop number indicates the first special symbol B1 to be fixedly stopped by the first special symbol display device 51. In the present embodiment, a symbol “-” is defined as a lost symbol, and a special symbol 1 stop number indicating a symbol “-” is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the process proceeds to step S49 when the second variable game that is a big hit is being executed, or when the first big hit determination is not won. For this reason, during the execution of the second variation game that is a big hit, the main CPU 31a does not execute the first big hit determination even if the first big hit determination random number is a value that is positively determined in step S46. A result equivalent to determining the loss by the big hit determination is derived. For this reason, the main CPU 31a does not determine the big hit in the first big hit determination when the big hit is already decided in the second big hit determination.

  In subsequent step S82, the main CPU 31a acquires the first reach determination random number, performs reach determination for comparing the acquired first reach determination random number and the first reach determination value, and proceeds to the process of step S83. . In step S83, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table for the special symbol 1 based on the determination result of the reach determination in step S82. More specifically, when the main CPU 31a affirmatively determines reach determination in step S82, the main CPU 31a determines a fluctuation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 10) for the lose reach effect, and when negatively determines reach determination, A variation pattern distribution table (not shown) for losing effect is determined. Fluctuation patterns P3, P5, P7 for losing reach production are assigned to the variation pattern distribution table for losing production, and fluctuation patterns P1, P2 for losing production are assigned to the variation pattern distribution table for losing production. It has been.

  In subsequent step S84, the main CPU 31a executes variation pattern determination processing. In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern of the first variation game to be executed. Details of the variation pattern determination process will be described later. Then, after step S84 ends, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, and proceeds to the process of step S50 shown in FIG.

  In step S50, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) the variation time data corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S48 or step S49 in the special symbol 1 timer stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S51. To do. In step S51, the main CPU 31a sets a symbol number designation command for designating the first special symbol B1 determined in step S48 or step S49 in the main RAM 31c. Note that the symbol number designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S51 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time.

  In subsequent step S52, the main CPU 31a sets “01H” as the special symbol 1 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S53. In step S53, the main CPU 31a executes a special symbol count process. Details of the special symbol count process will be described later. After the end of step S53, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the special symbol 1 process (see FIG. 18), and proceeds to the process of step MC6 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, a process (special symbol 2 start process) executed by shifting from step S27 of the special symbol 2 process will be described.

  In step S60 shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 31a reads the second special symbol reserved ball number from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the second special symbol reserved ball number, and proceeds to the process of step S61. In step S61, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the second special symbol reserved ball number read in step S60 is greater than zero. When the number of second special symbol reservation balls is 0 (step S61: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S62 to S73. On the other hand, when the number of second special symbol reserved balls is larger than 0 (step S61: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S62.

  In step S62, the main CPU 31a updates the second special symbol reserved ball number stored in the main RAM 31c by one, and proceeds to the process of step S63. In step S63, the main CPU 31a reads the big hit flag 1 from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the big hit flag 1, and proceeds to the processing of step S64. In step S64, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit flag 1 read in step S63 is “00H”.

  When the big hit flag 1 is not “00H” but “01H” (step S64: N), that is, when the first variable game is a big hit, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S69, which is a process related to loss. . Therefore, when the first variable game is a big hit, the second variable game is not a big hit. On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is “00H” (step S64: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S65. In step S65, the main CPU 31a reads out a second jackpot determination random number corresponding to “1” of the second special symbol holding ball number acquired in the special symbol input process (see FIG. 16) and stored in the main RAM 31c. . In step S65, when the second big hit determination random number corresponding to the second special symbol holding ball number “1” is read, the main CPU 31a reads the second big hit corresponding to the second special symbol holding ball number “2”. The determination random number is updated to a second big hit determination random number corresponding to the second special symbol reserved ball number “1”. The main CPU 31a also subtracts 1 from the second big hit determination random number corresponding to each second special symbol reserved ball number (for example, “4” → “3”, “3” → “2”). Update to the second jackpot determination random number corresponding to the number of balls held.

  In subsequent step S66, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the second big hit determination random number read in step S65 matches the second big hit determination value (executes the second big hit determination). Further, the main CPU 31a confirms the contents of the special symbol probability variation flag, and when the special symbol probability variation flag is “01H”, executes the second big hit determination based on the ten second big hit determination values, When the special symbol probability variation flag is “00H”, the second jackpot determination is executed based on one second jackpot determination value.

  When the second big hit determination random number does not match the second big hit determination value (step S66: N), that is, when losing is determined, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S69. On the other hand, when the second big hit determination random number matches the second big hit determination value (step S66: Y), that is, when the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S67. In step S67, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) "01H" as the big hit flag 2 stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S68.

  In the process of step S68 (special symbol 2 big hit fluctuation process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 27 includes the processes of steps S120 to S133. In step S120, the main CPU 31a obtains the second jackpot symbol for randomness by the special symbol input process (see FIG. 16) and confirms the second special symbol holding ball number “1” stored in the main RAM 31c. The second big hit symbol random number corresponding to “is read. In step S120, when the main CPU 31a reads the second big hit symbol random number corresponding to the second special symbol reserved ball number “1”, the second special symbol reserved ball number “2” corresponding to the second special symbol reserved ball number “2”. The jackpot symbol random number is updated to a second jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the second special symbol reserve ball number “1”. The main CPU 31a also subtracts 1 (for example, “4” → “3”, “3” → “2”) from the second big hit symbol random number corresponding to each second special symbol reserved ball number. The random number for the second big hit symbol corresponding to the number of reserved balls is updated.

  In the following step S121, the main CPU 31a selects the second special symbol B2 from the big hit symbol table 2 (see FIG. 7A) based on the second big hit symbol random number read out in step S120, and proceeds to the processing of step S122. Transition. In step S122, the main CPU 31a stores (sets) the second special symbol B2 selected in step S121 as the special symbol 2 stop number in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S123.

  In step S123, the main CPU 31a selects special symbol probability variable reserve flag data from the special symbol probability variable reserve flag table for the second special symbol B2 (see FIG. 7B), and in step S124, the selected data is specially selected. 01H is stored in the main RAM 31c as a symbol probability change preliminary flag. The special symbol probability variation preliminary flag data indicates the contents to be set as the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag.

  In the following step S125, the main CPU 31a selects the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag data from the variation time reduction preliminary flag table 2 (see FIG. 7D) for the second special symbol B2, and in the subsequent step S126, selects the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag data. 01H is stored in the main RAM 31c as the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag.

  In the following step S127, the main CPU 31a selects the normal symbol probability variable reserve flag data from the common symbol probability variable reserve flag table (see FIG. 7C) for the second special symbol B2, and in the subsequent step S128, selects the selected data. 01H is stored in the main RAM 31c as a normal symbol probability change preliminary flag. In the following step S129, the main CPU 31a selects the special symbol variation time reduction frequency data from the special symbol variation time reduction frequency table for the second special symbol B2 (see FIG. 7E), and in the subsequent step S130, selects the special symbol variation time reduction frequency data. 64H is stored in the main RAM 31c as a fluctuation frequency reserve during the fluctuation time reduction. In the following step S131, the main CPU 31a stores (sets) the special electric accessory continuous operation maximum number of times and the special electric accessory spare timer set in the special electric accessory setting 2 table (see FIG. 7F) in the main RAM 31c. To do.

  In subsequent step S132, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table for the special symbol 2. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 9) for the big hit effect. In step S133, the main CPU 31a executes a variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern of the second variation game to be executed. Details of the variation pattern determination process will be described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, and proceeds to the process of step S70 in FIG.

  In the process of step S69 (special symbol 2 loss variation setting process), the main CPU 31a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the process proceeds to step S69 when the first variable game that is a big hit is being executed and when the second big hit determination is not won. For this reason, during the execution of the first variation game that is a big hit, the main CPU 31a executes the second big hit determination without executing the second big hit determination even if the second big hit determination random number is a value that is positively determined in step S66. A result equivalent to determining the loss in the two big hit determination is derived. For this reason, the main CPU 31a does not determine the big hit in the second big hit determination when the big hit is already decided in the first big hit determination.

  The subroutine of FIG. 24 includes the processes of steps S90 to S94. In step S90, the main CPU 31a determines the lost symbol indicating the loss as the second special symbol B2, and proceeds to the process of step S91. In step S91, the main CPU 31a stores the lost symbol (second special symbol B2) determined in step S90 in the main RAM 31c as a special symbol 2 stop number. The special symbol 2 stop number indicates the second special symbol B2 to be fixedly stopped by the second special symbol display device 52. In the present embodiment, a symbol “-” is defined as a lost symbol, and a special symbol 2 stop number indicating a symbol “-” is stored.

  In subsequent step S92, the main CPU 31a acquires the second reach determination random number, performs reach determination for comparing the acquired second reach determination random number and the second reach determination value, and proceeds to the process of step S93. . In step S93, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table for the special symbol 2 based on the determination result of the reach determination in step S92. More specifically, the main CPU 31a determines a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 10) for lose reach production when the reach determination is affirmed in step S92, and loses production when the reach determination is negative. A fluctuation pattern distribution table (not shown) is determined.

  In subsequent step S94, the main CPU 31a executes a variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 31a determines the variation pattern of the second variation game to be executed. Details of the variation pattern determination process will be described later. Then, after the end of step S94, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, and proceeds to the process of step S70 shown in FIG.

  In step S70, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) the variation time data corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S68 or step S69 in the special symbol 2 timer stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S71. To do. In step S71, the main CPU 31a sets a symbol number designation command for designating the second special symbol B2 determined in steps S68 and S69 in the main RAM 31c. The symbol number designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S71 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by a command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time.

  In the following step S72, the main CPU 31a sets “01H” as the special symbol 2 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S73. In step S73, the main CPU 31a executes a special symbol count process. Details of the special symbol count process will be described later. After the end of step S73, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the special symbol 2 process (see FIG. 19), and proceeds to the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process.

  Next, step S84 of the special symbol 1 loss fluctuation setting process (see FIG. 23), step S94 of the special symbol 2 loss fluctuation setting process (see FIG. 24), and step S113 of the special symbol 1 big hit fluctuation setting process (see FIG. 26). And the fluctuation pattern determination process performed by step S133 of the special symbol 2 big hit fluctuation setting process (refer FIG. 27) is demonstrated.

  In step S140 shown in FIG. 25, the main CPU 31a acquires a variation pattern distribution random number for determining a variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the same variation pattern distribution random numbers are used in the processing related to the first variation game or the second variation game. In step S141, the main CPU 31a, based on the variation pattern distribution random number acquired in step S140, the variation pattern distribution table determined in step S83 of the special symbol 1 loss variation setting process (FIG. 23), the special symbol 2 loss. The variation pattern allocation table determined in step S93 of the variation setting process (FIG. 24), the variation pattern allocation table determined in step S112 of the special symbol 1 big hit variation setting process (FIG. 26), and the special symbol 2 big hit variation setting. A variation pattern is determined from any one of the variation pattern distribution tables determined in step S132 of the process (FIG. 27). In subsequent step S142, the main CPU 31a stores (sets) the variation pattern determined in step S141 in the main RAM 31c as a variation pattern number. Note that the fluctuation pattern number includes a fluctuation pattern number 1 and a fluctuation pattern number 2. In step S142, when determining the variation pattern through the special symbol 1 loss variation setting process or the special symbol 1 big hit variation setting process, the main CPU 31a stores the variation pattern determined in step S141 as the variation pattern number 1 ( Set). Further, when determining the variation pattern through the special symbol 2 loss variation setting process or the special symbol 2 big hit variation setting process, the main CPU 31a stores (sets) the variation pattern determined in step S141 as the variation pattern number 2. That is, the main CPU 31a refers to the variation pattern number 1 when performing processing related to the execution of the first variation game, and refers to variation pattern number 2 when performing processing related to the execution of the second variation game. Then, grasp the variation pattern of each variation game.

  In subsequent step S143, the main CPU 31a sets a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern set in step S142 in the main RAM 31c. Further, in step S143, information (flag or the like) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command set in the main RAM 31c, specifically, information indicating that the first special symbol display device 51 variably displays the first special symbol B1. Alternatively, information indicating that the second special symbol B2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 52 is set in the main RAM 31c. Note that the variation pattern designation command set in step S143 includes information indicating which of the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62 is a symbol combination game to be executed. The variation pattern designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S143 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time. Further, when the information indicating that the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2 is variably displayed is set, the main CPU 31a outputs the next timer interruption processing (see step MC1 in FIG. 14). ) To execute the variation control for starting the variation display of the first special symbol B1 or the second special symbol B2. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  Next, the special symbol count process executed in step S53 of the special symbol 1 start process (see FIG. 21) and in step S73 of the special symbol 2 start process (see FIG. 22) will be described.

  In step S150 shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 31a reads the special symbol probability variation flag from the main RAM 31c to confirm the special symbol probability variation flag, and proceeds to the processing of step S151. In step S151, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the special symbol probability variation flag read in step S150 is “01H”. When the special symbol probability variation flag is not “01H” (step S151: N), that is, when it is not in the probability variation state, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S159. On the other hand, if the special symbol probability variation flag is “01H” (step S151: Y), that is, if it is in the probability variation state, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S152.

  In step S152, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time reduction (stored in the main RAM 31c), and proceeds to the process of step S153. The number of fluctuations during the variation time reduction indicates the remaining number of times of the symbol combination game to which the variation time reduction state is given, and 64H (100 times) is set as a variation number reserve during the variation time reduction in the big hit end state. Yes. In step S153, the main CPU 31a updates the number of fluctuations shortened during the fluctuation time set in step S152 by subtracting one, and after updating, sets the value of the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time reduction in the main RAM 31c. That is, the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time reduction is subtracted every time the symbol combination game is executed.

  In step S154, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the number of fluctuations during the special symbol high probability (stores in the main RAM 31c), and proceeds to the process of step S155. The number of changes during the special symbol high probability indicates the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game to which the probability variation state is given, and is set to 10 in the jackpot end state. In step S155, the main CPU 31a updates the special symbol high-probability medium variation number set in the processing area in step S154 by subtracting one, and after the update, sets the special symbol high-probability medium variation number in the main RAM 31c. To do. That is, the special symbol high probability medium fluctuation count is subtracted every time the symbol combination game is executed.

  In subsequent step S156, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of fluctuations during the special symbol high probability updated in step S155 is zero. More specifically, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not 10 symbol combination games, which is one of the end conditions of the probability variation state, have been executed (whether or not the end condition is satisfied). When the number of fluctuations during the special symbol high probability is not 0 (step S156: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S157 and S158. On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations during the special symbol high probability is 0 (step S156: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S157.

  In step S157, the main CPU 31a sets “00H” as the special symbol probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 31c to end the probability variation state, and proceeds to the processing in step S158. In step S158, the main CPU 31a sets a probability variation state end instruction command indicating termination of the probability variation state in the main RAM 31c. Note that the probability variation state end instruction command set in the main RAM 31c here is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by a command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interruption process from the next time. . Thereafter, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  In step S159, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time reduction (stored in the main RAM 31c), and proceeds to the process of step S160. In step S160, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of fluctuations during variation time reduction set in step S159 is zero. When the number of fluctuations during the variation time reduction is 0 (step S160: N), that is, when the variation time reduction state is not given, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processing of steps S161 to S164. . On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time reduction is not 0 but 1 or more (step S160: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S161.

  In step S161, the main CPU 31a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of fluctuations shortened during the fluctuation time set in step S159, and sets the value of the number of fluctuations during fluctuation time reduction in the main RAM 31c after the update. That is, the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time reduction is subtracted every time the symbol combination game is executed.

  In subsequent step S162, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of fluctuations during variation time reduction after updating in step S161 is zero. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not 100 symbol combination games, which is one of the end conditions of the variable time reduction state, have been executed (whether or not the end condition is satisfied). When the number of fluctuations during the fluctuation time shortening state is not 0 (step S162: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S163 and S164. On the other hand, when the number of changes in the change time shortening state is 0 (step S162: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S163.

  In step S163, the main CPU 31a sets both “00H” as the variation time shortening flag and the normal symbol probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 31c to end the variation time shortening state, and proceeds to the process of step S164. To do. The variation time shortening flag indicates whether or not the variation time shortening state is given as the gaming state. When the variation time shortening state is given, “01H” is set as the variation time shortening flag. If the variation time reduction state is not given, “00H” is set as the variation time reduction flag. The normal symbol probability variation flag indicates whether or not the winning rate improvement state is given as the gaming state. When the winning rate improvement state is set, “01H” is set as the normal symbol probability variation flag, and in the normal state “00H” is set as the normal symbol probability variation flag.

  In step S164, the main CPU 31a sets in the main RAM 31c a variable time shortening state end instruction command indicating that the variable time shortening state is to be ended. The variable time shortening state end instruction command set here in the main RAM 31c is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time. The Thereafter, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine.

  Next, the special symbol 1 variation process executed by shifting from step S23 of the special symbol 1 process (see FIG. 18) will be described.

  In step S170 shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol 1 timer in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 1 timer set in step S170 indicates the remaining time of the first variable game. In the special symbol 1 timer, the variable time data determined in step S50 of the special symbol 1 start process (see FIG. 21) is set. In the following step S171, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special symbol 1 timer set in step S170.

  In subsequent step S172, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the updated special symbol 1 timer is 0 in step S171. After the determination, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol 1 timer in the storage area of the main RAM 31c. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation pattern of the first variation game has elapsed. When the special symbol 1 timer is not 0 (step S172: N), that is, when the variation time of the first variation game has not elapsed, the main CPU 31a executes this subroutine without performing the processing of steps S173 to S176. finish. On the other hand, if the special symbol 1 timer is 0 (step S172: Y), that is, if the variation time of the first variation game has elapsed, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S173.

  In step S173, the main CPU 31a sets the special symbol 1 stop number stored in the main RAM 31c at the start of fluctuation as the special symbol 1 number in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 1 number indicates the first special symbol B1 to be fixedly stopped by the first special symbol display device 51. In subsequent step S174, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol 1 symbol stop designation command indicating the end of the first variable game in the main RAM 31c based on the special symbol 1 number set in step S173. In step S174, the main CPU 31a sets information indicating that the first special symbol B1 is confirmed and stopped by the first special symbol display device 51 in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 1 symbol stop designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S174 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time. . Further, when the main CPU 31a has set information indicating that the first special symbol B1 is to be confirmed and stopped in the first special symbol display device 51 in the main RAM 31c in step S174, the output of the timer interrupt processing from the next time onward is output. Stop processing for stopping the variable display of the first special symbol B1 is executed by the process (see step MC1 in FIG. 14).

  In step S175, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) 796 ms as a variable interval time in the special symbol 1 timer stored in the main RAM 31c. The variation interval time indicates the time from the end of the current first variation game to the start of the next first variation game or jackpot gaming state. After the first variation game, if the result of the first variation game is a loss and the first special symbol holding ball number exists, the next first variation game starts after the variation interval time has elapsed. Is done. If the result of the first variation game is a big hit after the end of the first variation game, the big hit gaming state is started after the variation interval time has elapsed.

  In subsequent step S176, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “02H” as the special symbol 1 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the special symbol 1 process (see FIG. 18), and proceeds to the process of step MC6 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the special symbol 2 variation process executed by shifting from step S27 of the special symbol 2 process (see FIG. 19) will be described.

  In step S180 shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol 2 timer in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 2 timer set in step S180 indicates the remaining time of the second variable game. In the special symbol 2 timer, the variable time data determined in step S70 of the special symbol 2 start process (see FIG. 22) is set. In the subsequent step S181, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special symbol 2 timer set in step S180.

  In the subsequent step S182, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the updated special symbol 2 timer is 0 in step S181. After the determination, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol 2 timer in the main RAM 31c. More specifically, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation time determined in the variation pattern of the second variation game has elapsed. When the special symbol 2 timer is not 0 (step S182: N), that is, when the variation time of the second variation game has not elapsed, the main CPU 31a executes this subroutine without performing the processing of steps S183 to S186. finish. On the other hand, when the special symbol 2 timer is 0 (step S182: Y), that is, when the variation time of the second variation game has elapsed, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S183.

  In step S183, the main CPU 31a sets the special symbol 2 stop number stored in the main RAM 31c at the start of fluctuation as the special symbol 2 number in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 2 number indicates the second special symbol B2 that the second special symbol display device 52 determines and stops. In subsequent step S184, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol 2 symbol stop designation command indicating the end of the second variable game in the main RAM 31c based on the special symbol 2 number set in step S183. In step S184, the main CPU 31a sets information indicating that the second special symbol B2 is confirmed and stopped by the second special symbol display device 52 in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 2 symbol stop designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S184 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output processing (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt processing from the next time. . In addition, when the main CPU 31a sets information indicating that the second special symbol B2 is to be confirmed and stopped in the second special symbol display device 52 in the main RAM 31c in step S184, the main CPU 31a performs the second special processing by the output processing from the next time. Stop control for stopping the variable display of the symbol B2 is executed.

  In step S185, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) 796 ms as a variable interval time in the special symbol 2 timer stored in the main RAM 31c. The variation interval time indicates the time from the end of the current second variation game to the start of the next second variation game or the big hit gaming state. After the second variation game is over, if the result of the second variation game is a loss and the second special symbol holding ball number exists, the next second variation game starts after the variation interval time has elapsed. Is done. If the result of the second variation game is a big hit after the end of the second variation game, the big hit gaming state is started after the variation interval time has elapsed.

  In subsequent step S186, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “02H” as the special symbol 2 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the special symbol 2 process (see FIG. 19), and executes the process from step MC6 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the special symbol 1 display process executed by moving from step S23 of the special symbol 1 process (see FIG. 18) will be described.

  In step S190 shown in FIG. 31, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol 1 timer in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 1 timer set in step S190 indicates the remaining time of the variable interval time. In the special symbol 1 timer, the variation interval time set in step S175 of the special symbol 1 variation process (see FIG. 29) by the main CPU 31a is set. In step S191, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special symbol 1 timer set in step S190.

  In subsequent step S192, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the updated special symbol 1 timer is 0 in step S191. After the determination, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol timer in the main RAM 31c. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable interval time has elapsed. When the special symbol 1 timer is not 0 (step S192: N), that is, when the variable interval time has not elapsed, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the special symbol 1 timer is 0 (step S192: Y), that is, when the variable interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S193.

  In step S193, the main CPU 31a reads the big hit flag 1 from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the big hit flag 1, and proceeds to the processing of step S194. In step S194, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit flag 1 read in step S193 is “00H”. When the big hit flag 1 is not “00H” (step S194: N), the main CPU 31a shifts to the process of step S196 in order to shift to the process related to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is “00H” (step S194: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S195. In step S195, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) "00H" as the special symbol 1 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c in order to shift to the processing relating to the next first variation game, and ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S196, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the big hit flag 1 stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S197. In step S197, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special symbol 1 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S198. In step S198, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “01H” as the system flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S199. In step S199, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the variable time reduction flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S200. In step S200, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special symbol probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S201. In step S201, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) 0 as the number of fluctuations during the special symbol high probability stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S202. In step S202, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the normal symbol probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S203. In step S203, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) 0 times as the number of fluctuations during variation time reduction stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S204. In step S204, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) "01H" as a special symbol jackpot type flag stored in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol jackpot type flag indicates whether the jackpot is generated in the first variation game or the second variation game when the jackpot is generated. When a big hit is generated in the first variable game, “01H” is set as the special symbol big hit type flag, and when a big hit is generated in the second variable game, “01H” is set as the special symbol big hit type flag. 02H "is set. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the special symbol 1 process (see FIG. 18), and proceeds to the process of step MC6 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the special symbol 2 display process executed by moving from step S27 of the special symbol 2 process (see FIG. 19) will be described.

  In step S210 shown in FIG. 32, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special symbol 2 timer in the main RAM 31c. The special symbol 2 timer set in step S210 indicates the remaining time of the variable interval time. In the special symbol 2 timer, the fluctuation interval time set in step S185 of the special symbol 2 fluctuation process (see FIG. 30) by the main CPU 31a is set. In step S211, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special symbol 2 timer set in step S210.

  In subsequent step S212, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the updated special symbol 2 timer is 0 in step S211, and sets the value of the special symbol 2 timer in the storage area of the main RAM 31c after the determination. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable interval time has elapsed. When the special symbol 2 timer is not 0 (step S212: N), that is, when the variable interval time has not elapsed, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the special symbol 2 timer is 0 (step S212: Y), that is, when the variable interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S213.

  In step S213, the main CPU 31a reads the big hit flag 2 from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the contents of the big hit flag 2, and proceeds to the processing of step S214. In step S214, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit flag 2 read in step S213 is “00H”. When the big hit flag 2 is not “00H” (step S214: N), the main CPU 31a shifts to the process of step S216 to shift to the process related to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the big hit flag 2 is “00H” (step S214: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S215. In step S215, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) "00H" as the special symbol 2 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c in order to shift to the processing relating to the next second variation game, and ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S216, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the big hit flag 2 stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S217. In step S217, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special symbol 2 processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S218. In step S218, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “01H” as the system flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S219. In step S219, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the variable time reduction flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S220. In step S220, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special symbol probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S201. In step S221, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) 0 as the number of special symbol high probability fluctuations stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S222. In step S222, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the normal symbol probability variation flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S223. In step S223, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) 0 times as the number of fluctuations during variation time reduction stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S224. In step S224, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “02H” as the special symbol jackpot type flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the special symbol 2 process (see FIG. 19), and proceeds to the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the jackpot setting process that is executed when “00H” is set as the special electric accessory process flag in the special electric accessory process (step MC7 in FIG. 14) will be described.

  In step S230 shown in FIG. 33, the main CPU 31a sets an opening designation command instructing the start of the big hit gaming state in the main RAM 31c. Note that the opening designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S230 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time. In subsequent step S231, the main CPU 31a sets 7000 ms as an opening time in the special electric accessory timer stored in the main RAM 31c.

  In the subsequent step S232, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “01H” as the special electric accessory processing flag, and proceeds to the processing in step S233. In step S233, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “01H” as the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory stored in the main RAM 31c. The number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory indicates a round effect executed in the big hit gaming state, and “01H” is set at the start of the first round effect and at the start of the second round effect. And “02H” is set during execution. In addition, the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory is set to “03H” to “0EH” at the start and during the execution of the third to the 14th round effects, and the start of the 15th round effect that is the prescribed number of rounds. “0FH” is set at the time and during execution. In step S233, the main CPU 31a sets “01H” as the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory in order to execute the first round effect after the opening effect ends. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  Next, the special winning opening closing 2 process executed when “01H” is set as the special electric accessory process flag in the special electric accessory process (step MC7 in FIG. 14) will be described.

  In step S240 shown in FIG. 34, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the main RAM 31c. The special electric accessory timer set in step S240 indicates the remaining time of the opening time set for the opening effect, or the round interval time between the round effect and the round effect. In step S241, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special electric accessory timer set in step S240.

  In subsequent step S242, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the special electric accessory timer updated in step S241 is 0. After the determination, the value of the special electric accessory timer is set in the storage area of the main RAM 31c. . That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether the opening time has elapsed or whether the round interval time has elapsed. When the special electric accessory timer is not 0 (step S242: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S243 to S250. On the other hand, if the special electric accessory timer is 0 (step S242: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S243.

  In step S243, the main CPU 31a reads the number of continuous special electric agent operations from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the number of continuous special electric agent operations, and proceeds to the process of step S244. In step S244, the main CPU 31a compares the special electric accessory continuous operation count read in step S243 with the special electric accessory continuous operation count maximum value stored in the main RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the number of continuous operation of the object is less than the maximum value of the number of continuous operation of the special electric accessory. In other words, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the next round effect to be started is a round effect (fifteenth round effect) set to the specified number of rounds. If the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory is less than the maximum value of the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory (step S245: Y), that is, if the round effect to be started next is not the round effect determined to the specified number of rounds, The CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S246. In step S246, the main CPU 31a sets, in the main RAM 31c, a round designation command for instructing the start of the round effect set to the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory confirmed in step S243. Then, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S248.

  On the other hand, when the number of continuous operation of the special electric accessory is not less than the maximum number of continuous operation of the special electric accessory (step S245: N), that is, when the round effect to be started next is the round effect determined to the specified number of rounds, The main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S247. In step S247, the main CPU 31a sets a final round designation command for instructing the start of the round effect set to the specified number of rounds in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S248. The round designation command and the final round designation command set in the main RAM 31c in step S246 or step S247 are controlled by the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time. It is output to the CPU 37a.

  In step S248, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “02H” as the special electric accessory processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S249. In step S249, the main CPU 31a sets “01H” as a big winning opening output flag for instructing an opening operation of the big winning opening door 24a (opening of the big winning device 24). The special winning opening output flag indicates whether or not to open the special winning opening door 24a. When the prize winning device 24 is opened, “01H” is set as the prize winning opening output flag, and when the prize winning door 24a is closed, “00H” is set as the prize winning output flag. When “01H” is set as the big prize opening output flag, the main CPU 31a sends a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 by the output processing of the timer interruption process from the next time (see step MC2 in FIG. 14). The output is performed to control the special winning device 24 to be opened. On the other hand, when “00H” is set as the big prize opening output flag, the main CPU 31a sends a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 by the output process of the timer interruption process from the next time (see step MC1 in FIG. 14). Output and control to close the large winning device 24 (maintain closing).

  In the following step S250, the main CPU 31a sets the special electric accessory spare set in step S111 of the special symbol 1 big hit fluctuation setting process (see FIG. 26) or in step S131 of the special symbol 2 big hit fluctuation setting process (see FIG. 27). The timer value is set (stored in the main RAM 31c) as a special electric accessory timer. That is, the main CPU 31a sets an opening time for opening the grand prize winning device 24 in a round effect. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  Next, a special winning opening releasing process executed when “02H” is set as the special electric accessory process flag in the special electric accessory process (step MC7 in FIG. 14) will be described.

  In step S260 shown in FIG. 35, the main CPU 31a counts the number of winning prize mouths counted in the special electric accessory input process (step MD3 in FIG. 15) from the main RAM 31c in order to confirm the number of winning prize mouth winnings. And the process proceeds to step S261. In step S261, the main CPU 31a compares the number of winning prize winnings read in step S260 with the maximum winning prize winning number stored in the main RAM 31c. In step S262, the main winning prize winning number is large. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum value of the number of winning prizes. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined number of game balls have won the grand prize winning device 24 in one round effect. When the number of winning prizes is not less than the maximum number of winning prizes (step S262: N), that is, when a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning device 24 in one round effect, the main CPU 31a. Shifts to the process of step S266 without performing the process of steps S263 to S265. On the other hand, when the number of winning prizes is less than the maximum value for winning prizes (step S262: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S263.

  In step S263, the main CPU 31a reads and sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the main RAM 31c. The special electric accessory timer indicates the remaining time of the opening time (the specified opening time) from when the grand prize winning device 24 is opened to when it is closed in one round effect. In the special electric accessory timer, the time of the special electric accessory preliminary timer set in step S250 of the special winning opening closing 2 process (see FIG. 34) is set. In step S264, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special electric accessory timer set in step S263.

  In subsequent step S265, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the updated special electric accessory timer is 0 in step S264, and sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the main RAM 31c after the determination. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed since the winning device 24 was opened in one round effect. When the special electric accessory timer is not 0 (step S265: N), that is, when the specified release time has not elapsed, the main CPU 31a ends the present subroutine without performing the processes of steps S266 to S269. On the other hand, if the special electric accessory timer is 0 (step S265: Y), that is, if the specified opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S266.

  In step S266, the main CPU 31a sets 2000 ms as the round interval time in the special electric accessory timer stored in the main RAM 31c. In subsequent step S267, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “03H” as the special electric accessory processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S268. In step S268, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” indicating that the number of winnings is 0 as the number of winning prizes stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S269. . In step S269, the main CPU 31a sets “00H” as the big prize opening output flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a outputs a driving signal to the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 by the output process (see step MC1 in FIG. 14) of the timer interruption process from the next time and performs control for closing the big prize device 24. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  Next, the special winning opening closing 1 process executed when “03H” is set as the special electric accessory process flag in the special electric accessory process (step MC7 in FIG. 14) will be described.

  In step S270 shown in FIG. 36, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the main RAM 31c. The special electric accessory timer set in step S270 indicates the remaining time of the round interval time. In the special electric accessory timer, the round interval time set in step S266 of the special winning opening opening process (see FIG. 35) is set. In step S271, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special electric accessory timer set in step S270.

  In subsequent step S272, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the updated special electric accessory timer is 0 in step S271, and sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the main RAM 31c after the determination. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the round interval time has elapsed. When the special electric accessory timer is not 0 (step S272: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S273 to S282. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory timer is 0 (step S272: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S273.

  In step S273, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the number of special electric accessory continuous operations in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S274. In step S274, the main CPU 31a compares the special electric accessory continuous operation count set in step S273 with the special electric accessory continuous operation count maximum value stored in the main RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the number of continuous operation of the object is less than the maximum value of the number of continuous operation of the special electric accessory. That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the current round effect is a round effect determined by the specified number of rounds. If the special electric accessory continuous operation count is not less than the maximum value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count (step S275: N), that is, if the current round effect is a round effect determined by the specified number of rounds, the main CPU 31a Shifts to the process of step S279. On the other hand, when the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory is less than the maximum number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory (step S275: Y), that is, when the current round effect is not the round effect determined by the specified number of rounds, the main CPU 31a The process proceeds to step S276.

  In step S276, the main CPU 31a updates the special electric accessory continuous operation count set in the processing area in step S273 by one, and after the update, the value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count is stored in the storage area of the main RAM 31c. set. In step S276, the main CPU 31a updates “02H” when the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory is “01H”, updates it to “03H” when it is “02H”, and “0EH”. Is updated to “0FH”, and is updated so as to designate the next round effect of the round effect indicated in the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory.

  In subsequent step S277, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) a part (12 ms) of the round interval time as the special electric accessory timer stored in the main RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the round interval time is set in step S277 and step S266 of the big prize opening process (see FIG. 35), and a total of 2012 ms (2000 ms + 12 ms) is determined. When determining that step S275 is “N” and proceeding to step S279, the main CPU 31a does not set a part of the round interval time (12 ms) in the special electric accessory timer. In subsequent step S278, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “01H” as the special electric accessory processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  In step S279, the main CPU 31a reads the special symbol probability changing reserve flag from the main RAM 31c in order to check the contents of the special symbol probability changing reserve flag, and proceeds to the processing of step S280. In step S280, the main CPU 31a sets an ending high-accuracy designation command instructing the start of the ending effect for probability variation big hit in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S281. Note that the ending accuracy specification command set in the main RAM 31c in step S280 is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time.

  In step S281, the main CPU 31a sets 8000 ms, which is an ending time, to the special electric accessory timer stored in the main RAM 31c. In subsequent step S282, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “04H” as the special electric accessory processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process, and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  Next, the big hit ending process executed when “04H” is set as the special electric accessory processing flag in the special electric accessory processing (step MC7 in FIG. 14) will be described.

  In step S290 shown in FIG. 37, the main CPU 31a sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the main RAM 31c. The special electric accessory timer set in step S290 indicates the remaining time of the ending time. In the special electric accessory timer, the ending time (8000 ms) set in step S281 of the special winning opening closing 1 process (see FIG. 36) is set. In step S291, the main CPU 31a subtracts and updates the value of the special electric accessory timer set in step S290.

  In subsequent step S292, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the special electric accessory timer updated in step S291 is 0, and after the determination, sets the value of the special electric accessory timer in the storage area of the main RAM 31c. . That is, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. When the special electric accessory timer is not 0 (step S292: N), the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine without performing the processes of steps S295 to S310. On the other hand, when the special electric accessory timer is 0 (step S292: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S293.

  In step S293, the main CPU 31a sets a special symbol high probability designation command indicating the start of the probability variation state in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S294. The special symbol high probability designation command set in the main RAM 31c here is output to the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 by the command output process (see step MC2 in FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process from the next time.

In step S294, the main CPU 31a sets the value (01H) of the special symbol variation time reduction preliminary flag stored in the main RAM 31c as the variation time reduction flag, and proceeds to the processing of step S295. In step S295, the main CPU 31a sets the value (01H) of the normal symbol probability change preliminary flag stored in the main RAM 31c as the normal symbol probability variation flag, and proceeds to the process of step S296. In step S296, the main CPU 31a sets the value (01H) of the special symbol probability change preliminary flag stored in the main RAM 31c as a special symbol probability variation flag, and proceeds to the process of step S297. In step S297, the main CPU 31a sets the preliminary value (64H) of the fluctuation time shortening variation time stored in the main RAM 31c as the fluctuation time shortening variation count, and proceeds to the processing of step S298. In step S298, the main CPU31a in order to confirm the contents of the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag, reads the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag from the main RAM 31c, the process proceeds to step S 300.

  In step S300, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) "00H" as the special symbol probability change preliminary flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S301. In step S301, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S302. In step S302, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the maximum value of the number of continuous operations of the special electric accessory stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S303. In step S303, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special electric accessory processing flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S304. In step S304, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the system flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing in step S305. In step S305, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) the special symbol high probability variation number stored in the main RAM 31c to 10 times, and proceeds to step S306. In step S306, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special electric accessory spare timer stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S307. In step S307, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the special symbol variation time reduction reserve flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S308. In step S308, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the normal symbol probability variable reserve flag stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the processing of step S309. In step S309, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) “00H” as the fluctuation time reduction variable time reserve stored in the main RAM 31c, and proceeds to the process of step S310. In step S310, the main CPU 31a sets (sets) "00H" as a special symbol jackpot type flag stored in the main RAM 31c. Then, the main CPU 31a ends this subroutine, ends the process of step MC7 of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14), and proceeds to the process of step MC8.

  Next, processing (instruction command input processing) performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S311 shown in FIG. 38, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether any one of the probability variation state start instruction command, the probability variation state end instruction command, and the variation time shortening state end instruction command is input from the main CPU 31a. . When none of the probability variation state start instruction command, the probability variation state end instruction command, and the variation time shortening state end instruction command is input from the main CPU 31a (step S311: N), the overall control CPU 37a performs steps S311 to S316. The process here is terminated without performing the process.

  Thereafter, when any one of the probability variation state start instruction command, the probability variation state end instruction command, and the variation time shortening state end instruction command is input (step S311: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S312. In step S312, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the instruction command input from the main CPU 31a is a start instruction command (probability variation state start instruction command). If the instruction command is a start instruction command (probability variation state start instruction command) (step S312: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S313. In step S313, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores in the overall RAM 37c) the current gaming state (variation time shortening state and probability variation state) indicated by the probability variation state start instruction command. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a sets 01H (stored in the overall RAM 37c) as the overall probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and stores the variation time reduction flag for overall variation indicating the variation time reduction state. 01H is set (stored in the overall RAM 37c). Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  The overall control CPU 37a, when 01H is set as the overall probability change flag, sets 01H as the change start game state flag 1 indicating whether or not a probability change state is given at the start of the symbol combination game. Set (store in overall RAM 37c). Further, the overall control CPU 37a, when 01H is set as the overall variation time reduction flag, as the variation start game state flag 2 indicating whether or not the variation time reduction state is given at the start of the symbol combination game. 01H is set (stored in the overall RAM 37c).

  On the other hand, when the instruction command is not a start instruction command but an end instruction command (probability variation state termination instruction command or variation time shortening state termination instruction command) (step S312: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S314. To do. In step S314, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the instruction command input from the main CPU 31a is a probability variation state end instruction command. If the instruction command is a probability variation state end instruction command (step S314: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S315. In step S315, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores in the overall RAM 37c) the current gaming state (only the changing time reduction state) indicated by the probability changing state end instruction command. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a sets 00H as the overall probability variation flag (stores in the overall RAM 37c) and sets 01H as the overall variation time reduction flag (stores in the overall RAM 37c). Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  When the instruction command is not the probability variation state end instruction command but the variation time shortening state end instruction command (step S314: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S316. In step S316, the overall control CPU 37a sets (stores in the overall RAM 37c) the current gaming state (normal state) indicated by the variable time shortening state end instruction command. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a sets 00H as the overall probability variation flag (stores in the overall RAM 37c) and sets 00H as the overall variation time reduction flag (stores in the overall RAM 37c). Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  Next, a process (game state setting process at the start of change) performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 39, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. If the change pattern designation command has not been input (step S321: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps S322 to S327. On the other hand, when the change pattern designation command is input (step S321: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S322. In step S322, the overall control CPU 37a clears the change start gaming state flags 1 and 2 stored in the overall RAM 37c. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a sets 00H as the change start game state flags 1 and 2 (stores them in the overall RAM 37c).

  In subsequent step S323, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not a probability change state is given, that is, whether or not the overall probability change flag stored in the overall RAM 37c is 01H. When the probability variation state is not given (step S323: N), that is, when the overall probability variation flag is 00H, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S325 without performing the process of step S324. On the other hand, when the probability change state is given (step S323: Y), that is, when the overall probability change flag is 01H, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S324. In step S324, the overall control CPU 37a sets 01H (stored in the overall RAM 37c) as the gaming state flag 1 at the start of change, and proceeds to the process of step S325.

  In step S325, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the change time reduction state is given, that is, whether or not the overall change time reduction flag stored in the overall RAM 37c is 01H. When the variation time reduction state is not given (step S325: N), that is, when the overall variation time reduction flag is 00H, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S327 without performing the process of step S326. To do. On the other hand, when the change time reduction state is given (step S325: Y), that is, when the overall change time reduction flag is 01H, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S326. In step S326, the overall control CPU 37a sets 01H (stored in the overall RAM 37c) as the gaming state flag 2 at the start of change, and proceeds to the process of step S327.

  In step S327, the overall control CPU 37a sets the change pattern designation command input in step S321 as a control command (stores it in the overall RAM 37c), and ends the processing here. The control command set here is output in the next command output process.

  Next, processing (auxiliary effect content determination processing) performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S331 shown in FIG. 39, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not an operation signal from the touch sensor 15a is input. When the operation signal is not input (step S331: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here. On the other hand, when the operation signal is input (step S331: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S332.

  In step S332, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the input of the operation signal is within the operation effective time (operation effective time 1 or 2). When it is not within the operation valid time (step S332: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here. On the other hand, if it is within the operation valid time (step S332: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S333.

  In step S333, the overall control CPU 37a reads the values of the change start gaming state flags 1 and 2 from the overall RAM 37c, and based on the sub-distribution table 1 (see FIG. 12) or the sub-distribution table 2 (see FIG. 13). Determine the contents of the auxiliary performance. For example, when an operation signal is input from the touch sensor 15a within the operation valid time 1, the overall control CPU 37a acquires the variation pattern and variation start game state flags 1 and 2 stored in the overall RAM 37c, and random number lottery. Based on the effect distribution random number 1, it is determined whether or not to execute an effect of displaying any one of the characters A, B, and C from the sub distribution table 1. When an operation signal is input within the operation effective time 2, the overall control CPU 37a determines execution of any of the effects X, Y, and Z from the sub-distribution table 2 based on the number of input operation signals. . If the operation signal is not input within the operation valid time 2, the overall control CPU 37a, in addition to the processing in FIG. 40, determines the game state flags 1 and 2 at the start of variation stored in the overall RAM 37c, and the random number lottery. Based on the production content distribution random number 2 obtained by the above, the execution of any of the productions X, Y, Z is determined from the sub distribution table 2.

  In subsequent step S334, when an effect for displaying any of the characters A, B, and C is determined, the overall control CPU 37a generates a first auxiliary effect content specifying command for specifying the effect, and the generated first 1 Auxiliary effect content designation command is set as a control command (stored in the overall RAM 37c). In addition, when any of the effects X, Y, and Z is determined, the overall control CPU 37a generates a second auxiliary effect content specifying command for specifying the effect, and the generated second auxiliary effect content specifying command is generated. And set as a control command (stored in the overall RAM 37c). The control command set here is output in the next command output process. Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process here.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation start game state flags 1 and 2 indicating the game state at the start of the symbol combination game are stored in the overall RAM 37c until the end of the current symbol combination game. Yes. Then, the overall control CPU 37a selects the auxiliary effect content based on the change start game state flags 1 and 2 stored in the overall RAM 37c. As a result, in the first symbol display unit 61 and the second symbol display unit 62, the game state changes during one of the symbol combination games (for example, changes from the state in which the variation time reduction state and the probability variation state are given). Even in the case where only the time shortening state is given), the selected auxiliary effect content and the gaming state can be matched in the symbol combination game on the other side. Therefore, the player does not have to feel uncomfortable.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the functions as “production content selection means”, “production content execution means”, and “operation effective time setting means” are not integrated with the main CPU 31a, display control CPU 33a, and voice / lamp control CPU 34a. It is given to the CPU 37a. For this reason, the load on the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be reduced despite the large number of types of supplementary effects. Further, the first auxiliary effect content designation command and the second auxiliary effect content designation command generated by the overall control CPU 37a are output to both the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. Therefore, it is possible to synchronize the auxiliary effect contents executed by the first symbol display part 61 and the second symbol display part 62 with the auxiliary effect contents executed by the top lamp 16 and the speaker 17.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag, the normal symbol probability variation preliminary flag, the special symbol variation time shortening preliminary flag, the variation symbol time variation variation preliminary, and the second variation game used in the first variation game are used. The common symbol probability change reserve flag, the normal symbol probability change reserve flag, the special symbol change time reduction reserve flag, and the change time reserve during change time reduction are commonly used. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the main ROM 31b can be reduced as compared with the case where different flags are used for each variable game.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  The main CPU 31a of the above embodiment outputs a probability variation state start instruction command at the end of the jackpot gaming state (see A in FIG. 11) to start giving the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state. It was. However, the main CPU 31a may output not only the probability variation state start instruction command but also the variation time reduction state start instruction command at the end of the big hit gaming state. The main CPU 31a may output a change time shortening state start instruction command instead of the probability change state start instruction command at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  -In the above embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time reduction state and the probability variation state are always given, and when the total number of executions of the symbol combination game reaches 10, the probability variation state ends and the symbol combination When the total number of executions of the game reached 100 times, the variation time shortening state ended. That is, there are only one type of provision of the variation time reduction state and the probability variation state.

  However, there may be a plurality of types of provision modes of the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state. For example, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state are given, and when the total number of times the symbol combination game has reached 10000 times, both the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state are finished. Even if there is an aspect A and a provision aspect B in which only the variable time shortening state is granted after the jackpot gaming state ends, and the variable time shortening state ends when the total number of times the symbol combination game has reached 100 times Good. For example, in this case, the main CPU 31a uses the value of the first jackpot symbol random number (0-9) (or the value of the second jackpot symbol random number (0-9)) stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. Reading, the application mode determination for determining whether to apply mode A or application mode B is performed. If the first big hit symbol random number (or the second big hit symbol random number) is an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), the main CPU 31a determines the execution of the application mode A, and the first big hit symbol If the random number for use (or the second big hit design random number) is an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8), the execution of the application mode B is determined.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 37a stores the gaming state based on the probability variation state start instruction command, the probability variation state end instruction command, and the variation time shortening state end instruction command input from the main CPU 31a ( (See steps S313, S315, and S316 in FIG. 38). However, the overall control CPU 37a may store the gaming state based on another command. For example, an opening designation command for a probability variation state, an opening designation command for a variation time shortening state, an ending designation command for a probability variation state, an ending designation command for shortening a variation time, which are output from the main CPU 31a during the big hit gaming state, The gaming state may be stored based on a round designation command for probability variation state, a round designation command for shortening variation time, a round interval designation command for probability variation state, a round interval designation command for shortening variation time, etc. .

  In the above embodiment, the presentation of the characters A, B, and C is determined when the operation signal is input from the touch sensor 15a within the operation effective time 1, but the operation signal It may be determined at an arbitrary timing instead of the input of. Similarly, the effects X, Y, and Z may be determined at an arbitrary timing instead of inputting an operation signal.

  In the above embodiment, the variation start game state flags 1 and 2 are cleared at the start of the next variation game (first variation game or second variation game), but the current variation game is a big hit However, the game state flags 1 and 2 at the start of the change remain. Therefore, the contents of the big hit effect may be determined using the game state flags 1 and 2 at the time of starting the change.

  In the above embodiment, when the next variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is executed, the variation start game state flags 1 and 2 are cleared (see step S322 in FIG. 39). However, when the symbol stop command is output, the variation start gaming state flags 1 and 2 may be cleared.

  Next, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game clears the game state stored in the game state storage means at the start of the next symbol combination game. A gaming machine characterized by

  (2) In claim 3, when the operation signal is not input within the operation effective time, the effect content selecting means acquires the effect content distribution random number, and the acquired effect content distribution random number is obtained. Based on the effect distribution table stored in the effect distribution table storage means, the auxiliary effect content is selected.

The schematic front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a symbol display apparatus etc. FIG. The block diagram for demonstrating the connection relation of a main control board and another board | substrate. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a main control board. The block diagram for demonstrating the electric constitution of a comprehensive control board. (A) is a jackpot symbol table 1, (b) is a special symbol probability variable flag table for the first special symbol, (c) is a universal symbol variable flag flag table for the first special symbol, and (d) is a variable time reduction. The reserve flag table 1, (e) is a special symbol variation time reduction number table for the first special symbol, and (f) is a special electric accessory setting 1 table. (A) is a jackpot symbol table 2, (b) is a special symbol probable reserve flag table for the second special symbol, (c) is a universal symbol probable reserve flag table for the second special symbol, and (d) is a variable time reduction. The spare flag table 2, (e) is a special symbol variation time reduction number table for the second special symbol, and (f) is a special electric accessory setting 2 table. Fluctuation pattern distribution table. Fluctuation pattern distribution table. Fluctuation pattern distribution table. The timing chart which shows the provision aspect of a probability fluctuation state and a fluctuation time shortening state. Sub-distribution table 1. Sub-distribution table 2. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the input process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol input process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory input process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 process performed in main CPU of a main control board. (A) is a table in which a special symbol 1 processing flag is associated with a jump destination, (b) is a table in which a special symbol 2 processing flag is associated with a jump destination, and (c) is a table in which a special electric accessory processing flag is jumped. A table that associates destinations. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 start process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 start process performed by main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 loss variation setting process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 loss fluctuation | variation setting process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 big hit variation setting process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 big hit variation setting process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol count process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 fluctuation | variation process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 variation process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 1 display process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the special symbol 2 display process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the jackpot setting process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the big winning opening closing 2 process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the big prize opening process performed by main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the big winning opening closing 1 process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the jackpot end process performed by main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the instruction | command command input process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board. The flowchart which shows the game state setting process at the time of a variation | change start performed by the integrated control CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant effect content determination process performed in the integrated CPU of a comprehensive control board.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 15a as game machine ... Touch sensor 21 as operation means ... First start prize device 22 as start prize device ... Second start prize device 24 as start prize device ... Grand prize device 31a ... Main control means , Random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, variation pattern determination means, variation pattern designation command output means, jackpot gaming state provision means, privilege gaming state provision means, execution count counting means, privilege gaming state command output means, first privilege game Main CPU as state giving means and second privilege gaming state giving means
33a ... Display control CPU as sub-control means and display control means
37a: Overall control CPU as sub-control means, effect content selection means, effect content execution means, and operation effective time setting means
37b ... General ROM as a production distribution table storage means
37c: General RAM as game state storage means and game state storage maintenance means at game start
60 ... symbol display device 61 ... first symbol display unit 62 as symbol display unit ... second symbol display unit E1 as symbol display unit ... first effect symbol E2 as effect symbol ... second effect symbol P1 as effect symbol ~ P8 ... Fluctuation pattern

Claims (3)

A symbol display device for playing a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols are changed by a symbol display unit and a symbol combination game is derived in response to winning of a game ball in the start winning device, and main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine And sub-control means for performing control to execute the symbol combination game based on a control command from the main control means,
A plurality of the start winning devices and the symbol display units are provided, respectively, and a plurality of start winning devices and a plurality of symbol display units are associated with each other,
When the game ball wins a predetermined start winning device, the symbol combination game is executed on the symbol display unit associated with the start winning device where the game ball has won,
The symbol combination game is a gaming machine that can be executed simultaneously on the plurality of symbol display units,
The main control means includes
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for jackpot determination triggered by a game ball winning in at least one of the plurality of start winning devices,
At the start of the symbol combination game on at least one symbol display portion of the plurality of symbol display portions, the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is compared with a preset jackpot determination value. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol combination game is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result by the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game;
A fluctuation pattern designation command output means for outputting a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means to the sub-control means;
When the determination result by the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot device is switched to an open state in which the winning game device can easily accept the game ball after the symbol combination is derived and stopped in the symbol combination game Jackpot gaming state granting means for granting,
After the end of the jackpot gaming state, until the total number of executions of the symbol combination game executed on each of the plurality of symbol display units reaches a predetermined number, or before the total number of executions reaches a predetermined number And a bonus game state giving means for giving a bonus game state that increases a possibility that a symbol combination of a big hit is derived in the symbol combination game until a symbol combination game that is a big hit is executed,
Execution number counting means for counting the total number of executions of the symbol combination game in the privilege gaming state at the start of the symbol combination game;
At the end of the big hit gaming state, the sub control unit outputs a privilege gaming state start instruction command to the sub control unit, and when the total number of executions counted by the execution number counting unit reaches the predetermined number of times, the sub control A privilege gaming state command output means for outputting a privilege gaming state end instruction command to the means,
The sub-control means includes
Display control means for performing control to cause at least one of the plurality of symbol display units to execute a symbol combination game based on a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output means;
A gaming state storage for storing a current gaming state instructed by an inputted instruction command, triggered by an input of the privilege gaming state start instruction command or the privilege gaming state end instruction command output from the privilege gaming state command output means Means,
In response to the input of the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output means, the game state stored in the gaming state storage means is confirmed, and the game at the start of the confirmed symbol combination game Game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game that stores the state at least until the end of the current symbol combination game;
Effect distribution table storage means for storing an effect distribution table in which auxiliary effect contents in different symbol combination games are distributed according to the gaming state;
Based on the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game during the execution of the symbol combination game, the auxiliary effect contents are obtained from the effect distribution table stored in the effect distribution table storage means. Production content selection means to select;
Production content execution means for executing the auxiliary production content selected by the production content selection means,
The auxiliary effect content is a part of the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game, and after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in the same symbol, the symbol is confirmed and stopped. Reach production to derive the combination, or the notice production to suggest the development of the game production,
The gaming machine characterized in that the effect content selecting means exclusively selects the auxiliary effect content at a different selection rate in accordance with the game state stored in the game state memory maintaining means at the start of the game. A symbol display device for playing a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols are changed by a symbol display unit and a symbol combination game is derived in response to winning of a game ball in the start winning device, and main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine And sub-control means for performing control to execute the symbol combination game based on a control command from the main control means,
A plurality of the start winning devices and the symbol display units are provided, respectively, and a plurality of start winning devices and a plurality of symbol display units are associated with each other,
When the game ball wins a predetermined start winning device, the symbol combination game is executed on the symbol display unit associated with the start winning device where the game ball has won,
The symbol combination game is a gaming machine that can be executed simultaneously on the plurality of symbol display units,
The main control means includes
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for jackpot determination triggered by a game ball winning in at least one of the plurality of start winning devices,
At the start of the symbol combination game on at least one symbol display portion of the plurality of symbol display portions, the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is compared with a preset jackpot determination value. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the result of the symbol combination game is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result by the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game;
A fluctuation pattern designation command output means for outputting a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means to the sub-control means;
When the determination result by the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot device is switched to an open state in which the winning game device can easily accept the game ball after the symbol combination is derived and stopped in the symbol combination game Jackpot gaming state granting means for granting,
After the end of the jackpot gaming state, the total number of executions of the symbol combination game executed on each of the plurality of symbol display units reaches a first predetermined number of times, or the total number of executions is the first number of times. Before the predetermined number of times is reached and until the symbol combination game that is a big hit is executed, the variation time shortening state for shortening the variation time of the plurality of types of effect symbols in the symbol combination game, and the symbol combination game A first privilege gaming state giving means for giving a probability variation state in which a probability that a symbol combination of jackpot is derived at a high probability varies;
After the total number of executions reaches the first predetermined number of times, until the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number of times, or before the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number of times. Until the symbol combination game that is a big hit is executed, a second privilege gaming state giving means for giving the variable time reduction state,
An execution number counting means for counting the total number of executions of the symbol combination game while at least one of the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state is given at the start of the symbol combination game;
At the end of the jackpot gaming state, a privilege gaming state start instruction command instructing the provision of the variation time shortening state and the probability variation state is output to the sub-control means, and the total number of executions is set to the first predetermined number of times. When reaching, output a probability variation state end instruction command for instructing the end of the probability variation state, and instructing the end of the variation time shortening state when the total number of executions reaches the second predetermined number of times. A bonus gaming state command output means for outputting a variable time shortening state end instruction command to
The sub-control means includes
Display control means for performing control to cause at least one of the plurality of symbol display units to execute a symbol combination game based on a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output means;
An instruction command that is input when triggered by any one of the privilege gaming state start instruction command, the probability variation state end instruction command, and the variation time shortening state end instruction command output from the privilege gaming state command output means Game state storage means for storing the current game state indicated by;
In response to the input of the variation pattern designation command output from the variation pattern designation command output means, the game state stored in the gaming state storage means is confirmed, and the game at the start of the confirmed symbol combination game Game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game that stores the state at least until the end of the current symbol combination game;
Effect distribution table storage means for storing an effect distribution table in which auxiliary effect contents in different symbol combination games are distributed according to the gaming state;
Based on the game state stored in the game state memory maintenance means at the start of the game during the execution of the symbol combination game, the auxiliary effect contents are obtained from the effect distribution table stored in the effect distribution table storage means. Production content selection means to select;
Production content execution means for executing the auxiliary production content selected by the production content selection means,
The auxiliary effect content is a part of the effect content of the game effect in the symbol combination game, and after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in the same symbol, the symbol is confirmed and stopped. Reach production to derive the combination, or the notice production to suggest the development of the game production,
The gaming machine characterized in that the effect content selecting means exclusively selects the auxiliary effect content at a different selection rate in accordance with the game state stored in the game state memory maintaining means at the start of the game. It is connected to the sub-control means, and comprises an operation means for outputting an operation signal to the sub-control means when operated by a player.
The sub-control means includes operation effective time setting means for setting an operation effective time for enabling the input of the operation signal within a time during which the symbol combination game is executed,
When the operation signal is input within the operation effective time, the effect content selection means stores the effect distribution table storage means based on the game state stored in the game state storage maintenance means at the start of the game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the auxiliary effect content is selected from the stored effect distribution table.

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