JP5289873B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a first variable display section that variably displays a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified after the game medium has passed through the first start area, and the game medium in the second start area. A second variable display section that variably displays a plurality of types of second identification information that can each be identified after passing, and the display result of the identification information in the first variable display section or the second variable display section is When a predetermined display result is obtained, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, and is configured to be able to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result. There is something that was done.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, for example, the right for a game state that is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a hit (a big hit gaming state) or a player's advantageous state occurs, for example, in a specific game state A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which a condition for paying out a prize game medium is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display unit for displaying identification information (such as symbols) is a combination of specific display modes that are determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. 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. The special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  In addition, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) on the variable display section are continuously stopped for a predetermined time, stopped, swung, and enlarged. The possibility of big hits continues before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changing. An effect performed in a state in which the player is in a state (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. In the reach state, the interest of the game is enhanced by making the variation pattern different from the variation pattern in the normal state. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display portion does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, the state is “missed” and the variable display state is terminated. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some variable display units have a so-called notice function that notifies in advance that a reach mode or a jackpot mode is displayed. The notice effect based on the notice function is provided in the gaming machine, for example, before the final stop symbol is confirmed, when the special symbol variable display mode or background image changes, or a predetermined character appears or changes. It is performed by blinking light emitting means such as a lamp or LED, or outputting sound or sound effect from sound output means such as a speaker provided in the gaming machine.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that executes a notice effect for informing the display result before the variable display of the identification information is started. In the pachinko machine, when the execution condition for variable display of the identification information is satisfied (for example, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening), a predetermined random number for determining whether or not to win is extracted and extracted. The random number is stored in the start winning memory (holding memory) provided in the RAM. The stored order is the order in which the variable display execution conditions are generated. When the start condition for variable display of the identification information is satisfied, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to make a big hit based on the hold memory stored in the past. When the execution condition for variable display of identification information is satisfied, a lottery is performed based on the extracted random number to determine whether or not to make a big hit. It can be confirmed whether or not. At that time, if it can be confirmed that the jackpot and the symbol are achieved, a notice effect for notifying that the display result becomes the jackpot symbol can be executed before the time when the variable display is actually started.

  Patent Document 1 describes whether or not a probability change state (a gaming state in which the possibility of consecutive occurrence of big hits after a big hit game has ended) is ended rather than the time when variable display is actually started. A gaming machine is described that executes a notice effect that the probability variation state ends when it is confirmed before and the probability variation state ends.

JP-A-2005-319223 (paragraphs 0191-0193)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the notice effect that the probability variation state ends is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit game may be reduced, and the gaming interest may be reduced. .

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that performs an effect of notifying the end of a probability variation state, improves a player's sense of expectation for a big hit game, and improves game entertainment.

Gaming machine according to the invention, the first startup area (e.g., the first start winning port 13) after the game medium (e.g., game balls) has passed, the first identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each (e.g. first - variable display means for variably displaying a first special symbol) (e.g., a first special symbol display device 8a), a second startup area (e.g., second start winning hole 14) a game medium has passed later, a second identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each (e.g., a second special symbol) second - variable display means for variably displaying (e.g., the second special symbol display device 8b), first Friendly variable display means or the second - variable display means in the identification information variable display of the display results predetermined specific display results (e.g., big hit symbol) when a, favorable specific game state for the player (e.g., (Big hit game state) A special gaming state (for example, advantageous for a player compared to a normal state (for example, a low probability state) when a fixed condition is satisfied (for example, it is determined that 15R probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is determined by lottery)) a gaming machine to control the probability variation state), variable display control means (for example, in the gaming control microcomputer 560 in step S301, S303, S304 for controlling the first variable - display means and the second - variable display means a portion) that performs the processing, the variable display is the first startup area or the second startup area game media passes not started yet, information for specifying whether or not to control the specific game state (For example, the jackpot determination random number (lander) extracted by the game control microcomputer 560 in the process of step S215 or step S225. R)) and information for specifying whether or not to control from the special gaming state to the normal state (for example, the random number for probability variation fall determination (random 6) extracted by the gaming control microcomputer 560 in the process of step S215 or step S225) )) Is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) (for example, storage areas (first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer) formed in the RAM 55) and The result effect (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 50 (1) to (3-B) and FIGS. 52 (4-C) to (7-C)) corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means. Executable performance execution means (for example, according to the random number for random fall determination (random 6) read from the storage area by the game control microcomputer 560 in the process of step S61) Based on the processing result of step S59 and the variation pattern command transmitted in the process of step S87 corresponding to the processing result of step S62 corresponding to the random number for random determination (random R), the step in the production control microcomputer 100 S822～S826, a portion) to be executed in the process of S841～S845, variable display control means, than the variable display of the first identification information based on the first startup region game media passes, the second began moving region game media by controlling the first variable display means with priority variable display of the second identification information based on it has been run through the second variable display means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, step A special symbol display that displays a special symbol corresponding to the pointer set in the processing of S52 to S54 is shown in step S30. , S303, S304) effect execution means is controlled in the special game state, the hold storage information for specifying that the hold storage means to control to the specific game state (for example, jackpot determination) A jackpot determination random number (random R) that matches the value, or reserved storage information for specifying control from the special gaming state to the normal state (for example, a probability change fall determination random number that matches the probability change fall determination value ( (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the probability variation fall determination random number (random 6)) that matches the probability variation fall determination value in the second reserved storage buffer. Based on that, the winning judgment probability variation fall determination flag is set by the processing of step S242A by Y of step S241A, and the winning judgment probability variation changes. Based on the determination flag being set (Y in step S273), the winning determination probability variation falling command is transmitted in step S274, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination probability variation falling designation command. Based on the probability change fall table selected in the process of step S834, when the content of the continuous effect is determined in step S836, or when the game control microcomputer 560 matches the big hit determination value in the second reserved storage buffer. Based on the fact that the random number for determination (random R) is stored, the winning determination big hit determination flag is set in the processing of step S256 by Y of step S255, and the winning determination big hit determination flag is set ( Y in step S283) and 15R in the process of step S285 Based on the fact that it is determined to be a promising big hit (Y in step S286), a winning decision 15R probable big hit designation command is transmitted in the process of step S287, and the production control microcomputer 100 designates a winning decision 15R probable big hit. 1 when the command is received and the content of the continuous effect is determined in step S836 based on the jackpot table selected in the process of step S832), corresponding to the hold storage information stored before the hold storage information. A specific effect (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 53 (1) to (11-A) and (1) to (11-B)) is executed (for example, for effect control) over one or more variable displays. The microcomputer 100 executes the effects shown in FIGS. 53 (2-A) to (11-A), (2-B) to (11-B) once, or a variable table of multiple times. (When repeatedly executing the game control microcomputer 560 in the process of step S62). 2 It is determined that the jackpot determination random number (random R) stored in the holding storage buffer matches the jackpot determination value (Y in step S1255), and is determined to be a jackpot (the jackpot determination flag is set in the process of step S1256). 9) Based on the fact that it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is made in the processing of step S72 (Y in step S95, N in S96A), the big hit time (probability variation shown in FIG. 9C) selected in the processing in step S96B is selected. Battle effect A (FIG. 50 (1) to FIG. 50) determined in the process of step S85 using the state variation pattern determination table. 3-B), variation pattern command of FIG. 52 (4-C) to (7-C)) or battle effect B (FIG. 50 (1) to (3-A), FIG. 51 (4-B) ~ (9-B) effect) variation pattern command is transmitted in the process of step S87, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the battle effect A variation pattern command or the battle effect B variation pattern command. ) At the time of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information after the end of the specific effect (for example, Y in step S820B) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command of the battle effect A or the battle effect B As a result effect, during the variable display of the effect design based on the process table selected in step S822 according to the change pattern command) 1 effect (for example, battle effect A or battle effect B) is executed (for example, effect control microcomputer 100 executes battle effect A or battle effect B), and the reserved storage information is in the normal state from the special gaming state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the random number for random fall determination (random 6) stored in the second hold storage buffer in the process of step S59.) ) Agrees with the probability variation fall determination value (Y in step S241B), and it is determined that the probability variation fall occurs (the probability variation fall flag is set in the process of step S242B) (Y in step S97), step S101. Battle production C determined in the process of (FIG. 50 (1) to (3-A), FIG. 51 (4-A) to (7- )) Variation pattern command is transmitted in the process of step S87, and when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command of battle effect C), after the end of the specific effect (for example, in step S820B). Y) During variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information (for example, the variable display of the effect design based on the process table selected by the microcomputer 100 for effect control in step S822 in accordance with the received variation pattern command of the battle effect C) In the middle), a second effect different from the first effect (for example, battle effect C) is executed as a result effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the battle effect C). for variable display the first startup area but game media passes not started yet, especially When information for specifying control from the gaming state to the normal state is stored (for example, based on the fact that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has won the first start winning opening, the process of step S216 The first start winning designation command is transmitted at step S241A based on the fact that the probability variation fall determination random number (random 6) that matches the probability variation fall determination value is stored in the first reserved storage buffer. In the process of step S242A, the winning determination probability variation falling determination flag is set, and based on the winning determination probability variation falling determination flag is set (Y in step S273), a winning determination probability variation falling designation command is issued in step S274. And the fact that the production control microcomputer 100 has received the first start winning designation command Zui it has set the first start winning flag in the process of step S654 by (Y in step S913), and in response to receiving a prize when determining probability variation falling designation command (Y in step S914)), second start region A normal state transition notice notification effect (for example, an effect of displaying the screen shown in FIG. 55 on the effect display device 9) in a mode that prompts the game medium to pass through is executed (for example, the first start from the game control microcomputer 560). When the winning designation command and the winning determination probability change fall designation command are transmitted, the production control microcomputer 100 is shown in FIG. 55 based on the determination in step S915 by Y in step S913 and Y in step S914. It is characterized in that an effect of displaying the screen on the effect display device 9 is executed).

  As an effect mode in which the first identification information or the second identification information is variably displayed, a predetermined effect mode (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is shown in FIG. 54A according to the fact that the special state flag is not set). A normal effect mode that executes the effect shown) and a character (for example, (FIG. 50 (2-A) or (Character shown in (2-B)) or a background image (for example, a background image having a color different from that of the background image in the normal performance mode) A battle effect mode for executing the effects shown in FIGS. 50 to 53 according to the flag being set). Production mode control means (for example, the processing in step S890 (processing for setting a special status flag) and the processing in step S855C (processing for resetting a special status flag) in the production control microcomputer 100) are controlled. The effect mode control means controls to shift the effect mode to the predetermined effect mode based on the execution of the second effect by the effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the battle). After executing the effect C, the process of step S855C may be executed to reset the special state flag and shift to the normal effect mode in which the effect shown in FIG. 54 (A) is executed.

  The effect execution means is based on the fact that one game medium has passed the first start area or the second start area, and holds storage information (for example, for specifying that the hold storage means does not control the specific game state) , A big hit determination random number (random R) that does not match the jackpot determination value, and stored information for specifying that the special game state is not controlled to the normal state (for example, the probability change fall determination that does not match the probability change fall determination value) When the random number for random use (random 6) is stored (for example, the random number for random fall determination (random 6) that does not match the decision value for the random change fall is stored in the second reserved storage buffer formed in the RAM 55. Therefore, the big hit determination random number that does not match the big hit determination value is not set in the process of step S231 (particularly, N in step S241A), and the winning probability change variable flag is not set. Random R) is stored, so that the winning big hit determination flag is not set in the process of step S272 (particularly, N in step S255), and the random number (probability variation effect determination random number that matches the determination value of the probability variation continuation effect execution) The random effect can be executed even if the random change 7) is stored and it is determined in the process of step S290 that the probability variation continuation effect is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the process of step S290). In step S292, it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed, a winning determination probability variation continuation effect execution designation command is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning determination probability variation continuation effect execution designation command. Based on FIG. 53 (2-A) to (11-A), (2-B) to (11-B) After execution of the specific effect (for example, Y in step S820B), a variable fall determination is made in the second reserved storage buffer formed in the RAM 55 at the time of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information (for example, Y in step S820B). Since the random number for probability variation fall determination (random 6) that does not match the value is stored, the probability variation fall flag is not set in the process of step S59 (particularly, N in step S241B) and does not match the big hit determination value. Since the random number (random R) is stored, the big hit determination flag is not set in the process of step S62 (particularly, N in step S1255), and the random number for probability variation effect determination that matches the determination value of the probability variation continuation effect execution ( Since the random 7) is stored, it is determined in step S98 that it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed. In step S99A, a variation pattern table (see FIG. 9D) for executing the probability variation effect is selected, and in step S85, battle effect D (FIGS. 50 (1) to (3-A), FIG. (4-A) to (7-A))) variation pattern or battle effect E (FIGS. 50 (1) to (3-B), FIGS. 52 (4-C) to (7-C ′) )) Variation pattern command is transmitted in the process of step S87, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects in step S822 according to the received variation pattern command of battle effect D or variation pattern command of battle effect E. As a result effect, a third effect (for example, battle effect D or battle effect E) that is different from the first effect and the second effect is obtained as a result effect. And execute a special game state continuation effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 51 (7-A)) for notifying that the special game state continues (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the battle effect D). Or based on having received the fluctuation pattern command according to the battle effect E, you may be comprised so that the battle effect D or the battle effect E may be performed.

  The effect execution means generates an effect common to the first effect (for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 50 (1) to (3-B) and FIGS. 52 (4-C) to (5-C)) as the third effect. Effects provided (for example, battle effects E) and effects common to the second effects (for example, effects shown in FIGS. 50 (1) to (3-A) and FIGS. 51 (4-A) to (5-A) ) (For example, the battle effect D (for example, the battle effect D)) is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the battle effect D or the battle effect D). It may be configured to execute the battle effect D or the battle effect E based on the fact that the variation pattern command corresponding to the battle effect E is received.

  A plurality of types of production patterns are provided as production patterns of specific production (for example, production patterns Nos. 1 to 75 shown in FIGS. 47 to 49), and the game medium is in the first start area or the second start area. Depending on the number of variable displays that have passed but have not yet been started (for example, based on having won the second start winning opening in the first modification, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the second step in the process of step S226). A start winning designation command is transmitted, and the value of the effect number counter based on the value of the second start winning counter counted in step S708 based on the fact that the production control microcomputer 100 has received the second start winning designation command. Specific production determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of production patterns as a specific production (depending on For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, based on the value of the production number counter set in accordance with the value of the second start winning counter in step S919 of the production selection process of Modification 1, as shown in FIGS. It may be configured to include a portion for selecting any one of the production patterns of production pattern numbers 1 to 75.

  The effect execution means executes a specific effect when the number of variable displays that have passed through the first start area or the second start area but have not yet started is less than a predetermined number (for example, 1). (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the value of the second start winning counter is less than 1 (that is, 0) in step S918). Therefore, the process of step S920 is not executed (the continuous effect execution flag for executing the continuous effect is not set) Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not shift from the process of step S820A to the process of step S820D. The process proceeds to step S820F, and the battle effect A is executed in accordance with the transmitted variation pattern command without executing the continuous effect. Battle effect B, Battle effect C, and executes a battle effect D or battle effect E,) may be configured so.

  When the game state is controlled (for example, Y in step S230), when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (for example, Y in step S221), the special game state First passage time determining means for determining whether or not to control to the normal state (for example, a part for executing the process of step S231 (especially, the process of step S241A) in the game control microcomputer 560), the first When the game medium passes through the start area or the second start area, the second passage time determining means for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, in step S272). Processing (particularly, the part for executing step S255), and the first passage determination means is the second passage determination means. (E.g., the game control microcomputer 560 executes the process of step S231 before the process of step S272), and the second passage time determination means includes: Depending on the result of the determination by the first passing time determination means, the tables set so that the ratio of controlling to the specific gaming state is different (for example, the table shown in the right column and the left column as shown in FIG. 7A) It is determined whether or not to control to the specific gaming state using the table shown in the table (the range of the jackpot determination value is different) (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the winning-time probability change falls determination flag in the process of step S231). Is set (the processing of step S242A is executed based on the processing result of step S241A). In addition, depending on whether or not the winning probability change fall determination flag is set, the process of step S252 and the process of selecting a different table in step S253 are executed by the process of step S251B). Also good.

  The effect execution means determines that the first passage time determining means controls from the special game state to the normal state based on the fact that one game medium has passed the first start area or the second start area (for example, As a result effect at the time of variable display corresponding to the passage of the start area of the game medium when the second passage determination means determines to control to the specific gaming state (for example, Y of step S255). (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 sets a winning jackpot determination flag in step S256 based on Y in step S255, and based on Y in step S241A in step S257.) Reset the winning probability variation change flag set in the process of step S242A. In step S287 Y and step S286 Y, a winning time determination 15R probability variation big hit designation command is transmitted in the process of step S287, and a battle effect A or battle effect B variation pattern command is transmitted in the process of step S87. The effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute the battle effect A or the battle effect B based on the received variation pattern command.

  When the effect execution means is executing the specific effect, the first effect, or the second effect corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S920). When the continuous effect execution flag is set in the process of step S820D and the process of step S820D transferred by N of step S820B is executed, or after the continuous effect, the battle effect A, When the battle effect B, the battle effect C, the battle effect D, or the battle effect E is being executed), it is prohibited to execute the specific effect corresponding to the hold memory information stored after the hold memory information. Effect execution prohibiting means (for example, the processing of step S911 in the effect control microcomputer 100 is executed to The execution of the processing of S912~S921 may comprise a portion) to be prohibited.

Gaming machine according to the present invention, after the first startup region game media passes, the first - variable display means for variably displaying a first identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each of the second startup area after the game media passes, and a second - variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each of the identification information in the first - variable display means or the second - variable display means When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result, it is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player, and for the player compared to the normal state when the predetermined condition is satisfied. a game machine for controlling a favorable special game state, a game and a variable display control means for controlling the first variable - display means and the second - variable display means, the first startup area or the second startup area The medium has passed but has not yet started For variable display, information for specifying whether to control to a specific gaming state and information for specifying whether to control from a special gaming state to a normal state are reserved and stored within a predetermined upper limit number comprising a holding memory for storing the information, and a viable demonstration execution means an effect results in accordance with the hold memory information stored in the hold memory means, variable display control means, game media first startup area There than the variable display of the first identification information based on it has been run through, the first variable display means and the second variable in favor of variable display of the second identification information based on the second startup area game media passes The display executing means controls the display means, and when the effect execution means is controlled to the special game state, the hold storage means for specifying to control the specific game state to the hold memory means, or from the special game state When hold storage information for specifying control to the state is stored, it is specified over one or more variable displays corresponding to the hold storage information stored before the hold storage information. When the effect is executed and the reserved memory information is the reserved memory information for specifying that the reserved memory information is controlled to the specific gaming state, the result effect is shown as the result effect at the time of variable display corresponding to the reserved memory information after the specific effect is ended. In the case of variable display corresponding to the hold memory information after the end of the specific effect, when one effect is executed and the hold memory information is the hold memory information for specifying that the special game state is controlled to the normal state, results running different second effect is the first effect as rendering, pending storing means, the variable display that is gaming medium has passed not yet started the first startup area, the normal state from the special game state When the information for specifying the control is stored, the normal state transition notice notification effect in the mode for prompting the passage of the game medium to the second start area is executed. the game state is completed, or the specific effect is executed as notice of the effect of moving to a specific gaming state, to the player, while providing anxiety that may be migrated from the special game state to the normal state In some cases, the game is shifted to the specific game state, so that the player can have a greater joy when the game is shifted to the specific game state. In addition, since the variable display of the second identification information is controlled prior to the variable display of the first identification information, it is possible to make it difficult to shift from the special gaming state to the normal state, and the transition to the normal state is possible. The avoidance game can be further improved.

  Characters different from the predetermined effect mode over the predetermined effect mode and one or more variable displays when controlled to the special game state as the effect mode for performing variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information Alternatively, an effect mode control unit that controls to one effect mode among a plurality of effect modes including an effect mode that executes an effect using a background image is provided. Since the effect mode is controlled to be shifted to the predetermined effect mode based on the fact that is executed, when the normal state is changed to the special game state, the effect mode is changed from the predetermined effect mode, and further, When the transition is made to the normal state, the second effect is executed, the effect changes step by step, the player's sense of expectation changes step by step, and the game entertainment is improved It is possible.

  The effect execution means is based on the fact that one game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area, the hold storage information for specifying that the hold storage means is not controlled to the specific game state, and The special effect can be executed even when the hold storage information for specifying that the special game state is not controlled to the normal state is stored, and at the time of variable display corresponding to the hold storage information after the execution of the specific effect As a result effect, the third effect is performed so that the third effect is different from the first effect and the second effect, and the special game state continuation effect for notifying that the special game state continues is executed. Even when it is not controlled to the specific game state or when it is not controlled from the special game state to the normal state, the specific effect is executed, and the execution frequency of the specific effect can be increased.

  The effect executing means executes, as the third effect, one effect of a plurality of effects including an effect having an effect common to the first effect and an effect having an effect common to the second effect. Therefore, whether the game is shifted to the specific game state, the special game state is continued, or the normal state is transferred is notified by an effect corresponding to the last variable display. Can maintain their expectation for a long time.

  A plurality of types of effect patterns are provided as the effect patterns of the specific effect, and a plurality of specific effects are provided according to the number of variable displays that have passed through the first start area or the second start area but have not yet started. Since it is configured to include the specific effect determining means for determining any one of the types of effect patterns, it is possible to execute effects over a plurality of variable displays without a sense of incongruity.

  When the number of variable displays that the game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area but has not yet started is less than a predetermined number, the effect executing means performs the first effect without executing the specific effect. Since it is configured to execute the first effect or the second effect, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation even when the specific effect is not executed.

  When the game state is controlled to the special game state, when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, it is determined whether or not the special game state is controlled to the normal state. And a first passage determination means for determining whether or not to control the specific gaming state when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area. The time determination means executes the determination before the time when the determination by the second passage time determination means is performed, and the second passage time determination means determines the specific game according to the result of the determination by the first passage time determination means. Since it is configured to determine whether or not to control to a specific gaming state using a table set so that the ratio to control the state is different, the special gaming state based on the determination by the first passage time determination means Controlled from normal to The rate at which the player wakes up by transitioning to the specific gaming state immediately after being controlled from the special gaming state to the normal state by using the table set so that the second passage time determining means is not easily shifted to the specific gaming state Can be reduced.

  The effect execution means determines that the first passage time determination means controls from the special game state to the normal state based on the fact that one game medium has passed the first start area or the second start area, and the second When the passage time determining means determines to control to the specific gaming state, the first effect is executed as a result effect at the time of variable display corresponding to the passage of the start area of the game medium. It is possible to prevent the effect and the second effect from being executed in duplicate, and to prevent the contradictory effect from being executed.

  When the effect execution means is executing the specific effect, the first effect, or the second effect corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means, the hold storage stored after the hold storage information Since it is configured to include an effect execution prohibition unit that prohibits execution of a specific effect in response to information, it is possible to prevent a plurality of effects from being executed at the same time, and to drastically increase the player's excitement. Can be prevented.

  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 effect display device 9 performs variable display (variation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established by prioritizing the winning to the second starting winning port 14 out of the winning to the first starting winning port 13 and the winning to the second starting winning port 14. . That is, if the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and if the big hit game is not executed, even if the first reserved memory number is not 0, the second The variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed until the number of reserved memories becomes zero. It should be noted that the variable display start condition may be established in the order in which the start winnings are generated regardless of the winning at the first starting winning port 13 and the winning at the second starting winning port 14.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  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.

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the 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 four indicators (for example, 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 indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, 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 The opening time is increased and the number of opening times is increased. In other words, the game ball is placed in a high base state, which is a probability state that is controlled so that the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, the execution conditions for variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  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 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the 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).

  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.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and performs a specific display based on the random R. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the probability state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  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 supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 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 corresponding to the probability state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. 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, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer 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. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  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).

  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 drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  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 amplifier 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 speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). 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 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 (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in step S43. .

  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 random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, 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 random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

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

  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.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The 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 the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. 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 an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process 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, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the 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 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determines whether or not to shift from the probability variation state to the low probability state (for probability variation fall determination)
(7) Random 7 (MR7): It is determined whether or not the probability variation continuation effect is executed (for probability variation continuation effect determination).

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the jackpot type determination random number in (2), the random number for determination per ordinary symbol in (5), or the probability change fall determination in (6). The counter for generating a random number for use is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3, random 7) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a low probability jackpot determination table used in a low probability state (a probability state that is not a probability variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in a probability variation state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the low probability jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. A numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (15R probability variation big hit described later, sudden probability variation big hit). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the big hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, the big hit type is determined based on a random number (random 2) for determining the big hit type as “15R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “big hit”. The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state ends. The “suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a promiscuous state after the big hit gaming state is completed.

  In the jackpot type determination table, a determination value (a jackpot type determination value) corresponding to each of “15R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit”, which is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of 2, is set. When the value of random 2 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 7C is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation fall determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the probability variation fall determination table, a determination value (probability variation fall determination value) corresponding to each of “probability variation continuation” and “probability variation fall” is set, which is a numerical value to be compared with a random 6 value. The CPU 56 extracts the random 6 when the probability state is the probability variation state, and shifts the probability state from the probability variation state to the low probability state when the extracted random 6 value matches the determination value corresponding to the “probability variation fall”. Let

  FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation continuation effect determination table stored in the ROM 54. The probability variation continuation effect determination table is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of 7, which corresponds to each of “Do not execute probability variation continuation effect” and “Execute probability variation continuation effect” (probability variation effect determination value). Is set. When the probability state is a probabilistic state and the random number for jackpot determination does not match any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 extracts random 7, and the value of the extracted random 7 is When it matches the determination value corresponding to “execution of the probability variation continuation effect”, it is determined to execute the probability variation continuation effect. In this embodiment, deciding to execute the probability variation continuation effect also means deciding to execute the reach effect in the probability variation state.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative pattern variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  First, the fluctuation pattern when the probability state is a low probability state ("normal fluctuation A", "normal reach", "reach A (out)", "reach B (out)", "reach A (15R probability variation big hit)" , “Reach B (15R Probability Big Hit)” and “Sudden Probability Big Hit Fluctuation”) will be described. “Normal fluctuation A” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a fluctuation pattern that involves a reach mode, but the fluctuation result (stop symbol) does not cause a big hit. “Reach A (out)” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach mode means that a change mode (speed, rotation direction, etc.), a character, or the like of a different mode appears in the reach change time. For example, in “normal reach”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A (out)”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions is realized. Is done.

  “Reach B (out)” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A (out)”. “Reach A (15R probability variation big hit)” is a variation pattern having the same reach as “Reach A (out of line)”. Further, “reach B (15R probability variation big hit)” is a variation pattern having the same reach manner as “reach B (displacement)”. “Sudden probability variation big hit variation” is “normal variation A”, “normal reach”, “reach A (out)”, “reach B (out)”, “reach A (15R probability big hit)”, “reach B”. “(15R probability variation big hit)” is a variation pattern having a different aspect. Note that “Reach A (out)” and “Reach B (out)” are not big hits, and “Reach A (15R probability variation big hit)” and “Reach B (15R probability variation big hit)” are 15R probability variation big hits. "Sudden probability variation big hit variation" suddenly becomes a probability variation big hit.

  Next, when the probability state is in a probabilistic state (when in the battle effect mode), the variation pattern (“Battle Effect A”, “Battle Effect B”, “Battle Effect C”, “Battle Effect D”, “Battle Effect”) E ”and“ normal fluctuation B ”) will be described. “Battle effect A” is a variation pattern for executing an effect in which the friendly character attacks the enemy character and the enemy character falls down on the effect display device 9. “Battle effect B” is the effect display device 9 in which the enemy character attacks the ally character and the ally character attacks the enemy character after the ally character avoids the enemy character attack. This is a variation pattern for performing an effect in which an enemy character falls. Note that “Battle Effect A” and “Battle Effect B” are big hits.

  “Battle effect C” is a variation pattern for executing an effect in which the enemy character attacks the ally character and the ally character falls on the effect display device 9. In the “battle effect C”, the probability variation state is shifted to the low probability state.

  “Battle effect D” is a variation pattern for performing an effect in which the enemy character attacks the ally character and the ally character falls, and the ally character wakes up and is assigned to the battle on the effect display device 9. is there. In addition, the “battle effect E” is a variation in the effect display device 9 for executing an effect in which the enemy character wakes up and draws to the battle after the friendly character attacks the enemy character and the enemy character falls down. It is a pattern. In addition, it is not a big hit in "battle effect D" and "battle effect E". “Normal fluctuation B” is an effect in which the display character 9 causes the friendly character to attack the enemy character and the enemy character can withstand, the enemy character attacks the friendly character and the friendly character can withstand, or This is a variation pattern for executing any one of the effects in which the ally character and the enemy character do not move while facing each other (the effect pattern varies). In addition, the effect that the ally character attacks the enemy character and the enemy character withstands, and the effect that the enemy character attacks the ally character and the friend character endures is an effect that is executed during the continuous effect described later. There is an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character do not move while facing each other (the production pattern fluctuates) is an effect that is executed when a continuous production is not performed. Then, which effect is executed is determined by the CPU 101 for effect control. Note that “normal fluctuation B” does not result in a big hit. That is, “battle effect D”, “battle effect E”, and “normal variation B” are variation patterns that are selected when it is determined to be out of place. Furthermore, as described above, since the decision to execute the probability variation continuation effect is also the decision to execute the reach effect in the probability variation state, “Battle Effect D”, “Battle Effect” When the variation pattern of “Effect E” is selected, the reach effect is executed. Therefore, “Battle Effect D” and “Battle Effect E” are effect change patterns that are executed when the reach is off.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern determination table is a table in which a determination value to be compared with random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is set. In FIG. 9, not the determination value itself but the number of determination values is described. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 54. When the probability state is a low probability state and the jackpot is a big hit, the CPU 56 determines the fluctuation pattern based on the big pattern (low probability state) fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, 100 determination values are set in reach A and 50 determination values are set in reach B. Therefore, when the probability state is a low probability state and the jackpot is made, The ratio determined to reach A is high.

  When the probability state is a low probability state and is not a big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table at the time of loss (low probability state) shown in FIG. 9B. In this embodiment, 80 determination values are set for normal fluctuation, 5 determination values are set for normal reach, 15 determination values are set for reach A, and 50 determination values are set for reach B. Since it is set, when the probability state is a low probability state and the jackpot is not a big hit, the ratio determined as the normal fluctuation is high.

  When the probability state is a probable change state and a big hit is made, the change pattern is determined based on the change pattern determination table at the time of the big hit (probability change state) shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, 100 determination values are set for battle effect A and 50 determination values are set for battle effect B, so that the probability state is a probable change state. Sometimes, the ratio determined as battle effect A is high.

  Further, when the probability state is a probabilistic state and the probabilistic continuation effect is executed without making a big hit, the variability is changed based on the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Determine the pattern. In the present embodiment, since 50 judgment values are set for the battle effect D and 100 judgment values are set for the battle effect E, the probability state is a probabilistic state, not a big hit, and the probable variation continues. When the effect is executed, the ratio determined as the battle effect E is high. When the probability state is a probabilistic state, the jackpot is not a big hit, and the probable variation continuation effect is not executed, the normal variation B is determined, and the specific effect contents are continuously described later by the effect control microcomputer 100. It is determined by the effect determination process.

  FIG. 10 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. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the first decorative symbol display 9a or the second decorative symbol display 9b so as to start the decorative symbol variable display, and the effect display device. In step 9, control is performed so as to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

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

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

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

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

  The command A000 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). 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 A300 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game, and designating that it was a 15R probability variable jackpot. .

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

  The command C300 (H) is a command (a winning determination accuracy change continuation effect execution designation command) that specifies that the determination result at the time of starting winning is a probability change continuation effect execution. The command C301 (H) is a command for designating that the determination result at the time of winning a start was 15R probability variation big hit (winning decision 15R probability variation big hit designation command). The command C302 (H) is a command for designating that the determination result at the time of starting winning is a sudden probability variation big hit (a winning judgment sudden probability variation big hit designation command). Command C303 (H) is a command for specifying that the determination result at the time of winning a winning start is a probability variation fall (a winning determination probability variation fall designation command). The winning-time determination probability change continuous effect execution designation command, the winning-time determination 15R probability variation jackpot designation command, the winning-time judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command, and the winning-time judgment probability variation fall designation command may be collectively referred to as a winning judgment result designation command.

  The command E0XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command E0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command E100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be designated by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  Command E200 (H) is an effect control command (low probability state designation command) that designates that the probability state is an uncertain change state (low probability state). Command E300 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state designation command) that designates that the probability state is a probabilistic state.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 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.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first design symbol display unit 9a that performs variable display of the first design as a design for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the design changes the design of the design, by the second special design display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the probability change does not fall, and when it does not reach, the winning judgment command is not transmitted, but it is determined that the probability change does not fall when winning. It may be configured such that a command or a command indicating that it is determined that there is a shift at the time of winning is transmitted. In such a configuration, any command is always transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 at the time of winning, so the effect control CPU 101 can determine whether or not the command reception has been missed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 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 S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 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 the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game 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 first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer (the opening time of the special prize opening is 29.5 seconds for the 15R probability variation big hit, 0.5 seconds for the sudden probability big hit), and the internal state (special symbol process) Flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. 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 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 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. Further, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating the probability state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is confirmed (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

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

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

  In this embodiment, a first reserved memory buffer and a second reserved memory buffer are provided as areas (reserved buffers) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to reserved memories. In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern determination (random 3), a random number for probability change fall determination (random 6), and a random number for probability change continuation effect determination (random 7) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern determination random number (random 3), and a probability variation state A random number for probability variation fall determination (random 6) and a random number for probability variation continuation determination (random 7) are extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218), and proceeds to the processing of step S230.

  Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command. When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  The CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on in the process of step S221 (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). Is confirmed (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S225). In the process of step S225, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern determination random number (random 3), and a probability variation state A random number for probability variation fall determination (random 6) and a random number for probability variation continuation determination (random 7) are extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228), and proceeds to the processing of step S230. Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  The CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability state is a high probability state (probability variation state) in the process of step S230 (step S230). Whether or not the state is a high probability state (probability change state) is determined based on whether or not a probability change flag set in a jackpot end process described later is set.

  When the CPU 56 determines that it is in a probability variation state (Y in step S230), it executes a winning probability variation change determination process (step S231).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning-time probability variation drop determination process in step S231. In the winning probability variation falling determination process, the CPU 56 reads the probability variation falling determination random number (random 6) stored in the storage area in the process of step S215 or step S225 described above (step S240A). When the read random number value matches the probability variation fall determination value of the probability variation fall determination table shown in FIG. 7C (Y in step S241A), the winning probability variation fall determination flag is set (step S241). S242A). Then, the process ends.

  The CPU 56 executes a winning effect setting process (step S232) after executing the winning probability variation drop determination process (step S231).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the winning effect setting process in step S232. In the winning effect setting process, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (a jackpot determining random number) that is a hardware random number stored in the storage area in the process of step S215 or the process of step S225 described above (step S271). A big hit determination process (step S272) is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning jackpot determination process in step S272. In the winning jackpot determination process, the CPU 56 selects a low probability jackpot determination table (the table in the right column of FIG. 7A) when the winning probability change fall determination flag is set (Y in step S251). (Step S253). When the winning-time probability variation drop determination flag is not set (N in Step S251), the CPU 56 selects a probability variation big hit determination table (the table in the left column of FIG. 7A) (Step S252).

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) read out in step S271 with the jackpot determination value shown in the table selected in step S252 or S253 (the table in the left column or the right column in FIG. 7A). It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S254). If they match (step S255), a winning big hit determination flag is set (step S256). Then, if the winning probability change fall determination flag is set, it is reset (step S257), and the winning jackpot determination process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination at the time of winning is configured to be performed after the determination of the probability change fall at the time of winning (see step S231 in FIG. 13 and step S272 in FIG. 15). Further, the probability state is controlled to be a probable change state after the end of the opening operation of the big prize opening based on the big hit (see step S156 in FIG. 26 described later). Therefore, even if it is determined that the probability change falls based on one start winning, if it is determined that it is a big hit based on the start winning, it is controlled to the probability changing state. In such a case, if the effect according to the probability change falls and the effect according to the jackpot are executed based on one start winning, the contradictory effects are executed. Therefore, when the winning change probability fall determination flag is set, when the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the big hit determination value in the processing of step S255 (that is, when it is determined to be a big hit). The winning-time probability variation falling determination flag is reset, and it is determined as N in the processing of step S273 described later, thereby preventing the winning-time determination certain variation falling designation command from being transmitted in the processing of step S274 and corresponding to the big hit It is possible to prevent the production according to the probability change falling in contradiction with the production. Specifically, if it is determined in the process of step S285 that 15R probability change big hit is won, a winning determination 15R probability change big hit designation command is transmitted in step S287, and a continuous response corresponding to the 15R probability change big hit is made as will be described later. The effect is executed, and the battle effect A or the battle effect B is executed without executing the battle effect C according to the probability change fall. Also, if it is determined in step S285 that the sudden probability change big hit is determined, a winning decision sudden probability change big hit designation command is transmitted in step S289, and the probability change state corresponding to the sudden probability change big hit is set as will be described later. A continuous effect (according to continuing) is executed, and the battle effect D or the battle effect E is executed without executing the battle effect C according to the probability change fall.

  In the winning effect setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the winning probability change change flag is set after the winning jackpot determination process (step S272) is executed (step S273). When the CPU 56 determines that the winning-time probability variation drop determination flag is set (Y in Step S273), the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting a winning-time determination certain variation falling designation command (Step S274).

  Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the winning big hit determination flag is set (step S283). When the CPU 56 determines that the winning jackpot determination flag is set (Y in step S283), the CPU 56 resets the winning jackpot determination flag (step S284), and saves the storage area in the process of step S215 or the process of step S225. Is compared with the jackpot type determination value shown in FIG. 7B to determine the jackpot type corresponding to the matching determination value (step S285).

  If the CPU 56 determines that it is a 15R probability variation jackpot (Y in step S286), the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting a winning determination 15R probability variation jackpot designation command (step S287), and ends the winning effect setting process. If the CPU 56 determines that it is not a 15R probability variation big hit (that is, if it is suddenly a probability variation big hit) (N in step S286), it sets a suddenness flag (step S288), and determines a winning sudden decision variable big hit designation command. Is transmitted (step S289), and the winning effect setting process is terminated.

  If the CPU 56 determines that the winning jackpot determination flag has not been set (N in step S283), the random number for determining the probability variation continuation effect stored in the storage area in step S215 or step S225 (step S225). Random 7) is compared with the probability variation continuation effect determination value shown in FIG. 7D to determine whether or not the probability variation continuation effect is executed (step S290). When it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed (Y in step S291), the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting a winning determination probability variation continuation effect execution designation command (step S292), and ends the winning effect setting processing. . Then, the CPU 56 ends the start port switch passing process.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether there is even one piece of data indicating “second” in the pending specific area (step S52). If there is at least one data indicating "second" (Y in step S52), the process proceeds to step S53, and data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer (step S53). On the other hand, if there is no data indicating “second” (that is, if only data indicating “first” is set), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S54 to display “first” in the special symbol pointer. Is set (step S54). In the present embodiment, in the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. And when carrying out giving priority to the variable display of the 2nd special symbol, it is not necessary to provide a reservation specific field. In this case, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is a reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (whether a value such as random R or random 2 is stored). If there is a reserved memory, the process proceeds to step S53. The data indicating “second” may be set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (in this case, there is a reserved memory only in the first reserved memory buffer), the process proceeds to step S54, and data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer Should be set.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58A). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  Then, when the probability variation flag is not set (N in Step S58B), the CPU 56 proceeds to Step S61. When the probability variation flag is set (Y in Step S58B), the CPU 56 performs the probability variation fall determination processing. This is performed (step S59). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the probability variation fall determination process in step S59. In the probability variation fall determination processing, the CPU 56 reads the probability variation fall determination random number (random 6) stored in the storage area in the processing in step S215 or step S225 described above (step S240B). If the read random number value matches the probability variation fall determination value in the probability variation fall determination table shown in FIG. 7C (Y in step S241B), the probability variation fall flag is set (step S242B). Then, the probability change fall determination process is terminated.

  In the process of step S61 of the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7A) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process. In the big hit determination process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S1251A). When the probability variation flag is not set (N in Step S1251A), the CPU 56 selects the low probability jackpot determination table (the table in the right column of FIG. 7A) (Step S1253). Further, even when the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S1251A), the CPU 56 determines that the low probability big hit determination table (FIG. 7A) when the probability variation fall flag is set (Y in step S1251B). ) Table in the right column) is selected (step S1253). When the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S1251A) and the probability variation drop determination flag is not set (N in step S1251B), the CPU 56 determines the probability variation big hit determination table (see the left column of FIG. 7A). Table) is selected (step S1252).

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) read out in step S61 with the jackpot determination value shown in the table selected in step S1252 or S1253 (the table in the left column or the right column in FIG. 7A). Then, it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S1254). If they match (step S1255), a big hit determination flag is set (step S1256). Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the probability state is a probabilistic state (high probability state) than when the probability state is a non-probable state (low probability state). Yes. Specifically, as described above, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and a jackpot determination A low-probability jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) in which the number of values is set smaller than the probability variation jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability state is a probability variation state. When the probability state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the probability state is low. When it is in the probability state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the low probability jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current probability state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the probability state shifts to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Reset at timing. In the present embodiment, the big hits are all probable big hits (big hits that shift to the probable change state after the big hit game is finished). When it is determined that the probability change falls, it is reset when the change display of the special symbol when it is determined that the probability change falls is ended (step S141 of the special symbol stop process).

  Then, when the big hit determination flag is set (Y in step S63), the CPU 56 proceeds to the processing of step S70, and when the big hit determination flag is not set (N in step S63), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S74. Transition to processing.

  In step S70, the CPU 56 resets the big hit determination flag (step S70) and sets the big hit flag (step S71). Further, based on the value of random 2 and the determination value set in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot type (15R probability variation jackpot or sudden probability variation jackpot) is determined (step S72). . Specifically, the jackpot type corresponding to the determination value matching the random 2 value is selected. Then, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S73). For example, when the jackpot type is “15R probability variation” (15R probability variation big hit), “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “Sudden probability variation” (sudden probability variation big hit), the jackpot type is set. “02” is set as the data to be indicated.

  Then, a stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (step S74), data indicating the determined stop symbol of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and then the value of the special symbol process flag is set as a variation pattern setting process (step S301). (Step S75).

  In the present embodiment, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7” when it is determined to make a 15R probability variation big hit, and “1” when it is decided to suddenly make the probability variation big hit. It is. If it is determined to be off, it is “-”. In the process of step S74, data indicating those stop symbols is stored in the RAM 55. Note that the stop symbol may be determined by lottery using a random number.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S81). When the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S81), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S95). When the big hit flag is set (Y in step S95), it is confirmed whether or not sudden probability change big hit is determined. ) (N in Step S96A), the jackpot variation pattern table for the probability variation state (FIG. 9C) is selected (Step S96B), and the process proceeds to Step S84. On the other hand, if it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit (Y in step S96A), the process proceeds to step S99A. It is determined whether or not the sudden big odd hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in step S73.

  If the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the big hit flag has not been set (N in step S95), and the probability variation fall flag has not been set (N in step S97), the probability variation continuation effect. Is determined (step S98). Whether or not the probability variation effect is to be executed depends on the random number for probability variation continuation determination (random 7) stored in the storage area in step S215 or step S225, and the probability variation continuation determination shown in FIG. It is determined by comparing the value. When it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed (Y in step S98), the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 9D) for executing the probability variation continuation effect (step S99A), and performs the processing in step S84. Transition. When it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is not executed (N in Step S98), the variation pattern of the normal variation B is determined, and the process proceeds to Step S87.

  In addition, sudden probability change big hit improves the player's gaming interest because it shifts to a probability change state advantageous to the player in a low probability state, but in the probability change state, the probability state does not change and the number of rounds of the big hit gaming state also In order to make it appear that there are few (2 rounds) and suddenly changed to a certain state, the opening time of the special winning opening is set to be short (0.5 seconds). Therefore, not only a prize ball is obtained, and it does not improve the player's gaming interest, but there is a possibility that the player will be aroused if a delight production such as a big hit is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the time of sudden probability variation big hit in the probability variation state, unlike the case of sudden probability variation big hit in the low probability state, it is configured to execute the probability variation continuation effect instead of performing the joy production like the big hit, It can prevent the player from being awakened. In addition, it does not shift from the low probability state to the probability variation state (without changing the probability state), and the big winning opening is opened for the same opening time (0.5 seconds) at the same number (two times) as the sudden probability variation big hit. A hit (small hit) may be provided. In such a case, it is impossible for the player to judge whether the game is suddenly a promising big hit or a small hit from the opening operation mode of the big prize opening, improving the game entertainment Can be made.

  The CPU 56 proceeds to the process of step S99A when the probability change fall flag is set in the process of step S97 (Y of step S97), and when the suddenness flag is set (Y of step S100). When the suddenness flag is not set (N in step S100), the variation pattern for the probability variation fall effect is determined (step S101), and the process proceeds to step S87. Note that the variation time of the determined variation pattern does not change depending on whether or not the suddenness flag is set (40 seconds).

  Here, the suddenness flag is set in the process of step S288 of the winning effect setting process, and the fact that the suddenness flag is set means that the start corresponding to the sudden probability change big hit after the start winning corresponding to the probability change fall. It is that a prize has occurred. In such a case, immediately after execution of the probable fall effect, the probable big hit effect is suddenly executed, and the production becomes complicated and leads to distrust of the player's production. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation fall flag is set (Y in step S97), when the suddenness flag is set (Y in step S100), the process proceeds to step S99A, and the probability variation fall. Instead of the production, it is configured to execute the probability variation continuation production. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent frequent occurrence of the probable fall effect and the transition effect to the probable state in a short period of time, and maintain the player's confidence in the effect. Instead of the probability change fall effect, the effect control CPU 101 may be configured to execute processing for executing the probability change continuation effect. Specifically, instead of the processing of step S288 (processing for setting the accuracy flag) and the processing of step S100, the processing described below is executed after the processing of step S820F of the effect symbol variation start processing described later. It may be configured. That is, after the process of step S820F of the effect symbol variation start process, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command that has been read is a variation pattern of a probability variation fall, and a winning determination probability variation drop designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the probability variation fall. If a winning decision sudden probability change jackpot designation command is received after receiving the winning, the process of replacing the read variation pattern with a variation pattern of probability variation continuation may be executed. Even if configured in this way, it is possible to prevent frequent occurrence of the probable fall effect and the transition effect to the probable state in a short period of time, and maintain the player's confidence in the effect. Further, the processing load on the game control computer 100 can be reduced.

  When the CPU 56 determines in the process of step S81 that the probability variation flag is not set (N in step S81), the big hit flag is set (Y in step S82A), and it is determined that the probability variation big hit is suddenly made. If so (Y in step S82B), it is determined that the variation pattern for sudden probability variation big hit (variation pattern number 7) is set (step S82C), and the process proceeds to step S87. If the big hit flag is set (Y in step S82A) and it is determined to be a 15R probability variable big hit (N in step S82B), the big hit variation pattern table for the low probability state (FIG. 9A). )) Is selected (step S83A), and if the big hit flag is not set (N in step S82A), the loss variation pattern table for the low probability state (FIG. 9B) is selected (step S83B).

  The CPU 56 extracts the variation pattern determining random number (random 3) stored in the storage area by the process of step S215 or the process of step S225 (step S84). Then, the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the variation pattern determination random number from the table selected in the processing of steps S83A, S83B, S96B, and S99A, and determines the variation pattern (step S85). ).

  The CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the processes of steps S85, S99B, and S101 to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, data indicating the determined variation pattern is stored in the RAM 55. Note that the special symbol variation time (variable display time) is determined by the processing of steps S85, S99B, and S101. And CPU56 starts the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol (step S88). 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. 8) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S89). 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 S90).

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination at the start of the special symbol variation is configured to be performed after the probability change fall determination at the start of the special symbol variation (step S59 in FIG. 17 and step in FIG. 18). (See S62). Further, the probability state is controlled to be a probable change state after the end of the opening operation of the big prize opening based on the big hit (see step S156 in FIG. 26 described later). Therefore, even if it is determined that the probability change falls based on one start winning, if it is determined that it is a big hit based on the start winning, it is controlled to the probability changing state. In such a case, if the effect according to the probability change falls and the effect according to the jackpot are executed based on one start winning, the contradictory effects are executed. Therefore, when the big hit flag is set, it is determined as Y in the process of step S95, so that it is prevented from being determined as the fluctuation pattern for the probable change falling effect in the process of step S101, and according to the big hit. It is possible to prevent the production according to the probability change falling in contradiction with the production. Specifically, when it is determined that the big hit is determined in the process of step S62, and it is determined that the 15R probability variable big hit is determined in the process of step S72, the fluctuation for the big hit is determined in the process of step S96B by Y in step S95 and N in step S96A. The pattern determination table is selected, the variation pattern corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot is transmitted, and the battle effect A or the battle effect B is performed without executing the battle effect C according to the probability variation fall. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined in the process of step S62, and it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is determined in the process of step S72, the process of step S99A is executed for the execution of the probable change continuous effect by the Y of step S95 and the Y of step S96A. The variation pattern determination table is selected, a continuous effect corresponding to the probability variation big hit (according to the continuing probability variation state) is executed, and the battle effect D or battle is performed without executing the battle effect C corresponding to the probability change fall. Production E is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs a control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 10) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviation. Do. 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 S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the big hit type is not the 15R probability variation big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (step S113).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (steps S110 and 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 display result specifying command 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).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can specify whether or not to make a big hit based on the variation pattern command.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 25 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 the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (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 S139 (step S133).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag (step S134), and when the jackpot type is 15R probability variation jackpot (Y in step S135A), a control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command is performed. Is performed (step S135B). Whether or not the big hit type is a 15R probability variation big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (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). Further, the number of rounds in the big hit game (number of times of opening of the big prize opening) is set in the number-of-opens counter (step S137). Specifically, the number of times of opening is 15 at the time of 15R probability variation big hit, and it is 2 at the time of sudden sudden variation big hit. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In the process of step S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation fall flag is set. When the probability variation fall flag is set, a low probability state designation command is transmitted (step S140), the probability variation flag is reset (step S141), and the probability variation fall flag is reset (step S142). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S143).

  FIG. 26 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). Further, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S152). Further, 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, the probability variation flag is set and the probability state is shifted to the probability variation state (step S156). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command to the production | presentation control board 80 is performed (step S157). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S158).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S709.

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

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

  28 to 30 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80 is a reception interruption process different from the main process shown in FIG. The effect control command transmitted from the board 31 is received, and the received effect control command is stored in the reception command 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 designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. The result is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

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

  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), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642).

  If the received presentation control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S651), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command as a combined pending storage number storage area. (Step S652).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning flag (step S654). If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second start winning flag (step S656). If the received effect control command is a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 sets a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag (step S658).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 resets a special state flag indicating that the probability state is a probabilistic state (step S660). If the received effect control command is a high probability state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result specifying command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received winning determination result specifying command in the winning determination result specifying command storage area (step S664). The winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (step S665).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S666). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols and the random number SR2 for determining the continuous production. Use. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “in” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each “right” symbol display area. The final stop symbols are the three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. .

  The random effect SR2 for determining the continuous effect is a random number used for determining the type of continuous effect to be executed.

  FIG. 32 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 any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag after executing the effect selection process (step S810). In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect 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 effect symbol (and effect 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 process (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 the big 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 process (step S807).

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

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect selection process (step S810) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect selection process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special state flag is set (that is, whether or not the probability change state), and if the special state flag is not set (that is, the probability change state). If not (if it is a low probability state)) (N in step S910), the process is terminated. If the special state flag is set (Y in step S910), it is confirmed whether or not the continuous effect is being executed (step S911). In this embodiment, when the special state flag is set, it is a battle effect mode in which the character's battle effect is executed, and when the special state flag is not set, the character's battle effect. Is a normal performance mode in which is not executed. Whether or not the continuous effect is being executed can be determined based on whether or not the continuous effect executing flag is set (see step S920 described later). In addition, although continuous production means the production over the variable display of identification information (this embodiment 2nd special symbol) in multiple times, it mentions later in detail.

  When the second start winning flag is set (N in step S911, Y in step S912), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process in step S917. If the first start winning flag is set (N in Step S911, N in Step S912, Y in Step S913), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process in Step S914. Further, the production control CPU 101 does not execute the continuous production, and when neither the second start winning flag nor the first starting winning flag is set (N in step S911, N in step S912, N in step S913). The process is terminated. In the present embodiment, during the continuous production (Y in step S911), the production selection process is completed, and a plurality of productions are not executed at the same time. Can be prevented.

  In the process of step S914, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the winning determination result designation command storage area, and determines whether or not a winning determination probability change fall designation command has been received (step S914). Whether or not a winning determination probability change fall designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not a winning determination probability change fall designation command has been stored in the winning determination result designation command storage area in step S664. It should be noted that the CPU 101 for effect control erases the determined winning determination probability variation falling command in the process of step S914 or updates the command reading pointer and reads the winning determination probability variation falling designation command once determined. Make it impossible. In other words, when receiving the new winning determination accuracy variation falling designation command, the production control CPU 101 overwrites and updates the winning determination accuracy variation falling designation command received in the past. The effect control CPU 101 terminates the process when it has not received the winning determination probability variation falling command (N in step S914), and when receiving the winning determination certain variation fall designation command, executes the probability variation end notice. (Step S915), the winning determination result designation command reception flag is reset (Step S916), and the process ends.

  In the process of step S917, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, and if the winning determination result designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S917). ), The process is terminated. When the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (Y in step S917), it is determined whether or not the value of the second start winning counter is 0 (step S918). The value of the second start winning counter is incremented by 1 every time the second starting winning flag is set in the hold storage display control process (step S708), and every time the second symbol variation designation command receiving flag is set. -1. In the hold storage display control process, the first start winning flag and the second starting winning flag are also reset. The effect control CPU 101 ends the process when the value of the second start winning counter is 0 (Y in step S918). When the value of the second start winning counter is 0, the number of stored memories based on the start winning to the second start winning opening is 0. When the number of reserved memories is 0, a continuous effect cannot be executed even if it is determined that a 15R probability variation big hit or the like is made at the time of winning. However, in the present embodiment, even if the continuous effect cannot be executed in the processing after step S822 described later, the battle effect is executed according to the battle effect change pattern command, and the player's expectation Can be maintained.

  When the value of the second start winning counter is not 0 (N in step S918), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the second start winning counter in the effect number counter (step S919), and sets the continuous effect executing flag. It is set (step S920), the winning determination result designation command reception flag is reset (step S921), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 34 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 effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the continuous effect execution flag is set (step S820A). The fact that the continuous effect execution flag is set means that the special state flag is set (see steps S910 and S920 in FIG. 33) and that the battle effect mode is set. Therefore, the process of the continuous effect determination process (step S820D) described later is a process executed in the battle effect mode. If the continuous effect execution flag is not set (N in Step S820A), the process proceeds to Step S820F. If the continuous effect execution flag is set (N in Step S820A), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the effect number counter is 0 (Step S820B). If the value of the effect counter is 0 (Y in step S820B), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous effect execution flag (step S820C), and proceeds to the process of step S820F. If the value of the effect counter is not 0 (N in step S820B), the process proceeds to a continuous effect determination process (step S820D).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the continuous effect determination process (step S820D). In the continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the winning determination result designation command storage area and confirms whether or not a winning determination probability change fall designation command has been received (step S830). Whether or not a winning determination probability change fall designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not a winning determination probability change fall designation command has been stored in the winning determination result designation command storage area in step S664. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 deletes the determined winning decision probability variation falling designation command in the process of step S830, or updates the command reading pointer and reads the once determined winning decision probability variation falling designation command. Disable. In other words, when receiving the new winning determination accuracy variation falling designation command, the production control CPU 101 overwrites and updates the winning determination accuracy variation falling designation command received in the past. When the winning determination probability change fall designation command is received (Y in step S830), a probability change fall table (a table shown in FIG. 37C described later) is selected (step S834). When the winning judgment accuracy change fall designation command has not been received (N in step S830), the winning judgment result designation command storage area is referred to and it is confirmed whether or not the winning judgment 15R probability variation big hit designation command has been received ( Step S831). Whether or not the winning determination 15R probability variation jackpot designation command has been received is determined by whether or not the winning determination 15R probability variation jackpot designation command has been stored in the winning determination result designation command storage area in the process of step S664. The effect control CPU 101 deletes the determined winning time determination 15R probability variable big hit designation command in the process of step S831, or updates the command read pointer and determines the winning determination 15R probability variable big hit designation command once. Cannot be read. That is, when receiving the new winning time determination 15R probability variation jackpot designation command, the effect control CPU 101 overwrites and updates the winning determination 15R probability variation jackpot designation command received in the past. When a winning determination 15R probability change big hit designation command is received (Y in step S831), a big hit time table (table shown in FIG. 37A described later) is selected (step S832), and a winning determination 15R probability change is determined. When the big hit designation command has not been received (N in step S831), the probability variation continuation time table (table shown in FIG. 37B described later) is selected (step S833).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the continuous effect determination random value (SR2) (step S835) and compares it with the determination value set in the table selected in the processing of steps S832, S833, and S834. The content of the continuous effect is determined for the effect corresponding to the determination value to be performed (step S836), and the continuous effect determination process is terminated. The effect control CPU 101, after the end of the continuous effect determination process (step S820D), subtracts 1 from the effect number counter (step S820E), and proceeds to the process of step S820F.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a continuous effect determination table. FIG. 37A is a big hit time table selected at the time of big hit, and FIG. 37B is a probability change continuation time table selected at the time of probability change continuation (specifically, at the time of disconnection). C) is a probability variation fall time table selected at the time of probability variation fall. In each table, as the production contents of the continuous production, there are determination values for the attack production (the production where the ally character attacks the enemy character) and the attacked production (the production where the enemy character attacks the ally character), respectively. Is set.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (B) and (C), more determination values are set for the attack effect in the probability variation continuation time table than in the probability variation falling time table. Also, as shown in FIGS. 37A and 37B, more judgment values are set for the attack effect in the big hit table than in the probability variation continuation time table. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the result is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit), the attack effect is selected at a high rate, and when the result is unfavorable to the player (for example, the probable fall) The attack production is set to be selected at a low rate.

  In step S820F, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines a combination of stop symbols (step S821). FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing combinations of stop symbols. As shown in FIG. 38, the combination of stop symbols includes an outlier symbol, a 15R probability variable big hit symbol, and a sudden probability variable big hit symbol. It is determined by the display result designation command whether the stop symbol is a disjoint symbol, a 15R probability variation big hit symbol, or a sudden probability variation big hit symbol. Specifically, when receiving the display result 1 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the symbol is a shift symbol, and when receiving the display result 2 designation command, determines the 15R probability variation big hit symbol and displays the display result 3 designation command. Is suddenly determined to be a probabilistic big hit symbol. In addition, the out-of-order symbols include a reach out-of-reach symbol and a non-reach out-of-reach symbol. Whether the reach out-of-reach symbol or the non-reach out-of-region symbol is determined is determined based on the received variation pattern command. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the reach pattern is not received when the command indicating the reach mode is received as the variation pattern command, and the non-reach mode is received when the command not indicating the reach mode is received as the variation pattern command. It is decided that it will be a slip-off symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 uses SR1-1, 1-2, 1-3 when determining a combination of stop symbols as non-reach off symbols. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses a table in which determination values (left final stop symbol determination data) are assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the left final stop symbols. The random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is set to a number that matches the data for determining the left final stop symbol assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols to be the left final stop symbol. The left final stop symbol is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table in which determination values (right final stop symbol determination data) are assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the right final stop symbols, respectively. Random value SR1-2 for final stop symbol determination is the right final stop at a number that matches the right final stop symbol determination data assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that will be the right final stop symbol Determine the design. In addition, when determining the right final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 101 uses a table to which determination values are assigned so as not to be the same stop symbol as the left final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 101 uses the table in which the determination values (medium final stop symbol determination data) are assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the intermediate final stop symbols, respectively. The medium final stop symbol is assigned to a number corresponding to the medium final stop symbol determination data assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols whose symbol determination random numbers SR1-3 are the middle final stop symbols. decide. The effect control CPU 101 uses a table to which determination values are assigned so as not to be the same stop symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol (“1” “3” “5”).

  The effect control CPU 101 uses SR 1-1 and 1-3 when determining a combination of stop symbols as reach-removed symbols. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses a table in which determination values (left final stop symbol determination data) are assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the left final stop symbols. The random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is set to a number that matches the data for determining the left final stop symbol assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols to be the left final stop symbol. The left final stop symbol is determined. Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the same stop symbol as the left final stop symbol as the right final stop symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table in which determination values (medium final stop symbol determination data) are assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the middle final stop symbols, respectively. The final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3 is set to a number that matches the middle final stop symbol determination data assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the middle final stop symbols. Determine the design. When determining the middle final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 101 uses a table to which determination values are assigned so as not to be the same stop symbol as the left final stop symbol and the right final stop symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 uses SR1-1 when determining a combination of stop symbols as 15R probability variation big hit symbols. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses a table in which determination values (left final stop symbol determination data) are assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols that are the left final stop symbols. The random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is set to a number that matches the data for determining the left final stop symbol assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the effect symbols to be the left final stop symbol. The left final stop symbol is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines the same stop symbol as the left final stop symbol as the right final stop symbol and the middle final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 101 may use “7”, “7”, and “7” as the combination of the stop symbols as the 15R probability variation big hit symbol without using SR1-1.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 determines a combination of “1”, “3”, and “5” as suddenly probable big hit symbols. The left middle right symbol is variably displayed according to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 selects process data to be used in accordance with the production to be executed based on the processing result of step S836 and the processing result of step S820F (step S822). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 is started (step S823). Further, display control of the effect display device 9 is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the effect control execution data 1 (step S824). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the effect display device 9 by LCD. Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and display control may be performed according to the control data.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S825). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S826).

  FIG. 39 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, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R, 27L as effect parts is executed (step S824). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L. In the present embodiment, even when it is off, it is configured so that a battle effect (battle effect D or battle effect E) is executed according to the transmitted variation pattern command. Or even if it is a case where it does not fall to a certain probability, a battle effect or a continuous effect is executed, and the execution frequency of the effect can be increased.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S852, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (data indicating the stop symbol) (step S853). Also, a decorative symbol variation end flag is set (step S854). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (step S855A). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S856).

  When it is determined not to make a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not to shift from the probability variation state to the low probability state (step S855B). Whether or not to shift from the probability variation state to the low probability state is determined by, for example, the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern storage area (the variation pattern command received most recently among the variation pattern commands corresponding to the variation pattern already executed). ) Is a probability variation fall variation pattern (in this embodiment, a variation pattern of battle effect C). The effect control CPU 101 resets the special state flag (step S855C) when shifting from the probability variation state to the low probability state (Y in step S855B). The effect control CPU 101 shifts the effect mode from the battle effect mode to the normal effect mode. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern of battle effect C is a variation pattern for executing an effect in which an ally character falls due to an attack by an enemy character. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the production changes step by step by the start of the battle production, the execution of the production in which the ally character falls down, and the transition to the normal production mode in which no character appears in the production. The expectation can be changed step by step, and the game entertainment can be improved. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S857).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received is set (step S871). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, control for displaying the big hit game start screen on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S872). Further, the set flag (big hit start designation command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S874).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. If the jackpot end effect timer is not set, it is checked whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (step S882), and a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end presentation timer (step S883). Then, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. If the big hit end effect time has elapsed, a special state flag is set (step S890). 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) (step S892).

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of the continuous performance at the time of the big hit. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the start winnings are generated in the order of starting winnings A1, B1, and C1 in the probability variation state. The start prizes B1 and C1 are generated within the period of the symbol variation A1 "based on the start prize A1. Note that the winning jackpot determination result based on the start prize A1 is out of place, and the probability variation continuation effect is not executed. In addition, it is assumed that the winning jackpot determination result based on the start winning prize B1 is out of place and it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is not executed, and the winning jackpot determination result based on the starting winning prize C1 is 15R probability variation. Further, it is assumed that each winning prize is a winning to the second starting prize opening.

  As shown in FIG. 44, on the effect display device 9, after the symbol variation A1 ″, the off symbol is stopped and displayed based on the big hit determination result of the start winning prize A1. On the other hand, during the symbol variation A1 ″ period. When the start prize B1 is generated, a second start prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (see step S226 of the start port switch passing process), and the value of the second start prize counter becomes “1”. Further, during the period of the symbol variation A1 ″, the winning determination 15R probability variable big hit designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 because the winning big hit determination based on the occurrence of the start winning prize C1 is determined to be the 15R probability variable big hit. (Refer to step S287 of the effect setting process at the time of winning) When the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (see step S665 of the command analysis process), “1” that is the value of the second start winning counter is It becomes the value of the production counter, and a continuous production is started from variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning B1 to variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning C1.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, a continuous effect ranging from the symbol variation B1 ″ to the symbol variation C1 ″ is executed. In the symbol variation B1 ”, the big hit table is selected by determining that the 15R probability variable big hit is determined in the big hit judgment at the time of winning based on the occurrence of the start winning prize C1, and the winning judgment 15R probability variable big hit designation command is transmitted (continuous). In step S832 of the effect determination process) and step S836 of the continuous effect determination process, the attack effect is determined at a high rate.

  In addition, in the symbol variation C1 ″, the variation pattern determination table for the probability variation state (see FIG. 9C) is selected based on the determination that the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined (see step S96B of the variation pattern setting process). ) Based on the fact that the variation pattern of the battle effect A is selected at a high rate, the battle effect A is executed at a high rate in the processing after step S823 of the effect symbol variation start process. After that, the 15R probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the jackpot game is started.

  Then, during the jackpot game, the probability state is controlled to a low probability state, the effect display device 9 performs the effect during the jackpot game, and the probability state is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of the continuous effect at the time of deviation (during execution of the probability variation effect). In the example shown in FIG. 45, the start winnings are generated in the order of starting winnings A2, B2, and C2 in the probability variation state. The start prizes B2 and C2 are generated within the period of the symbol variation A2 "based on the start prize A2. The winning jackpot determination result based on the start prize A2 is out of place, and the probability variation continuation effect is not executed. In addition, it is assumed that the winning jackpot determination result based on the start winning B2 is out of place and it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is not executed, and the winning jackpot determination result based on the starting win C2 is out of place. Suppose that it is decided to execute a certain change continuation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 45, on the effect display device 9, after the symbol variation A2 ″, the off symbol is stopped and displayed based on the big win determination result of the start winning prize A2. On the other hand, during the symbol variation A2 ″ period. When the start prize B2 is generated, a second start prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (see step S226 of the start port switch passing process), and the value of the second start prize counter becomes “1”. Furthermore, during the period of the symbol variation A2 ″, it is determined that the winning jackpot determination based on the occurrence of the start winning prize C2 is a deviation, and it is determined in step S290 of the winning effect setting process that it is determined to execute the probability variation continuation effect. When the winning determination probability change continuation execution execution command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (see step S292 of the winning effect setting process), the winning determination result specifying command reception flag is set (command analysis process step) S665), “1”, which is the value of the second start winning counter, becomes the value of the performance counter, and the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning C2 from the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the starting winning B2. The continuous production over the variable display is started.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45, a continuous effect ranging from symbol variation B2 ″ to symbol variation C2 ″ is executed. In the symbol variation B2 ", the winning change jackpot determination based on the occurrence of the start winning prize C2 is determined as a deviation, and the winning determination 15R probability variable jackpot designation command is not transmitted, so that the probability variation continuation time table is selected (continuous). In step S832 of the effect determination process) and step S836 of the continuous effect determination process, the attack effect is determined at a high rate.

  In addition, in the symbol variation C2 ″, it is determined that it is out of place, and the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9D) for the probability variation continuation effect execution is selected based on the fact that the probability variation continuation effect is determined to be executed (the variation pattern). Based on the fact that the variation pattern of the battle effect E is selected at a high rate, the battle effect E is executed at a high rate in the processing after step S823 of the effect symbol variation start process. Then, after the symbol variation C2 ″, the reach loss symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. Note that the probability state is continued in the probability variation state.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of the continuous effect at the time of the probability change fall. In the example shown in FIG. 46, start winnings are generated in the order of starting winnings A3, B3, and C3 in the probability variation state. The start prizes B3 and C3 are generated within the period of the symbol variation A3 "based on the start prize A3. Note that the winning jackpot determination result based on the start prize A3 is out of place, and the probability variation continuation effect is not executed. In addition, it is assumed that the winning jackpot determination result based on the start winning B3 is out of place and it is determined not to execute the probability variation continuation effect, and in the winning certain change falling determination processing based on the starting winning C3, Assume that it is determined that the probability change falls, and that it is determined that the winning big hit determination result based on the start winning C3 is out of order and the probability changing continuous effect is not executed, and the winning certain change falling determination process based on the start winning C3. Therefore, the winning big hit determination (step S272: C3 ′) based on the start winning C3 is a low probability. It is performed using the state jackpot determination table, subsequent prize when the jackpot determination (step S272) becomes be performed using a jackpot determination table of low probability state.

  As shown in FIG. 46, on the effect display device 9, after the symbol variation A3 ″, the off symbol is stopped and displayed based on the big hit determination result of the start winning A3. On the other hand, during the symbol variation A3 ″ period. Due to the occurrence of the start prize B3, a second start prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (see step S226 of the start port switch passing process), and the value of the second start prize counter becomes “1”. Furthermore, during the period of the symbol variation A3 ″, when it is determined that the probability change falls in the winning probability variation fall determination based on the occurrence of the start winning prize C1, a winning determination judgment probability variation fall designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 ( (See step S274 of the winning effect setting process) and the winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (see step S665 of the command analysis process), so that the value “1” of the second start winning counter is the effect. It becomes the value of the number counter, and a continuous effect is started from variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning B3 to variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning C3.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, a continuous effect ranging from the symbol variation B3 ″ to the symbol variation C3 ″ is executed. In the symbol variation B3 ", it is determined that the probability change falls by the probability change fall determination at the time of winning based on the occurrence of the start winning prize C3, and the probability change fall table is selected (successfully) when the winning judgment positive change fall designation command is transmitted. In step S834 of the effect determination process) and step S836 of the continuous effect determination process, the attacked effect is determined at a high rate.

  Further, in the symbol variation C3 ″, it is determined that the probability change falls, and based on the fact that the variation pattern of the battle effect C for the probability change fall is selected based on the determination that it is out of place (see step S101 of the variation pattern setting process). ) The battle effect C is executed in the processing after step S823 of the effect symbol variation start process. After the symbol variation C3 ″, the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. The special state flag is reset (step S855C), and the probability state is controlled to the low probability state. The subsequent jackpot determination (step S62) is performed using the jackpot determination table in the low probability state. In addition, regarding the normal symbol hit determination, the probability that the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol is lower than the probability variation state (normal base high base state), and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is shortened and released. Transition to a low base state where the number of times is reduced.

  47 to 49 are explanatory diagrams showing the effect patterns executed by the effect display device 9 in the battle effect mode at the time of 15R probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, probability change fall, and reach loss. The production patterns of production pattern number 1 to production pattern number 5 are as follows: when the value of the second start winning counter is 0, the reach is off at the time of 15R probability variation big hit, sudden probability big hit at the time of winning (running the probability variation continuous production) It is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined. As shown in the column of effect pattern number 1 in FIG. 47 and the field of variation pattern number 8 in FIG. 8, the effect of effect pattern number 1 is an effect in which an ally character attacks an enemy character and defeats the enemy character. Yes, executed when a variation pattern command of variation pattern number 8 is transmitted at the time of 15R probability variation big hit (battle effect A). Further, as shown in the column of the production pattern number 2 in FIG. 47 and the column of the variation pattern number 9 in FIG. 8, the production of the production pattern number 2 is performed by the enemy character attacking the ally character and the friend character being the enemy. This is an effect in which a friendly character attacks an enemy character after avoiding an attack of the enemy character, and the enemy character falls down, and is executed when a variation pattern command of variation pattern number 9 is transmitted at the time of 15R probability big hit. (Battle production B). As shown in the column of the effect pattern number 3 in FIG. 47 and the field of the variation pattern number 10 in FIG. 8, the effect of the effect pattern number 3 is an effect in which the enemy character attacks the ally character and the ally character falls down. Yes, it is executed when a fluctuation pattern command of fluctuation pattern number 10 is transmitted at the time of a probable fall (battle effect C). As shown in the column of the production pattern number 4 in FIG. 47 and the column of the variation pattern number 11 in FIG. 8, the production of the production pattern number 4 is performed after the enemy character attacks the ally character and the ally character falls down. This is an effect in which an ally character wakes up and draws a battle, and is executed when a variation pattern command of variation pattern number 11 is transmitted when the probability variation is continued (battle representation D). As shown in the column of the production pattern number 5 in FIG. 47 and the column of the variation pattern number 12 in FIG. 8, the production of the production pattern number 5 is performed after the ally character attacks the enemy character and the enemy character falls down. This is an effect in which an enemy character wakes up and is assigned to a battle, and is executed when a variation pattern command of variation pattern number 12 is transmitted when the probability variation is continued (battle representation E).

  The effect patterns Nos. 6, 7, 11, and 12 are effects that are executed when the value of the second start winning counter is 1 and the winning big hit determination determines that it is 15R probability variable big hit. It is a pattern, and it is an effect pattern of effects over two variable displays of the second special symbol. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is two and it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is based on the second reserved memory. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 6 and 7 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined to execute the attack effect in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process, and the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 11 and 12 are This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined in step S836 of the continuous effect determination process that an attacked effect is to be executed. Therefore, in the production patterns of the production pattern numbers 6 and 7, the attack production is executed in the first variable display of the second special symbol, and in the production patterns of the production pattern numbers 11 and 12, the first special design in the second special symbol. In the variable display, the attacked effect is executed.

  The effect pattern numbers 6 and 11 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined that the battle effect A is executed in step S85 of the change pattern setting process, and the effect pattern numbers 7 and 12 are the change pattern setting process. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined in step S85 that the battle effect B is to be executed. Therefore, in the production patterns of production pattern numbers 6 and 11, the battle production A is executed in the second variable display of the second special symbol, and in the production patterns of production pattern numbers 7 and 12, the second special design is performed for the second time. In the variable display, the battle effect B is executed.

  In addition, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 8 and 13 are production patterns that are executed when it is determined that the probability change fall is made by the winning probability change fall determination when the value of the second start winning counter is 1. It is an effect pattern of effects over two variable displays of special symbols. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is two and it is determined that the probability change falls based on the second reserved memory. The effect pattern with the effect pattern number 8 is an effect pattern that is executed when the attack effect is determined to be executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process, and the effect pattern with the effect pattern number 13 is the continuous effect determination process. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined in step S836 that the attacked effect is to be executed. Therefore, in the production pattern of the production pattern number 8, the attack production is executed in the first variable display of the second special symbol, and in the production pattern of the production pattern number 13, in the first variable display of the second special symbol, Attacked production is executed.

  The effect pattern numbers 8 and 13 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined that the battle effect C is executed in step S101 of the variation pattern setting process. Therefore, in the production patterns of production pattern numbers 8 and 13, the battle production C is executed in the second variable display of the second special symbol.

  In addition, when the value of the second start winning counter is 1, the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 9, 10, 14, and 15 are determined to be out of the winning jackpot determination, and step S290 in the effect setting process at the time of winning is determined. Thus, it is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed, and is an effect pattern of an effect over two variable displays of the second special symbol. In other words, this is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed, because the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is two, which is out of the second reserved memory. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 9 and 10 are effect patterns that are executed when the attack effect is determined to be executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process, and the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 14 and 15 are This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined in step S836 of the continuous effect determination process that an attacked effect is to be executed. Therefore, in the production patterns of production pattern numbers 9 and 10, the attack production is executed in the first variable display of the second special symbol, and in the production patterns of production pattern numbers 14 and 15, the first special pattern of the second special symbol. In the variable display, the attacked effect is executed.

  The effect pattern numbers 9 and 14 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined to execute the battle effect D in step S85 of the change pattern setting process, and the effect pattern numbers 10 and 15 are the change pattern setting process. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined in step S85 that the battle effect E is to be executed. Therefore, in the production patterns of the production pattern numbers 9 and 14, the battle production D is executed in the second variable display of the second special symbol, and in the production patterns of the production pattern numbers 10 and 15, the second production of the second special symbol. In the variable display, a battle effect E is executed.

  The effect patterns of effect pattern numbers 16 to 35 shown in FIG. 48 are effect patterns of effects that are executed from the first variable display of the second special symbol to the third variable display. The effect patterns of effect pattern numbers 16 to 25 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined to execute the attack effect in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process at the time of the first variable display of the second special symbol. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 26 to 35 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined that the attacked effect is executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process at the time of the first variable display of the second special symbol. It is. In addition, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 16 to 20 and 26 to 30 are executed when it is determined to execute the attack production in the process of step S836 of the continuous production determination process during the second variable display of the second special symbol. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 21 to 25 and 31 to 35 are executed when the attack effect is executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process at the time of the second variable display of the second special symbol. It is an effect pattern executed when it is determined.

  In addition, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 16, 21, 26, and 31 are executed when it is determined that the battle production A is executed in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process at the time of the third variable display of the second special symbol. It is a production pattern. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is three and it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is based on the third reserved memory. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 17, 22, 27, and 32 are executed when it is determined that the battle effect B is executed in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process during the third variable display of the second special symbol. It is a production pattern. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is three and it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is based on the third reserved memory. In addition, the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 18, 23, 28, and 33 are executed when it is determined that the battle effect C is executed in step S101 of the change pattern setting process at the time of the third variable display of the second special symbol. It is a production pattern. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is three and it is determined that the probability change falls based on the third reserved memory. Further, the effect patterns with the effect pattern numbers 19, 24, 29, and 34 are executed when it is determined that the battle effect D is executed in step S85 of the change pattern setting process at the time of the third variable display of the second special symbol. It is a production pattern. In other words, this is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined that the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is 3, which is different from the third reserved memory, and the probability variation continuing effect is executed. Further, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 20, 25, 30, and 35 are executed when it is determined that the battle production E is executed in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process at the time of the third variable display of the second special symbol. It is a production pattern. In other words, this is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed, because the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is two, which is out of the second reserved memory.

  The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 36 to 75 shown in FIG. 49 are effect patterns that are executed from the first variable display to the fourth variable display of the second special symbol. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 36 to 55 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined that the attack effect is executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determination process at the first variable display of the second special symbol. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 56 to 75 are effect patterns that are executed when it is determined that the attacked effect is executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determining process at the first variable display of the second special symbol. It is. In addition, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 36 to 45 and 56 to 65 are executed when it is determined to execute the attack production in the process of step S836 of the continuous production determination process during the second variable display of the second special symbol. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 46 to 55 and 66 to 75 are executed when the attacked effect is executed in the process of step S836 of the continuous effect determining process at the time of the second variable display of the second special symbol. It is an effect pattern executed when it is determined.

  In addition, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 36 to 40, 46 to 50, 56 to 60, and 66 to 70 are used for the attack production in the process of step S836 of the continuous production determination process during the third variable display of the second special symbol. It is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined to be executed, and the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 41 to 45, 51 to 55, 61 to 65, and 71 to 75 are displayed at the time of the third variable display of the second special symbol, This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined in step S836 of the continuous effect determination process that an attacked effect is to be executed.

  In addition, the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66, and 71 are set to the battle effect A in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process at the time of the variable display of the second special symbol. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined to be executed. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is four and it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is based on the fourth reserved memory. The effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 37, 42, 47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72 are executed when the battle effect B is executed in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process during the fourth variable display of the second special symbol. It is an effect pattern executed when it is determined. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is four and it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit is based on the fourth reserved memory. In addition, the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73 are the battle effects C in step S101 of the variation pattern setting process at the time of the variable display of the second special symbol for the fourth time. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined to be executed. That is, this is an effect pattern that is executed when the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is four and it is determined that the probability change falls based on the fourth reserved memory. In addition, the effect patterns of the effect pattern numbers 39, 44, 49, 54, 59, 64, 69, and 74 have the battle effect D in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process during the fourth variable display of the second special symbol. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined to be executed. In other words, this is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed, because the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is four, which is not based on the fourth reserved memory. Also, the production patterns of production pattern numbers 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75 are the battle production E in step S85 of the variation pattern setting process during the fourth variable display of the second special symbol. This is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined to be executed. In other words, this is an effect pattern that is executed when it is determined that the probability variation continuation effect is to be executed, because the number of reserved memories for the second special symbol is four, which is not based on the fourth reserved memory.

  50 to 52 are explanatory diagrams showing battle effects executed by the effect display device 9 in the battle effect mode, at the time of 15R probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, probability change fall, reach loss. In the examples shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the variation display of the effect symbols is omitted. In the battle effect A (executed at the time of 15R probability variation big hit), the friendly character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 50 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the friend character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 50 (2-B)), and the punch attack by the friend character is started (FIG. 50 (3-B)). Next, the punch that the ally character delivers is hit by the enemy character (FIG. 52 (4-C)), and the enemy character is brought down (FIG. 52 (5-C)). Then, the enemy character is KO as it is (FIG. 52 (6-C)), and a display indicating that it is a big hit is displayed (FIG. 52 (7-C)).

  In the battle effect B (executed at the time of 15R probability variation big hit), the friendly character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 50 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 50 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character is started (FIG. 50 (3-A)). Next, the ally character avoids a kick attack by the enemy character (FIG. 51 (4-B), (5-B)), and the punch that the ally character unfolds hits the enemy character (FIG. 51 (6-). B)), an effect is performed in which the enemy character is defeated (FIG. 51 (7-B)). Then, the enemy character is KO as it is (FIG. 51 (8-B)), and a display indicating that it is a big hit is displayed (FIG. 51 (9-B)).

  In the battle effect C (executed at the time of the probability change fall), the friend character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 50 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 50 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character is started (FIG. 50 (3-A)). Next, the kick that the enemy character delivers hits the ally character (FIG. 51 (4-A)), and the teammate character is defeated (FIG. 51 (5-A)). Then, the ally character is KO as it is (FIG. 51 (6-A ′)), and a message indicating that it is likely to fall is displayed (FIG. 51 (7-A ′)).

  In the battle effect D (executed when the probability change is continued), the teammate character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 50 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 50 (2-A)), and the kick attack by the enemy character is started (FIG. 50 (3-A)). Next, the kick that the enemy character delivers hits the ally character (FIG. 51 (4-A)), and the teammate character is defeated (FIG. 51 (5-A)). Then, an ally character wakes up (FIG. 51 (6 -A)), an effect of drawing in a battle is performed, and a display to the effect that the probability variation state continues is performed (FIG. 51 (7 -A)). Note that the battle effect D is the effect shown in FIG. 50 (1) (the effect that the ally character and the enemy character are displayed), and the effect shown in FIG. 51 (5-A) (the ally character is defeated). Since the effects up to are configured so as to be the same effects as the battle effects C that are executed when the probability falls, it is possible to concentrate the player until the end of the effects and improve the game entertainment.

  In the battle effect E (executed when the probability change is continued), the teammate character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 50 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the friend character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 50 (2-B)), and the punch attack by the friend character is started (FIG. 50 (3-B)). Next, the punch that the ally character delivers is hit by the enemy character (FIG. 52 (4-C)), and the enemy character is brought down (FIG. 52 (5-C)). Then, an enemy character rises (FIG. 52 (6-C ′)), an effect of drawing in a battle is performed, and a display indicating that the probability variation state continues (FIG. 52 (7-C ′)). . In addition, the battle effect E is the effect shown in FIG. 52 (5-C) (the enemy character is defeated) from the effect shown in FIG. 50 (1) (an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character are displayed). The production up to 15R is configured to be the same production as the battle production A executed at the time of 15R probability variation big hit, so that the player can maintain the expectation until the end of the production and improve the game entertainment it can.

(Modification 1)
In the effect symbol variation start process illustrated in FIG. 35 and the continuous effect determination process illustrated in FIG. 36, the effect in the continuous effect is determined for each variable display of the special symbol. The production control CPU 101 produces the productions of the production pattern numbers 1 to 75 shown in FIGS. 47 to 49 based on the value of the production number counter set according to the value of the second start winning counter in step S919 of the production selection process. It may be configured to select any one of the patterns. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to execute a continuous effect without a sense of incongruity.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing an attack effect and an attacked effect executed during the continuous effect. In the attack effect, the teammate character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 53 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the ally character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 53 (2-B)), the punch attack by the ally character is started (FIG. 53 (10-B)), and the effect that the enemy character can withstand is executed. . In the attacked effect, the teammate character and the enemy character are displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 53 (1)), and the battle effect is started. Next, the enemy character is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 53 (2-A)), the punch attack by the enemy character is started (FIG. 53 (10-A)), and the ally character receives the punch of the enemy character. The production is executed.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in the normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 54A, in the normal effect mode, the battle effect is not executed when the special symbol is variably displayed. Further, the background image is different from that in the battle effect mode. Specifically, for example, the color of the background image in the battle effect mode is red, whereas the color of the background image in the normal effect mode is blue. Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), when it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is made in the normal effect mode which is the effect mode in the low probability state, the probability state shifts to the probability change state, which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a screen to congratulate the player is displayed. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the sudden probability variation big hit has less number of rounds of the big hit game than the 15R probability variation big hit, so it cannot be said that it is advantageous for the player, and the player is congratulated as shown in FIG. If the screen is displayed, there is a risk that the game interest of the player will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when suddenly determined to be a promiscuous big hit in the probability variation state, unlike in FIG. 54 (B) which is the rendering in the normal performance mode, the same effect as when it is determined to be out of play (continuous probability variation). An effect (specifically, battle effect D or battle effect E) is configured to be executed. It should be noted that the effect shown in FIG. 54 (B) may be executed even in the probability variation state when sudden probability variation is a big hit when the number of stored memories is zero.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen displayed on the effect display device 9 when it is determined in step S915 of the effect selection process to execute the probability change end notice. In the present embodiment, the determination based on the second start winning is prioritized over the determination based on the first starting winning. Therefore, even if it is determined that the probability change falls based on the first start prize, the probability change does not fall if the hold storage is made based on the second start prize. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the probability change falls based on the first start winning prize, a screen for prompting the winning to the second starting prize opening is displayed on the effect display device as the probable change end notice, and the game To improve.

(Modification 2)
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a modification of the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) shown in FIG. This example is different in that the processes of steps S860, S861, and S862 are added between the process of step S820B and the process of step S820C in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. In the present embodiment described above, if a sudden odds jackpot occurs due to a winning during a continuous production based on the fact that it is determined that the odd fall will occur at the time of winning a prize, it will suddenly occur soon after the production of the odd change fall (battle production C) ends. An effect (effect shown in FIG. 54 (B)) that shifts to the probability variation state by the probability variation big hit is executed. In other words, there is a risk that an effect in which the probability state shifts frequently occurs. On the other hand, in this example, it is possible to prevent frequent productions in which the probability state shifts. In this example, as a result of checking whether or not the value of the production counter is 0 in the process of step S820B, if the value of the production counter is 0 (Y in step S820B), the production control CPU 101 receives a prize. Referring to the time determination result designation command storage area, it is confirmed whether or not the continuous production being executed is being executed based on the reception of the winning determination probability change falling designation command (step S860). Whether or not the continuous production being executed is being executed based on the reception of the winning determination certainty change falling designation command is determined in step S664 by the winning determination certain change falling designation command in the winning determination result specifying command storage area. It is judged by whether or not it is stored in the. It should be noted that the CPU 101 for effect control erases the determined winning determination probability variation falling command in the process of step S860 or updates the command reading pointer and reads the winning determination probability variation falling designation command once determined. Disable. In other words, when receiving the new winning determination accuracy variation falling designation command, the production control CPU 101 overwrites and updates the winning determination accuracy variation falling designation command received in the past. Then, when the continuous production being executed is executed based on the reception of the winning determination probability variation falling designation command (Y in step S860), the presentation control CPU 101 stores the winning judgment result designation command storage area. , It is confirmed whether or not a winning-prompt determination sudden probability change jackpot designation command has been received (step S862). Whether or not a winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not a winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command has been stored in the winning determination result designation command storage area in step S664. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 deletes the determined winning sudden decision variable jackpot designation command determined in the process of step S862 or updates the command reading pointer and determines the winning decision sudden probability variable big hit designation command once. Cannot be read. In other words, when receiving the new winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command, the effect control CPU 101 overwrites and updates the winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command received in the past. If a winning decision sudden probability variation jackpot designation command is received (Y in step S861), it is determined to execute the probability variation continuation effect (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 determines to execute either the battle effect D or the battle effect E as the probability variation continuation effect. Here, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines which effect is to be executed based on the determination value set for the battle effect D and the battle effect E and a predetermined random number. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table for executing the effect determined in the process of step S862 in the process of step S822. Other processes are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the case of such a configuration, even if the probability variation state shifts to the low probability state, immediately after the sudden transition to the probability variation state due to the probability variation big hit again, a wasteful performance (the effect of transitioning to the low probability state and the probability variation). Execution of the transition to the state) can be omitted. In addition, if the production of the probable change and the production of transition to the probable state occur frequently in a short period of time, it may lead to distrust of the player's production, and the reliability of the production can be maintained.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a continuous effect is executed as an effect of notifying the end of the probability change state or the transition to the jackpot game state. Since the player may be transferred to the big hit gaming state while giving anxiety that the player may be transferred to the low probability state, the joy at the time of changing to the big hit gaming state can be further increased.

  In the present embodiment, the determination based on the second start winning is prioritized over the determination based on the first starting winning, but the continuous performance is executed according to the determination based on the second starting winning. The continuous production that causes a sense of incongruity is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination process (step S62) is executed after the probability variation fall determination process (step S59), and the prize winning jackpot determination process (step S272) after the winning probability variation fall determination process (step S231). ) Is executed, after the jackpot determination process (step S62), the probability change fall determination process (step S59) is executed, and after the winning big hit determination process (step S272), the probability change fall determination process (step S272) is executed. It may be configured to execute step S59). Further, the process of step S1251B and the process of step S251 may not be executed. In such a configuration, the jackpot determination process can be performed more advantageously by the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each battle effect is configured to be executed even if it is not a continuous effect (specifically, even after the effect shown in FIG. 53 is not executed, The effects shown in FIGS. 50 to 52 are configured to be executed). When the effects are not continuous effects (specifically, when the effects shown in FIG. 53 are not executed), May be configured to perform other different effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in response to the start winning of 1, the jackpot effect is executed when the probability change fall and the big hit are determined, and the probability change fall is decided when it is determined to be out of the probability change fall. It is configured to execute the production of, but prepares the production pattern according to the case where it is determined to be a probable fall and a jackpot, and the production pattern according to the case where it is determined to be out of the probable fall, You may be comprised so that it may be performed according to each case. In other words, when the probability change fall and the big hit are determined corresponding to the start winning prize, the production based on the production pattern of the probability change fall-big hit is executed, and the probability change fall corresponding to the first start prize is achieved. When it is determined to be off, it may be configured such that an effect based on the effect pattern at the time of the probability change fall-off is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that, when winning, it is determined that there is a probability change fall, a 15R probability change big hit, or a sudden probability change big hit, and if the value of the second start winning counter is not 0, a continuous effect is always executed. However, for example, a predetermined random number may be used to determine whether or not to execute a continuous effect.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

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 a main board | substrate 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 the big hit determination table, the big hit classification determination table, the probability variation fall determination table, and the probability variation continuation effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change fall determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows winning effect production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a winning jackpot determination 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 probability change fall determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated 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 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 a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table for continuous production | presentation determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the continuous production at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the continuous production at the time of detachment (at the time of probability variation continuation execution). It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the continuous production at the time of a probability change fall. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern performed with an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a battle effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attack production performed during a continuous production, and an attacked production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen displayed on the effect display apparatus 9 in normal effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the screen displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 9, when it is decided in step S915 of production | presentation selection processing to perform a probable end notice. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the effect design change start process (step S801) shown by FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

After the first startup area through the game medium, the first identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each and first - variable display means for variably displaying, after the second startup area game media passes, and a second - variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each variable display of the display results of the identification information in the first - variable display means or the second - variable display means Is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result is obtained, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine to control
A variable display control means for controlling said the first - variable display means second - variable display means,
For the first startup area or the second startup area game media passes the but had Tunable display as yet started, information for specifying whether or not to control the specific game state and the special A holding storage means for storing information for specifying whether to control from the gaming state to the normal state as holding storage information within a predetermined upper limit number;
An effect execution means capable of executing a result effect according to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means,
Said variable display control means, than said variable display of the first identification information of the first startup area based on the game media passes, a second identification based on that the second startup area game media passes Controlling the first variable display means and the second variable display means in preference to variable display of information;
The production execution means
In the case of being controlled to the special gaming state, the holding storage means specifies the holding storage information for specifying the control to the specific gaming state, or specifies the control from the special gaming state to the normal state. When the stored storage information is stored, the specific effect is executed over one or more variable displays corresponding to the stored storage information stored before the stored storage information.
When the reserved storage information is reserved storage information for specifying control to the specific gaming state, the first effect is provided as a result effect at the time of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage information after the end of the specific effect. Run,
As a result effect at the time of variable display corresponding to the reserved memory information after the end of the specific effect when the reserved memory information is the reserved memory information for specifying that the special gaming state is controlled to the normal state Executing a second effect different from the first effect;
Said pending memory means, wherein the first startup area but game medium has passed for have Tunable display as yet started, the information for identifying the controller controls the normal state from the special game state is stored When it is, the game machine is characterized by executing a normal state transition notice notification effect in a mode of prompting the passage of the game medium to the second start area .

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