JP5160254B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. A pachinko machine or pachislot machine that can be shifted to a special gaming state and can be shifted to a special gaming state in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information is likely to be a specific display result after the specific gaming state ends and the normal state after the specific gaming state ends. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a gaming machine.

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

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode (big win symbol) determined in advance as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening ) Is derived and displayed, a “big hit” occurs. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 14 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

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

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine, as a display result of the variable symbol special display, a special display mode (probability variable symbol) out of a predetermined specific display mode (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device. In some cases, after the jackpot game is over, there is a configuration in which control is performed to a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the probability of winning the jackpot is improved.

  As such a gaming machine, one that is configured to change the content of the changing effect according to the number of times the probability change is continued (the number of times the probability variation big hit with probability change is generated continuously (continuously)) is proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-236706

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the content of the effect is changed as a privilege for the continuous occurrence of a probable big hit (ream). This is because the ratio (proportion) that becomes a probable big hit in the big hit distribution is not 100% (or a ratio close to 100%) (for example, 70%). That is why. However, the probability variation state will continue until the next big hit (non-probability variation big hit with no probability fluctuation) occurs next time, so when controlled to the probability variation state, whether or not the big hit will occur and The player is only interested in whether it is a big hit or a normal big hit, that is, the player is not interested in the timing of the big hit (the number of fluctuations from the end of the big hit until the next big hit occurs).

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make a player interested in the timing at which a big hit occurs.

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) that can be identified, and that displays and displays a display result. When a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the display device, the player shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player , and after the specific gaming state ends, the normal state The display result of the variable display of the identification information is shifted to a special game state (for example, the probability change state or the short time state) in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result, and the variable information display time is longer than that in the normal state there a gaming machine to shift to the time reduction state is shortened, the variable display device to derive the displayed are displayed results determined in the derivation display the previous display result whether a particular display result Variable for counting the number of pre-determining means (for example, the part for executing steps S61 and S62 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display count (for example, the probability change count and the short time count) after the end of the specific game state. Special effects (e.g., when the display number counting means (e.g., the part executing steps S140A and S140B in the game control microcomputer 560) and at least one of the specific game state and the special game state are controlled) 72 and 73. An effect executing means for executing an effect during a big hit game (for example, steps S801 (especially S520) and S802 in the effect control microcomputer 100). (Especially part where S845) is executed. When running a different effect than the portion) for performing the steps S805～S807, a gaming state transition control means for terminating the special game state when the variable display frequency counted by the variable display number counting means reaches the specific number , A number determination means for determining the number of variable display times that can continue the time-reduced state from a plurality of times, a part of the plurality of times is different from the specific number, and the game state transition control means is a variable display number When the variable display count counted by the counting means reaches the number determined by the number determination means, the time reduction state is terminated, and the effect execution means specifies the variable display count when the specific display result is derived and displayed. Variable display number specifying means (for example, a part for executing 521A in the production control microcomputer 100) and variable display number specifying means. The comparison means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 compares the number of changes and the character selection in step S897C) to compare the variable display count and a predetermined threshold (for example, the threshold set in the character selection table shown in FIG. 70). When the variable display count specified by the variable display count specifying means is equal to or greater than the threshold, the content of the special effect (for example, the rank (strength) of the character) When one special effect (for example, an effect using a character with a low rank) is executed and the variable display count specified by the variable display count specifying means is less than the threshold, the content of the special effect is different from the first special effect. 2 Production control means (for example, performance) that performs control to execute a special performance (for example, performance using a character with a higher rank). The control microcomputer 100 selects and sets a character in step S897C, and when the result of step S561 is Y, the time control effect control pattern (effect control pattern for battle effect) using the character already set in step S563. determining portions for performing the process) and the free Mutotomoni, characterized in that to end the execution of the special effect when the time reduction condition has ended.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may have the following configuration.

  As the first configuration, each is identified based on the fact that the first execution condition of variable display based on the game ball entering the first start area is established (for example, winning to the first start winning opening 13) First variable display means (for example, first special symbol display 8a) for starting variable display of possible identification information (for example, first special symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and a game ball enters the second starting area The variable display of the identification information (for example, the second special symbol) that can identify each is started based on the fact that the second execution condition of the variable display based on the fact is established (for example, the winning to the second start winning opening 14). Second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying the display result is provided, and a specific display result (for example, big hit symbol) is displayed on either the first variable display means or the second variable display means. When the derivation is displayed A gaming machine that makes a transition to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and that the effect identification information (for example, the design symbol) is changed according to the start of variable display of the first variable display means or the second variable display means. An effect display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that starts variable display and derives and displays the display result of the effect identification information in accordance with the derivation display of the display result of the first variable display means or the second variable display means; It changes between a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous for a player who is likely to enter a starting ball into the starting area, and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is difficult for a player to enter the game ball or is unfavorable for a player who does not enter Ordinary identification information (for example, ordinary) that can be identified based on a variable starter (for example, variable winning ball unit 15) and establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, passage of a game ball to the gate 32) The normal identification information display means (for example, the normal symbol display device 10) for derivation and display of the display result and the first display result (for example, the winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the normal identification information display means. On the basis of this, variable starter operation control means for changing the variable starter from the second state to the first state and then changing to the second state a predetermined number of times (for example, step S28 in the game control microcomputer 560). And the variable starter shifts to an advantageous state (for example, a short time state) that is more likely to be in the first state than the normal state after the specific gaming state ends, and after the transition to the advantageous state, the first variable display means and Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state until the number of variable displays of the second variable display means reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times); As the variable display pattern (for example, the variable pattern), after the variable display of the first variable display means or the second variable display means is started and the display result is derived and displayed, the production identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is performed. Variable display pattern selection means for selecting from among a plurality of types of variable display patterns including a re-variable display pattern to be resumed (for example, a variation pattern of pseudo-continuous variation), and the number of executions of temporary stop of effect identification information and effect identification in an advantageous state A total number of times display means for displaying information (for example, the remaining number of times) that can specify the total number of times of execution of the derivation display of information, and the total number of times display means that the production identification information has been temporarily stopped Information that can identify the total number of times is updated and displayed, and information that can identify the total number of times is updated based on the fact that the presentation identification information is derived and displayed. To to display.

  As a second configuration, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed based on the winning of a game ball in the start area provided in the game area, and the display result is derived and displayed. A round which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the identification information of the decoration variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a game is executed a predetermined number of times, and the specific gaming state has at least a first round number (for example, 15 rounds) A first specific game that executes a game and then shifts to a high-probability state (for example, a probable change state) in which the probability that the display result is a specific game state is higher than the normal probability state. Executing a round game of a second round number (for example, two rounds) smaller than the first round number, and then executing a second specific game state that shifts to a high probability state and a round game of the second round number, After that, there is a third specific gaming state that shifts to the normal probability state, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the starting area, and when to control to the specific gaming state Pre-determining means for deciding whether to enter the specific game state before the display result is derived and displayed, and after the first specific game state, the same background or the same background over a plurality of variable displays in the decorative variable display device A specific effect mode control means for controlling to a specific effect mode (for example, a battle mode) in which the effect by the character image is continuously executed, and the first specific game state is set during the specific effect mode; When the first specific gaming state ends, the specific effect mode continuation means for executing the predetermined mode continuation effect and continuing the specific effect mode, and the third specific game state during the specific effect mode, (3) After completion of the specific gaming state, a predetermined mode end effect is executed, a transition is made to the normal probability state, a first special effect mode control means for controlling the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, and a second during the specific effect mode. Second special effect mode control means for executing the mode continuation effect and continuing the specific effect mode or executing the mode end effect and controlling to the special effect mode after the second specific game state is finished when the specific game state is reached. And the second special effect mode control means executes a predetermined mode continuation effect corresponding to the number of times the first specific game state is reached during the continuation of the specific effect mode. The ratio of whether to continue the mode or execute the mode end effect and control to the special effect mode is varied.

  As a third configuration, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed based on the winning of a game ball in the start area provided in the game area, and the display result is derived and displayed. And a variable display device (for example, a display area of the effect display device 9), and when the display result of the identification information of the variable decoration display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), for the player A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which an advantageous round game is executed a predetermined number of times, and at least a first round number (for example, 15 rounds) ) Round game, after which the display result shifts to a high probability state (for example, a probability change state) in which the probability that the display result is a specific game state is improved from the normal probability state. A specific gaming state (for example, a big jackpot gaming state for the first jackpot) and a second specific gaming state (for example, two rounds less than the first round number (for example, two rounds) are executed, and then the normal gaming state is entered. For example, based on the fact that a game ball is won in the starting area, whether or not to control to the specific game state, and any specific game when controlling to the specific game state Predetermining means for determining whether to change the state before the display result is derived and displayed, and the same background or character image over a plurality of variable displays in the decoration variable display device after the end of the first specific gaming state A specific effect mode control means for controlling to a specific effect mode (for example, battle mode) in which the effect is continuously executed, and the second specific game state is set during the specific effect mode. A specific mode end means for executing a predetermined mode end effect, transitioning to the normal probability state after the end of the second specific game state, and ending the specific effect mode, and the specific game before entering the specific game state. A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect for notifying the possibility of entering a state, and an operation means (for example, an operation button) operable by the player. The notice effect execution means corresponds to the operation of the operation means. A plurality of types of notice effects can be executed to change the effect mode.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result before the display and display of the display result, and after the specific gaming state is completed A variable display number counting means for counting the number of variable display times, an effect executing means for executing a special effect when controlled to at least one of a specific gaming state and a special gaming state, and a variable display number counting means. A game state transition control means for ending the special gaming state when the counted variable display number reaches a specific number, and a number determination means for determining a variable display number capable of continuing the time shortening state from a plurality of times. comprising a, different from a number of some of the plurality of times, the game state transition control means determines, variable display frequency counted by the variable display number counting means by the number determining means The ends the time shortening state when it is the number of times, the specific effect execution means, a variable impressions specifying means for specifying a variable number of impressions when the specific display results derived displayed by the variable display number specifying means A comparison means for comparing the number of variable display times and a predetermined threshold value, and when the number of variable display times specified by the variable display number specifying means is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the first special effect is executed as the content of the special effect, variable impressions presentation control means and the free Mutotomoni variable impressions specified by the specifying means for controlling to perform different second special effect from the first special effect as the content of the special effect when less than the threshold value, time saving since the state is configured to terminate the execution of the special effect when finished, the variable table after the timing (the specific game state ends when the specific display results are derived displayed Number of times) for so inspire an interest in the player, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. Further, the player can be more interested in the timing when the specific display result is derived and displayed. Moreover, the variation of the opportunity that the content of a special effect changes can be increased, and the interest of a game can be improved.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the plurality of types of effect symbols variably displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R are the symbols of numbers “1” to “9” as identification information. .

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) , A state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start prizes are generated regardless of the prizes in the first start prize slot 13 and the second start prize slot 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, the variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is performed. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) is performed. There is provided a second decorative symbol display 9b. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display. .

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the starting memory or the starting prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18M) that displays a total number (summed pending memory count) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18M for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. Since the total reserved memory display unit 18M is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided.

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

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. The movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect is executed.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Opening time and opening times are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b that variably display the decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106.

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

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

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

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  In this embodiment, after the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, a predetermined time ( When the (variation time) elapses, the stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is decided to make a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are small hit symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is an off symbol. To do.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 14 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 14-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the opening / closing plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence, a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is started. In the 14 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 14). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as a 14-round jackpot state.

  Also, when the 2 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the big hit gaming state in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Transition to (2 round big hit state). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round becomes a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 14 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 14 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. The second state may be restored after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state by a predetermined number of fluctuations (in this embodiment, 50 times, 70 times, or 100 times as will be described later). In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). In the short-time state, one of a special symbol variable display of a predetermined number of times (50 times, 70 times or 100 times) is executed after the big hit game is ended, and the variable display result is “big hit”. End when the condition is met first. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display 10 is shortened. In other words, one or more of the following may be realized: the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is lengthened, and the opening number of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is increased.

  If it is decided to control the gaming state to the probable change state, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the game state is changed by a predetermined number of times of change (in this embodiment, 70 times as will be described later). Controlled. In the probable change state, after the jackpot game is over, one of the conditions is established first, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (70 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. When it ends.

  Even after the two-round big hit state is over, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). The probability variation state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state is also referred to as a sudden probability variation (surprise) state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the gaming state is controlled to a small hit gaming state different from the big hit gaming state. In the small hit game state, as in the two round big hit state, the open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the big winning opening is opened. The number of rounds is the second number (for example, 2). However, unlike the two round big hit state, the gaming state is not changed. That is, the gaming state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state continues. However, when it is decided to end the probability change state or the time-short state, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state after the small hit gaming state is ended. In addition, when changing the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the two round big hit state to the first state, the same as in the case of the two round big hit state even in the small hit gaming state Then, the winning ball apparatus is changed to the first state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the start winning opening 13 is easily opened, and the start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, variable display of the effect symbols is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. That is, in the display area of the effect display device 9, based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, the variation of the effect symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. For example, the stop symbols of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “left” → “right” → “middle”. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order, or “left”, “middle”, and “right” The stop symbols may be stopped and displayed simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  The period from the start of variable display of effect symbols until the stop symbols are derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R (variable display period = variable time) Thus, the variable display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect).

  In addition, during the variable display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, it is possible that the variable display state of the production symbol may become the reach state and that the variable display result may become a big hit symbol. A specific effect may be executed for notifying the player by a variable display mode of the symbol. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed.

  In the “sliding” specific effect, the effect symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then two or more symbol display areas (for example, “left”) are displayed. And the “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R), the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the symbol display areas temporarily displayed. (For example, one or both of the “left” symbol display area 9 </ b> L and the “right” symbol display area 9 </ b> R) is changed and the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is changed by changing the effect symbol again. An effect display is performed. In addition, by notifying the player that the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed is not finalized (final stop), for example, by displaying fluctuation fluctuation in the temporary stop display or changing the effect symbol again after a short temporary stop. Is preferred. In addition, the effect design may be re-variable after the effect design is temporarily stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the stop-displayed effect design has been confirmed.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing pseudo consecutive chances. In the “pseudo-ream” specific effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9, the pseudo-reambling chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. The effect symbols constituting any of the above are temporarily stopped and displayed. The “left symbol” is an effect symbol displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the “middle symbol” is an effect symbol displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C. The “right symbol” is an effect symbol displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 may be determined in advance as a combination of effect symbols included in the special combination.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Or the reach effect is not executed, and the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode of the effect display device 9 is “accurate”. After the effect symbols are variably displayed as in a case, a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R do not match) In some cases, a stop symbol that becomes a stop display is displayed, or a stop symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. A display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, and a variable display mode of “small hit”. .

  FIG. 7 shows the variation patterns of the production symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the cases where the variable display mode of the production symbols is “non-reach” and “reach” when the variable display result is an out-of-game symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-5 and non-reach PB1- are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. 1 and non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1 and non-reach PC1-2 variation patterns are prepared. Further, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-6, super PB3-1 to super PB3— 3. Fluctuation patterns of Super PC 3-1 to Super PC 3-4 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 7, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-5 variation pattern that is used when the reach is not performed and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Re-variation is performed twice or three times for a variation pattern that is used for reaching and accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying a variation pattern of an effect symbol prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, super PA4-1 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. ~ Super PA4-6, Super PA5-1 to Super PA5-3, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-3, Super PB5-1 to Super PB5-3, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Super PE1-1 Also, variation patterns of super PE1-2, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 to special PG2-3 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 8, re-variation is performed twice, three times, or four times for a variation pattern that is used in the case of inaccuracy and has a pseudo-continuous effect. For the variation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of suddenness and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, re-variation is performed twice or three times.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determine the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for big hit type judgment)
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (14 round probability variation big hit, 2 round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation big hit)) (for jackpot type determination)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)
(7) Random 7 (MR7): Determines the pattern of pseudo-continuous production (for determining pseudo-continuous pattern)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 generates (2-1) a big hit type determination random number and (5) a normal symbol determination random number. The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, these are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4, random 7) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 10 (B) are set in the normal jackpot determination table. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 10 (B) are set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 10A and 10B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value may be collectively expressed as “big hit determination value”.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). If it matches any of the big hit judgment values shown in B), it is decided to make a big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. It may also be determined whether the stop symbol in the symbol display 8b is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.

  FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When the determination that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine either “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, and corresponding to each of “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “crash big hit” (big hit type determination value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  Here, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10C, the number of determination values assigned to the normal jackpot is reduced so that the ratio of determining the big jackpot as the jackpot type is low. Specifically, only one determination value “0” is set for the normal big hit, and the ratio of the normal big hit determined as the big hit type is 1/10. In this way, by reducing the probability of occurrence of a big jackpot (that is, increasing the probability of probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the probability that the probability variation state will continue when a big hit occurs is high. The interest in whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit is reduced. In this embodiment, instead of the interest about whether the big hit is a probable big hit or the normal big hit, as described later, the timing at which the big hit occurs (the number of fluctuations from the end of the big hit until the next big hit occurs) It is configured to give the player the interest of

  In this embodiment, the ratio that the normal big hit is determined as the big hit type is configured to be low, but the normal big hit is not determined as the big hit type, that is, the probability variation big hit of 14 rounds as the big hit type. And two rounds of sudden probabilistic jackpots. According to such a configuration, the player does not have any interest in whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, and becomes more interested in the timing at which the big hit occurs.

  In this embodiment, it is not only determined whether or not to make a big hit using the table shown in FIG. 10 (A), but also whether or not to make a big hit using the table shown in FIG. 10 (B). However, it may be configured not to determine whether or not to make a small hit. In other words, the small hit may not be provided. In this case, the table shown in FIG. 10B is unnecessary, and all of the processes related to the small hits described later are unnecessary. As a result, the data capacity and processing load are reduced.

  FIGS. 11A to 11F and FIG. 12G are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 3). Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. In other words, the game state is selected according to whether the game state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state, and the determination result of the jackpot type.

  In each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the big hit type is “normal”, “probability variation”, or “probability”. ) And a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of special CB4-1, special CB4-2, special CC4-1, and special CC4-2 is set.

  For example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type is “ The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation value type of the super CA3-3. The judgment value is not assigned. Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 is not assigned. Judgment value is assigned.

  As described above, when the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type in the gaming state (when in the normal state) When the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability variation state is selected) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B and 132G (selected during the short time state) are compared, Accordingly, the assignment of the judgment value to each variation pattern type is different. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F, 132G used when the big hit type is “surprise”, for example, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-1, special CB4-2, When the big hit type such as special CC4-1 or special CC4-2 is other than “surprise”, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 14 round big hit state. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state. With the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132E shown in FIG. 11D used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2. Is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3. It is not done. As described above, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132D (“normal”) selected according to the gaming state. ), The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probability change”), and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F and 132G (selected when “probability”) are compared. Depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type differently. In addition, determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns type determination tables 133A to 133C for small hits stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C indicate that when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the variation pattern type is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of a plurality of types. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected, for example, according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes special CA4-1, special CB4-1, The judgment value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of the special CC4-1 is included.

  The variation pattern type of the special CA4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CB4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CC 4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133C shown in FIG. 13C is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. As described above, the variation pattern types of the special CA 4-1, the special CB 4-1, and the special CC 4-1 are common variations when the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a pattern type. That is, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11 (C), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. 11 (F), and FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in G) is set so as to include a variation pattern type that is common to the variation pattern type determined when the variable display result is “small hit”.

  14A to 14C are explanatory diagrams showing reach determination tables 134A to 134C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination tables 134A to 134C indicate whether or not the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “off”. -2) is a table referred to for determination based on the above. Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1. −1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2, the determination result indicating that the reach state is not reached, reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1 The determination value corresponding to any of the determination results indicating the reach state is included.

  For example, in the setting of the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A, the value in the range of “1” to “204” is set to the non-reach HA 1-1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. Assigned, a value in the range of “205” to “239” is assigned to the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “1”, a value in the range of “1” to “217” that is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-2. It has been. A value in the range of “1” to “220”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “2”, is not reach Assigned to HA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, “1” to “1”, which are larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-3. 230 ”is assigned to non-reach HA1-4. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8”, “1” to “235”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-4. A range determination value is assigned to non-reach HA 1-5. With such a setting, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “3”), it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state as compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower. If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams showing reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C indicate the change pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for determining the change pattern type when it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating the reach state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1. The That is, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, and for reach according to the determination result indicating reach HB2-1. The variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected as the use table, and the reach variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected as the use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach HC2-1 is selected. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C has a determination result indicating that the reach state is set to reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type, which is normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. Data (determination value) for determining any of the fluctuation pattern types.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 15A, the value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” corresponds to the determination result indicating that the reach is HA2-1. It is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and other values are assigned to the variation pattern types of super CA2-2 and super CA2-3. Corresponding to the determination result to reach reach 2-2, a value in the range of “1” to “170” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. Further, in response to the determination result that the reach HA2-3 is selected, a value in the range of “1” to “182” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the normal CA2-1. The reach HA 2-1 is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2) corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” by the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. The judgment value to be assigned is assigned. A determination value is assigned to the reach HA 2-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “1” or “2”. The reach HA2-3 is assigned a determination value corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “3” to “8”. With these settings, the fluctuation pattern of the normal CA 2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “1”) compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate determined for the type increases. And, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the “normal” reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach effect other than “normal”. If the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are explanatory diagrams showing non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C indicate the variation pattern based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display state of the effect symbol is not set to the reach state. It is a table referred to in order to determine the type as one of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C are non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2, and the like. The table is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. That is, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, and the determination results of the non-reach HB1-1 and the non-reach HB1-2. Accordingly, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136B is selected as the use table, and the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C is selected as the use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HC1-1 and non-reach HC1-2. The In each of the non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C, the determination result indicating that the non-reach state is not set is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1. -1 or non-reach HC1-2, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether it is non-reach HC1-2, and non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach It includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3.

  FIGS. 17, 18 </ b> A and 18 </ b> B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 </ b> A to 137 </ b> C stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 4). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2 to super CA3-6, and the variation pattern type is selected as the super table. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result to select one of CB3-1 to super CB3-2, and the variation pattern type is special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-. 1, the hit variation pattern determination table 137C is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that any one of the special CB4-2, the special CC4-1, and the special CC4-2 is selected. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random pattern random number (random 4) value according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B determine the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach the reach state and the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 4). Each deviation variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3. Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table, and the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2. Depending on the determination result, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the usage table.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach”.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 19, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach PA1-5 corresponding to the case of non-reach variation pattern types such as non-reach CA1-4 and non-reach CC1-3. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern (see FIG. 7) for executing the specific effect. With such a setting, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach corresponds to the determination that the variable display result of the effect symbol is “out” and the determination that the variable display state of the effect symbol is not the reach state. Making a decision to be one of the fluctuation patterns of reach PA1-5 and executing a specific effect (effect of non-reach PA1-4 ("slip") or effect of non-reach PA1-5 ("pseudo-run")) Can do.

  Also, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-1 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-1, and assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-2 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-2. It has been.

  Then, for a variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 including non-reach PA 1-5, a random number (random 3 for determining the variation pattern type) in non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A shown in FIG. ), Which is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared, a determination value in the range of “217” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1, and “230” to the non-reach HA 1-2. ”To“ 241 ”are assigned, determination values in the range of“ 231 ”to“ 241 ”are assigned to the non-reach HA1-3, and“ 237 ”to the non-reach HA1-4. A determination value in the range of “241” is assigned, and a determination value in the range of “237” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-5. Further, for the non-reach HA 1-1, the reach determination random number (random 2-2) corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” in the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. A determination value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned. For the non-reach HA1-2, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “1”, and is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number (random 2-2) for reach determination Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “217” are assigned. For the non-reach HA1-3, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “2”, and is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “220” are assigned. For the non-reach HA1-4, in the reach determination table 134A, the numbers to be compared with the values of the random numbers for reach determination (random 2-2) corresponding to the numbers of reserved storage “3” and “4” ( Determination value) and a determination value in the range of “1” to “230” is assigned, and for the non-reach HA1-4, the reserved storage number is “5” to “8” in the reach determination table 134A. Is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and a determination value in the range of “1” to “235” is assigned. Accordingly, when the number of reserved memories is “1” or “2”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number of reserved memories is “0”. . Further, when the reserved storage number is “3” or “4”, the non-reach CA1-4 is compared to the case where the reserved storage number is “0” or “1” or “2”. The ratio determined for the variation pattern type becomes lower. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8”, non-reach PA 1-5 (including “pseudo-continuous”) is compared with the case where the number of reserved memories is “0” to “4”. The ratio determined for the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 including the lower becomes lower.

  In addition, in the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C shown in FIG. 16C, the reach type is not the non-reach CC1-3 variation pattern type including the non-reach PA 1-5 (see FIG. 19). In the case of the reach HC1-1, a determination value in the range of “235” to “241” (a numerical value to be compared with the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type) is assigned, and the reach type is non-reach. In the case of HC1-2, determination values in the range of “234” to “241” are assigned. Further, in the reach determination table 134C shown in FIG. 14C, the determination value (random number for reach determination (random 2-2) assigned to the non-reach HC 1-1 when the reserved storage number is “2” or more. ) And the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HC 1-2 when the reserved storage number is “0” or “1” (“1”). ”To“ 231 ”). In the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C shown in FIG. 16C, in the case of non-reach HC1-1, the non-reach HC1 than the determination value assigned to the non-reach CC1-3 variation pattern type. In the case of -2, since the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CC1-3 is smaller, when the number of reserved memories is "2" or more, the number of reserved memories is " Compared to the case of “0” or “1”, the ratio determined for the variation pattern type of non-reach CC1-3 including non-reach PA1-5 (including “pseudo-continuous”) is lower.

  Note that, when the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A illustrated in FIG. 19 is used, only non-reach PA1-5 can be selected as a variation pattern including “pseudo-continuous”, but a plurality of types including “pseudo-continuous” can be selected. The shift variation pattern determination table 138A may be configured so that the variation pattern can be selected.

  In the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 in which the specific effect is not executed is 5.75 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2. Is 3.75 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-3 is 1.50 seconds. On the other hand, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the “slip” specific effect is executed is 8.25 seconds, and the non-reach in which the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. The variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of PA1-5 is 16.70 seconds. That is, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is executed corresponding to “non-reach” is longer than the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is not executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 1-4 that executes the specific effect is lower than when it is “0”. In addition, when the number of reserved storage is “3” or more, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number is less than “3”. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 20, the variation pattern for executing the “normal” reach effect such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned. Corresponding to the case of the change pattern type of super CA2-2, the change pattern for executing reach effect α1 such as super PA3-1 to super PA3-3, or the reach effect such as super PA3-4 to super PA3-6. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing α2. Corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is super CA2-3 or super CB2-1, random numbers for variation pattern determination (random 4) are added to the variation patterns for executing the reach effect β1 such as super PB3-1 to super PB3-3. ) Is assigned a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared.

  Further, for example, for a variation pattern that executes a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, such as a variation pattern of super PA3-3, super PA3-6, and super PB3-3, the effect design after the pseudo-continuous variation is performed. The variation pattern type is classified according to the type of effect operation in the reach effect executed based on the fact that the variable display state becomes the reach state. That is, since the fluctuation pattern of the super PA 3-3 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect α1, it corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 is set in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. Thus, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 4) value for variation pattern determination is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PA 3-6 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect α2, the variation pattern determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the variation pattern determination table 138B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of random number (random 4) is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PB3-3 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1, the variation pattern type of the super CA2-3 or the super CB2-1 in the outlier variation pattern determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for determining the variation pattern is assigned.

  FIGS. 21 and 22 are explanatory diagrams showing a pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination table 140 stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 21 shows a fluctuation pattern used at the time of a loss, and FIG. 22 shows a fluctuation pattern used at the time of a hit. The pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination table 140 includes super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PB3-3, super PA4-3, super PA4-6, super PA5-3, super PB4, which are fluctuation patterns with pseudo-continuous. -3, super PB5-3, and special PG1-3 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), determination values are set. The determination value corresponds to a specific variation pattern. Note that there are a plurality of super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PB3-3, super PA4-3, super PA4-6, super PA5-3, super PB4-3, super PB5-3, and special PG1-3. There are fluctuation patterns of the number of re-variations, but for non-reach PA1-5, the number of re-variations (number of pseudo-variations) including the initial variation (the first pseudo variation) is only one type of two. No judgment value is assigned. That is, in practice, in the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination table 140, data regarding non-reach PA1-5 is not set.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the first decorative symbol display 9a or the second decorative symbol display 9b so as to start the decorative symbol variable display, and the effect display device. In step 9, control is performed so as to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

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

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / rush start designation command corresponding to the type or small hit. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / probability end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change game.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be specified by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reductions in which the time reduction state can be continued. “XX” in the command C4XX (H) indicates the remaining short time. The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the remaining short number of times based on the content of the short time number designation command and displays the remaining short number of times on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIGS. 71 to 73).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 23, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 23, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first design symbol display unit 9a that performs variable display of the first design as a design for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the design changes the design of the design, by the second special design display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to step S305 or step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit game state or the small hit game to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the big prize opening is established, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 26A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 26A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 26A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start is determined. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 26B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 26B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (big hit determination random number) and software random number 2-1 (see FIG. 9) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S225). Note that in the process of step S225, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 9) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218 and the process of step S223-228 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected.

  27 and 28 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (Step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 26A) is “first” data. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 10) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot or a small hit if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, the probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). . When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, determined to be a normal big hit, and reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S62). If they match, a small hit flag is set (step S63). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. If it does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10B is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area (“normal”, “probability” or “surprise”) is determined as the jackpot type ( Step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. Is “03”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used as the table according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the use variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the small hit flag is set, the small hit variation pattern is used as a table used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected (steps S93 and S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the table selection rule shown in FIG. 14 (D) is based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state. Accordingly, one of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected as a table used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the effect symbols is set to the reach state (step S95). Further, random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 is in the reach state corresponding to the value that matches the value of random 2-2 in the area corresponding to the reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in any of the selected reach determination tables 134A to 134C. Based on the data indicating presence / absence, whether or not to reach, the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching is determined (step S97). Note that the value before being decremented by -1 in the process of step S53 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is decided to reach, the variation pattern type is determined according to the reach type (reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1 or reach HC2-1) determined in the process of step S97. One of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the types of effects determined in step S97 (non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1- 1 or non-reach HC1-2), one of non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C is selected as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Then, based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S99 or S100 (step S102). .

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C as the tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. One of the determination tables 138A and 138B is selected (step S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103 (step S105).

  As a variation pattern, a variation pattern including super-rendition production other than non-reach PA1-5 (super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PB3-3, super PA4-3, super PA4-6, super PA5-3, If the super PB 4-3, the super PB 5-3, or the special PG 1-3) is determined (step S106A), the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random 7 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating the random 7 Extract the value. Then, based on the extracted random 7 value, by referring to the pseudo-continuous effect pattern determination table 140 shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the variation pattern including the pseudo-continuous effect is determined as one of a plurality of types. (Step S106B). That is, the number of re-variation executions (including the first pseudo variation) in the pseudo-continuous performance is determined. In addition, by the processing in step S106B, the variation time for executing the pseudo continuous effect is also determined.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (refer to FIG. 23) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, or loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of step S116, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a display result 1 designation command is performed (step S118).

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. In addition, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the effect symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying stop symbols is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139A (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (step S134), and performs control to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / surprise start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 14 times for normal big hits and probable big hits (14 round big hits), 2 times for sudden hits (2 round big hits)) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step). S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In step S139A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. When the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140A). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (Y in step S141A), the time reduction flag is reset (step S142A).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability change flag indicating a probability change state is set (step S139B). If the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of possible changes of the special symbol in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S140B). When the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0 (Y in step S141B), the probability variation flag is reset (step S142B).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S143). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / probability start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S147). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S404), and decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S405).

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 14 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

  FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (step S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 controls to drive the solenoid 21 to close the big winning opening (step). S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed) ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated according to the pre-opening process (step S305) (step S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of sudden change or big hit suddenly, it may be shorter than 14R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit end time (time for notifying the end of the big hit game, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the big prize opening control timer. (Step S449), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (Step S307) (Step S450).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probability variation big hit but the data indicating the sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit / crash end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( Steps S443 and S444). When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probable big hit, control is performed to transmit the big hit end 1 designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S445). Then, control goes to a step S449.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, if it is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / collision end designation command is sent. Send a command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended. Note that the process of step S152 may be executed before step S442 in the special winning opening opening process.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S160).

  If the type of big hit is neither a probable big hit nor a sudden probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S163. If the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (step S161). Further, a value of 70 is set in the probability variation counter (step S162). As a result, after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation state continues for 70 variations (see steps S141B and S142B). Then, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S163), and executes a time reduction number determination process for determining whether the time reduction state can be continued 50 times, 70 times, or 100 times (step S163). Step S164). In the time reduction count determination process, for example, a random number value for determining the time reduction count (random number for time reduction determination; not shown in FIG. 9) is extracted, and the time reduction count is 50 times based on the extracted random number value. , 70 times or 100 times. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value indicating the time reduction number (50 times, 70 times, or 100 times) determined in the time reduction number determination process in the time reduction number counter (step S165). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S166).

  Although the timers and flags to be handled are different, the small hit pre-release process in step S308 is the same as the big hit open pre-process in step S305, and the small hit open process in step S309 is during the big prize opening open in step S306. This is the same processing as the processing, and the small hitting end pre-processing in step S310 is similar to the big hitting end processing in step S307.

  Next, specific examples of effects executed during variable display will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. In addition, in FIGS. 37-40, the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 is shown by a rectangle. That is, in FIGS. 37 to 40, a part of the display screen of the circular effect display device 9 shown in FIG. Further, the characters as the production information attached to the production symbols are also omitted. FIG. 37 shows an effect produced by the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 when the variable effect of the effect symbol is “non-reach”, when the specific effect is not executed, and when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display operation example in the display device 9. FIG. When the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific effect is not executed as shown in FIGS. 37 (C1) and (C2). When the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 is designated, a specific effect of “slip” as shown in FIGS. 37 (E1) to (E4) is executed. When the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-5 is designated, a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect as shown in FIGS. 37 (D1) to (D6) is executed. 37 (D1) to (D6) show simplified pseudo-continuous effects.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37 (A), for example, the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R of “left”, “middle” and “right” In all, the production design changes. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37B, the effect symbol “6” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the symbol display area 9L of “left”.

  When the specific effect is not executed or when the “slip” specific effect is executed, corresponding to the determination that the effect symbol “6” is determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, FIG. A stop display of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. If the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the specific effect of “slip” is executed, the specific effect pattern is always determined to be the slip TP1-1. Then (see FIG. 51), a “slip” specific effect is executed in which the effect symbol is re-varied at high speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Therefore, the effect symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L is not changed depending on the specific effect of “slip”. When a specific effect of “pseudo ream” is executed, when an effect symbol of “6” is determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, an effect symbol stop display as shown in FIG. Done.

  Thereafter, when the specific effect is not executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (C1), the effect symbol “7” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “right” symbol display area 9R. As shown in 37 (C2), after the effect symbol “4” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C (temporary stop display), the effect symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display). Is done. At this time, the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R and the “middle” symbol display area 9C are determined as the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (D1), the “7” effect symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (D2), by stopping the display of the “6” effect symbol in the “medium” symbol display area 9C (temporary stop display), the effect symbol which becomes the pseudo consecutive chance eye GC6 is stopped. Is displayed. At this time, for example, a temporary stop display such as a fluctuation change display of the effect symbols is performed, and then the effect symbols are changed again in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as shown in FIG. 37 (D3). Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 (D4) to (D6), “6”, “7”, and “4” effect symbols are sequentially applied in a predetermined order of “left” → “right” → “middle”. After the stop display (temporary stop display), the effect symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped (final stop display).

  When the “slip” specific effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (E1), the “5” effect symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Thus, as shown in FIG. 37 (E2), the effect symbol is re-varied at high speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (E3), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is changed so that the effect symbol “7” is obtained in the “right” symbol display area 9R. Here, as shown in FIG. 37 (E1), the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R is determined based on, for example, the determined right final stop symbol FZ1-2 (see FIG. 37). 46). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (E4), after the effect symbol “4” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C (temporary stop display), the effect symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped. Displayed (final stop display).

  38 to 40 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display operation examples when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “surprise”. In the example shown in FIG. 38 (A), for example, the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” correspond to the start of variation of the special symbol in the variable symbol special display. In all, the production design changes. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38B, the effect symbol “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” symbol display area 9L.

  And, for example, when the specific effect of “slip” is executed as in the case where the variation pattern is Super PA4-2, as shown in FIGS. 38 (C1) to (C3), “Left” and After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are changed again in the “right” symbol display area 9R and then stopped and displayed. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed so as to reach the reach state. Further, for example, when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed as in the case where the variation pattern is Super PA 4-3, as shown in FIGS. 38 (D1) to (D5), all symbols are displayed. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, effect display is performed in which the effect symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous change) in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. After that, the effect symbols “6” in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R are all stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), and the effect symbol variable display state becomes the reach state.

  In the reach state as shown in FIG. 38 (C3) and FIG. 38 (D5), as shown in FIG. 39 (A), the changing speed of the effect symbol in the “medium” symbol display area 9C decreases. . Then, when the variation pattern is any one of normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, as shown in FIG. 39B, the number “6” in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is “ A “normal” reach effect that is stopped (temporarily stopped) together with the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R is performed. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 39B, in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped and displayed, but the variable display result is “out”. In such a case, for example, as shown in FIG. 39H, an effect image indicating that the number “5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 9C where “5” is displayed is displayed. Reach out of the reach combination by stopping and displaying the effect symbols other than the number indicating “6” in the “medium” symbol display area 9C, such as stopping the effect symbol number “5” in the symbol display area 9C. It is only necessary to stop and display the effect symbols constituting the, and end the variable display of the effect symbols. When the reach effect α1 to the reach effect α3, the reach effect β1, and the reach effect β2 are executed, as shown in FIG. 39C, the change of the effect symbol in the “medium” symbol display area 9C that has been reduced. The speed increases again, and various reach effects are displayed. In the reach effect β1, after the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 39D is displayed, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds. Further, in the case of any one of the reach effects α1 to the reach effects α3, after the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 39 (E) is displayed, the reach effect display as shown in FIG. 39 (F) proceeds. To do. Then, in the reach effect α1, as shown in FIG. 39G, an effect symbol that is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the first stage effect display appears. In the example shown in FIG. 39 (G), in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped and displayed, but the variable display result becomes “out of place”. In such a case, it is only necessary to stop and display the effect symbols constituting the reach-rejected combination and end the variable display of the effect symbols. On the other hand, in reach production α2 and reach production α3, as shown in FIGS. 39 (H) and (I), the process proceeds to the second stage production display. In the reach effect β2, after the character image CH3 as shown in FIG. 39J is displayed, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds.

  When the second stage effect display proceeds as shown in FIG. 39 (I), if the reach effect α2 is reached, the second stage effect display is stopped (temporary stop display) as shown in FIG. 40 (A). The directed design appears. When the variable display result is “out of”, the displayed effect symbol is not changed, the effect symbols constituting the reach-out combination are stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol variable display is ended. In the reach effect α3, for example, the process proceeds to a third stage effect display (also referred to as “relief effect”). Then, an effect symbol that is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the third stage effect display appears. Thereafter, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S709.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18M is executed (step S708). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number used for determining the effect mode and the like is executed (step S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  42 and 43 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  As the command reception buffer, for example, a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 23) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit / surprise start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / abrupt end specification command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / abrupt end specification command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646). Further, if the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction count designation command (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the remaining time reduction count based on the time reduction count specification command and counts the remaining time reduction count. The value is updated (step S650). And the control which updates and displays on the screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 the value which the time count counter for production | presentation shows as the remaining short-time frequency | count is performed (step S651).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S652). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variable display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. Then, as shown in FIG. 44, the light is alternately turned on every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 44A). Further, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as the display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 44B).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random numbers for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding. SR3, pseudo-continuous first variation temporary stop symbol determining random number SR4-1, pseudo-continuous second variation temporary stopping symbol determining random number SR4-2, first specific effect (sliding) pattern determining random number SR6- 1 is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number of the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first quasi-continuous change is an effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R after the first change. The pseudo-random second variation temporary stop symbol random number is a symbol display area 9L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” after subsequent re-variation. , 9C, 9R are random numbers used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be displayed temporarily.

  The random number SR3 for determining the slip temporary stop symbol is used for temporarily or partially in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the specific effect of “slip” is executed. It is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed.

  The random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is used to determine the specific effect pattern corresponding to the content of the effect operation when executing the specific effect of “slip” as one of a plurality of types. Random number.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, a final stop symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 46A to 46C as a table for determining a predetermined non-reach combination. 160A to 160C are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 46A is a left final stop that is a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the predetermined effect symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to in order to determine the symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the symbol number “” of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 46B is a right final stop that is a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R among the predetermined effect symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160B includes the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared, and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 46C is a medium final stop that becomes a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the predetermined effect symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3.

  In addition, the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100 includes a left / right turn determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 47, and includes a left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and a right final stop symbol FZ1-. From the combination with 2, determination is made as to which of the left and right output types DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, and LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination table 160C includes a random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. And a data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3. In these tables, the distribution of the determination values may be changed according to the number of changes at the time of the previous big hit (the number of changes from the end of the big hit game to the occurrence of the big hit). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the appearance rate of the non-reach off symbol (the determined effect symbol that is a combination of non-reach off) according to the number of fluctuations at the previous big hit.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 46B, the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. No numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is assigned. With such an assignment, when a finalized design that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the finalized design combination can be prevented from being a reach combination or jackpot combination. Also, in the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 46C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined production symbols. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the part of the combination. For example, even if a combination other than a reach combination or a jackpot combination is used, a portion that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 6 or a portion that becomes a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the final stop symbol is not assigned. With such an assignment, when a finalized design that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the finalized design is a pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 or a certain non-reach similar to the chance. It can be made not to be a combination of.

  In addition, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, as shown in FIG. 49A and FIG. Final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B are included. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 49A is a left final stop symbol FZ2 that is a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the finalized effect symbols that are combinations of reach deviation. -1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is the final effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "right" symbol display area 9R, are determined based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table that is referred to. The final stop symbol determination table 162A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and is the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the same rendering symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2). The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 49B is a final final stop symbol FZ2- serving as a finalized effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" symbol display area 9C among the fixed effect symbols that are out of reach combinations. 3 is a table referred to for determining 3 based on the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol. However, in FIG. 49 (B), as the data that can specify the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3, the symbol difference between the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is shown.

  That is, the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that constitutes the unreachable combination is specified by a symbol difference that is a difference value from the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 or the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. The That is, in the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol variation is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, and “left” → “right” → “middle”. When the finalized effect symbol that is the variable display result of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in this order, the “left” and “right” symbol displays other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the areas 9L and 9R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the "middle" symbol display is performed using the final stop symbol determination table 162B. A difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 stopped and displayed in the area 9C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the determined symbol difference, a definite effect symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is determined. The final stop symbol determination table 162B is a variation pattern of normal PA2-1, normal PA2-2, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, or any of normal PA2-3 and normal PA2-4. If it is one of the fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-3, Super PB3-1 to PB3-3, Super PC3-1 to Super PC3-4, Special PG2-3, Super PA3- 4 is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol according to any of the fluctuation patterns of the super PA 3-6, and the symbol difference “− Data (determination values) corresponding to “2”, “−1”, “+1”, “+2” are included. In this table, the determination value distribution may be changed in accordance with the number of changes at the time of the previous big hit (the number of changes from the end of the big hit game to the occurrence of the big hit). According to such a configuration, the symbol difference between the reach symbol (left and right symbols) and the middle symbol can be changed according to the number of fluctuations at the previous big hit.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, final stop symbol determination tables 163A and 163B shown in FIG. include. The final stop symbol determination tables 163A and 163B shown in FIG. 50 are left-stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as the determined effect symbols that become the big hit symbols. This table is referred to for determining the middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. The final stop symbol determination table 163A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3. Data corresponding to the symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8” of the normal symbols that are the same as -3 (determination value) including. The final stop symbol determination table 163B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3. -3 includes data (determination values) corresponding to the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” of the same normal symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 163A is used when it is determined to be a probable variation big hit, and the final stop symbol determination table 163B is used when it is determined to be a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit). used.

  In addition, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, a specific effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 51 is used as a table for determining one of a plurality of types of specific effect patterns. 164A is included. When the specific effect of “slip” is executed, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A illustrated in FIG. 51 slides the specific effect pattern based on the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of the slips TP1-4. The specific effect pattern determination table 164A includes non-reach PA1-4, normal PA2-2, normal PA2-4, normal PA2-6, normal PA2-8, super PA3-2, super PA3-6, super PA4-2, super PA5-2, Super PB3-2, Super PB4-2, Super PB5-2, Super PC3-2, Super PC3-4, Super PD1-2, Super PE1-2, Special PG1-2, Special PG2-2, Special It is compared with the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern according to the change pattern (see FIGS. 7 and 8) in which the specific effect of “slip” is executed, such as the change pattern of PG3-3. It is a numerical value (determination value) and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4.

  In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-fluctuated at high speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-fluctuated at high speed in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-varied to a low speed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4, after changing the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at 9L and 9R, the effect symbols are re-fluctuated at a low speed in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the effect symbol to be performed is performed.

  For example, when the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-4, depending on the previous effect value (previous effect storage data: a value indicating the variation pattern of the previous effect symbol), the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4. You may make it change distribution of. As an example, the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 that can be selected are changed according to which of the previous production values is 1 to 4. Each of 1-4 indicates each of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4. The effect control CPU 101 sets the previous effect value in the storage area in the RAM when the slip effect mode (slip TP1-1 to slip TP1-4) is determined. The specific effect pattern determination table 164A is a table to which a determination value is assigned so that the slip TP1-n is not selected when the previous determination value is n (any of n = 1 to 4). When the effect control CPU 101 determines the slip effect mode using the specific effect pattern determination table 164A configured as described above, the “slip” specific effect is executed according to the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4. In this case, it is possible to prevent the specific effect pattern from being the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time.

  Also, instead of changing the configuration of the specific effect pattern determination table 164A, the specific effect pattern that is the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time is not controlled by the control of the effect control CPU 101. You may make it do. In that case, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A illustrated in FIG. 51 is used, but the determined slip effect mode (slip TP1-1 to slip TP1-4) is specified by the previous determination value and If they match, the effect mode is replaced (for example, if the determined slip effect mode is slip TP1-n, it is replaced with slip TP1- (n + 1)).

  Further, in the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, FIG. 52 is used as a table for determining an effect symbol to be temporarily displayed when the “slip” specific effect is executed. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D shown in (A) to (D) are included. Each temporary stop symbol determination table 166A to 166D is used according to whether the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 according to the table selection rule as shown in FIG. Selected as a table. That is, when the specific performance pattern is the slip TP1-1, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A is selected as the usage table, and when the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-2, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166B is selected as the usage table. In the case of the slip TP1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166C is selected as the use table, and in the case of the slip TP1-4, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166D is selected as the use table. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D are used to determine a temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that will be the final stop symbols in the symbol display area where the effect symbols are changed again. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are temporarily stopped symbols. That is, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A has the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1. According to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping, and the effect symbol of the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166B has the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding, and the symbol number of the effect symbol which becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2 Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166C has the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding, and the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-3 Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166D has the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding, and the symbol number of the effect symbol that becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-4 Data (determination values) corresponding to “1” to “8” are included.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, FIG. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167C shown in (A) to (C) are included. Each of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167C indicates that the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PA4- 3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, or execution until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed Is selected as a use table in accordance with the remaining number of all re-variable display operations. For example, the remaining number of re-variable display operations is “0” in the variation of the effect design (pseudo continuous variation) in which the finalized design symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and the temporary stop symbol is stopped one time before The final stop is such that the displayed design symbol variation (pseudo-continuous variation) is “1”, and the temporary stop symbol variation is displayed twice before (“pseudo-continuous variation”) is “2”. This corresponds to how many times the pseudo-continuous variation (variation in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed before the pseudo continuous variation in which the determined effect symbol that is the symbol is stopped and displayed is executed.

  As an example, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A includes all revariable display operations that are executed until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being non-reach PA1-5. When the remaining number of times is “1”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2 as the symbol, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 as the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C are selected as the use table. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167B has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3 If the remaining number of re-variation display operations executed until the finalized design symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “1”, the symbol “left” is displayed. In the display area 9L, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed, the right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, which is the right symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and the “middle” symbol. In the display area 9C, it is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 which is the intermediate symbol to be displayed for temporary stop.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1. If the remaining number of all re-variable display operations to be executed before the finalized design symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “2” in response to being any of -3, “Left” Left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the symbol display area 9L, right temporary stop symbol KZ3-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the "right" symbol display area 9R, and "middle". In the symbol display area 9C, the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 that is the intermediate symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed is selected as a use table.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 53 (A) and the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. 53 (B) are left final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” symbol display area 9L. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbol, It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by combinations of stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 53C includes a left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, a right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, and a middle temporary stop symbol 2-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. Is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol, depending on which of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by a combination of the middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2, and KZ3-3.

  By determining the temporary stop symbol using the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167C, for example, as shown in FIG. 54, each time according to the number of times of re-variation (including initial variation) in the pseudo-continuous effect. The variation of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R can be determined as any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. .

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes, for example, a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 55. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 55, the effect symbols in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the variation of the effect symbols starts until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and an effect display operation in a specific effect are stored as symbol variation control patterns. Each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, a variety of effect symbols such as effect control process timer setting value, effect control process timer determination value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code. The control data for controlling the rendering operation is included, and the contents of various rendering controls, the switching timing of the rendering control, and the like are set in time series.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes, for example, various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG. A plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various types of effect control are stored as effect control patterns. Each effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect operation in a big hit game state or a small hit game state such as an effect control process timer set value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The contents of various production controls according to the progress of the production, switching timing of production control, and the like are set in time series.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

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

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (and decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a so-called probability variation promotion effect, a probability variation promotion effect is executed when a flag indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is being executed, which indicates execution of the probability variation promotion effect, is set. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

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

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

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  59 and 60 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (step S501). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (step S502). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbol that does not become reach (step S504). In the process of step S504, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 46A is selected as the use table. Next, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the effect symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 46B is selected as a use table. Subsequently, the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-2, the effect symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. Further, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 shown in FIG. 47 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the left / right output type DC1-1 is Determine which of the multiple types. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 46C is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the effect symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160C.

  In the process of step S504, by referring to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left and right outcome determination table 161, the effect symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined, thereby Don't make the symbol stop symbol a combination of reach or jackpot. Further, even if the combination is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 6 or a fixed non-reach combination as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the reach combination (step S505). In the process of step S505, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 49A is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the same effect design to be the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 49B is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the extracted random number SR1-3, the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 become the effect symbols and the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3. The design difference from the production design is determined. The effect control CPU 101 determines an effect symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 according to the determined symbol difference.

  As described above, in the process of step S505, the effect control CPU 101 first uses the final stop symbol determination table 162A to “left” other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed last. ”And“ Right ”symbol display areas 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R are determined as the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2. Next, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the effect symbol which becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 in the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the effect symbol is stopped and displayed last, and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2-1. , The design difference with the effect design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the effect design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  If it is not determined to be out of place (step S501), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it has been determined to be sudden or small hit (step S507). Whether or not it has been determined to be a surprise or small hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command (see FIG. 23) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined that the accuracy or small hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 (step S508). . As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 are all variation patterns in which the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. If it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern is one of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, the process proceeds to step S504, and the effect control CPU 101 finally stops in step S504. An effect design to be a design is determined.

  When it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S516.

  If it is not determined for the winning accuracy and the small hit (step S507), the final stop symbol of the effect symbol of the big hit combination is determined (step S511). In the process of step S511, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. When it is determined to make a big hit, the final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 50B is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the combination of the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that become the big hit symbol is finally determined. Determine as a stop symbol. In addition, when it is decided to make a probable big hit, a stop symbol that generally reminds of a non-probable big hit such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” as the left middle right definite effect symbols. May be derived and displayed (see FIG. 50A), but in the final stop symbol determination table 163A, do not assign a determination value to “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. Then, when it is determined to be a probable big hit, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” may not be selected. Also, when it is decided to win a probable big hit, when “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” can be selected as the final left / right determined effect symbols, etc. In addition, by executing a so-called probability change promotion effect, the left middle right determined effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 9 may be changed to “7” or the like. It should be noted that in a gaming machine that does not report on the probability variation state, the probability variation promotion effect is not executed, and it is difficult for the player to grasp the game state (whether it is the probability variation state) from the confirmed effect symbol. May be.

  After executing any one of steps S504, S505, and S511, or after becoming “N” in the process of step S508, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process (step S516).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that does not include the specific effect (“slip” or “pseudo-continuous”) (step S551). ). If the variation pattern does not include the specific effect, the specific effect setting process ends.

  If the variation pattern includes a specific effect, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is “slip” (step S552). If it is the specific effect of “slip”, the effect control CPU 101 selects the specific effect pattern determination table corresponding to the specific effect as the use table (step S553). If the specific effect of “slip” is selected, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 51 is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S554). That is, first, the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-1, the specific effect pattern is determined as one of the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164A selected in the process of step S553. To do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the previous effect value in the predetermined area of the RAM in accordance with the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554 (step S555). For example, when the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 1. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 2. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 3. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 4.

  By executing the process of step S555, it is determined each time when it is determined as one of the specific effect patterns of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 corresponding to the variation pattern for executing the specific effect of “slip”. Updated to the previous effect value corresponding to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4. That is, each time the effect operation in the specific effect of “slip” is determined as one of a plurality of types, data indicating the type of the determined effect operation is stored.

  When the specific effect pattern determination table 164A is a table to which a determination value is assigned so that the slip TP1-n is not selected when the previous determination value is n (any of n = 1 to 4), When the control CPU 101 determines the slip effect mode using the specific effect pattern determination table 164A configured as described above, in the process of step S554, the “slip” is specified according to the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4. When the effect is executed, the specific effect pattern that is the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time can be prevented.

  If it is determined in step S552 that the specific effect is other than “slip” (that is, “pseudo-continuous”), the type of pseudo-continuous effect indicated by the received variation pattern command in step S555. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the temporary stop symbol is in accordance with the table selection rule shown in FIG. 52E based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554 when it is the specific effect of “slip”. One of the determination tables 166A to 166D is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding is extracted. The right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1, the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2, and the right temporary stop symbol are referred to by referring to any of the selected temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D based on the value of the extracted random number SR3. The effect design which becomes either 1-3 and the left temporary stop design KZ1-4 is determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation specified by the received variation pattern command to a constant M in the case of the specific effect of “pseudo continuous”. For example, when the number of re-variations (not including initial variation) in the quasi-continuation is one specific effect pattern, the constant M is set to “1” and the number of re-variations (including initial variation) in the quasi-continuation. If there is no specific effect pattern twice, the constant M is set to “2”. In addition, “0” is set to the variable N indicating the determined number of combinations of temporary stop symbols. If the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 53A is selected as the use table, and the fluctuation patterns are super PA3-3 and super PA3-6. , Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, the temporary stop shown in FIG. 53 (B) The symbol determination table 167B is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first pseudo change is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-1, any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is referred to by referring to either the selected temporary stop symbol determination table 167A or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. A combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 is determined. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S556 is terminated. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 53C as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the pseudo-second variation is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1 and KZ3- 2. Determine the combination of KZ3-3. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M. Then, the process ends.

  After executing the specific effect setting process in step S516, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control pattern determination processing for determining the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of types (step S517).

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing an effect control pattern determination process. In the effect control pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the short-time state (step S561). Whether or not the state is in a short time state can be determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the short time counter for production is zero. That is, when the value of the production time short-time counter is not 0, it is determined that the time is short. When the value of the production time short-time counter is 0, it is determined that the time is not short.

  When the gaming state is not in the time-short state (N in step S561), the CPU 101 for effect control is shown in FIG. 55 according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S516. One of a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown is determined as a normal performance control pattern (step S562).

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the time-short state (Y in step S561), the effect control CPU 101 uses the character set in step S891 in FIG. 1), the effect control patterns of battle effects shown in FIGS. 72 (m) to (s) and FIGS. 73 (m) to (s) ′ are determined (step S563). It should be noted that the variation time (variable display time) in the effect control pattern at the time reduction is specified by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Then, the effect control pattern determination process ends.

  In the time saving state, the effect control pattern for the time saving is selected, and the background image is also the background image for the time saving. In this embodiment, the effect control pattern and the background image are changed depending on whether or not the time-short state is present. Therefore, when the number of times that the time-short state can be continued is 100 times, the probability variation state (the number of times that continuation can be continued is 70 times). The time-saving state will continue after completion. On the other hand, when the number of times that the time-short state can be continued is 50 times, the probability variation state (number of times of continuation 70 times) continues even after the time-short state ends. Note that the background image may be determined based on the number of jackpots and the number of changes at the time of the previous jackpot.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern (step S518). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S519).

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the effect symbol display mode (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the movable member 78 is controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 63 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern. The process table corresponds to more specifically the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 55 and the various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed according to the contents of the process table. The effect control CPU 101 executes display control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time corresponding to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, the effect display device 9, the light emitter such as LED, the speaker 27, and the movable member 78 are set in accordance with the next effect control execution data in the process table. By repeating the control process, an effect in a single change in effect design is realized. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) is set in data (for example, movable member control data) corresponding to a production component that is not controlled during the variation period.

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S519, the effect control device (the effect symbol is displayed in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part to be variably displayed, various lamps as an effect part, the speaker 27 as an effect part, and the movable member 78 as an effect part is started (step S520). In accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including a design symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, to turn on / off the various lamps. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. A control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the power 27. Further, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output in accordance with the movable member control data. To do.

  Then, the value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S521), and the value of the variation counter for counting the number of variations after the end of the big hit gaming state is set to +1. (Step S521A). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S522).

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (step S845).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S848). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S847), the process proceeds to step S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in steps S871 to S876. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the effect symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S872).

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the production symbol in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on that, the effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S872 (that is, when the off-set symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 uses the value of the effect control process flag to wait for the variation pattern command reception process. The value is updated according to (Step S800) (Step S874).

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and specifies the big hit start designation indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received. Whether the command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / surprise start designation command has been received is set Confirmation is made (step S877). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878), and a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. Is selected (step S879).

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / coincidence start designation command reception flag is set. Also, in the processing of step S879, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to be a normal big hit or a probable big hit (specifically, when receiving a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command: FIG. 16), when the process table corresponding to the “15-time open game start notification” shown in FIG. 56 is selected and the small hit or the sudden big hit is determined (specifically, display result 4 designation) When the command or the display result 5 designation command is received (see FIG. 23), the process table corresponding to the “twice open game start notification (common in rush / small hit)” shown in FIG. 56 is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, the speaker 27 as the effect component, and the movable member 78 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 1) S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S890). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S896A. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / surprise accuracy) indicating that the jackpot termination designation command has been received. It is checked whether or not any of the end designation command reception flags is set (step S891). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (step S892), and a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end presentation timer (step S893).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 executes control to store the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit, that is, the value of the fluctuation number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S894A). When the number of fluctuations stored in step S894A is less than a predetermined value (for example, less than 70 times), a continuous big hit number counter that counts the number of continuous hits when the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game is less than a predetermined value is a big hit. Is incremented by 1 (step S894B). The predetermined value is, for example, a value indicating 70 times, but is not limited to such a value, and may be a value indicating 50 times, a value indicating 100 times, or the like. When the number of fluctuations is not less than the predetermined value, the value of the continuous big hit number counter is cleared (set to 0).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 is data for obtaining a privilege (for example, a character image or a continuable privilege) according to the number of consecutive wins (ie, the value of the continuous jackpot counter) when the number of fluctuations is less than a predetermined value. A QR code is created (step S895A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to display a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) (step S895B). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109. At this time, as shown in FIG. 74, the effect control CPU 101 instructs the VDP 109 to draw so that the QR code 9A created in step S895A is displayed on the big hit end screen. A player can automatically access a specific site by photographing the QR code displayed on the jackpot end screen with the camera of his / her mobile phone, and can obtain a privilege from the specific site. . According to such a configuration, a privilege can be easily given to the player, and the interest of the game can be further improved by giving the privilege.

  In the case of a small hit, a small hit end screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. Also in this case, the QR code 9A is displayed on the small hit end screen. However, in the case of a small hit, the QR code 9A may not be displayed on the small hit end screen.

  Further, the QR code 9A is created in step S895A, and the QR code 9A is displayed on the big hit end screen (or the small hit end screen) in step S895B, but a code other than the QR code 9A ( Information) may be created and displayed on the big hit end screen (or the small hit end screen). For example, the URL of a site that provides a barcode or identification. Moreover, you may make it display the password for acquiring a privilege etc. on a screen.

  In addition, as a relationship between the number of consecutive big hits and the benefit, it is common to give a player a higher-value privilege as the number of consecutive big hits is larger.

  In step S896A, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S896B). If not, the process ends. If the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, a character setting process for selecting and setting an opponent character to perform a battle during fluctuation in the short time state after the jackpot game ends is executed (step S897). Then, the effect control CPU 101 clears the value of the variation counter (0) (step S898), and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S898). S899).

  In the example shown in FIG. 67, the QR code is displayed on the big hit end screen, but the QR code may be displayed during the big hit round or interval. Good.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the character setting process (step S897). In the character setting process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a process of selecting one of the three character groups (left, middle, and right character groups) as shown in FIG. 69 (step S897A). Specifically, every time the number of consecutive big hits (the value of the continuous big hit number counter) reaches 5 times (5 consecutive resorts), the character group is selected by switching to the right character group. For example, when the character group selected at the time of the previous big hit is the leftmost character group (characters A, B, C,...), The number of consecutive big hits is five times in the current big hit. When switching, the middle character group (characters A ′, B ′, C ′,...) Is selected. In addition, when the character group selected at the time of the last big hit is the middle character group (characters A ′, B ′, C ′,...), The number of consecutive big hits is five at the current big hit. When switching to the rightmost character group (characters A ″, B ″, C ″,...), The character group selected at the last big hit is the rightmost character group (character A ″, B ″, C ″,...), And if the number of consecutive big hits is 5 in this big hit, the rightmost character group (characters A ″, B ″,. C ”,...

  In this embodiment, the character group is switched only in the right direction, not in the left direction, and is set to the leftmost character group when the power is turned on and reset the next day. . However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the character group may be switched to the left in a predetermined trigger (for example, when a specific type of big hit such as a normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit occurs). In this embodiment, the character group is switched every time the number of consecutive big hits is 5. However, the number of characters is not limited to 5 and may be any other number. In addition, the character groups are switched based on the number of consecutive big hits (that is, the number of consecutive big hits when the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game is less than a predetermined value). You may make it switch a character group based on the number of times of the fluctuation | variation afterward, based on the number of times only a big hit).

  Here, of the three character groups shown in FIG. 69, the characters in the right character group are stronger than the characters in the left character group. That is, the characters A ″, B ″,... Of the rightmost character group are the strongest, the characters A ′, B ′,. Characters A, B,... Are the weakest.

  As shown in FIG. 69, in each character group, the upper character is weaker and the lower character is stronger. For example, in this embodiment, the character (D, D ′, D ″) is stronger than the character (A, A ′, A ″).

  In addition, although the character as shown in FIG. 69 is prepared, you may make it set the character which does not appear depending on the frequency | count of fluctuation at the time of the last big hit. In addition, by adding attached data (for example, “head” or “crown”) to basic character data (characters in the left character group), each character in the middle character group or right character group is obtained. Therefore, the amount of data is small.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a character selection table corresponding to the number of consecutive big hits (the value of the continuous big hit number counter) (step S897B). An example of the character selection table is shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 70, as the character selection table, a table (A) when the number of consecutive big hits is 0, a table (B) when the number of consecutive big hits is 1, and a table when the number of continuous big hits is 2 ( C) and a table (D) when the number of consecutive big hits is 3 times or more are provided.

  Here, in the table (A) when the number of consecutive big hits is 0, the number of fluctuations at the time of this big hit is 1 to 10 times, 11 to 30 times, 31 to 60 times, 61 to 70 times, and 71 times. The above threshold values are set. In the table (B) when the number of consecutive big hits is 1, the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit this time is 1-8 times, 9-20 times, 21-40 times, 41-60 times, 61 times or more. The threshold value is set. Moreover, in the table (C) when the number of consecutive big hits is 2, the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit this time is 1-5 times, 6-15 times, 16-30 times, 31-50 times, 51 times or more. The threshold value is set. In the table (D) when the number of consecutive big hits is 3 times or more, the number of fluctuations at the time of this big hit is 1 to 3, 4 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 40, and 41 times. The above threshold values are set. Thus, the threshold values of the number of changes in each character selection table are set to be different. And the change value (+3, +2, +1, 0, −1, −3) of the opponent's rank (strength) is set in each threshold value in each character selection table. As shown in FIG. 69, the rank on the upper side (A side) is lower, and the rank is higher toward the lower side.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects a character (an opponent character in the battle effect) according to the number of changes based on the character selection table selected in step S897C, and sets (stores) it in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S897C). .

  For example, the character group selected in step S897A is the left character group (characters A, B, C,...), And the character selection table selected in step S897B is a table (A) with 0 consecutive big hits. Suppose that the number of fluctuations at the time of this big hit is 8 times. In this case, the change value of the opponent's rank assigned to the threshold value 1 to 10 in the character selection table (A) is +3, so that the rank (strength) of the opponent character increases by +3. Here, if the opponent character selected and set in step S897C at the time of the previous big hit is the character A, the character D is selected and set as the rank (strength) of the opponent character increases by +3. The

  As another example, when the number of consecutive big hits has reached 5 in step S897A, the middle character group (characters A ′, B ′,. C ′,. . In this case, since the change value of the opponent rank assigned to the threshold value 41 times or more in the character selection table (D) is 0, the rank (strength) of the opponent character is not changed. Here, since the character group is switched in step S897A, the weakest character A 'in the middle character group is used as the reference for the upper and lower ranks. In the above example, since the rank (strength) of the opponent character is not changed, the character A 'is selected and set as it is.

  In the character setting process described above, a character group having strong characters is selected as the number of consecutive big hits increases. Also, as the number of consecutive big hits increases, the table threshold interval becomes narrower, and as the number of consecutive big hits increases, the change value is also set in the table so that the opponent's rank is less likely to fall. A strong character is easily selected. In addition, as the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit is smaller, the opponent's rank increases and a stronger character is selected.

  As will be described later, when the teammate wins the opponent's character in the battle effect, the big hit is determined (see FIGS. 72 and 73). Therefore, the player feels that the stronger the opponent's character, the lower the chance of winning and the longer the jackpot. In addition, the probable state ends with 70 fluctuations after the big hit game, and the short-time state ends with 50, 70, or 100 fluctuations after the big hit game. However, the stronger the opponent's character is, the less likely it is to win in a probabilistic or short-running state. Therefore, the player desires to play against a weak character as much as possible. Since the strength of the character that appears is related to the number of consecutive big hits and the number of fluctuations during the big hit, the player pays attention to the number of consecutive big hits and the number of fluctuations during the big hit. Therefore, the player is interested not only in whether the big hit is a promising big hit, but also in the number of consecutive big hits and the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit (occurrence timing of the big hit), and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, if a player generates a big hit at an early stage (early fluctuation count), a stronger opponent, that is, an enemy character that cannot be seen normally, will appear. ) Can further attract the player's interest.

  In FIG. 70, a plurality of character selection tables having different threshold ranges according to the number of consecutive big hits are provided, but the threshold ranges are changed according to the rank of the character used at the time of the big hit. A plurality of character selection tables may be provided, and characters may be selected using such tables.

  Next, a battle effect in which an ally character and an opponent character fight will be described. 71 to 73 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples of battle effects. As shown in FIG. 71 (a), the effect display device 9 changes the effect symbol, and the effect symbol stops after a predetermined period of time (b). At this time, if the stop symbol of the production symbol is a jackpot symbol “333” (probability variation symbol) in which the symbols in the middle left and right are aligned in the same symbol, a jackpot occurs (c), and the first round of the jackpot game is started. (D). Thereafter, the round progresses, and the opponent's character in the battle performance is notified (notified) during the round (e, f). In FIG. 71 (f), the opponent's character is notified by the silhouette of the opponent's character appearing, but the opponent's character may simply be suggested. Also, the strength (rank) of the opponent character is announced (g). In the example shown in FIG. 71 (g), the character is “goodness 10”. The opponent character is the character A shown in FIG.

  Further, when the round progresses and the big hit game ends (h, i), the state changes to the probability change state and the short time state, and the battle effect is started. The “chamber ra battle” shown in FIG. 71 (j) notifies that the effect mode in which the battle effect is executed is started after the big hit ends. In FIG. 71 (j), “probability change 70 times” is displayed to notify that the probability change state can be continued 70 times. Then, “Start!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 to notify that the battle effect has started (k), and the ally character (left girl character) and the opponent character (right girl character A). ) Battle begins (l). As shown in FIG. 71 (l), during the battle effect, the effect symbol fluctuates at the corner (upper left) of the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, as shown in FIG. 71 (l), during the battle effect, the remaining number of short times that the time reduction state can be continued is also displayed in the corner (upper right) of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  From the state shown in FIG. 71 (l), as shown in FIGS. 72 (m) to (o), the remaining number of short times is subtracted and updated each time the effect symbol is changed. In FIG. 72 (p), the remaining time is reduced to 68 times. That is, two fluctuations are made. Thereafter, when the ally character and the opponent character fight with the sword (p, q, r) and the ally character wins (s), a big hit is generated (t). In addition, you may make it reach at the time of FIG.72 (p). At this time, since the probability variation symbol “777” is used as the stop symbol of the production symbol, a probability variation big hit occurs. Then, the first round of jackpot game is started (u). Thereafter, the round progresses, and the opponent's character in the battle performance is notified (notified) during the round (v, w). Also, the strength (rank) of the opponent character is announced (x). In the example shown in FIG. 72 (x), the character is “good 50”. The opponent character is character D shown in FIG. Since this is a big hit at the third fluctuation count, the opponent rank change value +3 assigned to the threshold 1 to 10 times in the table of FIG. 70A is determined, and the opponent rank ( This is because (strength) has increased by +3.

  From the state shown in FIG. 71 (l), as shown in FIGS. 73 (m) to (o), the remaining time is reduced and updated every time the effect symbol is changed. In FIG. 73 (p ′), the remaining time is reduced to 45 times. That is, 25 fluctuations are made. Thereafter, when the ally character fights with the opponent character with a sword (p ', q', r '), and the ally character wins (s'), a big hit is generated (t). Note that the reach may be reached at the time of FIG. 73 (p ′). At this time, since the probability variation symbol “777” is used as the stop symbol of the production symbol, a probability variation big hit occurs. Then, the first round of jackpot game is started (u). Thereafter, the round progresses, and the opponent's character in the battle performance is notified (notified) during the round (v, w). In addition, the strength (rank) of the opponent character is also notified (x '). In the example shown in FIG. 73 (x ′), the character is “goodness 15”. The opponent character is character B shown in FIG. Since this was a big hit at the 26th variation, the opponent's rank change value +1 assigned to the thresholds 11 to 30 in the table of FIG. 70A is determined, and the opponent's rank ( This is because (strength) has increased by +1.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 71 to 73, the battle effect is executed as a changing effect after the end of the big hit game, but it is not limited to such an effect. For example, a battle effect may be executed by causing characters to fight in an effect during a big hit game (for example, a round effect). Specifically, the battle effect is executed at the timings of FIGS. 71 (d) to (h), the timings of FIGS. 72 (u) to (X), and the timings of FIGS. 73 (u) to (x ′). Also good.

  In addition, as the display indicating the rank, “goodness 10” or the like is displayed. However, the display is not limited to such a display, and the length of the bar, the size of the light image (aura) surrounding the character, etc. Anything that can be visually understood is acceptable. In addition, the display is not limited to the case where the rank is displayed, and the rank may be expressed by voice or the like. Further, it may be expressed by the air volume of a fan (not shown) provided in the gaming machine.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number based on the determination result whether or not to reach the jackpot determination determination result. And a variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type using a random number for variation pattern determination. Then, if it is determined to be reach, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of variation patterns according to the reach state, and a variation pattern with a plurality of types of reach included in the variation pattern type according to the reach state is determined. Decide either. Further, when it is determined not to reach, one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types corresponding to the non-reach state is determined, and a plurality of types of reach included in the variation pattern type corresponding to the non-reach state are accompanied. Determine any of the fluctuation patterns. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing various effects not only when reaching the reach state but also when not reaching the reach state without increasing the program capacity.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 compares the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit with a predetermined threshold, and only the change value of the opponent's rank set to the threshold corresponding to the number of fluctuations. Since it is configured to change the rank of the opponent's character and execute a battle effect using the changed character, the player is interested in the timing of occurrence of the big hit (the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game) In this way, you can improve the fun of the game.

  In this embodiment, the special game state (short time state, probability change state) is configured to end when the number of changes after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number (for example, 70 times). Since the player desires to generate a jackpot before the special gaming state is finished, the player can be more interested in the timing of the jackpot occurrence.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines the number of time reductions in which the time reduction state can be continued from a plurality of times (for example, 50 times, 70 times, 100 times), and a part of the plurality of times is specified. Unlike the number of times (for example, 70 times), the time reduction state is terminated when the number of fluctuations becomes the time reduction number, and the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution of the special effect (battle effect) when the time reduction state ends. Since it is comprised by this, the variation of the opportunity when the content of special production changes can be increased, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a character selection table in which different threshold ranges are set is selected according to at least one of the number of consecutive big hits and the rank (strength) of the opponent character when the big hit occurs. Since it is comprised, the variation of the pattern in which the rank of the partner character of a special effect (battle effect) changes can be increased, and it can be interested in the content change (rank of an opponent character) of a special effect.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since it is configured to display data (QR code) for obtaining a privilege according to the number of consecutive jackpots at a predetermined timing (for example, an ending that displays a jackpot end screen), Benefits can be granted to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, since the normal big hit is provided as the big hit type, the interest about whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit is maintained, but the positive big hit (14 It is also possible to provide only two round probability variation big hits and two round probability variation big hits, so as not to have complete interest in whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit. In this case, the player becomes more interested in the occurrence timing of the jackpot.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the battle effect is configured to be executed when being controlled in the short-time state. However, the battle effect is configured to be executed when being controlled in the probability variation state. May be. That is, it is configured to determine whether or not it is in the state of probability change in the process of step S561 of FIG. 62, and in the case of the state of probability change, the effect control pattern at the time of probability change using the character is determined in the process of step S563. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation number is fixed to 70 times, and the time reduction number is set to 50 times, 70 times, or 100 times. However, both the probability variation number and the time reduction number are the same fixed number (for example, 70 Or a fixed number of times in which the number of times of probability variation is different from the number of time reductions (for example, the number of times of probability variation is 70 times and the number of time reductions is 100 times). Further, the probability variation number may be determined from a plurality of times, such as a shorter time.

  Further, the number of time reductions is determined in step S164 (specifically, a random number for time reduction determination for determining the number of time reductions is extracted, and the time reduction number is set to 50 times, 70 times or based on the extracted random number value. It may be determined according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  Further, although the probability variation state is configured to end with 70 variations after the big hit, it may be configured not to end until the next big hit occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the rank (strength) of the opponent character is changed according to the number of fluctuations at the time of the big hit, but the strength of the own character may be changed. Good.

  Further, the CPU 56 may change the selection rate of the variation pattern in accordance with the number of variations at the time of the previous big hit. For example, according to the number of fluctuations at the time of the previous big hit, the allocation of judgment values in the fluctuation pattern judgment table selected in step S103 is changed (specifically, a plurality of fluctuation pattern judgment tables having different judgment value allocations are prepared. In addition, the variation pattern determination table is selected according to the number of variations at the time of the previous big hit), and the variation pattern selection rate is changed. According to such a configuration, the player can be interested in the number of fluctuations at the time of jackpot (timing of occurrence of jackpot).

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above-described first embodiment, as the big hit types, 14 round normal big hits, 14 rounds probable big hits, and two rounds probable big hits (suddenly probable big hits) are provided. , 14 round probability variation big hit, 2 round normal big hit, and 2 round probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation big hit). Then, a battle effect is performed when controlled to the probability variation state, an effect that the ally character wins is determined when it is determined that the 14th round probability variation big hit, and a teammate when it is decided that the two round normal big hit is determined The effect of losing the character is executed, and further, the effect of the losing character of the ally character is executed also when it is determined that the probable big hit is 2 rounds. As a result, when two rounds of big hit have occurred, it is configured so that it is not known whether or not it has been controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game has ended.

  FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table in the second embodiment. The jackpot determination table shown in FIGS. 75A and 75B is the same as the jackpot determination table shown in FIGS.

  In the big hit type determination table 131A shown in FIG. 75 (C), determination values are assigned to the 14 round probability variation big hits, the 2 round normal big hits, and the 2 round positive variation big hits. The number of determination values assigned to each jackpot type is an example, and can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

  As described above, the contents of the display result specifying command are also changed in accordance with the change of the contents of the jackpot type.

  FIG. 76 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a battle effect in the second embodiment. FIG. 76A shows a display example before the start of variable display in the “battle mode (= effect mode in which the battle effect is executed)”. Here, the number of battle wins is zero. In this embodiment, the background corresponding to the number of battle wins is displayed.

  Here, in the case where 14 rounds probable big hit is determined, as shown in FIGS. 76 (B) and 76 (C), the effect control CPU 101 executes a battle effect in which the teammate character CH0 wins the enemy character CH1. Then, as shown in FIG. 76 (D), a display indicating that the battle has been won is displayed, and the battle win count in the battle win count display area 19W is updated to 1. Thereafter, the jackpot gaming state is entered, and when the jackpot gaming state ends, the background is switched to that corresponding to the number of battle wins being one, as shown in FIG.

  If the 14th round probable big hit is determined, as shown in FIGS. 76 (F) and 76 (G), the effect control CPU 101 executes a battle effect in which the teammate character CH0 wins the enemy character CH2. Then, as shown in FIG. 76 (H), a display indicating that the battle has been won is displayed, and the battle win count in the battle win count table area 19W is updated to 2. Thereafter, when the jackpot gaming state is reached and the jackpot gaming state is ended, as shown in FIG. 76 (I), the background is switched to the background corresponding to the number of battle wins being two.

  At this time, when it is determined that 2 round big hit (2 round normal big hit or 2 round probability big hit), as shown in FIGS. 76 (J) and (K), the teammate character CH0 is displayed by the effect control CPU 101. A battle effect for defeating the enemy character CH2 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 76 (L), a display indicating that the battle has been defeated is displayed. Thereafter, the two-round jackpot gaming state is entered, and when the two-round jackpot gaming state is completed, a transition is made to a “chance mode” as shown in FIG. In this “chance mode”, the background of the “battle mode” is inherited. Thus, even in the “chance mode”, the player can recognize the number of battle wins depending on the background.

  Here, the same effect (battle effect in which the teammate character CH0 loses to the enemy character CH2) is executed regardless of whether the game is determined to be a big hit of two rounds or a big hit of two rounds. The player cannot recognize whether a probable big hit or a normal big hit has occurred. Therefore, after the end of the two-round probability variation big hit game, the latent probability variation state, which is a hidden gaming state that is controlled to the probability variation state.

  In the second embodiment, when the left, middle, and right production symbols are aligned with the same symbol, the 14-round probability variation symbol is used, and a one-shot losing symbol symbol such as “787” is a two-round jackpot symbol ( 2 rounds of probability variation or 2 rounds of non-probability variation). Therefore, it is not possible to distinguish between two rounds of probable big hit or normal big hit depending on the design.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, a battle effect is performed when the probability variation state is controlled, and when it is determined that the 14th round probability variation is a big hit, an effect that the ally character wins is performed, and two rounds are performed. When it is determined that it will be a big hit, an effect that the ally character loses is executed. Further, when it is decided that the two-round probability variation big hit is determined, an effect that the ally character loses is executed. As a result, when two rounds of big hit have occurred, it is not known whether or not the game has been controlled to a promiscuous state after the big hit game has ended. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the interest of whether or not the probability variation state has been continued.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the third embodiment, when re-variation is performed in response to executing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation display pattern (pseudo-continuous variation pattern), the re-variation during the variation display is performed. Control is performed to change the display color of the hold display mark according to the number of executions. Thereby, the interest of the display regarding re-variation increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  First, the display mode in the summed hold storage display unit 18M and the time information display unit 19 in the effect display device 9 will be described. FIG. 77 is a display screen diagram showing a display image on the effect display device 9.

  In the effect display device 9, above the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R where the effect symbols are displayed, the remaining number of times of the 100 variable display times that is the maximum number of continuous times in the short-time state (hereinafter, the remaining short time number). A display area of the time information display unit 19 is displayed. In the time reduction information display unit 19, the remaining number of time reduction states are displayed by numbers as shown in FIG. The time reduction information display unit 19 displays the remaining number of times when the time reduction state occurs. Note that the time reduction information display unit 19 may display the remaining number of times regardless of whether or not it is in the time reduction state, such as displaying the remaining number of times “0” when not in the time reduction state.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a summed hold storage display unit 18M for displaying the summed number of reserved memory is formed below the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R where the effect symbols are displayed. As shown in FIG. 77, in the total pending storage display unit 18M, the total number of pending storages is the number of the pending display marks 183 that are one figure (icon) displayed corresponding to one pending storage. Indicated by. In the total hold storage display unit 18M, it is possible to display such that the number of holds is displayed by displaying such a hold display mark 183 as a hold display that specifies that the variable display is held. In the total storage storage display unit 18M, a maximum of eight storage display marks 183 are displayed continuously in an arc shape along the edge of the circular effect display device 9. The hold display mark 183 is basically displayed in a predetermined reference shape (in this example, a hexagon) and a predetermined standard color (in this example, yellow) in a display state when re-variation is not performed. In the total hold storage display unit 18M, the oldest hold storage is displayed as the hold display mark 183 at the leftmost position, and the hold display marks are sequentially arranged in the order from the left to the right in the oldest timing of the hold storage. 183 is displayed. Such a hold display mark 183 is displayed, for example, in such a manner that the indicator lights up on the first and second special symbol hold storage indicators 18a and 18b.

  Next, a display mode of the summed hold storage display unit 18M in the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol is re-variable will be described. FIG. 78 is a display screen diagram illustrating a display mode of the combined suspension storage display unit 18M in the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol is re-varied. In FIG. 78, a display when re-variation is performed twice in one variation display in a state other than the time-short state is shown as an example.

  As shown in (A), the hold display marks 183 are sequentially displayed from the left in the combined hold storage display unit 18M. As shown in (B), when the variable display of the effect symbols is started in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R based on the hold memory, one hold display mark 183 is deleted and the hold memory is used for the variable display. Is shown. Then, after the production symbol temporarily stops as shown in (C), when the production symbol re-changes for the first time as shown in (D), among the hold display marks 183 displayed at that time, Control is performed to change the hold display mark 183 displayed on the rightmost side from the standard color (yellow) to the hold display mark 183a of a predetermined special color (red). In other words, when the effect symbol changes again for the first time, control is performed to change the display color of the hold display displayed on the rightmost side. In this way, at the time of re-variation, the color of the hold display mark 183 displayed on the rightmost side is changed to indicate the first re-variation. As a result, it is possible to display information that can specify the number of re-variation executions in a manner related to the display location of the hold display. Specifically, when the special color hold display mark 183a is displayed, the special color hold display mark 183a blinks at the start of display as shown in (D), and then the special color as shown in (E). The display control is performed so that the hold display mark 183a is continuously lit.

  Then, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped again as shown in (E), when the effect symbol is changed again as the second re-change as shown in (F), the hold display mark displayed at that time is displayed. Of 183, the hold display mark 183 displayed on the left side of the hold display mark 183a whose color has been changed to the special color last time is changed from a standard color (yellow) to a hold of a predetermined special color (red). By controlling to change to the display mark 183a, control to change the color of the hold display mark 183 is performed. The display mode of the hold display mark 183a at that time is the same as the display mode of the hold display mark 183a in the previous re-variation shown in (D) and (E), as shown in (F) and (G). Controlled. Thereby, at the time of re-change, the color of the hold display mark 183 displayed second from the rightmost side is changed, thereby indicating that it is the second re-change. As a result, it is possible to display information that can specify the number of re-variation executions in a manner related to the display location of the hold display.

  As described above, the hold display mark 183 to be subjected to control for changing the color when re-variation is performed is selected in a predetermined order according to the number of times re-variation is performed.

  As described above, when re-variation is performed in a state where there are a plurality of hold memories and a plurality of hold display marks 183 are displayed, the hold display marks 183 selected in a predetermined order according to the number of times of re-change are executed. Control for changing the display color from the reference color to the special color is performed. Further, even if there is only one hold storage and only one hold display mark 183 is displayed, re-variation is performed, but in that case, the displayed number of hold display marks 183 is displayed. When re-variation is performed in the state, control is performed to change the display color of the displayed one hold display mark 183 from the reference color to the special color.

  As described above, in the case of this embodiment, when re-variation is performed in response to performing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation display pattern, the number of re-variation execution times during the variation display is performed. Accordingly, control for changing the display color of the hold display (hold display mark 183) is performed. As a result, it is possible to display information that can specify the number of times of re-variation execution in a manner related to the display position of the deferred display, such as changing the display color of the deferred display. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  When re-variation is performed in response to executing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation display pattern, the display color of the hold display is changed according to the number of re-variation executions during the variation display. As the control to be changed, the following control may be performed. For example, the display color of the hold display is changed to red for the hold display mark that changes the color at the first re-variation, and the hold display mark that changes the color at the second re-change is changed to blue. Control may be performed to change the display color of the hold display for each number of executions according to the number of executions of re-variation during the variable display. In addition, for example, the display color of a plurality of hold displays is changed to red at the first re-variation, and all is changed to blue at the second re-change. Accordingly, control may be performed to change the display color of the hold display for each number of executions for all displayed hold displays.

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a hold storage display control process in the effect control main process. In the hold storage display control process, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect control microcomputer 100 to store the data in the summed hold memory number storage area in which the second byte data (EXT data) of the sum hold memory number designation command is stored. It is confirmed whether or not it is larger than the value of the total pending storage number counter formed in the RAM (S901). If the data in the total pending storage number storage area is not larger than the value of the total pending storage number counter, the process proceeds to S907.

  The fact that the data in the total pending storage count storage area is larger than the value of the total pending storage count counter means that a new total pending storage count designation command has been received. When the power is turned on, the value of the total pending storage number counter is 0 by the initialization process of S701.

  When the data in the total reserved memory number storage area is larger than the value of the total reserved memory number counter, whether or not the production control CPU 101 has a power failure recovery flag indicating that a power failure recovery designation command has been received is set. Confirmation is made (S902). If the power failure recovery flag is set, the power failure recovery flag is reset (S903), and the number of the hold display marks 183 corresponding to the data (value) in the sum hold storage number storage area is added to the sum hold storage display section 18M. (S904). That is, the number of images of the hold display mark 183 stored in the combined hold storage number storage area is displayed.

  Then, the data in the total pending storage number storage area is set in the total pending storage number counter (S906), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S902 that the power failure recovery flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 controls to increase the display number of the hold display mark 183 in the total hold storage display unit 18M by 1 (S905). Then, the total pending storage number counter is set (S906), and the process ends.

  In S907, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set. If the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is not set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is reset (S908), and the pending display displayed most recently in the total pending storage display unit 18M. The display mark 183 is erased, and each hold display mark 183 is controlled to be shifted to the erased hold display mark 183 side for display (S909). Then, the value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (S910). Thereafter, the value of the total pending storage number counter is set in the total pending storage number storage area (S911), and the process ends.

  By the control as described above, in the total pending storage display unit 18M, when the first start winning designation command or the second start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command are received, the pending display indicating the total pending memory number Control is performed to increase the number of marks 183 by one. Further, when the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received, control is performed to decrease (erase) the number of the pending display marks 183 displayed on the total pending storage display portion 18M.

  FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. Note that the processing in steps S501, S502, S504, S505, and S517 to S522 in FIG. 80 is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

  After executing any one of steps S504, S505, and S511 (see FIG. 60), or after becoming “N” in step S508, the effect control CPU 101 executes step S506A. In the process of step S506A, it is confirmed whether or not it is in a time saving state (S506A). When it is not the time saving state, the process proceeds to S516 described later. On the other hand, when the time is short, based on checking the contents of the variation pattern command stored in S615, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designated by the received variation pattern command is a pseudo-variable variation pattern. (S506B).

  When the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous pattern, the time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the start of re-variation after the temporary stop of the effect symbol (at the time of restart of variation), or from the start of re-variation after the temporary stop of the effect symbol A temporary stop time timer, which is a time measuring means for measuring the time until the start of re-variation after the next temporary stop of the effect symbol, is started (S506C). This temporary stop time timer is used to measure the time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the start of re-variation after the temporary stop of the effect symbol (when the variation is resumed). The temporary stop time timer confirms the contents of the fluctuation pattern command stored in S615, and re-changes after the temporary stop of the first effect symbol from the start of the effect symbol change based on the control data corresponding to the change pattern. A timer value (down count initial value) for measuring the time is set so that the time up to the start time (at the time when the change is resumed) is referenced and the time can be measured.

  After confirming that the variation pattern is not a pseudo-continuous pattern, and after starting the temporary stop time timer that is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 is displayed on the time information display unit 19 of the effect display device 9. The value of the remaining number counter for counting the remaining number is subtracted by 1 (S506D). The remaining number counter is set by the big hit end effect process (S807) and is counted down from 100 to 0. Then, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the production time reduction counter for counting the number of fluctuations (time reduction number) in which the actual time reduction state can be continued (step S506E). The effect short time counter is set by the big hit end effect process (S807) and is counted down from 100 to 0. In addition, the value of the short time counter for performance is counted every time the variation display (excluding re-variation) of the production symbol based on digesting the reserved memory in the short time state is started, thereby the game control microcomputer It is updated in synchronization with the value of the short time counter updated by 560.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is 0 (S506F). The remaining number counter is subtracted and updated one by one every time a change display based on digesting one hold memory is executed once in S506D. Even when re-variation is executed that is not based on digestion of memory, the re-variation is subtracted and updated from the standpoint of production from the standpoint of production. In some cases, the remaining number of actual fluctuation displays in FIG. And the apparent remaining number of times displayed on the time information display unit 19 do not match. When the apparent remaining number of times displayed in the time reduction information display unit 19 becomes 0, but the remaining number of actual fluctuation displays in the time reduction state is not 0, the actual fluctuation display during the remaining time reduction state period Until the remaining number of times is exhausted, the effect display device 9 performs a time extension display indicating that the time reduction state has been extended.

  If the value of the remaining number counter is not 0, the remaining number still remains, so the CPU 101 for effect control updates and displays the remaining number displayed on the time information display unit 19 based on the value of the remaining number counter ( Subtraction update display) (S506G). Then, the process proceeds to S516. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining number counter is 0, the value of the remaining number counter is 0, and the time information display unit 19 displays that the remaining number is 0 and performs variable display (remaining number 0 variable display). And the case where the time extension display is performed after the remaining number of times of 0 fluctuation display is performed. That is, the remaining number counter is counted down from 100 to 0, but does not become a numerical value less than 0. Therefore, when the remaining number counter value is 0, it is determined whether or not the remaining number 0 variation flag is set. Confirm (S506H). Here, the remaining number 0 variation flag is a flag that is set when the remaining number 0 variation display is performed to indicate that the remaining number 0 variation display has been performed.

When the remaining number of times 0 variation flag is not set, it is time to display the remaining number of times 0 variation. Therefore, the remaining number of times 0 variation flag is set (S506I), and the remaining number of times displayed on the time information display unit 19 is set. Update display to 0 (subtraction update display) (S506G). Then, the process proceeds to S516. On the other hand, when the remaining number of times 0 variation flag is set, since the remaining number of times 0 variation display has already been performed, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the effect-use short time counter is 0 (S506J). When the value of the effect time reduction counter is not 0, the actual time reduction state is still different from the apparent remaining number of times displayed on the time reduction information display unit 19, so the above-described time reduction extension display is performed (S506K). , The process proceeds to S516. On the other hand, when the value of the effect time reduction counter is 0, the time reduction actually ends, so the remaining number 0 variation flag is reset (S506L), and the process proceeds to S516.

  Here, the display control of the remaining number of times performed in the effect display device 9 in the time-short state as described above and the display control of the time-shortened display will be described. FIG. 81 is a display screen diagram showing display control of the remaining number of times and display control of time-shortening extended display performed in the effect display device 9 in the time-shortening state.

  In FIG. 81, as in (A) to (F), as in the case of (A) to (F) in FIG. 78, the display when re-variation is performed twice in one variation display is taken as an example. It is shown. In the time reduction state, the current remaining number of times is displayed on the time reduction information display unit 19 as shown in FIG. For example, in FIG. 81, from the state where the effect symbol is stopped as shown in (A), based on the fact that the reserved memory is digested, the change display of the effect symbol is displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R as shown in (B). When starting, the remaining number of times displayed in the time information display unit 19 is subtracted and updated. Also, from the state where the production symbols are temporarily stopped as in (C), (D) and (E), (F), the production symbols are produced in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R without being based on digesting the reserved memory. The remaining number of times displayed on the time information display unit 19 is also subtracted and updated when the re-variation is started. (E) and (F) show the remaining number of times of 0 variation display state. Then, when the variable display is performed after the remaining zero-variable display is performed as shown in (G), the short-time extended display indicating that the short-time state is extended is performed as shown in (H). In (H), as an example of the time-shortening display, the fact that the time-shortening state is extended is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Specifically, for example, a message 191 “EXTRA dream dream TIME” and a predetermined character 192 are displayed. In this case, the variation display of the effect symbol is reduced and displayed at a predetermined position on the screen as shown in (H). In addition, as time-shortening display, you may make it perform control which displays the background predetermined as a background for a time-shortening extension state as a background of the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9. FIG.

  In S516, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process. FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that does not include the specific effect (“slip” or “pseudo-run”) (S551). . If the variation pattern does not include the specific effect, the specific effect setting process ends.

  If the variation pattern includes the specific effect, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is “slip” (S552). If it is the specific effect of “slip”, the effect control CPU 101 selects the specific effect pattern determination table corresponding to the specific effect as the use table (S553). If the specific effect of “slip” is selected, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 51 is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern as one of a plurality of types (S554). That is, first, the value of the random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-1, the specific effect pattern is determined to be one of the slips TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164A selected in the process of S553. .

Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the previous effect value in the predetermined area of the RAM according to the specific effect pattern determined in the process of S554 (S555), and proceeds to S556. For example, when the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 is determined in the process of S554, the previous effect value is updated to 1. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 2. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 3. When the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4 is determined, the previous effect value is updated to 4.

  By executing the process of S555, each time it is determined as one of the specific effect patterns of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 corresponding to the variation pattern for executing the specific effect of “slip”, it is determined. The previous effect value corresponding to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 is updated. That is, each time the effect operation in the specific effect of “slip” is determined as one of a plurality of types, data indicating the determined type of effect operation is stored.

  When the specific effect pattern determination table 164A is a table to which a determination value is assigned so that the slip TP1-n is not selected when the previous determination value is n (any of n = 1 to 4), When the control CPU 101 determines the slip effect mode using the specific effect pattern determination table 164A configured as described above, in the process of S554, the “slip” specific effect is determined according to the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4. Is executed, it is possible to prevent the specific effect pattern from being the same as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “slip” executed last time.

  If it is determined in step S552 that the specific effect is other than “slip” (that is, “pseudo-run”), the type of effect of the pseudo-variation change pattern indicated by the received change pattern command is set. The indicated data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S557). In this case, based on the data indicating the type of the pseudo-continuous effect stored in S557, the effect is performed with the pseudo-variable variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control performs control for changing the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18M displayed on the effect display device 9 from the display mode at the normal time other than the pseudo continuous time to the display mode at the pseudo continuous time. (S558), the process proceeds to S556.

  Next, in S556, when the effect control CPU 101 is a specific effect of “slip”, based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of S554, according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. Any one of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding is extracted. The right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1, the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2, and the right temporary stop symbol are referred to by referring to any of the selected temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D based on the extracted random number SR3. The effect design which becomes either 1-3 and the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-4 is determined (S556).

The effect control CPU 101 sets the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation specified by the received variation pattern command to a constant M in the case of the specific effect of “pseudo continuous”. For example, when the number of re-variations (not including the initial variation) in the pseudo-series is one specific effect pattern, the constant M is set to “1” and the number of re-variations (including the initial variation) in the pseudo-series. If there is no specific effect pattern twice, the constant M is set to “2”. In addition, “0” is set to the variable N indicating the determined number of combinations of temporary stop symbols. If the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 53A is selected as the use table, and the fluctuation patterns are super PA3-3 and super PA3-6. , Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, the temporary stop shown in FIG. 53 (B) The symbol determination table 167B is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the first pseudo change is extracted. Then, based on the extracted random number SR4-1, the selected temporary stop symbol determination table 167A and temporary stop symbol determination table 16 are selected.
By referring to any one of 7B, the combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 to be one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is determined. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of S556 is terminated. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 53C as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the pseudo-second variation is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3- 2. Determine the combination of KZ3-3. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M. Then, the process ends.

  After executing the specific effect setting process of S516, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processes of steps S517 to S522.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S842).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the time-short state flag is set by confirming whether or not the time-short state flag is set (S842A). When it is not the time saving state, the process proceeds to S843 described later. On the other hand, when the time is short, based on checking the contents of the variation pattern command stored in S615, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designated by the received variation pattern command is a pseudo-variable variation pattern. (S842B).

  When it is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the process proceeds to S843 described later. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous pattern, whether or not the temporary stop time timer stop flag, which is a flag indicating that the temporary stop time timer is in a stopped state, is in an on state (a state indicating a stopped state). Is confirmed (S842C). When the temporary stop time timer stop flag is on, the temporary stop time timer is stopped, and the process proceeds to S843 described later. On the other hand, when the temporary stop time timer stop flag is not in the on state, the temporary stop time timer is operating in order to manage the re-change during the fluctuation display in the pseudo-change pattern, and the value of the temporary stop time timer is set to 1. Subtract (S842D).

In S842E, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the temporary stop time timer is zero (
Whether or not a timeout has occurred is confirmed (S842E). Here, the fact that the temporary stop time timer has timed out means that the time from the start of change of the production symbol to the start of re-variation after the first temporary stop of the production symbol (at the time of change restart) has elapsed, Alternatively, it means that the time from the start of re-variation after the first temporary stop of the effect symbol to the start of re-change after the second (second) temporary stop of the effect symbol has elapsed. Therefore, when the temporary stop time timer times out, it is necessary to perform processing such as update display of the remaining number of times, and therefore the processing after S842F is executed. On the other hand, if the temporary stop time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S843 described later.

  In S842F, the content of the variation pattern command stored in S615 is confirmed based on the control data corresponding to the variation pattern to determine whether or not to perform the next variation (S842F). Next, when re-variation is performed, in order to measure the time from the start of the first re-variation after the temporary stop of the first effect symbol to the start of the second re-variation after the second temporary stop of the effect symbol. Then, the temporary stop time timer is started (S842G), and the process proceeds to 842I described later. The temporary stop time timer started in S842G confirms the contents of the variation pattern command stored in S615 and, based on the control data corresponding to the variation pattern, reappears for the first time after the temporary stop of the first effect symbol. Refers to the time from the start of fluctuation until the second re-variation start time after the temporary stop of the second effect design, so that the timer value for counting the time (downcount initial value so that it can be timed) ) Is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S842I described later. On the other hand, when the next change is not performed, in order to indicate that the temporary stop time timer stop flag is stopped, the temporary stop time timer stop flag is turned on (S842H), and the process proceeds to S843. .

  In S842I, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining number counter (S842I). Then, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is 0 (S842J). If the value of the remaining number counter is not 0, the remaining number still remains, so the CPU 101 for effect control updates and displays the remaining number displayed on the time information display unit 19 based on the value of the remaining number counter ( Subtraction update display) (S842K). As a result, in the time reduction state, the remaining number of times displayed on the time reduction information display unit 19 is updated and displayed every time re-variation is executed in the pseudo-variation variation pattern. Then, the process proceeds to S843. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining number counter is 0, it is confirmed whether or not the remaining number 0 fluctuation flag is set (S842L), as in S506H described above.

  When the remaining number 0 variation flag is not set, it is time to display the remaining number 0 variation, so the remaining number 0 variation flag is set (S842M), and the remaining number displayed on the time reduction information display unit 19 is set. Update display to 0 (subtraction update display) (S842K). Then, the process proceeds to S843. On the other hand, when the remaining number of times 0 variation flag is set, since the remaining number of times 0 variation display has already been performed, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the effect-use short time counter is 0 (S842N). When the value of the effect time reduction counter is not 0, unlike the apparent remaining number of times displayed on the time reduction information display unit 19, the actual time reduction state still continues, so the above-described time reduction extension display is performed (S842O). , The process proceeds to S843. On the other hand, when the value of the effect time reduction counter is 0, the time reduction actually ends, so the remaining number 0 variation flag is reset (S842P), and the process proceeds to S843.

In S843, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out based on the value of the process timer (S843). If the process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S846 described later. On the other hand, when the process timer times out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (S845).

  Then, based on the presentation control execution data to be executed next, it is confirmed whether or not the control process to be executed next is a process for starting re-variation (S845A). If the process does not start re-variation, the process proceeds to S846 described later. On the other hand, if the process is to start re-variation, the re-variation counter is updated by 1 (S845B). The re-variation counter is a counting means for counting the number of times of re-variation execution in the variation display in the pseudo-variation variation pattern, and is added and updated every time re-variation is started. Next, in accordance with the value of the re-variation counter, the hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18M displayed on the effect display device 9 is controlled (S845C). Specifically, in S845C, as shown in FIG. 78, every time re-variation of the production symbol is executed, control for changing the color of the hold display mark 183 of the combined hold storage display unit 18M according to the number of executions ( Control program). Then, the process proceeds to S846.

  In S846, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out based on the value of the variable time timer (S846). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (S803) (S848). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S847), the process proceeds to S848. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stopping the fluctuation. For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern including the effect of “pseudo ream” (non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-3, super PA3-6, super PB3-3, super PA4-3, super PA4-6, super PA5-3, super The part of executing the processing of S841 to S845 based on PB4-3, super PB5-3, and special PG1-3) corresponds to the revariation effect control process for executing the revariation effect.

  FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S877. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in S876. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S871 to S876 is executed. Without proceeding, the process proceeds to S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the effect symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not (S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (S872).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on this, the effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  Next, based on checking the contents of the fluctuation pattern command stored in S615, whether the fluctuation pattern designated by the received fluctuation pattern command, that is, the fluctuation pattern of the executed fluctuation display is a pseudo-variation fluctuation pattern. It is confirmed whether or not (S872A). When the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous pattern, the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display on the total hold storage display unit 18M displayed on the effect display device 9 from the display mode of the pseudo-continuous, and is usually other than the pseudo continuous time. Control to change to the display mode of the hour is performed (S872B).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a small hit symbol or a big hit symbol is displayed in the process of S872 (S873). When it is determined in S872 that the small winning symbol or the big winning symbol is not displayed (that is, when the off symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process. The value is updated according to (S800) (S874).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S872 that the small winning symbol or the big winning symbol has been stopped, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S876), indicating that the big hit starting designation command has been received. The big hit start / receipt start command reception flag indicating that a big hit start designation command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or a small hit / surprise start designation command has been received is set. It is confirmed whether there is (S877). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S878), and displays a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. Select (S879).

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / coincidence start designation command reception flag is set. In the process of S879, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to be a normal big hit or a probable big hit (specifically, when receiving a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command: FIG. 22). When the process table corresponding to the “15-time open game start notification” shown in FIG. 56 is selected and the small hit or the sudden big hit is determined (specifically, the display result 4 designation command) Or, when a display result 5 designation command is received), a process table corresponding to “twice-open game start notification (common in rush / small hit)” shown in FIG. 56 is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data) 1) The control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, the speaker 27 as the effect part, and the movable member 78 as the effect part) is executed (S881). ). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S882).

Through the control described above, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily displays the production symbol during the period from the start to the end of the production symbol variation executed based on the determined variation pattern. A re-variation effect in which re-variation to be displayed again and again is performed once or a plurality of times is performed, and the re-variation effect is different from the re-variation effect of the first re-variation effect mode and the first re-variation effect mode. Since the re-variation effect of the 2 re-variation effect mode is included, the player recognizes that the pseudo-ream effect is being executed by the first re-change effect mode and the second re-change effect mode. In addition to the above, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect of the pseudo-continuous effect by using a plurality of types of re-variation effect modes.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 selects the re-variation effect of the first re-variation effect mode, the re-change effect of the second re-change effect mode, or the re-change effect of the third re-change effect mode as the re-change effect. When the re-variation effect mode selection process is executed and the pre-determining means determines to control to the specific gaming state, the re-variation effect of the first re-variation effect mode and the re-change of the second re-change effect mode are used as the re-variation effect. Since the re-variation effect of the third re-variation effect mode is selected at a higher rate than the variation effect, the effect of the pseudo-continuous effect can be improved by a plurality of types of re-variation effect modes. In addition, a pseudo-rendition effect linked to the reliability of the specific game state is executed, and the effect of the pseudo-ream effect can be further improved.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification will be described. In the first modified example, when re-variation is performed in response to executing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation variation display pattern, the re-variation is performed according to the number of times re-variation is performed during the variation display. An example of performing control to change the display shape of the hold display will be described. In the first modification, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 85 is a display screen diagram showing a display mode of the total suspension storage display unit 18M according to the first modification. FIG. 85 is different from FIG. 78 in the display mode of the total pending storage display unit 18M at the time of re-variation shown in (D) to (G).

  As shown in FIGS. 85 (A) to 85 (C), the display mode until the effect symbol is temporarily stopped is the same as FIGS. 78 (A) to 78 (C). As shown in (D), when the production symbol is changed again for the first time, among the hold display marks 183 displayed at that time, all the hold display marks 183 are changed from the standard hexagonal shape. Control is performed to change to a heart-shaped hold display mark 183b which is one special shape. In other words, when the effect symbol re-changes for the first time, control is performed to change the shape of all displayed hold displays. In this way, at the time of re-variation, the shape of all the held display marks 183 that are displayed is changed to the first special shape, thereby indicating the first re-variation. As a result, it is possible to display information that can specify the number of re-variation executions in a manner related to the display location of the hold display. Specifically, when the first special shape hold display mark 183b is displayed, the first special shape hold display mark 183b blinks at the start of display as shown in (D), and then shown in (E). Thus, the display control is performed so that the first special shape hold display mark 183b is continuously lit.

  Then, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped again as shown in (E), when the effect symbol is changed again as the second re-change as shown in (F), the hold display mark displayed at that time is displayed. Control is performed to change all the reserved display marks 183 out of the first special shape from the first special shape to the star-shaped reserved display mark 183c which is the second special shape. In other words, when the effect symbol re-varies for the second time, control is performed to change the shape of all displayed hold displays. In this way, at the time of re-variation, the shape of all the displayed hold display marks 183 is changed to the second special shape, which indicates the second re-variation. As a result, it is possible to display information that can specify the number of re-variation executions in a manner related to the display location of the hold display. Specifically, when the second special shape hold display mark 183c is displayed, the second special shape hold display mark 183c is blinked at the start of display as shown in (F), and then shown in (G). In this way, the display control is performed so that the second special shape holding display mark 183c is continuously lit.

  As described above, when re-change is performed in a state where there are a plurality of hold memories and a plurality of hold display marks 183 are displayed, the display shape of the hold display mark 183 is changed from the reference shape according to the number of times of re-change. Control to change to a special shape is performed. Further, even if there is only one hold storage and only one hold display mark 183 is displayed, re-change is performed. In this case, the display shape of the one hold display mark 183 displayed is changed. Control to change from the reference shape to the special shape is performed.

  As described above, in the case of this embodiment, when re-variation is performed in response to performing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation display pattern, the number of re-variation execution times during the variation display is performed. Accordingly, control for changing the display shape of the hold display (hold display mark 183) is performed. As a result, it is possible to display information that can specify the number of times of re-variation execution in a manner related to the display location of the deferred display such as changing the display shape of the deferred display. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, when re-variation is performed in response to executing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation display pattern, the display shape of the hold display is changed according to the number of re-variation execution times during the variation display. As the control to be changed, the following control may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 78, when there are a plurality of pending storage numbers, the display shape may be changed for a part of the displayed pending display. More specifically, as shown in (D) to (G) of FIG. 78, the hold display mark 183 that is subject to control for changing the shape when the re-variation is performed is set according to the number of re-variation executions. The selection may be made in a predetermined order, and the shape of the selected hold display mark 183 may be changed. Further, when the display shape of the hold display mark 183 is changed, the display color may be changed.

  In the display control as shown in FIG. 85, the control as shown in FIG. 78 is not performed in S845C of the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 83, and the effect symbol is changed again as shown in FIG. This is realized by executing a control (control program) for changing the shape of the hold display mark 183 of the combined hold storage display unit 18M according to the number of times of execution.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification will be described. In the second modified example, when re-variation is performed in response to performing the variation display of the effect symbol based on the re-variation variation display pattern, predetermined attached information is added to the position associated with the hold display. Display and when the number of holds is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of 2 or more, according to execution of re-variation, the object of the hold display accompanied by the attached information is changed, and the position where the attached information is displayed is changed. An example of performing control will be described. In the second modification, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 86 is a display screen diagram showing a display mode of the total suspension storage display unit 18M according to the second modification. FIG. 86 differs from FIG. 78 in the display mode of the summed pending storage display unit 18M at the time of re-variation shown in (B) and (D) to (I).

  As shown in FIG. 86, as shown in FIG. 86A, the hold display marks 183 are sequentially displayed from the left in the combined hold storage display unit 18M. As shown in (B) and (D), when variable display of effect symbols is started in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R based on hold memory, it corresponds to the hold memory used for variable display of effect symbols As shown in (B) and (D), one hold display mark 183 is erased in such a manner that the hold display mark 183 moves and disappears from the leftmost position toward the edge of the display screen. It is shown that the reserved memory was used to make a variable display.

  Then, when the variation display is performed by the variation variation display pattern for performing the variation again, after the variation display is started as shown in (D), when a predetermined time elapses, the temporary stop is performed as shown in (E). Before the display, control is performed to display the attached information 184a at a position associated with the hold display mark 183 displayed on the rightmost side among the hold display marks 183 displayed at that time. Specifically, the attached information 184a is a balloon shape in which characters “CHANCE” are shown, and is an image made up of graphics and information on predetermined characters. The attached information 184a is preferably an image that specifies information that is advantageous to the player, such as “Intense heat” and “Lucky”, in addition to “CHANCE”. In addition, the attached information 184a is replaced with the information specifying that it is advantageous to the player by characters, and is a figure (game balls are piled up) that specify (imply) that it is advantageous to the player. May be displayed surrounded by a balloon-shaped frame line. The attached information 184a may be an image showing predetermined information that does not specify information that is advantageous to the player. That is, any information may be used as the auxiliary information 184a as long as it is predetermined information displayed at a position associated with any one of the hold displays. Such ancillary information 184a is a display area (a display of the hold display mark 183 that can display information attached to each of the hold display marks 183 on the maximum 8 out of the display areas of the display screen of the effect display device 9). Are displayed in the attached information display area 184 divided into areas.

  In this way, at the time of re-variation, the attached information 184a is displayed along with the hold display mark 183 displayed on the rightmost side, so that the variation display is a variation pattern with re-variation (a pseudo-variation variation pattern). ). Thereby, it is possible to display information that can specify that the variation display is a variation pattern accompanied by re-variation (a pseudo-variable variation pattern) in a manner related to the display location of the hold display. Specifically, when the attached information 184a is displayed, the attached information 184a and the hold display mark 183 to be attached are displayed in a connected state. As a result, the relationship between the attached information 184a and the accompanying hold display mark 183 can be clarified.

  Then, after the first temporary stop of the effect symbol as shown in (F), when the effect symbol changes again for the first time as shown in (G), the hold display mark displayed at that time is displayed. Of the 183, for the hold display mark 183 displayed on the left side of the hold display mark 183 that was previously displayed with the accompanying information 184a, the attached information 184a is displayed at the position associated with the hold display mark 183. Display control is performed. Specifically, control for changing the display position of the attached information 184a is performed in such a manner that the hold display mark 183 displayed with the attached information 184a is changed. As a result, it is indicated that the re-variation is the first time, and it is possible to display information that can specify the number of times of re-variation execution in a manner related to the display location of the hold display.

  After that, as shown in (H), when the effect symbol makes a second temporary stop after the effect symbol makes a second temporary stop, the displayed image differs depending on the number of reserved memories. Under the condition that three or more hold display marks 183 are displayed, among the hold display marks 183 displayed at that time, on the left side of the hold display mark 183 that was previously displayed with the attached information 184a. As in the case of the first re-change, control for displaying the attached information 184a at the position associated with the hold display mark 183 is performed on the displayed hold display mark 183. On the other hand, under the condition that two hold display marks 183 are displayed, as shown in (I) and (J), the attached information 184a moves from the leftmost position toward the edge of the display screen. Displayed in a manner that disappears. As a result, it is indicated that the re-variation is the second time, and it is possible to display information that can specify the number of times of re-variation execution in a manner related to the display position of the hold display.

  In this way, at the time of re-variation, the auxiliary information 184a is displayed along with the holding display mark 183 adjacent to the left of the holding display mark 183 that was displayed with the auxiliary information 184a last time, or leftmost. It is shown that it is the second re-variation by being displayed in such a manner that it moves toward the edge of the display screen and disappears from this position. As a result, it becomes possible to display information that can specify the number of executions of re-variation in a manner related to the display location of the hold display, so that the display related to re-variation is more interesting and can improve the interest of the game. it can. Specifically, when the attached information 184a is displayed, the attached information 184a and the hold display mark 183 to be attached are displayed in a connected state. As a result, the relationship between the attached information 184a and the accompanying hold display mark 183 can be clarified.

  In each of the above embodiments, a gaming machine provided with two special symbol displays (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) as a variable display unit is taken as an example. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a special symbol display.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  It should be noted that Embodiments 1 to 3 (and modifications thereof) described above can be combined as appropriate.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and in particular, continuous variation (including pseudo continuous variation) is performed in an effect device (effect part) such as an effect display device provided in the game machine. It is preferably applied to a gaming machine.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous chance eyes. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for non-reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display operation in the variable display of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the aspect of the variable display of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a left-right output determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect control pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect control pattern determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a character setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows multiple types of character. It is explanatory drawing which shows multiple types of character selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows QR code displayed on a big hit end screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot classification determination table in Embodiment 2. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of battle effects in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a display screen diagram showing a display image on the effect display device in the third embodiment. It is a display screen figure which shows the display mode of the sum total pending storage display part in the effect display device when the effect symbol re-variation is performed. 14 is a flowchart showing a hold storage display control process in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process in the third embodiment. It is a display screen figure which shows the display control of the remaining frequency performed in a production | presentation display apparatus in a time-short state, and the display control of time-short extension display. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific effect setting process in the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing processing during effect symbol variation in the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation stop process in the third embodiment. It is a display screen figure which shows the 1st modification of the display mode of a summation pending storage display part. It is a display screen figure which shows the 2nd modification of the display mode of a summation pending storage display part.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 9a 1st decoration design display 9b 2nd decoration Symbol display 18c Total hold memory display 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
78 movable member 85a upper production member 85b middle production member 85c lower production member 560 game control microcomputer 80 production control board 100 production control microcomputer 101 production control CPU

Claims (1)

A specific gaming state that includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and that displays and displays a display result, and that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device it is shifted to, together with the variable display of the display results of the identification information is shifted to the special game state prone to the specific display results than when the specific game state is the normal state at the end of completion, when the normal state A gaming machine that shifts to a time shortening state in which the variable display time of identification information is shortened ,
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result before derivation display of the display result;
Variable display number counting means for counting the number of variable displays since the end of the specific gaming state;
Effect execution means for executing a special effect when controlled to at least one of the specific game state and the special game state ;
Gaming state transition control means for ending the special gaming state when the variable display count counted by the variable display count counting means reaches a specific number;
A number-of-times determining means for determining the number of variable displays that can be continued in the time-reduced state from a plurality of times ,
Some of the plurality of times are different from the specific number of times,
The gaming state transition control means ends the time shortening state when the variable display count counted by the variable display count counting means reaches the number determined by the number determination means,
The production execution means
A variable impressions specifying means for specifying a variable number of impressions when the specific display results derived displayed,
Comparing means for comparing the predetermined threshold and variable impressions specified by the variable impressions specifying means,
When the variable display count specified by the variable display count specifying means is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the first special effect is executed as the content of the special effect, and the variable display count specified by the variable display count specifying means is the threshold value. including Mutotomoni and performance control means for performing control to execute the second special effect that is different from the first special effect as the contents of the special effect when less than,
The gaming machine , wherein the execution of the special effect is ended when the time shortening state ends .