JP5242182B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result is a predetermined specific display result.

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

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time (the reach is reached). State)), stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched, and the final result is displayed. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit before continuing (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.

  In addition, during one symbol change, the left middle right symbol is temporarily stopped (pause. In general, during the pause, the left middle right symbol is displayed on the display screen as if it is shaking (swaying). There is a gaming machine configured such that the left middle right symbol again fluctuates (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, the fluctuation of the symbol between the temporary stop and the final stop or the next temporary stop is referred to as re-change. In the following description, the change in the symbol from the start of change to the first temporary stop may be referred to as the initial change. In addition, an effect mode executed in response to a re-variation period (including a first-change period) is called a re-variation effect. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a combination of specific symbols (chance) is temporarily stopped, the jackpot symbol appears at a high rate as the final stop symbol of the left middle right symbol. .

JP 2002-85697 A (paragraphs 0047-0051)

  One of the purposes of performing the re-variation (hereinafter referred to as re-variation rendition) multiple times during a single symbol variation is the player's expectation for the big hit Is to raise. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, all symbols (left middle right symbols) re-variate all at once after the symbols are temporarily displayed. Then, when a chance stop is displayed as a temporary stop, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot increases, but thereafter, all the symbols will change again regardless of the type of temporary stop symbol, so the player's expectation for the jackpot The feeling may be reduced.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the effect of the game by improving the effect of the re-variation effect in the gaming machine capable of executing the re-change effect.

The gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each based on the fact that the start condition of the change display (for example, the end of the previous change or the end of the big hit game) is satisfied . variable display unit (e.g., the symbol display area 9L in effect display device, 9C, 9R) Bei give a, identification information of a plurality of variable display portions (for example, decorative symbol) specific display results combination of display results predetermined for (For example, a big hit symbol) is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the specific gaming state according to the start of variation display of identification information Predetermining means for determining whether or not to control (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S61 to S63 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) Based on the determination by the pre-determining means, the variation pattern selection means for selecting the variation pattern that is the production mode of the identification information from among a plurality of types of variation patterns (for example, steps S82 and S91 in the game control microcomputer 560). , S93 and S94), and the variation pattern includes identification information in all the variable display sections from when the identification information variation is started by the establishment of one start condition until the display result is derived and displayed. After the temporary stop, a re-variation effect pattern (for example, a variation pattern including pseudo-series A to E) is executed at least once for all the identification information re-variation for re-execution of the variation for the identification information in all the variable display units. A variation display that displays the variation of the identification information based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means (For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the portion for executing the processes of steps S832 to S836, S745 to S747, and S840A to S873). When a pattern is selected, after the start of variation of identification information in all variable display units, a special display result of a combination of identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then all identification information re-variation is executed at least once. Re-variation control means (for example, processing in S840A to S861 and steps S863 to S873 in response to selection of a process table for changing all symbols in the processing of step S745 or step S862 in the production control microcomputer 100) And the first re-variation control means are all After performing the identification information again varies, the variable of special display result (e.g., the first chance th second chance th and off th) temporarily stops displaying the variation of all of the variable display unit is performed again Second re-variation control means for deriving and displaying the specific display result after the variation of the identification information in the display unit is performed again (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the middle right symbol is varied in the process of step S745 or step S862) in response to the process table selected for, S840A～S861, seen including a part) and executing the process of step S863～S873, second re-variation control means it is visible in the variable display portion which variation is not executed again Identification information that can be displayed as a temporary stop, and a temporary stop display that can be visually recognized in the variable display unit where the variation is executed again. The special display result, which is the same type of identification information as the other information, is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variation of the identification information temporarily stopped so as to be visible in the variable display portion where the variation is executed again is executed again in the variable display portion. A specific display result is derived and displayed later .

  The special display result is a display mode of the identification information different from the reach mode of the identification information and the specific display result. The second re-variation control means sets the identification information constituting the combination of the specific display results as the special display result. Are displayed in the display area of the variable display section, and are partially displayed in the display areas of the other variable display sections (for example, as shown in FIG. ) And the symbols that are partly displayed in the frame, the decorative symbols that make up the jackpot symbol (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are the same symbol) ) May be displayed).

When the second re-variation control means temporarily stops and displays the special display result, when the variation is re-executed with respect to the identification information in the variable display unit where the variation is re-executed , the effect device provided in the gaming machine (for example, movable The member 78 and the speaker 27 are operated in a special notification mode (for example, the movable member 78 is moved or the sound effect when the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped from the speaker 27 (FIG. 18C-1). (See FIG. 20 (E-1)), by outputting a sound effect different from the reference), a special mode notification means for notifying that the variation is executed again for the identification information in the variable display unit where the variation is performed again ( For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, a process used when it is decided to make a big hit and it is decided to execute a pseudo-continuous production. In response to the select Buru, S840A~S861, it may comprise a portion) that performs the process of step S863～S873.

Special display result selection means for selecting a special display result from a plurality of types of special display results (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S91 to S95 in the game control microcomputer 560), and special display result selection means When the predetermining means decides to control to the specific gaming state, the predetermining means decides not to specify one of the special display results of a plurality of types compared to the case where the predetermining means decides not to control to the specific gaming state. The selection ratio of the special display result is increased (the selection ratio of the pseudo-series B-2-3, C-2-3, D-2-3, E-2-3 in FIG. (Refer to making it higher than those selection ratios)).

  As a re-variation effect pattern, a first re-variation effect pattern (for example, a variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous B) and a second re-variation effect pattern (for example, a variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous C) that is different from the first re-variation effect pattern. And a third re-variation effect pattern (for example, a variation pattern of the pseudo-series D and E) in which the first re-change effect pattern and the second re-change effect pattern are combined. When the means decides to control to the specific gaming state, the third re-variation effect pattern is selected as a re-change effect pattern at a higher rate than the first re-change effect pattern and the second re-change effect pattern (FIG. 11). To FIG. 13).

The first re-variation control means and the second re-variation control means change the display mode of the identification information different from the special display result , the reach mode of the identification information, and the specific display result (for example, the dissociation pattern: see FIG. 21C). After the temporary stop display, the identification information (for example, the medium simulated decorative pattern) of some of the variable display units may be changed again, and the special display result may be temporarily stopped and displayed.

In the first aspect of the invention, when the variation display control means selects the re-variation effect pattern by the variation pattern selection means, after the start of the variation of the identification information in all the variable display sections, the special of the combination of identification information After the display result is temporarily stopped, a first re-variation control unit that executes re-variation of all identification information at least once, and after the first re-variation control unit performs re-variation of all identification information, A second re-variation control means for temporarily stopping and displaying the special display result and deriving and displaying the specific display result after the variation is re-executed with respect to the identification information in some of the variable display portions. seen including, second re-variation control means is visibly temporary stop in the variable display portion which varies with the identification information change is visibly temporary stop displayed on the variable display portions not executed again is performed again A special display result in which the displayed identification information is the same type of identification information is temporarily stopped, and the variation of the identification information temporarily stopped displayed in a variable display portion where the variation is executed again is visible in the variable display portion. Since the specific display result is derived and displayed after being executed again, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the specific game state when only a part of the identification information changes again.

In the invention according to claim 2 , the second re-variation control means displays the identification information constituting the combination of the specific display results in the display area in some variable display parts, and in the display areas in other variable display parts. Since it is configured to display partially, even if a plurality of identification information constituting a combination of specific display results is not displayed on the display screen, it may be controlled to a specific gaming state, and the player is identified. More attention can be paid to fluctuations in information.

In the invention according to claim 3 , when the second re-variation control means temporarily stops and displays the special display result, the variation is executed again for the identification information in the variable display section where the variation is performed again. The special effect notification means for notifying that the variation is executed again with respect to the identification information in the variable display in which the variation is executed again by operating the produced effect device in the special notification mode is provided. The expectation can be made higher by a special effect called a special notification mode.

In the invention according to claim 4 , when the special display result selecting means decides that the predetermining means controls to the specific gaming state, compared to the case where the predetermining means decides not to control to the specific gaming state. Since the selection ratio of a specific special display result among a plurality of types of special display results is configured to be high, if a specific special display result selected at a low ratio is displayed temporarily, It is controlled to a specific gaming state at a high rate, and the interest of the game can be improved by increasing the player's expectation for a specific display result with a low occurrence frequency.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the variation pattern selection means decides that the prior determination means controls to the specific gaming state, the first variation variation pattern and the second variation variation pattern are used as the variation variation pattern. Since the third re-variation effect pattern is selected at a high rate, the effect of the re-change effect can be improved by a plurality of types of re-change effect aspects, and the reliability of the specific gaming state The re-variation effect linked to the is performed, and the effect of the re-variation effect can be further improved.

In the invention according to claim 6 , after the first re-variation control means and the second re-variation control means temporarily stop and display the display mode of the identification information different from the special display result , the reach mode of the identification information, and the specific display result Since the identification information of some of the variable display units is changed again and the special display result is temporarily stopped and displayed, the identification information is temporarily stopped in a display mode different from the reach mode and the specific display result. It is possible to improve again the expectation for the specific game state of the reduced player, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with variable symbol special display. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, for example, three pieces of decoration (production) identification information “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, for example. The decorative symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (symbol display lines), but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Since the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the special symbol display 8, the progress of the game Can be easily grasped.

  A special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the lower part of the game board 6. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the special symbol display 8 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 special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display, for example, a number from 00 to 99 (or a two-digit symbol).

  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 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. 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 special symbol display 8 is a special four-display unit that displays the number of effective winning balls that have entered the starting winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting prize memory). A symbol hold storage indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 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 is provided with an area for displaying the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as a reserved storage display unit 18c). In addition, since the special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18 is provided, the reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not need to be provided.

  The special symbol variable display is a variable display start condition after the start condition which is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) When the display time elapses, the 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 the special symbol display 8, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the variable symbol special symbol display is started, the special symbol variable symbol display result is stopped (derived display). 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 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 15-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 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

  Further, when the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 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”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 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 the short time state. 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). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is determined to control the gaming state to the probability changing state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. A special symbol stop symbol derived and displayed when it is determined to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state is referred to as a big hit symbol. The special symbol stop symbol that is derived and displayed when it is determined not to control the gaming state to the big hit state is referred to as an outlier symbol.

  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 winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the gaming state is controlled to a small winning gaming state different from the big winning 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, the game state is controlled to the normal state when the time-short state termination condition is satisfied. 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 second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a 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 times or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of times and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 are 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.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of decorative symbols as symbols for decoration (for effects) during the special symbol variable display time by the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the effect display device 9 stops and displays the combination of decorative symbols reminiscent of the big hit.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, on the basis of the start condition being satisfied, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. For example, “left” → The stop symbols of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “right” → “middle”. The decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, or simultaneously in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. The stop symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the stop symbol is derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (variable display period = variable time). The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative 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 decorative 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 decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, it is possible that the variable display state of decorative designs may be in the reach state and that the variable display result may be a big hit design. A specific effect may be executed for notifying the player by a variable display mode of the symbol. In this embodiment, a specific effect of a pseudo-continuous can be executed.

  In quasi-continuous display, all symbols are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas based on the fact that the variable symbol display start condition is satisfied once. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the display area, effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times) for changing the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas again (referred to as re-variation or pseudo-continuous variation). .

  On the right side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, an upper effect LED 85a, a middle effect LED 85b, and a lower effect LED 85c are provided. The upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c execute display effects related to a pseudo-continuous effect as a specific effect (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during one variation period). Illuminated or flashes when an effect is performed. On the left side, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. The movable member 78 operates when the pseudo continuous variation 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 the opening / closing plate is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8. By controlling to the state, the big winning opening which becomes 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. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

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

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying 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 to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. 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.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols (variable display), a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory. Display control of the 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. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 performs display control of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board, the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, and the like 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 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information relating to effects such as decorative 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 in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. 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, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c 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 indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  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 the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first 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.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery 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. Also, 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 the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). 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 a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33.

  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).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of special symbols and decorative symbols (for variation pattern determination)
(2) Random 3: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(3) Random 4: Determine the initial value of random 3 (for determining the random 4 initial value)
(4) Random 5: Determine gaming state (probability variation state / normal state) (for gaming state determination)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (2) a random number for determining per ordinary symbol and (4) a random number for determining the game state. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(4). In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number (random R) is a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560. The big hit determination random number is generated by the game control microcomputer 560 as the big hit determination random number. Software random numbers generated based on a program may be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 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 a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols 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 variation 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 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  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.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random R (random number for jackpot determination) is set. The big hit determination table is stored in the ROM 54. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table (FIG. 7 (A)) used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probable change state), and a probable change big hit determination table (FIG. 7 (B)) used in a positive change state. There is. The numerical values described in the left column of FIGS. 7A and 7B are jackpot determination values. The CPU 56 extracts a count value of a counter for generating a random R when an effective start winning occurs, and uses the extracted value as a random number for determining a big hit, and for starting a change in a special symbol, When the random number value matches the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 7, it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot or a jackpot.

  In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 and when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the normal probability / probability big hit / surprise big hit is obtained with the same probability. Although the allocation is made, that is, when the first special symbol is changed and the second special symbol is changed, the normal big hit / probable big hit / surprise big hit is assigned with the same probability. For example, the probability variation big hit / surprise big hit distribution may be changed between when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 and when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14. As an example, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the probability of winning a big hit is set to 0, and the probability change state (the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the second start winning opening 14 is likely to be opened, and , The opening time is long.) It may be difficult to make a big hit, and the interest of the game may not be reduced.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state determination table. The gaming state determination table is a table in which determination values to be compared with random 5 (random number for determining gaming state) are set for each jackpot type. In FIG. 8, the number of determination values is described instead of the determination value itself. The gaming state determination table is stored in the ROM 54. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the gaming state determination random number when the effective start winning occurs, and uses the extracted value as the gaming state determination random number value, and starts the variation of the special symbol. When the random number value for determining the game state matches the determination value corresponding to each jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined as the jackpot type.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern. In the variation pattern of Super Reach 1 shown in FIG. 9 (A), the left middle right decorative symbol first fluctuates at a high speed from the beginning of the variation, and after the left symbol stops, the right symbol stops and reaches reach (the left and right symbols are changed). When all stop, the reach effect (normal reach effect) is executed, and then the super reach effect is executed. Then, when the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation elapses, the left middle right symbol finally stops.

  The super reach production is different from the normal reach production. As an example, in the super reach production, the character image displayed on the production display device 9 can be moved faster and the movement speed can be increased in the normal reach production. The character image different from the character image displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed. Further, the background image (image other than the decorative pattern and the character image) displayed on the effect display device 9 may be different from the case of the normal reach effect, and may be the super reach effect. Furthermore, the method of changing the decorative design may be different from that in the case of the normal reach production, and the super reach production may be used. The difference in the way of fluctuation means changing the fluctuation speed or changing the fluctuation direction.

  In the variation pattern of Super Reach 2 shown in FIG. 9 (B), the left, middle and right decorative symbols first fluctuate at high speed from the beginning of the variation, and after the left symbol stops, the right symbol stops and reaches reach (the left and right symbols are changed). When all are stopped), a super reach production is executed.

  In addition, when the decorative pattern changes due to the super reach variation pattern including the super reach production, the big hit at a higher rate or 100% than the case where the decorative pattern changes due to the normal reach variation pattern. become.

  In the variation pattern of the normal reach that does not include the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 9C, the decorative pattern on the left middle right first fluctuates at high speed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol stops and reaches after the left symbol stops. When the left and right symbols are aligned and stopped, the normal reach effect is executed. Then, when the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation elapses, the left middle right symbol finally stops.

  In the variation pattern including the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 9D, the pseudo-continuous effect is started from the start of the variation. Then, when the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation elapses, the left middle right symbol finally stops.

  In the deviation variation pattern shown in FIG. 9E, the decorative symbol fluctuates at high speed, for example, for 5 seconds from the start of variation, and the middle symbol and the right symbol stop after the left symbol stops. In the variation pattern at the time of accuracy / small hit shown in FIG. 9 (F), the decorative symbol fluctuates at high speed for 2 seconds from the start of variation, and the left middle right symbol stops. The variation pattern at the time of sudden hit / small hit is used when it is decided to make a small hit and when it is decided to suddenly make a big hit suddenly.

  The deviation variation pattern shown in FIG. 9G is a variation pattern that is used when a deviation is determined in the probability variation state and when a deviation is determined in the time reduction state. Although the variation pattern and variation time at the time of accuracy / small hit shown in FIG. 9G are the same, the display effect executed during the variation in the effect display device 9 is different.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern and a variation time used in this embodiment. The fluctuation pattern 1 which is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach 1 is used only when it is decided to make a big hit. The fluctuation pattern 2 which is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach 2 is used when it is decided to make a big hit, but it is also used at a low rate when it is decided to make a deviation.

  The fluctuation pattern 3 which is the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach 1 is used when it is decided to make a big hit or not.

  The fluctuation pattern 4 which is the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream A-1 is used when it is decided to make a big hit or when it is decided not to make a big hit. In the variation pattern of the pseudo-ream A-1, the temporary stop of the left middle right decorative design is executed once. Hereinafter, the pseudo-ream A-1 may be referred to as a pseudo-ream A.

  The fluctuation patterns 5 to 8, which are the fluctuation patterns of the pseudo-continuous B-2-n (n = 1 to 4), are determined to be a big hit or to a deviation. used. The fluctuation patterns 9 to 12, which are the fluctuation patterns of the pseudo-continuous C-2-n (n = 1 to 4), are determined to be a big hit or to a deviation. used. The fluctuation patterns 13 to 16, which are the fluctuation patterns of the pseudo-continuous D-2-n (n = 1 to 4), are determined to be a big hit or to a deviation. used. Hereinafter, pseudo-series B-2-n (n = 1 to 4) is collectively referred to as pseudo-series B, pseudo-series C-2-n (n = 1 to 4) is collectively referred to as pseudo-series C, and pseudo-series D− 2-n (n = 1 to 4) may be collectively referred to as pseudo-ream D.

  In the pseudo train B-2-n, the pseudo train C-2-n, and the pseudo train D-2-n, the temporary stop of the left middle right decorative symbol is executed twice. In the variation pattern of n = 1, the combination of decorative symbols “within the first chance eye frame” is temporarily stopped during the first temporary stop, and the decoration “within the first chance eye frame” is displayed during the second temporary stop. The combination of symbols is displayed as a temporary stop. In the variation pattern of n = 2, the combination of the decorative pattern “outside the first chance eye frame” is temporarily stopped during the first temporary stop, and the combination of the decorative pattern “outside the first chance eye frame” is displayed during the second temporary stop. A temporary stop is displayed. In the variation pattern of n = 3, the combination of the decorative pattern “within the first chance eye frame” is temporarily stopped during the first temporary stop, and the combination of the decorative pattern “second chance” is displayed during the second temporary stop. A temporary stop is displayed. In the variation pattern of n = 4, the combination of the decorative pattern “within the first chance eye frame” is temporarily stopped at the first temporary stop, and the combination of the decorative pattern “offset” is temporarily stopped at the second temporary stop. Is displayed. Note that “within the first chance eye frame”, “outside the first chance eye frame”, “second chance eye”, and “missing eye” will be described later.

  Further, in the pseudo-series B-2-n, the lower effect LED 85c, the middle effect LED 85b, and the upper effect LED 85a are sequentially lit in red. In the pseudo-series C-2-n, the lower effect LED 85c, the middle effect LED 85b, and the upper effect LED 85a are sequentially lit in green. In the pseudo-series D-2-n, the lower effect LED 85c, the middle effect LED 85b, and the upper effect LED 85a are lit in red and green. The mixed lighting is, for example, controlled in such a manner that the lower performance LED 85c is lit red, the middle performance LED 85b is lit green, and the upper performance LED 85a is lit red.

  The fluctuation patterns 17 to 20 which are the fluctuation patterns of the pseudo-series E-3-n are used when it is decided to make a big hit or not. In the variation pattern of the pseudo train E-3-n (n = 1 to 4), the temporary stop of the left middle right decorative design is executed three times. Further, in the variation pattern of n = 1, the combination of decorative symbols “within the first chance eye frame” is temporarily stopped during the first and second temporary stops, and “within the first chance eye frame” is displayed during the third temporary stop. ”Is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern of n = 2, the combination of the decorative pattern “outside the first chance eye frame” is temporarily stopped during the first and second temporary stops, and the decorative pattern “outside the first chance eye frame” is displayed during the third temporary stop. Are temporarily stopped. In the variation pattern of n = 3, the combination of the decorative pattern “within the first chance eye frame” is displayed temporarily during the first and second temporary stops, and the decorative pattern “second chance” is displayed during the third temporary stop. Are temporarily stopped. In the variation pattern of n = 4, the combination of the decorative pattern “within the first chance eye frame” is displayed temporarily during the first and second temporary stops, and the combination of the decorative pattern “displacement” is displayed during the third temporary stop. A temporary stop is displayed. Further, in the pseudo-series E-3-n, as in the case of the pseudo-series D-2-n, the lower effect LED 85c, the middle effect LED 85b, and the upper effect LED 85a are lit in red and green. Hereinafter, pseudo-series E-3-n (n = 1 to 4) may be collectively referred to as pseudo-series E.

  The fluctuation pattern 21 which is the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach 2 is used only when it is determined to be out of place. The variation patterns 22 to 24 are used when the gaming state is a certain variation state or a short time state. The fluctuation pattern 22 is the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9 (E), the fluctuation pattern 23 is the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9 (F), and the fluctuation pattern 24 is shown in FIG. 9 (G). Variation pattern.

  11 to 13 are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern determination table is a table in which a determination value to be compared with random 2 (variation pattern determination random number) is set. 11 to 13 show the number of determination values, not the determination values themselves. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 54. When the big hit is made, the CPU 56 decides the fluctuation pattern based on the big hit time fluctuation pattern determination table (big hit fluctuation pattern table) shown in FIG. Further, when the game state is the normal state when the game is not a big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table (the variation pattern table at the time of loss (normal state)) shown in FIG. To do. When it is not a big hit and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or in the short time state, it is based on the fluctuation pattern determination table (the out of line (probability / short time state) fluctuation pattern table) shown in FIG. Determine the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 decides not to make a big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 does not decide whether or not to reach and does not decide whether or not to reach, and the variation pattern including the reach effect (variation pattern 2). , 3, 21) is selected, the reach of the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the variation of the decorative symbol. However, if it is decided not to win, the game control microcomputer 560 decides whether or not to reach, and when it decides to reach, the variation pattern including the reach effect is selected. Also good.

  Comparing the method of distributing the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11 with the method of distributing the variation pattern shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the method shown in FIG. 11 is compared to the method shown in FIGS. The selection ratio of -2-3, C-2-3, D-2-3, E-2-3 (pseudo stop where the temporary stop symbol is the second chance) is high. That is, when it is determined to be a big hit, compared to the case where it is determined to be out of place, the pseudo-continuous B-2-3, C-2-3, D-2-3, E- The appearance rate of 2-3 fluctuation patterns is high. In addition, in the case where it is determined to be a big hit or the case where it is determined to be out of place, the pseudo-continuous B-2-3, C-2-3, D-2-3, E-2- The appearance rate of the variation pattern of 3 is lower than the appearance rate of the variation pattern of other pseudo-continuations. Therefore, when the second chance selected at a low rate is displayed as a temporary stop, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state at a high rate, and the pseudo stop symbol with a low occurrence frequency becomes a second chance. It can increase the player's expectation for the ream.

  Further, when the method of distributing the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11 is compared with the method of distributing the variation pattern shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the method shown in FIG. 11 is more pseudo than the method shown in FIGS. The ratio in which the series D and E are selected is high. As will be described later, the effects of the pseudo-series D and E include an effect mode in which the effects of the pseudo-series B and the effects of the pseudo-series C are combined. That is, as the re-variation effect pattern, the first re-variation effect pattern, the second re-variation effect pattern having a mode different from the first re-variation effect pattern, the first re-variation effect pattern, and the second re-variation effect pattern are combined. And the variation pattern selecting means, when the prior decision means decides to control to the specific game state, the first revariable effect pattern and the second revariable effect pattern are used as the revariable effect pattern. The third re-variation effect pattern is selected at a higher rate than the change effect pattern. As such, the presence of multiple types of re-variation effects can improve the effect of the re-variation effects, and the re-variation effects linked to the reliability of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state are executed. The production effect by the production can be further improved.

  Also, in the method of allocating the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 11, the ratio at which the pseudo-series B-2-4, the pseudo-series C-2-4, the pseudo-series D-2-4, and the pseudo-series E-3-4 are selected is Although it is low, it is shown in FIG. 11 in consideration of the total number of determination values corresponding to pseudo-series B-2-4, pseudo-series C-2-4, pseudo-series D-2-4, and pseudo-series E-3-4. Compared with the direction shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, pseudo-series B-2-4, pseudo-series C-2-4, pseudo-series D-2-4, and pseudo-series E-3-4 are selected. The ratio is high. In the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-series B-2-4, the pseudo-series C-2-4, the pseudo-series D-2-4, and the pseudo-series E-3-4, the gap is temporarily stopped and the first chance is obtained by the slip effect. It is a fluctuation pattern in which the inside of the eye frame is displayed temporarily. In this way, after the decorative pattern (in this example, the discontinuity) having a different aspect from the chance eye, reach symbol, and jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed. The expectation of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state of the player, which has been lowered by the temporary stop of the decorative symbols in a manner different from the symbols and the big hit symbols, can be improved again, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing decorative symbols variably displayed in the symbol display areas (symbol display lines) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. As shown in FIG. 14, in the “left” symbol display area, the symbols “1” to “8” and the symbol “*” indicating a blank between the symbols are variably displayed (variable). ) In the “left” symbol display area, the decorative symbols are basically displayed in the order of “1” “circled ☆ (hereinafter simply referred to as“ ☆ ”)” “2”. In the “middle” and “right” symbol display areas, the symbols “1” to “8” and the symbol “☆” indicating a blank between the symbols are variably displayed (varied). . If “☆” is displayed after “8”, then “1” is displayed.

  In the “middle” and “right” symbol display areas, the decorative symbols are basically displayed in the order of “8” “☆” “7”. If “☆” is displayed after “1”, then “8” is displayed. In this embodiment, a maximum of three decorative symbols (including “☆”) are displayed in a visible manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (symbol display lines). However, in the description with reference to FIG. 14, “decorative symbol is displayed” means, for example, that it is displayed at the center of each symbol display area of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In addition, the decorative symbol displayed in the left display area is “left symbol”, the decorative symbol displayed in the middle display region is “middle symbol”, and the decorative symbol displayed in the right display region is “ "Right design".

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit symbol of a decorative symbol. As shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot symbols are in a state where combinations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols (excluding “☆” symbols) are aligned on the same line. It is a combination of decorative designs. There are a total of 5 effective lines: the upper horizontal line, the middle horizontal line, the lower horizontal line, the diagonal line from the upper left to the lower right, and the diagonal line from the upper right to the lower left. is there. In FIG. 15, each square in which nine decorative symbols are shown indicates a portion where the left middle right decorative symbol is displayed in the substantially circular display screen of the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the reach effect is executed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (except when the pseudo-ream is executed). ) Or the reach effect is not executed (for example, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed), the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed on any effective line in the effect display device 9. Further, in any one of the effective lines in the effect display device 9, the state where the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together is the reach state, and the combination of the decorative symbols where the left and right decorative symbols are aligned and stopped is reached. It is a design.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of the first chance eye frame and the outside of the first chance eye frame among the chance eyes. FIG. 16A shows the inside of the first chance eye frame, and FIG. 16B shows the outside of the first chance eye frame. In FIG. 16, ☆ is actually displayed in the blank portion, but in FIG. 16, ☆ is omitted. In FIG. 16, nine decorative symbols are shown (☆ is omitted). Each square is a portion where the left, middle, and right decorative symbols on the substantially circular display screen of the effect display device 9 are displayed. Indicates. “Inside the first chance eye frame” may be referred to as “first chance eye (inside frame)”, and “outside the first chance eye frame” may be referred to as “first chance eye (outside frame)”. Further, “inside the first chance eye frame” and “outside the first chance eye frame” may be collectively referred to as “first chance eye”.

  In the first chance frame, it is not a reach symbol (although it does not form a reach state), but if the middle symbol and right symbol change by one symbol (change from top to bottom), it will become a big hit symbol at the bottom A combination of decorative designs. In other words, the decorative symbols (the same symbols for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) that constitute the “left”, “middle”, and “right” jackpot symbols are displayed on the display screen (in the frame) of the effect display device 9. It is displayed.

  Outside the first chance frame, there is a combination of decorative symbols that are not reach symbols, and the middle symbol and the right symbol are reversely changed (change from bottom to top) by one symbol (including “☆”), in other words, 15 When the symbols (including “☆”) change in order (change from top to bottom), this is a combination of decorative symbols that will be a big hit symbol at the bottom. In this embodiment, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, it is possible to visually recognize the left middle right decorative pattern in each of the upper, middle and lower stages in the horizontal direction, but the upper upper side and the lower lower side In FIG. 2, a part of the decorative design is visible (partially visible within the frame). Then, outside the first chance eye frame, if both the decorative symbols displayed on the display screen (in the frame) of the effect display device 9 and the symbols partially displayed in the frame are considered, the big hit Each decorative symbol constituting the symbol (the symbol that is the same in the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is displayed.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the second chance of the chances. The second chance is that the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are in the active line (in the example shown in FIG. 17, the diagonal pattern from the upper right to the lower left (in other words, the diagonal direction from the lower left to the upper right)). It is a combination of decorative symbols arranged in a sequence of consecutive numbers. In FIG. 17, ☆ is actually displayed in the blank part, but in FIG. 17, ☆ is omitted. In FIG. 17, nine decorative symbols are shown (☆ is omitted). Each square is a portion where the left middle right decorative symbol is displayed on the substantially circular display screen of the effect display device 9. Indicates. Note that the second chance shown in FIG. 17 is an example, and other combinations of decorative symbols may be used.

  The missed stitch is, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which the middle symbol is shifted by 1 symbol and the right symbol is shifted by 3 symbols (6 symbols including ☆: see FIG. 14) within the first chance eye frame ( (See FIG. 21C).

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are shifted and stopped, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state and the reach is not reached after the variable symbol display is started. A predetermined combination of decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are displayed in a stopped state, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable symbol display is started. After the reach effect is executed, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that cannot be reached may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, in the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display is performed in the same manner as when the decorative symbol variable display mode is “accuracy”. Is performed, a stop symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is displayed in a stopped state, a stop symbol that is a predetermined reach combination, or within the first chance eye frame, the first chance eye frame, and the second An opportunity that is different from the chance may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8 is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode.

  FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the variation of the decorative symbol due to the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the display result of the decorative symbol is lost. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (symbol display lines) 9L, 9C, and 9R, the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped from the state (see FIG. 18A). After the middle right decorative symbol is changed (for example, high-speed fluctuation) (see FIG. 18B), the left middle right decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. When temporarily stopped, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, for example, fluctuate and fluctuate (variations in which the decorative symbols are moved and displayed so as to reciprocate over a short distance in the vertical and horizontal directions).

  FIG. 18C-1 shows an example in which the inside of the first chance eye frame is displayed, and FIG. 18C-2 shows an example in which the outside of the first chance eye frame is displayed. ing. Thereafter, the left, middle, and right decorative designs are changed again (see FIG. 18D). FIG. 18C-1 also shows that a sound effect is output from the speaker 27 when the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  And again, the left middle right decorative design is temporarily stopped. FIG. 19 (E-1) shows an example in which the first chance eye frame is displayed, and FIG. 19 (E-2) shows an example in which the second chance eye is displayed. Yes.

  After that, the decorative pattern on the left middle right changes again (see FIG. 19F). Then, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are finally stopped by the combination of the off symbols (see FIG. 19G).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing the latter half of the example of the variation of the decorative symbol due to the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the display result of the decorative symbol becomes a big hit symbol. In the first half of the change period, for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 18 is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, after the decorative symbols on the left middle right temporarily stop (see FIGS. 20 (E-1) and (E-2)), the middle symbol and the right symbol change again (FIG. 20 (F -1) and (F-2)), the left symbol remains in a temporarily stopped state. Also, in FIG. 20, when the re-variation is started from the state where the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped, a sound effect is output from the speaker 27 while the re-variation is being executed, and it is movable. An example in which member 78 is operating is shown.

  Then, the left, middle and right decorative symbols finally stop at the jackpot symbol (combination of jackpot symbol) (see FIG. 20G).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (E-1), after the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped and displayed, the middle right decorative symbol is changed again (FIG. 20 ( F-1)), the big hit symbol is derived and displayed (final stop) (see FIG. 20G), but after the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped and displayed, the display screen of the effect display device 9 In such a case, a big hit symbol may be derived and displayed by performing a display effect in which the middle right decorative symbol is lowered at once.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the outside of the first chance eye frame is displayed as a temporary stop, the decorative symbol on the middle right is changed again, and then the big hit symbol is derived and displayed (final stop). After the temporary stop outside the first chance frame is displayed (see FIG. 18C-2 for the temporary stop outside the first chance frame), the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, but the display screen of the effect display device 9 In this case, the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed by performing a display effect such that the middle right decorative symbol rises at once.

  In addition, the effect mode by the speaker 27 and the movable member 78 shown in FIG. 20 (F-1) is different from the effect mode shown in FIG. 18 (C-1). This is because the movable member 78 is not operating in the effect mode shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (F-1), a sound effect different from the sound effect from the speaker 27 in the case shown in FIG. 18 (C-1) is output. As shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined to be a big hit (when the display result of the decorative symbol becomes a big hit symbol), a part of the left middle right decorative symbols (in the example shown in FIG. 20) When re-variation is executed with respect to the middle symbol and the right symbol), the special notification mode (as shown in FIG. 20 (F-1), for example, the effect mode at the time of temporary stop is used. By operating in different presentation modes), the chances of expecting a big hit gaming state can be further increased by executing the change again for some decorative symbols after temporarily stopping and displaying the chances. .

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a shift symbol is displayed as a temporary stop when the decorative symbol on the left middle right temporarily stops. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (symbol display lines) 9L, 9C, and 9R, the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped from the state (see FIG. 21A). After the middle right decorative symbol is changed (for example, high-speed fluctuation) (see FIG. 21B), the left middle right decorative symbol is temporarily stopped.

  As illustrated in FIG. 21 (C), the combination of decorative symbols that are displayed temporarily stopped (displacement) is shifted by one symbol (including ☆) when the symbol “4” is determined as the left symbol. It is “5”, and the right symbol is “8” shifted by 3 symbols (6 symbols including ☆: refer to FIG. 10). However, as shown in FIG. 21C, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the left symbol “4” is displayed in the lower row, and the middle symbol “5” and the right symbol “8” are in the middle row. Is displayed. Note that the missed stitch is not limited to a combination of a middle symbol shifted by one symbol with respect to the left symbol and a right symbol shifted by three symbols.

  When the off symbol is displayed as a temporary stop, display control is performed so that the middle symbol and the right symbol are shifted by a predetermined number of frames, that is, a slip effect of the middle symbol and the right symbol is executed. , Changes within the first chance frame. Thereafter, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are changed again. Note that the right symbol may receive a sliding effect and the temporary stop symbol may change to the second chance (see FIG. 17) (in the example of the temporary stop symbol shown in FIG. 21C, from “8”). Change to “6”).

  The first chance frame is not a reach symbol, but within the first chance frame, each of the decorative symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) that make up the "left", "middle", and "right" jackpot symbols Are displayed on the display screen (within the frame) of the effect display device 9. Therefore, in the same manner as the reach symbol is displayed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for occurrence of a big hit. Further, outside the first chance eye frame is not a reach symbol, but outside the first chance eye frame, a decorative symbol displayed on the display screen (in the frame) of the effect display device 9 and a part of the decorative symbol are displayed in the frame. When both the symbols and the symbols are taken into consideration, the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot symbol (the symbols for the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same) are displayed. Accordingly, as in the case of the first chance eye frame, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, lighting of the upper effect LED 85 a, the middle effect LED 85 b, and the lower effect LED 85 c is controlled during execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. The upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c are two-color LEDs capable of performing red display and green display. Moreover, a full color LED may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, when the effect of the pseudo-continuous B (pseudo-continuous B-2-n (n = 1 to 4)) is performed, the first re-variation (the re-variation next to the initial variation is performed). ) At the start, the lower effect LED 85c (first) lights up in red. In addition, the medium effect LED 85b (second) is lit red at the start of the second re-variation.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (B), when the effect of pseudo-continuous C (pseudo-continuous C-2-n (n = 1 to 4)) is performed, the first re-variation (the re-variation next to the initial variation is performed). ) At the start, the lower effect LED 85c (first) lights up in green. In addition, the medium effect LED 85b (second) lights up in green at the start of the second re-variation.

  As shown in FIG. 22C, in the case where the effect of the pseudo-series D (pseudo-series D-2-n (n = 1 to 4)) is performed, the first re-variation (the re-variation next to the initial variation). ) At the start, the lower effect LED 85c (first) lights up in red. In addition, the medium effect LED 85b (second) lights up in green at the start of the second re-variation.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (D), when the effect of the pseudo ream E (pseudo ream E-3-n (n = 1 to 4)) is performed, the first re-variation (the re-variation next to the initial variation) is performed. ) At the start, the lower effect LED 85c (first) lights up in red. In addition, the medium effect LED 85b (second) lights up in green at the start of the second re-variation. Further, the upper effect LED 85a (third) is lit red when the third re-variation is started.

  Regarding the aspects of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c during the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect of the pseudo-ream D and the effect of the pseudo-ream E are the same as the effect of the pseudo-ream B (the effect of lighting the LED in red) and the pseudo This corresponds to an effect in which the effect of ream C (the effect of lighting the LED in green) is combined. In this embodiment, as the pseudo-continuous effect in which a plurality of other pseudo-continuous effects are combined, the effect in the form of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c is used, but is provided in the gaming machine. A pseudo-continuous effect in which a plurality of other pseudo-continuous effects are combined may be realized using the other effect parts. As an example, in the production of the pseudo-series B, the decoration LED is controlled to blink in the first pattern, and in the production of the pseudo-series C, the decoration LED is controlled to blink in the second fixed pattern. The effect is executed with a pattern in which the first pattern and the second pattern are combined.

  Although not shown in FIG. 22, some of the decorative symbols of the middle left and right decorative symbols (at the time of the last re-variation during the variation of the decorative symbols due to the variation pattern of the pseudo-series B to E ( For example, only the middle right decorative symbol) may change again, and the remaining decorative symbols (for example, the left decorative symbol) may remain stopped (for example, when a big hit occurs). In addition, even during the variation of the decorative symbol due to the variation pattern of the pseudo-ream A, only a part of the decorative symbols on the left middle right (for example, the decorative symbol on the middle right) is re-reproduced during the last re-variation. The remaining decorative symbols (for example, the left decorative symbol) may remain stopped and displayed (for example, in the case of a big hit).

  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, a command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  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 win game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the decorative pattern and the display result of the decorative pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). It is called a command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative 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 decorative symbols 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.

  Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (pending storage number designation command) for designating the number of holding memories. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (pending storage count subtraction designation command) that specifies that the reserved storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but subtracts the reserved memory number without using the reserved memory number subtraction designation command. In this case, the reserved memory number after subtraction may be designated by a reserved memory number designation command.

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command. As shown in FIG. 24, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command, a display result specifying command, and a reserved storage number subtraction designation command at the start of variation. When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating 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 special symbol display 8 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 special symbols can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display 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)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol 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 special symbol display 8 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 decorative 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 is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). 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 for causing the production control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (step S211). If the value of the pending storage number counter is the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not the upper limit value, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S212). Further, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers (random 2, 5: see FIG. 6), and corresponds them to the value of the pending storage number counter as the extracted random number value. Processing for storing in the storage area in the holding storage buffer is executed (step S213). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that a counter for generating software random numbers, a reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S214), and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S215).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command 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 S28).

  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 checks the value of the number of reserved storage (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the reserved storage number counter, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the reserved storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S54). In addition, the number of displays on the special symbol storage memory display 18 is reduced by 1 (step S55).

  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. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining whether to hit a jackpot or a small hit if they match.

  Note that, when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 7B is set, and the gaming state is in the normal state (non-probability variation state). Is, the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 7A is set is used. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S64. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  If it is decided to make a small hit (step S72), a small hit flag is set (step S73). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. When not making a small hit, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S64, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the game state determination random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S65), and it is determined whether or not to make a probable big hit based on the game state determination random number. If it is decided to make a probable big hit, the probable big hit flag is set (steps S66 and S67). If it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is suddenly set, the sudden probability change big hit flag is set (steps S68 and S69).

  Then, data indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S75), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  In this embodiment, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7” when it is decided to make a probable big hit, and “1” when it is decided to make a probable big hit suddenly. Yes, it is “3” if it is usually decided to make a big hit, and “5” if it is decided to make a big hit. If it is determined to be off, it is “-”. In the process of step S75, data indicating those stopped symbols is stored in the RAM 55. Note that the stop symbol may be determined by lottery using a random number.

  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 determines the variation pattern when it is determined to make a small hit (when the small hit flag is set) or when the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set (step S81). The variation pattern (see FIG. 10) at the time of suddenness or small hit is determined (step S82), and the process proceeds to step S95. When the small hit flag and the sudden probability change big hit flag are not set, the random number for determining the variation pattern is read from the random number buffer area (step S91).

  Then, the variation pattern is determined. Specifically, when the big hit flag is set, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the determination value matching the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern determination is selected from the big hit hour fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 11) (step S92, S93). If the big hit flag is not set, a variation pattern corresponding to a determination value that matches the random value for variation pattern determination is selected from the loss reach variation pattern table (see FIGS. 12 and 13) (step SS94). ). Specifically, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set, the deviation (probability variation / time reduction state) variation pattern table (see FIG. 13) corresponds to the determination value that matches the random number for variation pattern determination. When the variation pattern is selected and neither the probability variation flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the variation according to the judgment value matching the random value for variation pattern determination from the outlier (normal state) variation pattern table (see FIG. 12) Select a pattern. Then, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 100 a variation pattern command (see FIG. 23) corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S82 or the variation pattern selected in step S93 or step S94. I do. Note that the special symbol variation time (variable display time) is determined by the processing of steps S82, S93, and S94. Then, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S96). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S97). 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 S98).

  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 (see FIG. 23) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the probability variation big hit flag is set, control for transmitting the display result 3 designation command is performed (steps S111 and S112). When the sudden probability big hit flag is set, control for transmitting a display result 4 designation command is performed (steps S113 and S114). When neither the probability variation jackpot flag nor the sudden probability variation jackpot flag is set, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed (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 reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is subtracted by 1 is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number after the subtraction may be transmitted. Further, 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 S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S123). 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 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit is not set, the process proceeds to step S138 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit the big hit start designation command (step S135). Specifically, when the probability variation jackpot flag is set, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted.

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the fact that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). 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 S137).

  In step S138, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S139). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S140 and S141).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S142). If the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / probability start designation command (step S143). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S144). 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 S145). 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 S146).

  In the big winning opening opening pre-processing, when the big hit display time timer is set, the CPU 56 controls to open the big winning opening when the big hit display time timer times out, and sets the big winning opening opening time timer. A value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 29 seconds in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit) is set, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big winning opening opening process (step S306). . The case where the big hit display time timer is set is the case before the start of the first round. When the interval timer (timer for determining the interval time between rounds) is set, when the interval timer times out, control is performed to open the big prize opening and the opening time ( For example, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, a value corresponding to 29 seconds) is set, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big prize opening opening process (step S306).

  In the process during opening of the big prize opening, the CPU 56 does not finish the final round when the big prize opening time timer times out or the number of winning balls to the big prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). In this case, control for closing the special winning opening is performed, a value corresponding to the interval time is set in the interval timer, and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S305). Update. When the final round is completed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S307).

  FIG. 33 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, when the probability variation big hit flag or the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set, the big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. When neither the probability variation big hit flag nor the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set, the big hit end 1 designation command is sent. Send. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended.

  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 probability variation jackpot flag or the sudden probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S158).

  If the probability variation jackpot flag or the sudden probability variation jackpot flag is set, the set flag (probability variation jackpot flag or sudden probability variation jackpot flag) is reset (step S159), the probability variation flag is set, and the gaming state is the probability variation state. (Step S161). If neither the probability variation big hit flag nor the sudden probability variation big hit flag is set, the time reduction flag is set (step S162), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S300). Step S163).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S170). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S174. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S171), and a control for transmitting a small hit / coincidence end designation command is performed (step S172). Then, the small hit end display timer sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) in the small hit end display timer ( Step S173), the process is terminated.

  In step S174, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S175). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S176).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 35 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 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to 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, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S707.

  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 S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). 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. Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the hold memory display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Then, control goes to a step S702.

  36 and 37 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the 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 a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays on the image display device 9 an initial screen indicating that the initialization processing has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (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 reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the reserved memory number designation command in the reserved memory number storage area. (Step S652).

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 sets a reserved memory number subtraction designation command reception flag (step S658).

  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 S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes a decorative design jackpot design determining random number, a decorative design reach determining random number, a decorative design detaching design determining random number, and a first temporary design determining random number. Random number for determining stop symbol (within first chance frame), Random number for determining second temporary stop symbol (outside first chance frame), Random number for determining third temporary stop symbol (second chance frame), Fourth temporary stop symbol (Disconnect) Use random numbers for determination.

  The nth (n: 1 to 4) in the first temporary stop symbol determination random number, the second temporary stop symbol determination random number, the third temporary stop symbol determination random number, and the fourth temporary stop symbol determination random number is It does not mean that the temporary stop symbol at the time of n temporary stops is determined, but represents the type of random number.

  The random number for determining the first temporary stop symbol (within the first chance eye frame) is an effect of the pseudo-ream A and the effects of the pseudo-ream B to E, and the temporary stop symbol is within the first chance eye frame. Used to determine stop symbol. The random number for determining the second temporary stop symbol (outside the first chance eye frame) is used to determine the temporary stop symbol when the temporary stop symbol is outside the first chance eye frame, which is an effect of the pseudo-series B to E. The The random number for determining the third temporary stop symbol (second chance) is used to determine the temporary stop symbol when the temporary stop symbol is the second chance, which is an effect of pseudo-series B to E. The random number for determining the fourth temporary stop symbol (missing eye) is used to determine the temporary stopping symbol when the temporary stop symbol is an error when the temporary stop symbol is an effect of the pseudo-series B to E. Note that the fourth temporary stop symbol determining random number is used, for example, to determine the left symbol. As for the gap, when the left symbol is determined, the middle symbol and the right symbol are automatically determined. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 21C, when “4” is determined as the left symbol, the middle symbol is “5” shifted by one symbol, and the right symbol is three symbols (6 including ☆). Design: Refer to FIG. 10) “8” which is shifted. However, as shown in FIG. 21C, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the left symbol “4” is displayed in the lower row, and the middle symbol “5” and the right symbol “8” are in the middle row. Is displayed.

  The jackpot symbol determining random number is used to determine the final stop symbol when it is determined to be a jackpot. The reach design determining random number is used when it is determined to be out of place and when the variation pattern of super reach 2, normal reach 1 and normal reach 2 (see FIG. 10) is used as the variation pattern. The random symbol for determining the out-of-sequence symbol is a case where it is determined to be out-of-range, and a variation pattern (pseudo-continuous A to E and out-of-reach (no reach)) is used as the variation pattern (see FIG. 10). Used when used.

  In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit, and the variation pattern of the pseudo-reams A to E is used, if the temporary stop symbol is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined. For example, when the inside of the first chance eye frame as illustrated in FIG. 20 (E-1) is determined as a temporary stop symbol, the big hit symbol is as shown in FIG. 20 (G). This is a combination of symbols (“4” in the example shown in FIG. 20E-1) that appear in common in the left middle right symbol in the first chance. When the outside of the first chance eye frame is determined as a temporary stop symbol, the jackpot symbol is a symbol that appears in common with the left middle right symbol in the first chance as shown in FIG. 20 (G). In the example, the combination is “4”). When the second chance as illustrated in FIG. 20E-2 is determined as the temporary stop symbol, for example, as the left symbol at the second chance as illustrated in FIG. This is a combination of symbols that appear (“4” in the example shown in FIG. 20E-2). However, the method of determining such a temporary stop symbol and jackpot symbol is an example. For example, when it is determined to be a big hit, first the big hit symbol is determined, and then the temporary stop symbol is determined again. You may make it do.

  In order to enhance the effect, a random number other than the random number shown in FIG. 38 may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 has a jackpot symbol determination table, a reach determination table, a loss symbol determination table, a first chance eye frame determination table, and a first chance eye frame outside. A determination table, a second chance determination table, and a miss determination table are stored.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table, a determination value to be compared with the jackpot symbol determination random number is set. In the reach symbol determination table, a determination value to be compared with the reach symbol determination random number is set. A determination value to be compared with a random symbol for determining a loss symbol is set in the loss symbol determination table. In the first chance frame determination table, a determination value to be compared with the first temporary stop symbol (in the first chance frame) determination random number is set. A determination value to be compared with a second temporary stop symbol (outside the first chance eye frame) determination random number is set in the first chance eye frame determination table. In the second chance determination table, a determination value to be compared with the third temporary stop symbol (second chance) determination random number is set. A determination value to be compared with the random number for determining the fourth temporary stop symbol (missing point) is set in the gap determination table.

  Specifically, one or more determination values corresponding to each of the final stop symbol or the temporary stop symbol are set in each table. More specifically, one or more determination values corresponding to each of the first chance eye frames (see FIG. 16A) are set in the first chance eye frame determination table. One or more determination values corresponding to each outside the first chance eye frame (see FIG. 16B) are set in the first chance eye frame determination table. In the second chance determination table, one or more determination values corresponding to each second chance (see FIG. 17) are set. In the gap determination table, one or more determination values corresponding to the gaps are set.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts each random number at a predetermined time, compares the determination value set in the corresponding table with the extracted random value, and if there is a determination value that matches the random value. The symbol corresponding to the determination value is determined as the final stop symbol or the temporary stop symbol.

  FIG. 40 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 variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

  Decoration 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 decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol (and the ornament 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. 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 effect process (step S807).

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is a variation pattern of a pseudo-continuous effect (a variation pattern including a pseudo-continuous effect) (step S821). If it is a variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous effect, a temporary stop symbol determination process is executed (step S828). In addition, when it is not determined to be a big hit (when the display result specifying command indicates a loss), a random symbol for determining a missing symbol is extracted, and a decorative symbol is displayed based on the lost symbol determining table. A combination of outlier symbols as a result (stop symbol) is determined (steps S829 and S830). Then, the data indicating the determined combination of missed symbols is stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (storage area) of the RAM (step S831). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S832.

  If it is not a pseudo-continuous effect variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random number, a reach symbol determining random number, or an outlier symbol determining random number (step S821). In step S821, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area of the RAM (that is, the received display result specifying command) indicates a normal big hit, a probable big hit, or a sudden probable big hit. Is a case where a random number for determining a jackpot symbol is extracted, and the display result specifying command indicates a deviation, and the variation pattern command indicates a variation pattern with a reach effect (variation patterns 2, 3, 21: see FIG. 10). If the random number for reach design determination is extracted, the display result specifying command indicates a loss, and the variation pattern command does not accompany the reach effect (variation patterns 22, 24: see FIG. 10). Is extracted, a random number for determining a missing symbol is extracted. The display result specifying command storage area stores the display result specifying command received in the command analysis process. In addition, when the received display result specifying command indicates a small hit, for example, an outlier design is determined as the final stop symbol. However, it may be determined to a symbol such as a chance item dedicated to small hits (corresponding to a small hit symbol).

  Then, based on the extracted jackpot symbol determining random number, reach symbol determining random number or losing symbol determining random number, and the jackpot symbol determining table, the reach symbol determining table or the losing symbol determining table illustrated in FIG. The decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) is determined (step S823). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the display result of the determined decorative design in the decorative design display result storage area (storage area) (step S824). Also, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is selected (step S825).

  In addition, in the process of step S823, when the display result specific command (display result 1 designation | designated command) which shows deviation is received, the combination of the stop symbol which reminds of deviation is determined. Specifically, when data indicating a fluctuation pattern command with reach effect is stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area, a combination of stop symbols that match the left and right symbols but does not match the middle symbols is determined. When data indicating a fluctuation pattern command without a reach effect is stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area, a combination of stop symbols whose left and right symbols do not match is determined.

  In addition, when a display result specifying command (display result 2 specifying command, display result 3 specifying command, or display result 4 specifying command) indicating a big hit is received, a combination of stop symbols that recalls a big hit (see FIG. 15). In addition, when the display result specific command (display result 3 designation command) which shows a probability variation big hit is received, you may make it determine the combination of a stop symbol which recalls a probability variation big hit. Further, when a display result specifying command (display result 4 designation command) indicating a sudden probability variation big hit is received, a chance item (for example, “1” “2” “ 3 ") may be determined. Further, a combination of decorative symbols that evokes a jackpot is a decorative jackpot symbol, and a combination of decorative symbols that evokes a detachment is a misplaced symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is any one of the variation patterns 1, 2, 3, and 21 (variation pattern with reach effect) (step S826). In the case of any of the fluctuation patterns 1, 2, 3 and 21, the reach start time is set in the reach start timer (time from the start of change to reach establishment) (step S827), and the process proceeds to step S832.

  In step S832, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 (process data 1) in the selected process table. Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the image display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps, the speaker 27 as a production component, and a motor 86 that moves the movable member 78 as a production component is executed (step S833). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output in accordance with the movable member control data.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S835). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S836).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a temporary stop symbol determination process. In the temporary stop symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first temporary stop symbol (first temporary stop symbol) is within the first chance eye frame (step S721). ). That is, the fluctuation pattern is pseudo-series B-2-1, pseudo-series B-2-3, pseudo-series B-2-4, pseudo-series C-2-1, pseudo-series C-2-3, pseudo-series C- 2-4, pseudo-series D-2-1, pseudo-series D-2-3, pseudo-series D-2-4, pseudo-series E-3-1, pseudo-series E-3-3, or pseudo-series E-3 -4 (see FIG. 10).

  If it is within the first chance eye frame, a first temporary stop symbol determination random number (first chance eye frame determination random number) is extracted (step S722). Then, in the first chance frame determination table, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the determination value matching the first temporary stop symbol determination random number is determined as a temporary stop symbol (step S723). Further, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol is set in the storage area (step S724). When the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the pseudo ream A (step S725), the process proceeds to step S745. If it is not the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream A, the process proceeds to step S734.

  If it is not within the first chance eye frame, a second temporary stop symbol determination random number (a first chance eye frame determination random number) is extracted (step S731). Then, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the determination value that matches the second temporary stop symbol determination random number in the first chance eye frame determination table is determined as a temporary stop symbol (step S732). Further, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol is set in the storage area (step S733), and the process proceeds to step S745.

  In step S734, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second temporary stop symbol or the third temporary stop symbol is the second chance. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is pseudo-continuous B-2-3, pseudo-continuous C-2-3, or pseudo-continuous D-2-3, the second temporary stop symbol is the second chance. It is determined that there is. When the variation pattern is the pseudo-continuous E-3-3, it is determined that the third temporary stop symbol is the second chance.

  If the second temporary stop symbol or the third temporary stop symbol is the second chance, a third temporary stop symbol determination random number (second chance determination random number) is extracted (step S735). Then, in the second chance determination table, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a determination value that matches the third temporary stop symbol determination random number is determined as a temporary stop symbol (step S736). Further, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol is set in the storage area (step S737), and the process proceeds to step S745.

  If the second temporary stop symbol or the third temporary stop symbol is not the second chance, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether the second temporary stop symbol or the second temporary stop symbol is a missed point. Determination is made (step S741). Specifically, when the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous B-2-4, pseudo-continuous C-2-4, or pseudo-continuous D-2-4, the second temporary stop symbol is a discontinuity. Determined. When the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous E-3-4, it is determined that the third temporary stop symbol is a missed point.

  If the second temporary stop symbol or the third temporary stop symbol is a miss, a fourth temporary stop symbol determining random number (missing point determining random number) is extracted (step S742). Then, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the determination value matching the fourth temporary stop symbol determining random number in the gap determination table is determined as a temporary stop symbol (step S743). Further, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol is set in the storage area (step S744), and the process proceeds to step S745.

  In step S745, the effect control CPU 101 determines the process table corresponding to the first variation (from the variation start time to the first temporary stop) of the variation pattern (any one of the pseudo-series A to E) specified by the variation pattern command. Select. Also, “1” indicating the initial variation is set in the re-variation number counter formed in the RAM (step S746). Then, a value corresponding to the first variation time (the time from the variation start time to the first temporary stop time) is set in the re-variation time timer (step S747).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the temporary stop symbols are different for the rendering modes (except for the sound effect output from the speaker 27 and the operation of the movable member 78) of the pseudo-series B-2-1 to B-2-4. However, it is the same. In addition, it is assumed that the rendering modes of the pseudo-series C-2-1 to C-2-4 are the same although the temporary stop symbols are different. Each rendering mode of the pseudo-continuations D-2-1 to D-2-4 is the same, although the temporary stop symbols are different. And each rendering aspect of the pseudo | simulation series E-3-1 to E-3-4 is the same, although a temporary stop symbol differs.

  However, each rendering mode of the pseudo trains B-2-1 to B-2-4 may be different. In addition, each rendering mode of the pseudo-series C-2-1 to C-2-4 may be different. Each rendering mode of the pseudo trains D-2-1 to D-2-4 may be different. And each rendering aspect of the pseudo | simulation series E-3-1 to E-3-4 may differ.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a data storage area indicating temporary stop symbols formed in the RAM. In the storage area, a first temporary stop symbol storage area for storing data indicating the temporary stop symbol at the first temporary stop, and a second temporary stop symbol for storing data indicating the temporary stop symbol at the second temporary stop. There is a storage area and a third temporary stop symbol storage area for storing data indicating the temporary stop symbol at the time of the third temporary stop.

  In the process of step S724, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the pseudo ream A, the CPU 101 for effect control stores the data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (within the first chance eye frame) as the first temporary stop symbol. Save to area. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern of the pseudo sequence B-2-1, the pseudo sequence C-2-1, or the pseudo sequence D-2-1, the determined temporary stop symbol (within the first chance eye frame) is displayed. The indicated data is stored in the first temporary stop symbol storage area and the second temporary stop symbol storage area. When the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous E-3-1, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (within the first chance eye frame) is used as the first temporary stop symbol storage region, the second temporary stop symbol storage region, and Save in the third temporary stop symbol storage area. The fluctuation patterns are pseudo-series B-2-3, pseudo-series B-2-4, pseudo-series C-2-3, pseudo-series C-2-4, pseudo-series D-2-3, and pseudo-series D-2-3. If the variation pattern is 4, the data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (within the first chance eye frame) is stored in the first temporary stop symbol storage area. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous E-3-3 and the pseudo-continuous E-3-4, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (within the first chance eye frame) is used as the first temporary stop symbol. Save in the storage area and the second temporary stop symbol storage area.

  In the process of step S733, if the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous B-2-2, pseudo-continuous C-2-2, or pseudo-continuous D-2-2, the determined temporary stop symbol (outside the first chance eye frame) ) Is stored in the first temporary stop symbol storage area and the second temporary stop symbol storage area. When the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous E-3-2, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (outside the first chance eye frame) is used as the first temporary stop symbol storage region, the second temporary stop symbol storage region, and the first 3 Save in the temporary stop symbol storage area.

  In the process of step S737, when the variation pattern is the pseudo-continuous B-2-3, the pseudo-continuous C-2-3, or the pseudo-continuous D-2-3, the determined temporary stop symbol (second chance) Is stored in the second temporary stop symbol storage area. If the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous E-3-3, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (third chance) is stored in the third temporary stop symbol storage area.

  In the process of step S744, when the variation pattern is pseudo-continuous B-2-4, pseudo-continuous C-2-4, or pseudo-continuous D-2-4, the determined temporary stop symbol (discontinuity) is indicated. Data is stored in the second temporary stop symbol storage area. If the fluctuation pattern is pseudo-continuous E-3-4, data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol (discontinuity) is stored in the third temporary stop symbol storage area.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a 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. In the display control execution data, display effect image data (image data other than the decorative design) during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative design is described. 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, and controls to display an image (for example, a character image or a background image) based on the image data set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. I do. 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 (specifically, the motor 86 that moves the movable member 78) is controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data. The process table shown in FIG. 45 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the process table has an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect period in each change pattern (for example, in the change pattern of Super Reach 1, the period of pre-reach effect and the period of Super Reach 1 effect). It is prepared accordingly. Although not shown in FIG. 46, the effect during the big hit game is also executed using the process table. That is, the ROM also stores a process table in which process data indicating the contents of effects during the big hit game is set.

  Further, in FIG. 46, “first effect” indicates an effect from the start of change to the first temporary stop, and “second re-change effect” indicates from the first temporary stop to the second temporary stop. “3rd re-variation effect” indicates an effect from the second temporary stop to the third temporary stop, and “4th re-change effect” indicates an effect after the third temporary stop. Indicates. In addition, regarding the notation in parentheses, “in-frame temporary stop” indicates that a temporary stop is performed with a combination of decorative symbols in the first chance eye frame. That is, it indicates that the process table is used when a temporary stop is performed with a combination of decorative symbols in the first chance eye frame. “Outside frame temporary stop” indicates that the temporary stop is performed by a combination of decorative symbols outside the first chance eye frame. That is, it indicates that the process table is used when a temporary stop is performed with a combination of decorative symbols in the first chance eye frame.

  In addition, in FIG. 46, the process table that is set to “all symbols re-variation” is a process table that is used when all the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are re-variable in the last re-variation. The process table that is set to “Revariation” is a process table that is used to revariate a part of the left middle right decorative symbols (in this example, the middle symbol and the right symbol) in the last revariation. is there. In addition, it is used when the process table that is set to “middle right symbol re-variation” is determined to be a big hit, and the process table that is set to “all symbol re-variation” is determined not to be a big hit. Used when

  The process table that is set to “middle right symbol re-variation”, that is, the process table that is used when it is determined to be a big hit, provides a special notification of the effect device provided in the gaming machine at the time of temporary stop. Effect control execution data for operating in an aspect (an effect aspect different from the effect aspect at the time of temporary stop, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (F-1)) is also set.

  Also, in the process table shown in FIG. 46, a process table in which “in-frame temporary stop” is attached in parentheses, that is, used when a temporary stop is performed with a combination of decorative symbols in the first chance eye frame. The process table includes effect control execution data (specifically, sound number data) for outputting sound effects from the speaker 27 (see FIG. 18C-1). In addition, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 27 and a movable member 78 is provided to a process table that is determined to be a big hit, that is, a process table that is “middle right symbol re-variation”. Production control execution data (specifically, sound number data and movable member control data) for operation (see FIG. 20 (F-1)) is included.

  In this embodiment, the rendering device operates in a special notification mode at the last re-variation (specifically, at the temporary stop immediately before the last re-variation). However, during the previous temporary stop, the effect device may be operated in a special notification mode.

  In addition, in order to execute the effect by the LED shown in FIG. 22, the process table of the pseudo-continuous B second-time re-variation effect, the pseudo-continuous D second-time re-change effect, and the pseudo-continuous E second-time re-change effect is included in the process table for the first time. Production control execution data (specifically lamp control execution data) for turning on the lower production LED 85c in red at the start is included. In the process table of the quasi-continuous B 3rd re-variation effect and the quasi-continuous E 3rd re-variation effect, the effect control execution data for turning on the middle effect LED 85b in red at the start of the first re-variation (the re-variation after the first variation) ( Specifically, lamp control execution data) is included. The process table of the quasi-continuous E4th re-variation effect includes effect control execution data (specifically, lamp control execution data) for turning on the upper effect LED 85a in red at the start of the third re-change.

  In addition, the process table of the pseudo-ream C second re-variation effect includes effect control execution data (specifically, a lamp for turning on the lower effect LED 85c in green at the start of the first re-variation (re-change after the first change). Control execution data). In the process table of the quasi-continuous C 3rd re-variation effect and the quasi-continuous D 3rd re-variation effect, effect control execution data (specifically, lamp control execution) for turning on the middle effect LED 85b in green at the start of the second re-variation Data).

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 47A, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, the effect display device 9, the light emitters such as LEDs (upper effect LED 85a, middle effect LED 85b, and Including the lower effect LED 85c), by repeating the process of controlling the speaker 27 and the movable member 78, an effect during the variation of the decorative pattern is realized once. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) is set in data (for example, movable member control data) corresponding to a production component (production device) that is not controlled during the variation period. In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table.

  Note that although one process table is shown in FIG. 47A, a plurality of process tables may be used during one change.

  FIG. 47B shows the relationship between the variation period and the process table when realizing the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous effect. FIG. 47B shows an example in which two temporary stop periods are provided and three re-changes (including the initial change) are executed. As shown in FIG. 47 (B), the production control from the start of fluctuation to the first temporary stop is set in the process table of the first production (such as the process table of the pseudo-series B first production shown in FIG. 46). The effect control is executed based on the effect control execution data, and the effect control from the first temporary stop to the second temporary stop is the process table of the second effect (the process table of the second re-variation effect shown in FIG. 46, etc.) ) Is executed on the basis of the production control execution data set in (2), and the production control from the second temporary stop to the last stop of the symbol is performed in the third production process table (pseudo series B 3rd shown in FIG. 46). This is executed based on the presentation control execution data set in the process table of the fluctuation presentation.

  48 and 49 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). If the reach start timer is in operation (if it has not timed out), the value of the reach start timer is decremented by 1 (step S840D). If the re-variation time timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the re-variation time timer is decremented by 1 (step S840E).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S842). 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 (step S843). 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 S844).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S845), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last decorative symbol display switching time). ) Is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S846). The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation.

  If the reach start timer has timed out (step S848), the production control CPU 101 determines the reach symbol determined in the process of step S823 (if not a big hit) or the jackpot symbol determined in the process of step S823. Reach symbols based on the reach (reach symbol for big win: combination of decorative symbols with matching left and right symbols) on the “left” symbol display area (symbol display line) and “right” symbol display area ( Control to stop display on the symbol display line) is performed (step S849). Specifically, the reach pattern image data is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table (see FIG. 46) according to the type of reach effect to be executed (step S850). Then, a process timer corresponding to the production execution data 1 (process data 1) in the selected process table is started (step S851). Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the image display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps, the speaker 27 as a production component, and a motor 86 that moves the movable member 78 as a production component is executed (step S852).

  If the re-variation time timer has timed out (step S858), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the value (1, 2, or 3) set in the re-variation number counter in the storage area (see FIG. 44). The temporary stop symbol indicated by the data stored in the storage area (the nth storage area if the value of the re-variation counter is n) is the “left” symbol display area (symbol display line) in the effect display device 9. Then, control is performed to stop display in the “medium” symbol display area (symbol display line) and the “right” symbol display area (symbol display line) (step S859). Then, the value of the re-variation number counter is incremented by 1 (step S860). If the re-variation time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S871.

  After execution of the process of step S860, the value of the re-variation number counter is changed to the last time of re-variation (2 for pseudo-continuous A, 3 for pseudo-continuous B, C, and D, 4 for pseudo-continuous E). If the value is equivalent, the process proceeds to step S874 (step S861).

  When the value of the re-variation counter is not a value corresponding to the last re-variation, the nth variation (n) of any one of the pseudo-continuations A to E (pseudo-continuous effect in the currently executing variation pattern) = Any one of 2 to 4) is selected (see FIG. 46) (step S862). Then, a process timer corresponding to the production execution data 1 (process data 1) in the selected process table is started (step S863). Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the image display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps, the speaker 27 as a production component, and the motor 86 that moves the movable member 78 as a production component is executed (step S864). Further, a value corresponding to the time until the next temporary stop is set in the re-variation time timer (step S865).

  Further, when the slip effect (see FIGS. 21C and 21D) is executed during the temporary stop, that is, in the process of step S862, the pseudo-series B-2-4, the pseudo-series C-2-4, In the case of pseudo-continuation D-2-4 (see FIG. 10), when the third revariation process table (see FIG. 46) is selected, the slip effect start timer is started (step S866). Specifically, a value corresponding to the time from the temporary stop to the time when the slip effect is started is set in the slip effect start timer. Then, control goes to a step S874.

  In step S871, if the slip effect start timer is operating (if not timed out), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the slip effect start timer by -1. If the slip effect start timer has timed out (step S872), a slip display is performed (step S873). That is, image data in the first chance eye frame is created and written to the VRAM so that the inside of the first chance eye frame is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 21D). As a result, the inside of the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. At this time, the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately control the effect display device 9 so that the inside of the first chance eye frame is temporarily stopped, but the middle symbol and the right symbol gradually change one by one. The image data of the image shifted by one pattern is sequentially created, and the created image data is sequentially written in the VRAM.

  In step S874, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out. If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S876). Even if the variation 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 S875), the value of the effect control process flag is displayed as a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (step S868). 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, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S880). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S887. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S886. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since 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, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbols in steps S881 to S886 is performed. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S887.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the decoration symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S881). 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 S882).

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

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S882 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (step S883), the effect control CPU 101 changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern. The value is updated according to the command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S884).

  When the small hit symbol or big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S886) and indicates 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 S887). 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 S888), and a process table according to the fanfare effect. Is selected (step S889).

  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 step S889, 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. 23), a process table corresponding to “15-time open game start notification” is selected, and when a small hit or a sudden big hit is determined (specifically, a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation) When a command is received (see FIG. 23), the process table corresponding to “twice-open game start notification (common in common / small hit)” is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S890), 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 an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part) is executed according to the data 1) (step S891). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S892).

  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.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine that executes a re-variation effect in an effect device (effect parts) such as an effect display device provided in the game machine. Applied.

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 each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a game state determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern and fluctuation time. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the decoration symbol variably displayed in a symbol display area (symbol display line). It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit design of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of a 1st chance eye frame, and the 1st chance eye frame outside. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd chance. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol in which a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol in which a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol in which a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation of the decoration symbol in which a pseudo | simulation continuous effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display effect of a pseudo | simulation series. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the transmission timing 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 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 a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. 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 the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for symbol determination. 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 a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a temporary stop symbol etc. determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol preservation | save area | region. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process table according to an effect control pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
78 Movable member 85a Production LED
85b Medium production LED
85c Lower production LED
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (6)

Based on the variable display of the start condition is satisfied, e Bei a plurality of variable display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each display result of the combination of the identification information in said plurality of variable display portions Is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined display result is obtained,
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to control to a specific gaming state in response to the start of the variation display of the identification information;
Based on the determination by the pre-decision unit, a variation pattern selection unit that selects a variation pattern that is an aspect of the identification information from a plurality of types of variation patterns;
Based on the variation pattern of the variation pattern selecting means selects, and a variable display control means for performing a variable display of the identification information,
The variation pattern is obtained by temporarily stopping the identification information in all the variable display units from the start of the variation of the identification information due to the establishment of one start condition until the display result is derived and displayed. Including a re-variation effect pattern in which all identification information re-variation is performed at least once to perform variation again for the identification information in
The variation display control means includes
When the variation pattern selecting unit selects the re-variation effect pattern, after the variation of the identification information in all the variable display units is started, the special display result of the combination of identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed. First re-variation control means for executing information re-variation at least once;
After the first re-variation control means executing the full identification information re fluctuations, for the special display results temporarily stop displaying the identification information in the variable display portion which variation of all of the variable display unit is performed again look including a second re-variation control means for deriving display the specific display result after executing the change again,
The second re-variation control means includes
The identification information that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variable display unit in which the variation is not executed again and the identification information that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display unit in which the variation is executed again are the same type of identification information. The special display result is displayed as a temporary stop,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific display result is derived and displayed after the variation of the identification information temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display portion where the variation is executed again is executed again in the variable display portion . The special display result is a display mode of identification information different from the reach mode of identification information and the specific display result.
The second re-change control means, wherein as a special display result, the identification information constituting a combination of the specific display result displayed on the display area of a portion of the variable display unit, the display area in the other of the variable display unit is part The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is displayed. When the second re-variation control means temporarily stops displaying the special display result, and the variation is executed again for the identification information in the variable display unit where the variation is performed again, the effect device provided in the gaming machine is in a special notification mode. in by operating the change variable display according to claim 1 or claim 2 gaming machine according with a special mode informing means for informing to perform the change again the identification information in the section to be executed again. Special display result selection means for selecting a special display result from a plurality of types of special display results ,
The special display result selecting means has a plurality of kinds of special display results when the pre-deciding means decides to control to the specific gaming state, compared to the case where the pre-deciding means decides not to control to the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein a selection ratio of a specific special display result among display results is increased. As a re-variation effect pattern, there are a first re-variation effect pattern, a second re-variation effect pattern having a different form from the first re-variation effect pattern, the first re-variation effect pattern, and the second re-variation effect pattern. There is a third re-variation production pattern combined,
The variation pattern selection means, when the pre-decision means decides to control to the specific gaming state, as the revariation effect pattern, the change pattern selection means at a higher rate than the first revariation effect pattern and the second revariation effect pattern. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein three re-variation effect patterns are selected. The first re-variation control unit and the second re-variation control unit temporarily display the display mode of the identification information different from the special display result , the reach mode of the identification information, and the specific display result, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the identification information is changed again, and the special display result is temporarily stopped and displayed.

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