JP5352110B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the amusement of a game more by effectively utilizing almighty symbols in a performance not related to a ready-to-win performance, in a game machine using the almighty symbols. <P>SOLUTION: When a variation pattern is a variable display pattern wherein re-variation is executed, a microcomputer for performance control temporarily stops decorative symbols in a non ready-to-win state in symbol display areas 9L or 9R other than a center symbol display area 9C wherein the decorative symbol is to be temporarily stopped last, and then temporarily stops the almighty symbol in the symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is to be temporarily stopped last. Thereafter, control is executed so as to re-vary decorative patterns in the pattern display areas 9L, 9C and 9R. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a variable display start condition, and the identification information derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display units The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a combination of the above results in a predetermined specific display result.

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

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

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

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time (the reach is reached). State)), stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched, and the final result is displayed. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit before continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  There is a gaming machine that uses a so-called almighty symbol (also referred to as a wild card or a universal symbol; hereinafter sometimes referred to as “ALL”) as a symbol displayed on the variable display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The almighty symbol is a symbol that can be used as any other symbol, that is, a symbol that is considered to be the same symbol as any type of symbol. For example, in a gaming machine in which the right symbol is the last to stop among the left and right symbols, if the left middle symbol is “ALL” “7”, it is treated as equivalent to having reached “7”. .

JP 2002-840 (paragraphs 0002-0003, 0051-0052)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, “ALL” is merely used to increase the types of reach modes or to increase the mode of jackpot symbols (for example, “ALL”, “ALL” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and “ALL”, “ALL” and “Continuous fluctuation of right symbols” are reach states where it is determined that the combination of stop symbols will be a jackpot symbol. ). That is, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, “ALL” is only used for reach and jackpots generated after reach, and “ALL” is used for variable display of symbols not related to reach production. It is not used effectively.

  Therefore, the present invention effectively uses the special identification information in the production not related to the reach production in the gaming machine using the identification information (special identification information) considered to be the same as any other type of identification information. The purpose is to further improve the fun of gaming.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be identified based on the fact that the start condition for variation display (for example, the end of the previous variation or the end of jackpot game) is satisfied. a plurality of variable display unit for variably displaying (e.g., the symbol display area 9L in effect display device 9, 9C, 9R) Bei give a specific combination of identifying information derived displayed into a plurality of variable display portions is predetermined A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player when a display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is obtained, and identification information displayed on a plurality of variable display units includes Special identification information that can be used as a plurality of types of identification information and constitute a specific display result with a plurality of types of identification information derived and displayed on other variable display sections (for example, all- Tee symbol “ALL”) is included, and prior determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that determines whether or not to control to a specific game state before the display result is derived and displayed on a plurality of variable display units. And a variable display pattern determining unit (for example, a variable display pattern determining unit for determining a variable display pattern of identification information from a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the predetermining unit). Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means), the variable display unit performs variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means). Display control means (for example, steps S826 and S in the production control microcomputer 100) 32 to S834, S840A to S840C and S841 to S847), and the identification information is sequentially displayed on a plurality of variable display sections until the display result is derived and displayed after the change of the identification information is started. Temporary stop control means for stopping and displaying (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S830, S848 to S856 and S882 in the production control microcomputer 100) and all the variable display parts after temporarily displaying the identification information, Revariation effect control means for executing revariation for executing variable display of identification information at least once (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S828, S829, S859 to S860 in the effect control microcomputer 100) The temporary stop control means is determined by the variable display pattern determination means When variable display pattern is variable display pattern re variation is performed by the re-change the effect control means, prior to re-change, specific display results on the variable display portion other than the variable display unit of the last identification information temporarily stopped and displayed The identification information of the non-reach mode that does not satisfy the combination condition is temporarily stopped and displayed, and finally the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed on the variable display section where the identification information is temporarily stopped (FIG. 8C, ( D) Reference) Special temporary stop control means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S832, S841 to S844, S834, S845 to S847 based on the process table corresponding to the variation pattern of re-variation in the production control microcomputer 100) ) only contains, before re variations performed by the re-variation effect control unit, a specific display results of the combination without the specific symbol Is capable of temporarily stopping display of a different first special display result or a second special display result different from the specific display result among combinations including special identification information, as compared with the case where the first special display result is temporarily stopped. Thus, the first special display result or the second special display result is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the ratio at which the specific display result is derived and displayed is higher when the second special display result is temporarily displayed. It is characterized by.

  Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, the gaming state is divided into a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a non-probability variable big hit) and a second advantageous state (for example, a probable variation that is advantageous to the player over the first advantageous state) Advantageous state determining means (for example, processing in step S72 in the game control microcomputer 560) is executed to determine which advantageous game state is selected from among a plurality of types of advantageous game states including a big hit based on the big hit game state. Part) and special identification information determining means for determining a combination of identification information including special identification information that is stopped and displayed on each of the plurality of variable display sections (for example, the processing of step S743 in the production control microcomputer 100 is executed). And the special identification information determining means is such that the advantageous state determining means sets the gaming state to the second advantageous state. When it is determined, the combination of identification information is determined so that the number of variable display sections for stopping and displaying the special identification information is larger than when it is determined to be in the first advantageous state (for example, When the temporary stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 36 is used, the rate at which “ALL”, “ALL”, and “ALL” are selected is higher in the case of probability variation big hit than in the case of normal big hit). It may be.

  Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, the gaming state is divided into a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a non-probability variable big hit) and a second advantageous state (for example, a probable variation that is advantageous to the player over the first advantageous state) Advantageous state determining means (for example, processing in step S72 in the game control microcomputer 560) is executed to determine which advantageous game state is selected from among a plurality of types of advantageous game states including a big hit based on the big hit game state. Part) and identification information determining means for determining a combination of identification information including special identification information that is temporarily stopped and displayed on each of the plurality of variable display sections (for example, the processing of step S743 in the production control microcomputer 100 is executed). And the identification information determining means determines that the advantageous state determining means sets the gaming state to the second advantageous state. The identification information is later than the ratio in which the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display portion where the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, as compared with the case where the first advantageous state is determined. The combination of the identification information is determined so that the ratio of the temporary identification display of the special identification information is increased in the variable display portion where the temporary stop display is performed (for example, when the temporary symbol determination table shown in FIG. 36 is used, The ratio of the combination of decorative symbols including “ALL” in the symbol may be selected so that the probability variation jackpot is higher than the normal jackpot).

  After a specific display result including special identification information (for example, jackpot symbol including “ALL”) is temporarily stopped on the variable display section, a specific display result not including special identification information (for example, jackpot not including “ALL”) Display result changing means for deriving and displaying symbols (for example, step S743 in the production control microcomputer 100 (a jackpot symbol including “ALL” can be selected), S863 (a jackpot symbol including “ALL” can be displayed temporarily) , S882 (a portion for executing the processing of the big hit symbol not including “ALL” for final stop display).

  After a specific display result including special identification information (for example, a jackpot symbol including “ALL”) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the variable display section, identification information other than the special identification information is identified on the variable display section displaying the temporary stop display. Specific display result re-variation control means (for example, step S743 in the production control microcomputer 100 (a jackpot symbol including “ALL” can be selected), S867 (“ALL ”And S846 (decoration display of decorative symbols can be displayed until the variation time elapses) may be provided (see FIGS. 9S and 9T).

  A gaming machine that switches between a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a normal mode and an ALL mode) when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, and performs an effect using an effect device provided in the gaming machine in the effect mode after switching. The temporary stop control means may be configured to temporarily stop and display the special identification information on the variable display unit in a specific effect mode (for example, ALL mode) among the plurality of types of effect modes.

In the first aspect of the invention, the gaming machine has temporary stop control means for sequentially stopping and displaying the identification information on a plurality of variable display sections until the display result is derived and displayed after the change of the identification information is started. A temporary change control means including a re-variation effect control means for executing at least one re-change for executing variable display of the identification information on all the variable display parts after temporarily displaying the identification information on all the variable display parts. When the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination unit is a variable display pattern in which re-variation is executed by the re-variation effect control unit, the identification information is temporarily stopped before re-change. Special identification for the variable display part where the identification information is temporarily stopped after the identification information of the non-reach mode that does not satisfy the combination condition of the specific display result is temporarily stopped displayed on the variable display part other than the variable display part Look including special temporary stop control means for temporarily stopping display the broadcast, before re variations performed by the re-variation effect control means, the first special display results different from the specific display results of the combination without the special identification information, Alternatively, the second special display result that is different from the specific display result among the combinations including the special identification information can be temporarily stopped, and the second special display result can be compared with the case where the first special display result is temporarily stopped. Since the first special display result or the second special display result is configured to be temporarily stopped so that the ratio of the specific display result derived and displayed is higher when the temporary stop is displayed, it is variable. When the identification information of the reach mode is not displayed on the display unit, the re-variation effect will be performed when the special identification information is included in the combination of the temporarily stopped identification information, and the display is stopped. Even if the combination of identification information is not a reach aspect combination, in the variable display of identification information to be continued thereafter, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed, The interest of the game can be further improved. Further, when the first special display result is displayed and when the second special display result is displayed, the ease of shifting to the specific gaming state is different, and the combination of identification information including special identification information and the special display result By attracting the player's interest, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the invention according to claim 2, when the special identification information determining means determines that the advantageous state determining means determines that the gaming state is to be the second advantageous state, and determines that the advantageous state is determined to be the first advantageous state. Compared to the above, the number of variable display units for stopping and displaying the special identification information is increased. Therefore, when the number of special identification information is large, it is easy to shift to the second advantageous state. The contents of the production using information can be made abundant, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the identification information determining means determines that the advantageous state determining means determines that the gaming state is the second advantageous state, the identification state determining means determines that the first advantageous state is determined. In comparison, the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display portion where the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed, rather than the ratio where the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display portion where the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed. Since the combination of the identification information is determined so that the ratio becomes high, when the special identification information appears, it becomes easy to shift to the second advantageous state, the production contents become abundant, and the entertainment of the game Can be further improved.

In the invention according to claim 4, since the specific display result including the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed on the variable display unit, the display result changing means for deriving and displaying the specific display result not including the special identification information is provided. Even when special identification information is used for the player, it can be easily recognized that the specific display result is derived and displayed.

In the invention according to claim 5 , after the specific display result including the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed on the variable display section, the identification information is re-displayed on the variable display section which temporarily displays the identification information other than the special identification information. Since the specific display result re-variation control means for deriving and displaying the specific display result is provided, the special identification information is obtained by attracting the player's attention to the identification information derived and displayed after the re-variation. It is possible to recognize which type of identification information corresponds.

In the invention according to claim 6 , since the temporary stop control means is configured to temporarily stop and display the special identification information on the variable display portion in a specific effect mode among the plurality of types of effect modes. Can become more abundant and improve the fun of games.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with variable symbol special display. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, for example, three pieces of decoration (production) identification information “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, for example. The decorative symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (symbol display lines), but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the special control indicator 8 performs variable display of the special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be grasped. Can be easier.

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

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display, for example, a number from 00 to 99 (or a two-digit symbol).

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side of the special symbol display 8 is a special four-display unit that displays the number of effective winning balls that have entered the starting winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting prize memory). A symbol hold storage indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area for displaying the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as a reserved storage display unit 18c). In addition, since the special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18 is provided, the reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not need to be provided.

  The special symbol variable display is a variable display start condition after the start condition which is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) When the display time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation).

  In the special symbol display 8, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is stopped (derived display). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and symbols indicating “−” are off symbols.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 15-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the opening / closing plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence, a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is started. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

  Further, when the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. The second state may be restored after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the short time state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

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

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

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of times or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of times and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

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

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

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

  On the right side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, an upper effect LED 85a, a middle effect LED 85b, and a lower effect LED 85c are provided. The upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c are turned on or blinked, for example, while the decorative symbol is changing. On the left side, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. The movable member 78 operates, for example, while the decorative design is changing.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols (variable display), a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 41 is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c provided on the game board side.

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

  For example, digital data of sound effects (including sound and music) within a predetermined period is stored in the sound data ROM 704 as control data corresponding to sound number data. For example, PCM data is used as the digital data. In this case, the sound effect for one second is represented by 8 bits × 8k (8000) = 64 kbits. In this example, PCM data is used as an example, but other types of digital audio data such as ADPCM data may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2: Determines the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for jackpot type judgment)
(2) Random 3: Determines the decorative pattern variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(3) Random 4: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(4) Random 5: Random 4 initial value is determined (for determining random 4 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (3). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(4). In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number (random R) is a random number generated by the hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560. The big hit determination random number is generated by the game control microcomputer 560 as the big hit determination random number. Software random numbers generated based on a program may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs 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 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  In step S32, instead of starting the variation of the special symbol based on the start flag being set, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating the special symbol variation processing after the variation pattern is determined (specifically 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)), the change of the special symbol may be started. Then, the variation of the special symbol may be stopped based on the value of the special symbol process flag being a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4). In that case, the start flag and the end flag are not used.

  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.

  In step S33, instead of starting the change of the normal symbol based on the start flag being set, the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol changing process. Ordinary symbol variation may be started. Then, the fluctuation of the normal symbol may be stopped based on the value of the normal symbol process flag being a value indicating the normal symbol stop process. In that case, the start flag and the end flag are not used.

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

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

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

  FIG. 7B shows a jackpot type determination table. The jackpot type determination table is a table in which a determination value to be compared with random 2 (random number for jackpot type determination) is set for each jackpot type. In FIG. 7B, not the determination value itself but the number of determination values is described. The jackpot type determination table is stored in the ROM 54. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number when the effective start winning occurs, sets the extracted value as the big hit type determination random number, and starts the variation of the special symbol. When the jackpot type determination random number matches the determination value corresponding to each jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined as the jackpot type.

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

  8-11 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design. 8-11, the downward arrow shows that the decorative design is fluctuating. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show examples of fluctuations including a mode in which all of the left middle right symbols are changed (revaried) again after all of the left middle right symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, in the state where the temporary stop symbol is displayed temporarily, in this embodiment, only the left symbol is stopped while the decorative symbol is changing, and the left and right symbols are stopped. The state (for example, the reach state) being performed is also assumed to be a temporarily stopped display state.

  In this embodiment, there are eight types of decorative symbols on the middle left and right, except for “ALL”, “1” to “8”. In addition, when the decorative symbols on the left middle right change, each symbol display area is variably displayed in the order of “1” →... → “8”, and “1” is displayed next to “8”. .

  As shown in FIG. 8A, after the left middle right symbol fluctuates in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. First, the left symbol is stopped and displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 8C or FIG. 8E, the right symbol is also stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIGS. 8F to 8J, “1”, “2”, and “3” are temporarily stopped and displayed as the temporary stop symbols of the left middle right symbol. In this embodiment, a specific combination of symbols arranged in ascending order such as “1”, “2”, and “3” is referred to as an opportunity. Then, after all of the left middle right symbols have changed again as shown in FIG. 8 (G), the left symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIGS. 8 (H), (I), and (J). The right symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, whereby the final stop symbol is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8 (J), the final stop symbol (display result) is an outlier symbol.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8D and FIG. 9, the middle symbol in the temporary stop symbol of the left middle right symbol is displayed as a temporary stop with “ALL”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (K), after all the left middle right symbols have changed again, the left symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIGS. 9 (L) and 9 (Q). In the variation examples shown in FIGS. 9L to 9P, the left symbol to be stopped is “ALL”. In the variation examples shown in FIGS. 9Q to 9U, the left symbol to be stopped is a symbol other than “ALL”.

  After the left symbol is stopped and displayed, the right symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation examples shown in FIGS. 9 (L) to (P), as shown in FIG. “ALL”. Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 9N, the stop symbol of the middle symbol is “ALL”. In the example shown in FIG. 9N, the left middle right symbol is displayed temporarily stopped. In other words, it fluctuates and does not stop (determine).

  In addition, since “ALL” is an almighty symbol that is considered to be the same symbol for any type of symbol, the state shown in FIG. 9N is a state in which the big hit symbol is displayed temporarily.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (O), after all of the left middle right symbols have changed again, as shown in FIG. 9 (P), the final stop symbol of the left middle right symbols not including “ALL” is derived. Is displayed.

  In the variation example shown in FIGS. 9Q to 9U, as shown in FIG. 9R, the right symbol that is stopped and displayed is “ALL”. Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (S), the stop symbol of the middle symbol is the same symbol as the left symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (S), the left middle right symbol is temporarily stopped. That is, it fluctuates and does not stop at the end.

  In addition, since “ALL” is an almighty symbol that is considered to be the same symbol as any type of symbol, the state shown in FIG. 9 (S) is that the jackpot symbol “2” “2” “2” is temporarily stopped. Corresponds to the displayed state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (T), after symbols other than “ALL” (in this example, the left middle symbol) re-variate, the final stop of the left middle right symbol as shown in FIG. 9 (U) A symbol is derived and displayed. When the final stop symbol of the left middle right symbol is derived and displayed, “ALL” is replaced with a symbol other than “ALL”. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (U), it is replaced with “4”, which is the same type of symbol as the type of the middle left symbol.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9 (T), after symbols other than “ALL” (in this example, the left middle symbol) re-variate, “4” “4” as temporary stop symbols are displayed in the left middle right symbol display area. After displaying “ALL” (see FIG. 9 (U)), the same as the example shown in FIGS. 11 (Q) to (S) (although the displayed symbols are different), left middle right After changing the symbol again, the big hit symbol not including “ALL” may be derived and displayed (final stop). In this example, “4”, “4”, and “4” are derived and displayed.

  Moreover, the fluctuation | variation shown to FIG. 9 (O) is a fluctuation | variation of a re-lottery effect, and the fluctuation | variation shown in FIG. 9 (T) is also a fluctuation | variation of a re-lottery effect.

  In this embodiment, “1” “1” “1”, “3” “3” “3”, “5” “5” “5”, “7” “7” “7” (the same odd symbol ) Is a combination of decorative symbols (probability big hit symbol) that is derived and displayed when the probability variation big hit is “2” “2” “2” “4” “4” “4” “6” “6” “6”, “8” “8” “8” (the same even number combination) is a combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed when a normal big hit (non-probable big hit symbol = normal big hit symbol). As shown in FIG. 9 (N), “ALL”, “ALL”, and “ALL” that are temporarily displayed are actually probable big hit symbols of “7”, “7”, and “7”. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 9S to 9U, the left middle right symbols that are stopped and displayed are “2” “2” “ALL” (equivalent to “2” “2” “2”) to “4”. “4” and “4”, but it does not change to a probable big hit symbol.

  Hereinafter, changing from a combination of non-probability variable jackpot symbol or a combination of “ALL”, “ALL”, and “ALL” to a probabilistic jackpot symbol in the re-drawing effect may be referred to as “promotion”.

  In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, there are a normal mode and an ALL mode as the production mode, the normal mode is changed to the ALL mode, and “ALL” can be stopped and displayed (temporary stop and final stop) in the ALL mode. An example of variation in the case of being controlled is shown.

  FIGS. 10A to 10D show examples of fluctuations based on outlier patterns. That is, in the effect display device 9, after the left middle right symbol fluctuates as shown in FIG. 10A, first, the left symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 10B. Next, as shown in FIG. 10C, the right symbol is also stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10D, the middle symbol is also stopped and displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, it is assumed that the effect mode is the normal mode. 10A to 10D show that a notification image 9A indicating the normal mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. FIG.

  Thereafter, when the effect mode shifts to the ALL mode, as shown in FIG. 10E, a specific screen is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and as shown in FIG. An image for notifying that the process has shifted to is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In the ALL mode, a notification image 9B indicating the ALL mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIGS. 11 (G) to (J), (M) to (O)).

  In the ALL mode, as shown in FIG. 11 (G), after all the left middle right symbols have changed again, the left symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIGS. 11 (H) and 11 (M). In the variation examples shown in FIGS. 10H to 10L, the left symbol to be stopped is “ALL”. In the variation examples shown in FIGS. 11M to 11S, the left symbol to be stopped is a symbol other than “ALL”.

  After the left symbol is stopped and displayed, the right symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation examples shown in FIGS. 11 (H) to (L), as shown in FIG. It is a symbol other than “ALL”. Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (J), the stop symbol of the middle symbol is a symbol other than “ALL”. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (J), the left middle right symbol is displayed temporarily stopped. That is, it fluctuates and does not stop at the end.

  In addition, since “ALL” is an almighty symbol that is considered to be the same symbol as any type of symbol, the jackpot symbol “2” “2” “2” is temporarily stopped in the state shown in FIG. Corresponds to the displayed state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (K), after all of the left middle right symbols have changed again, the final stop symbol of the left middle right symbols is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (L). In the example shown in FIGS. 11 (J) to 11 (L), the left, middle, and right symbols that are stopped and displayed are “ALL”, “2”, “2” (equivalent to “2”, “2”, “2”), and the final stop symbol. Since “2”, “2”, and “2” are not changed to the probable big hit symbol. That is, they are not promoted.

  In the variation example shown in FIGS. 11M to 11S, the right symbol to be stopped and displayed is “ALL” as shown in FIG. 11N. Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (O), the stop symbol of the middle symbol is the same symbol as the left symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (O), the left middle right symbol is displayed temporarily stopped. That is, it fluctuates and does not stop at the end.

  In addition, since “ALL” is an almighty symbol that is considered to be the same symbol for any kind of symbol, the state shown in FIG. 11 (O) is a temporary stop for jackpot symbols “2”, “2”, and “2” Corresponds to the displayed state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (P), after the symbols other than “ALL” (in this example, the left middle symbol) re-change, as shown in FIG. 11 (Q), the left middle right symbol display area. “3”, “3”, and “ALL” as temporary stop symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on 9L, 9C, and 9R. Then, after changing the left middle right symbol again as shown in FIG. 11 (R), as shown in FIG. 11 (S), the big hit symbol not including “ALL” (in this example, “3” “3 "3") is derived and displayed (final stop).

  In the control according to the first embodiment described below, a case where “ALL” is controlled so as to be able to be stopped and displayed is taken as an example regardless of the production mode.

  8 to 11 show an example in which decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R with a time difference (FIGS. 8B and 8C). ), (D) and FIGS. 8 (B), (C), (E), etc.), the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, or the decorative symbols are displayed in any two symbol display areas. All symbols temporarily stop after the symbols stop at the same time, or all symbols temporarily stop when the decorative symbols stop in the other symbol display area after the decorative symbols stop in any one of the symbol display areas You may control.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern. In the variation pattern of Super Reach 1 shown in FIG. 12, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols first fluctuate at a high speed from the beginning of the variation, and after the left symbols stop, the right symbols stop and reach (the left and right symbols all stop together) ), A reach effect (normal reach effect) is executed, and then a super reach effect is executed. Then, when the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation elapses, the left middle right symbol finally stops.

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

  It should be noted that, when the decorative pattern is changed by the change pattern of the super reach including the super reach effect, the jackpot is at a higher rate (100% may be sufficient) than when the decorative pattern is changed by the change pattern of the normal reach. become.

  In the fluctuation pattern of normal reach 1 and normal reach 2 shown in FIG. 12, the decorative pattern on the left middle right first fluctuates at high speed from the beginning of the fluctuation, and the left symbol stops and then the right symbol stops and reaches reach (the left and right symbols are aligned). Normal reach production is executed. Then, when the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation elapses, the left middle right symbol finally stops. Note that the production contents of reach production differ between normal reach 1 and normal reach 2.

  In the variation pattern with re-variation shown in FIG. 12, the left middle right symbol is temporarily stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation. The temporary stop symbol is a combination of left, middle and right symbols whose middle symbol is “ALL” and the left and right symbols do not match (corresponding to the second chance, that is, the second special display result), or a predetermined chance (first 1st chance, that is, corresponding to the first special display result). After that, the left middle right symbol starts to change again (revariation is started), and the left middle right symbol finally stops when the fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation. Note that the re-variation may be executed more than once.

  In addition, re-lottery may be executed. In other words, after the temporary stop with a combination of left middle right symbols (second chance) where the middle symbol is “ALL” and the left and right symbols do not match, re-variation is executed, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the left middle right symbol (It is not the final stop. That is, the final stop symbol is not derived and displayed.) After that, the left middle right symbol or the left middle symbol is changed again, and the jackpot symbol is again displayed again (derived display). There is a case. In addition, an example of the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in this case is corresponded to the fluctuation | variation shown by FIG. 8 (A)-(D) and FIG. 9 (K), (Q)-(U). Also, in the case of normal reach 1, normal reach 2, and super reach, re-lottery may be executed (see FIGS. 11 (O) to (Q)). Further, the effect of re-variation after the big hit symbol is stopped (not the final stop) (particularly, the mode shown in FIGS. 9 (S) to (U) and FIGS. 11 (O) to (Q)). This is called redrawing. In addition, the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped (not the final stop) and the type of jackpot symbol that is derived and displayed may be the same or different.

  In the variation pattern of deviation (no reach) shown in FIG. 12, the decorative symbol fluctuates at high speed, for example, for 5 seconds from the start of variation, and the middle symbol and the right symbol stop after the left symbol stops. In the fluctuation pattern of outlier (short time), the decorative symbol fluctuates at high speed, for example, for 2 seconds from the start of the variation, and the middle symbol and the right symbol stop after the left symbol stops. In the variation pattern of the accuracy shown in FIG. 12, the decorative symbol fluctuates at high speed for 2 seconds from the start of variation, and the left middle right symbol stops. In addition, the variation pattern of the loss (short time) is used when the gaming state is the short time state. Also, the sudden fluctuation pattern is used when it is determined that the sudden sudden change is a big hit.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of transition of the variation mode. The example shown in FIG. 13A is an example in which the variation of the decorative pattern is executed with the variation pattern of the deviation. That is, after the fluctuation starts, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed in sequence (not shown), the middle symbol is stopped and displayed (not shown), and the outlier symbol is derived in the left middle right symbol display area. Is displayed.

  The example shown in FIGS. 13B, 13C, and 13D is an example in which the variation of the decorative pattern is executed with the variation pattern of reach (super reach, normal reach 1 or normal reach 2). That is, after the start of fluctuation, after the left symbol is stopped and displayed, the right symbol, which is the same type as the left symbol, is stopped and displayed (not shown), then the normal reach 1 effect, the normal reach 2 effect or super The reach effect is executed (not shown), the middle symbol is stopped and displayed (not shown), and the off symbol or jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the left middle right symbol display area.

  In FIGS. 13 and 14, the symbols (A) to (N) are attached to the final stop portion of the decorative design. In the following description, for example, “example shown in FIG. 13B” Is not just the final stop portion ("missing or jackpot"), but a series of "start of fluctuation", "reach" and "missing or jackpot". The same applies to the other examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

  The example shown in FIGS. 13E, 13F, and 13G is an example in which the variation of the decorative symbol is executed by the variation pattern of the reach. Of the reach symbols (the left and right symbols constituting the reach mode) One or more symbols are “ALL”. In other words, after the change starts, “ALL” or another symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area, and the same symbol as the left symbol or “ALL” is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area (not shown). The effect of normal reach 1, the effect of normal reach 2 or the effect of super reach is executed (not shown), the middle symbol is stopped (not shown), and the big hit symbol is stopped in the symbol display area on the left middle right Is displayed. The left middle right symbol is displayed as a temporary stop (see FIG. 11J). Further, after all the symbols in the middle left and right have changed again (see FIG. 11 (K)), the big hit symbol is displayed (see FIG. 11 (L)).

  13 (H), (I), and (J) are examples in which the variation of the decorative symbol is executed by the variation pattern of the reach. Of the reach symbols (the left and right symbols constituting the reach mode), One or more symbols are “ALL”. In other words, after the change starts, “ALL” or another symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area, and the same symbol as the left symbol or “ALL” is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area (not shown). The effect of normal reach 1, the effect of normal reach 2 or the effect of super reach is executed (not shown), the middle symbol is stopped (not shown), and the big hit symbol is stopped in the symbol display area on the left middle right Is displayed. Then, the left middle right symbol is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 11 (O)). Further, after symbols other than “ALL” fluctuate again (see FIG. 11 (P)), the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 11 (Q)). At this time, in the example shown in FIGS. 11 (P) and (Q), “ALL” remains stopped in the symbol display area on the right. Next, after all the symbols in the middle left and right have changed again (see FIG. 11 (R)), the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (see FIG. 11 (S)).

  The example shown in FIGS. 14K1 and 14K2 is a case in which decoration pattern variation is executed with a variation pattern with re-variation, and the decoration pattern temporarily stops at the chance (first chance). Is an example in which That is, after the fluctuation starts, the left symbol and the right symbol are sequentially stopped and displayed (not shown), the middle symbol is stopped and displayed (not shown), and the chance eye is temporarily stopped in the left middle right symbol display area. Is displayed. Thereafter, after all the symbols in the middle left and right have changed again, the outlier symbol (for (K1)) or jackpot symbol (for (K2)) is derived and displayed. Note that the example shown in FIG. 14 (K1) corresponds to the variation example shown in FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8E to 8J. In addition, after the first chance is temporarily stopped, the mode may further shift to the mode shown in (M) and (N) of FIG. 14 (however, the state after the temporary stop with the middle symbol “ALL”) To).

  The examples shown in FIGS. 14L, 14M, and 14N are cases in which the decoration symbol variation is executed with the variation pattern with re-variation, and the combination of the left middle right symbol including "ALL" It is an example in which a change (see FIG. 8D) displayed as a temporary stop is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14 (M), reach is reached in the fluctuation after the temporary stop (the left and right stop symbols are the same type of symbols), and then the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, after all symbols have changed again (see FIG. 9 (O)), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 9 (P)).

  In the example shown in FIG. 14 (N), reach is reached in the fluctuation after the temporary stop (the left and right stop symbols are of the same type), and then the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, after one or two symbols change again (see FIG. 9 (T)), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 9 (U)). Next, after all the symbols in the middle left and right are re-variable (re-variation in the case of re-lottery effect) (not shown in FIG. 9), the big hit symbol is derived and displayed (not shown in FIG. 9).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of 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. FIG. 15 shows the number of determination values, not the determination values themselves. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 54. When the big hit is made, the CPU 56 decides the fluctuation pattern based on the big hit time fluctuation pattern determination table (big hit time fluctuation pattern table) shown in FIG. In addition, when the game state is the normal state when the game is not a big hit, the variation is based on the variation pattern determination table (the variation pattern table at the time of loss (normal state)) shown in FIG. 15B. Determine the pattern. When the game state is not a big win and the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the variation pattern determination table (outage (probability variation / time reduction state) variation pattern table) shown in FIG. Based on this, the variation pattern is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 560 decides not to make a big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 does not decide whether or not to reach and does not decide whether or not to reach, and the variation pattern including the variation effect (variation pattern 1) , 2, 3) is selected, the reach of the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the variation of the decorative symbol. However, if it is decided not to win, the game control microcomputer 560 decides whether or not to reach, and when it decides to reach, the variation pattern including the reach effect is selected. Also good.

  FIG. 16 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. 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big win game. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the decorative symbols and the display results of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 16, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the 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.

  FIG. 17 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 special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to 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 special symbols can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit. 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 special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. 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 decorative symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit 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 for causing the production control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (step S211). If the value of the pending storage number counter is the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not the upper limit value, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S212). Further, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers (random 2, 3: refer to FIG. 6), and corresponds them to the value of the pending storage number counter as the extracted random number value. Processing for storing in the storage area in the holding storage buffer is executed (step S213). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. Note that a counter for generating software random numbers, a reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

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

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the number of reserved storage (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (big hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area (step S61), the random R (big hit determination random number) value, and a predetermined big hit determination value (FIG. 7A). (See step S62), and if they match, it is decided to win.

  Note that when the gaming state is in the probable change state, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value is set as shown as “when probability change” in FIG. 7A, and the gaming state is in the normal state. In the case of (non-probability changing state), the big hit determination value in the table in which the big hit determination value as shown as “normal time (non-probability change)” in FIG. If it is decided to make a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S71. If it is not decided to win, the process proceeds to step S74. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display 8 as a big hit symbol. It is also a thing.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Further, based on the random 2 value and the determination value set in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot type (normal jackpot, 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 big hit type is “normal” (normal big hit), “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable change” (probable big hit), the data indicating the big hit type is “ “02” is set, and “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is “surprise probability” (surprise big hit = sudden probability change big hit).

  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 this embodiment, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7” when it is decided to make a probable big hit, and “1” when it is decided to make a probable big hit suddenly. Yes, it is “3” if it is usually decided to win. 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 big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the big hit flag is set, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the determination value matching the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern determination is selected from the big hit hour fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 15A) (step S92, S93). However, if it is determined that the sudden probability change big hit is made, the CPU 56 selects the fluctuation pattern 7 (see FIG. 12) as the fluctuation pattern. Then, control goes to a step S94.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number from the loss reach fluctuation pattern table (see FIGS. 15B and 15C). Is selected (step S94). Specifically, when the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set, the determination corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number from the variation pattern table (see FIG. 15C) at the time of loss (probability variation / time reduction state). When the variation pattern according to the value is selected and neither the probability variation flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the variation pattern determining random value is set from the variation pattern table (see FIG. 15B) at the time of loss (normal state). A variation pattern corresponding to the matching determination value is selected. Then, control goes to a step S94.

  In step S94, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command (see FIG. 16) corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S92 or step S93 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 S92 and S93. Then, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S95). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S96). 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 S97).

  FIG. 22 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 control to transmit any effect control command (refer to FIG. 24) of display result 1 designation to display result 4 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. 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, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the 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).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S123). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit is not set, the process proceeds to step S139 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit the big hit start designation command (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability big hit, a sudden start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on 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). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In step S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S141 and 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. 25 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S407).

  FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated according to the pre-opening process (step S305) (step S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of a sudden probability big hit, the period may be shorter than the 15R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing the probability variation big hit. (Steps S442 and S447). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time for notifying the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (step S449), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S450).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probability variation big hit but the data indicating the sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a sudden end specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S443). S444). When the data indicating the big hit type is not suddenly the data indicating the probable change big hit, control for transmitting the big hit end 1 designation command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S445). Then, control goes to a step S449.

  FIG. 28 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 S153. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151). In addition, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (the jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S152), and the process ends.

  In step S153, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot 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 S154). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S158).

  If the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (step S161). Then, the process proceeds to step S162. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found, the time reduction flag is set (step S162), and for example, 100 is set to the time reduction number counter (step S163). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S164).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S707.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the hold memory display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Then, control goes to a step S702.

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 4 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 32, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes a reach design determining random number for the decorative design, a random design determining random number for the decorative design, a random design determining random number for the decorative design, and a temporary stop. A random number for determining a symbol, a random number for determining a lottery or jackpot symbol change, a random number for determining a big bonus symbol, and a random symbol for determining a variable symbol sequence are used. In FIG. 32, the numerical value in parentheses indicates the range that can be taken by the random number.

  The reach design determining random number is used when reaching the final stop design (display result) of the decorative design without making a big hit. When the final stop symbol is a big hit, the right and left symbols in the final stop symbol determined using the big hit symbol determination random number are used as the reach symbol at the time of reach. The temporary stop symbol determination random number is a random number for determining a temporary stop symbol (see FIGS. 8D and 8F) at the time of temporary stop during the variation of the decorative symbol by the variation pattern accompanied by the re-variation effect. The random number for determining the lottery or the big hit symbol change is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an effect of temporarily stopping the big hit symbol (see FIGS. 9 (N), (S), FIG. 11 (J), (O)). It is. The once-stop big hit symbol design random number is a random number for determining the big hit symbol (see FIGS. 9 (N), (S), 11 (J), (O)) to be temporarily stopped. The random number for determining the variable symbol sequence is decorated in any of the three display columns in which the jackpot symbol has been stopped (specifically, all columns or ones displaying "ALL"). It is a random number for determining whether to change the symbol again.

  Note that a random number other than the random numbers shown in FIG. 32 may be used to enhance the effect.

  FIG. 33 shows a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a jackpot symbol as a combination of stop symbols for a decorative symbol, and a loss symbol determination table for determining a slip symbol as a combination of stop symbols for a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing. The jackpot symbol determination table and the off- symbol symbol determination table are stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In the jackpot symbol determination table, a determination value to be compared with the jackpot symbol determination random number is set. A determination value to be compared with a random symbol for determining a loss symbol is set in the loss symbol determination table.

  In the jackpot symbol determination table, “2” “2” “2”, “4” “4” “4”, “6” “6” “6”, “8” “8” “8” (the same Tables used for normal big hits, in which determination values corresponding to each of the combinations of even numbers) are set, and “1” “1” “1”, “3” “3” “3”, “5” “ There is a table used at the probability variation big hit in which determination values corresponding to each of “5”, “5”, “7”, “7”, and “7” (combination of the same odd number symbols) are set. In addition, the outlier design determination table (I) corresponds to each outlier symbol (a combination of left, right and right symbols that do not have the right and left symbols, except for the same as the chance eye and the sudden hit big symbol). The judgment value to be set is set. In the outlier design determination (II) table, determination values corresponding to the respective outlier designs (the outset design determination (II) table includes those in which left and right symbols are aligned) are set. Yes. The lost symbol determination table (I) is used when not reaching. The missed symbol determination (II) table is used when the chance chance (first chance or second chance) is temporarily stopped but is not a big hit (for the first chance, FIG. 8 ( F) to (J)). The reason that the left and right symbols are included in the off-set symbol determination (II) table is that the table is not reached after reaching the reach state (the left and right symbols are aligned and stopped) as illustrated in FIG. 8 (I). This is because the symbol may be displayed as a final stop.

  In this embodiment, when reaching the final stop symbol (display result) of the decorative symbol without making a big hit, after the reach symbol is determined, the random symbol for determining the symbol is different from the determined reach symbol. Based on the above, the dissociation symbol is determined.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of a reach symbol determination table. The reach symbol determination table is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. When the variation pattern of normal reach 1, normal reach 2 or super reach is designated as the variation pattern, the production control CPU 101 sets the reach symbol determination table when the final stop symbol (display result) of the decorative symbol is not a big hit. Use to determine the reach symbol.

  In each table, determination values corresponding to each of the reach symbols having the same left and right symbols are set. The effect control CPU 101 extracts a reach determination random number at a predetermined time, and uses the reach symbol corresponding to the determination value that matches the reach determination random number as the reach symbol used during the reach effect.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a temporary stop symbol determination table. The temporary stop symbol determination table is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 101 determines a temporary stop symbol (see FIGS. 8D and 8F) using the temporary stop symbol determination table when a variation pattern of re-variation is designated as the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, “1” “1” “2”, “1” “2” “3”, “5” “5” “6”, “7” “7” “8” are used as temporary stop symbols. There is a combination of decorative designs that do not include “ALL” and a combination of decorative designs that include “ALL” in the middle design. There are four types of decorative symbol combinations that do not include “ALL”, which are chances (first chances). Further, in the combination of decorative symbols including “ALL” in the middle symbol, the left and right symbols are different types of symbols, for a total of 56 types. Note that the four types of first chances shown in FIG. 35 are examples.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the case of big hits (probability big hits or normal big hits), the proportion of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol combinations including “ALL” selected is greater than in the case of outliers. Therefore, the player expects that the combination of the left, middle and right symbols including “ALL” that will lead to the jackpot will be displayed temporarily.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, when it is determined to be a promiscuous jackpot, a combination of decorative symbols including “ALL” in the middle symbol is compared to a case where it is determined to be a normal jackpot. Is selected at a higher rate than the rate at which the first chance is selected. In other words, when it is determined that the gaming state is the second advantageous state (for example, a gaming state with a promising big hit), the game state is determined to be the first advantageous state (for example, a normal big hit gaming state). Compared to the above, the combination of identification information is determined to be a combination of identification information including special identification information at a high rate. Therefore, if it is decided to be a probable big hit, a combination of left, middle and right symbols that include “ALL” in the middle symbol is likely to be displayed as a temporary stop, and the player is likely to lead to the occurrence of a probable big hit. We expect that a combination of left, middle and right symbols including “ALL” will be displayed temporarily.

  In addition, the temporary stop symbol determination table includes a table in the case of loss that is used when it is determined not to be a big hit, and a case of a normal big hit that is used when it is determined to be a normal big hit. There are provided a table and a table for probability variation jackpots that are used when it is decided to have probability variation jackpots.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop symbol determination table. The stop symbol determination table is temporarily stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 101 temporarily displays the big hit symbol on the effect display device 9 (not the derivation display of the final stop symbol) (FIG. 9 (N), (S), FIG. 11 (J), (O ))) Is once determined using the stop symbol determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when it is determined to be a promiscuous jackpot, a combination of decorative symbols including more “ALL” is selected than when it is determined to be a normal jackpot. Is high (because there are many judgment values for "ALL", "ALL", and "ALL"). That is, when it is determined to be a probabilistic big hit, there is a tendency that many combinations of decorative symbols including “ALL” are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, when it is determined to be a probable big hit, the number of symbol display areas in which “ALL” is temporarily displayed among a plurality of symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R tends to increase. Therefore, the player expects that the number of symbol display areas in which “ALL”, which is likely to cause a probable big hit, is temporarily displayed is increased.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36, when it is decided to be a promiscuous big hit, compared to the case where it is decided to make a normal big hit, the right symbol displayed in the second stop display “ALL” The ratio of selecting a decorative symbol combination including “” is higher than the ratio of selecting a decorative symbol combination including “ALL” as special identification information in the left symbol that is first stopped and displayed. When the combination of jackpot symbols to be temporarily stopped is determined using the stop symbol determination table, the jackpot is exemplified as shown in FIGS. 9 (N), (S) and FIGS. 11 (J), (O). The symbols are displayed in a stopped state, but at the time illustrated in FIGS. 9 (M) and (R) and FIGS. 11 (I) and (N), the left and right symbols of the determined combination of jackpot symbols that are temporarily stopped are Stopped display. Therefore, when it is determined to be a probable big hit, the right of the plurality of symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R that the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed after the first time that the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Tend to be displayed as a temporary stop in the symbol display area 9R. Therefore, the player expects “ALL” to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area 9R that is likely to lead to the occurrence of a probable big hit. In addition, the content of the production becomes abundant and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a variation symbol sequence determination table. The variation symbol sequence determination table is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops and displays the jackpot symbol, and then selects which of the three display columns in which the jackpot symbol is stopped (specifically, all columns or columns in which “ALL” is not displayed) ), It is determined using the random symbol for determining the variation symbol sequence whether the ornament symbol is to be varied again.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

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

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

  Big hit display 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 effect process (step S807).

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

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is a variation pattern accompanied by a re-variation effect (a variation pattern with re-variation) (step S821). If the variation pattern is accompanied by a re-variation effect, the temporary stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 41 is executed (step S822). Further, when the effect control CPU 101 is determined to be a big hit (when the display result specifying command indicates a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden big hit), the big hit symbol etc. determining process shown in FIG. Is executed (steps S823 and S824). If it is not determined to be a big hit (when the display result specifying command indicates a loss), the loss symbol determination process shown in FIG. 42 is executed (steps S823 and S825). Note that the case where the display result specifying command indicates a loss is a case where the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area is a display result 1 specifying command for specifying a loss. In addition, when the display result specifying command indicates a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden big hit, the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area is a display result 2 specifying command for specifying a normal big hit, This is the case of the display result 3 designation command for the probability variation jackpot designation or the display result 4 designation command for the sudden probability variation jackpot designation.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command is selected (step S826).

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the decorative symbol display mode) Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the decorative pattern in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data. When the movable member 78 is used, the movable member control data is also included in the process table, and the motor 86 for operating the movable member 78 is controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data. Further, when controlling the production LEDs 85a, 85b, and 85c, data for controlling them is included in the lamp control execution data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 44 is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 45, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitters such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, The effect during the change of the decorative pattern is realized once. In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. Further, the sound number data related to the sound effect is not set in the process table.

  The production control CPU 101 selects the process table and outputs the sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern to the sound output board 70 (step S827). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern accompanied by a re-variation effect, the temporary stop waiting timer is set to the period until the temporary stop (the period from FIG. 8 (A) to (D) or FIG. 8 (A)). A value corresponding to the period from (B) to (F) through (E) is set (steps S828 and S829). Further, a value corresponding to the period until the left symbol is stopped and displayed is set in the left symbol stop timer (step S830).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S826 (step S831). The production control CPU 101 controls the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1 and lamp control execution data 1). Is started (step S832). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including decorative symbols) according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps.

  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 S833). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S834). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S835).

  Next, the temporary stop symbol determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the temporary stop symbol determination process, the production control CPU 101 extracts the temporary stop symbol determination random number, and uses the extracted temporary stop symbol determination random number and the temporary stop symbol determination table (see FIG. 35), A temporary stop symbol (combination of temporary stop symbols of the left middle right symbol) of the decorative symbol at the time of temporary stop is determined (step S721).

  In the process of step S721, when the received display result specifying command does not indicate that the received display result specifying command is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 uses a table in the case of loss. When the display result specifying command indicates that a normal jackpot is used, a table for a normal jackpot is used. When the display result specifying command indicates that the probability variation jackpot is used, a table for the probability variation jackpot is used. And the combination of the temporary stop symbol of the left middle right symbol corresponding to the determination value which corresponds with the value of the temporary stop symbol determination random number in the table is determined as the temporary stop symbol at the time of temporary stop. Then, the data indicating the determined temporary stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area (temporary stop symbol storage area) of the RAM (step S722).

  Next, the big hit symbol determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the jackpot symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the received display result specifying command indicates a probable big hit (step S731). When the probable big hit is indicated, the stop symbol (final stop symbol) is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number (step S732). Specifically, in step S732, a jackpot symbol determination random number is extracted and corresponds to the decision value that matches the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number in the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. Determine the probability variation big hit symbol ("1" "1" "1", "3" "3" "3", "5" "5" "5", "7" "7" "7") To do. Then, control goes to a step S741.

  If the display result specifying command does not indicate a probable big hit, it is checked whether or not a sudden big hit is indicated (step S733). If the winning big hit is shown, the combination of the final stop symbols of the decorative symbols is determined to be the big winning symbol (in this embodiment, “1”, “3”, “5”) (step S734). Then, control goes to a step S749. If the display result specifying command does not indicate a sudden big hit, a stop symbol (final stop symbol) is determined based on the big hit symbol determination random number (step S735). Specifically, in step S735, the jackpot symbol determination random number is extracted and corresponds to the determination value that matches the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number in the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. To determine the normal jackpot symbol ("2" "2" "2", "4" "4" "4", "6" "6" "6", "8" "8" "8") To do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for re-lottery or jackpot symbol change determination, and determines whether or not to perform control to temporarily stop and display the jackpot symbol based on the extracted random number for lottery or jackpot symbol change determination. Determination is made (step S741). If it is decided not to perform the control to stop and display the big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S749.

  When it is decided to perform stop display control for the big hit symbol, the stop big hit symbol determining random number is extracted once, the extracted temporary stop big hit symbol determining random number and the temporary stopping symbol determining table (see FIG. 36) Thus, the big hit symbol to be temporarily stopped is determined (step S743). Then, the data indicating the determined jackpot symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (for example, the temporarily stopped symbol storage area) (step S744).

  In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is a combination of decorative symbols including one or more “ALL” symbols (see FIG. 36). However, the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed to perform the re-lottery effect may be a combination of decorative symbols that do not include the “ALL” symbol.

  In addition, when all of the determined jackpot symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed are not “ALL”, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the random symbol for determining the variable symbol sequence, determines the extracted random symbol for determining the variable symbol sequence, and determines the variable symbol sequence Depending on the table for use (see FIG. 37), the decorative symbols are changed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the left middle right, or the decorative symbols are changed only in the symbol display area where “ALL” is not displayed. Is determined (step S745). When it is decided to change the decorative symbol only in the symbol display area where “ALL” is not displayed, the combination of symbols after re-lottery (see FIG. 9 (U) and FIG. 11 (Q)) The symbol display area displaying “ALL” is set to “ALL”, and the other symbol display areas are determined to be the stop symbols already determined in the process of step S732 or step S735 (step S746, step S746). (S747), the determined post-lottery symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (for example, the post-lottery symbol storage area) (step S748). Then, control goes to a step S749.

  The effect control CPU 101 does not execute the processes of steps S747 and S748 when all of the jackpot symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed are “ALL”. In that case, the final stop symbol is displayed without displaying the symbol after the re-lottery (see FIGS. 9N to 9P). Also, if the effect control CPU 101 decides in step S741 not to temporarily stop the jackpot symbol, that is, if it decides not to change the jackpot symbol or perform the lottery effect. Does not display the “ALL” symbol as a left / right / right stop symbol. In that case, after the change of the medium symbol after reaching the reach state, the jackpot symbol ("ALL" symbol is not included) determined by the processing of Steps S732 and S735 is derived and displayed.

  In step S749, the effect control CPU 101 saves the data indicating the jackpot symbol determined in the processes of steps S732, S734, and S735 in a predetermined area (final stop symbol storage area) of the RAM (step S749).

  Next, the off symbol determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the off symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern is a normal reach 1, normal reach 2 or super reach variation pattern (step S751). If the fluctuation pattern is not normal reach 1, normal reach 2 or super reach, it is a random pattern for determining a missing symbol and a missing symbol determining table (combination of left, right, and right decorative symbols). Is determined (step S752). Then, the data indicating the determined lost symbol is stored in a predetermined area (final stop symbol storage area) of the RAM (step SS756).

  When the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach 1, normal reach 2 or super reach fluctuation pattern, a reach design determining random number is extracted and a reach design determining random number value and a reach design determining table (see FIG. 34) are used. The reach symbol is determined (step S753). Then, the data indicating the determined reach symbol is stored in a predetermined area (reach symbol storage area) of the RAM (step S754).

  Then, a random symbol for determining a missing symbol is extracted, and a symbol (a combination of left, right, and right decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol) is determined based on the value of the random symbol for determining a missing symbol (step S755). Further, the data indicating the determined lost symbol is stored in a predetermined area (final stop symbol storage area) of the RAM (step S756).

  Note that in the process of step S755, the shifted symbols are determined so that the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol does not become a big hit symbol. For example, the data (value) indicating the reach symbol is added to the value of the random symbol for determining the symbol, and the symbol corresponding to the added value (for example, the symbol “1” if the added value is 1) is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. The combination of the left and right symbols, which are the reach symbols, and the middle symbol is used as the off symbol that becomes the final stop symbol. At that time, if the symbol corresponding to the added value matches the left and right symbols (same symbols), the middle symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  46 and 47 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). If the left symbol stop timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the left symbol stop timer is decremented by 1 (step S840D). If the right symbol stop timer is in operation (if not timed out), the value of the right symbol stop timer is decremented by 1 (step S840E). If the temporary stop wait timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the temporary stop wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S84F). If the symbol temporary stop waiting timer is operating (if not timed out), the symbol temporary stop waiting timer is decremented by 1 (step S840G). If the re-lottery time timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the re-lottery time timer is decremented by 1 (step S840H).

  The left symbol stop timer is a timer for measuring the period from the start of decorative symbol variation or the start of re-variation after temporary stop until the time when the left symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area. is there. The right symbol stop timer is a timer for measuring a period from the stop display time of the left symbol to the time point when the right symbol is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area.

  The temporary stop waiting timer is a timer for measuring a period from the start of the decorative symbol change to the temporary stop when the decorative symbol is changed by the change pattern accompanied by the re-change effect. The symbol temporary stop waiting timer is a timer for measuring a period from when the right symbol stops until when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, when the big hit symbol is temporarily stopped. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the period measured by the symbol temporary stop waiting timer is the period from the time when the state shown in FIG. 9 (M) is reached to the state shown in FIG. This corresponds to the period from when the state shown in FIG. 9 (R) is reached until the state shown in FIG. In addition, the symbol temporary stop waiting timer is a big hit from the point of reach (see FIGS. 11 (I) and 11 (N)) when the decorative symbol changes due to the normal reach 1, normal reach 2 and super reach variation patterns. It is also used to measure the period until the symbol is temporarily stopped (see FIGS. 11J and 11O).

  When the re-lottery effect is executed, the re-lottery time timer is displayed when the left, middle and right decorative symbols after the re-lottery are stopped and displayed after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 9 (U)). It is a timer for measuring the period until. In addition, the re-lottery time timer is re-lotted from the time when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 11 (O)) when the decorative symbol changes due to the normal reach 1, normal reach 2 and super reach variation patterns. It is also used to measure the period until the later left middle right decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 11 (Q)). Note that the time from the state shown in FIG. 9 (U) or FIG. 11 (Q) until the jackpot symbol not including the “ALL” symbol is stopped and displayed corresponds to the remaining time of the variable time timer.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S842). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S843). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S844).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S845), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (displayed 30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of a power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S846). In this way, the effect control device 9 implements decorative pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S847).

  If the left symbol stop timer has timed out (step S848), the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the left symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area (step S849). Specifically, the image data of the left design is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM. If it is determined to be out of place, the left symbol to be stopped is the left symbol indicated by the data stored in the final stop symbol storage area. In the case of reaching, it is the left symbol indicated by the data stored in the reach symbol storage area. When the re-change effect is performed and the reach effect is performed after the start of re-change (see FIG. 8 (I), FIG. 9 (M), (R)), the data temporarily stored in the stop symbol storage area ( 9 (M) and (R)), or the left symbol shown by the data stored in the final stop symbol storage area (in the case of FIG. 8 (I)).

  When the right symbol stop timer has timed out (step S855), the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the right symbol stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area (step S856). Specifically, the image data of the right design is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM.

  Furthermore, when the process of step S856 is a big hit, when it is determined to stop and display the big hit symbol, and when the right symbol is stopped immediately before the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. (In the case of the example shown in FIG. 9M, FIG. 9R, FIG. 11I, and FIG. 11N), the point at which the big hit symbol is temporarily displayed on the symbol temporary stop waiting timer (( A value corresponding to the period up to (N), FIG. 9 (S), FIG. 11 (J), and FIG. 11 (O) is set (steps S857 and S858).

  When the re-variation time timer has timed out (step S859), the effect control CPU 101 displays the temporary stop symbol indicated by the data stored in the temporary stop symbol storage area as “left” in the effect display device 9. The symbol display area (symbol display line), the “medium” symbol display area (symbol display line), and the “right” symbol display area (symbol display line) are controlled to be stopped (step S860). Further, a value corresponding to a period until the left symbol is stopped and displayed is set in the left symbol stop timer (step S861).

  Note that the display shown in FIGS. 8D and 8F is performed on the effect display device 9 by the process in step S860, but FIGS. 8B, 8C, and 8E are performed. The stop display of the left and right symbols shown in () is realized by the processing of steps S848 to S856.

  When the symbol temporary stop waiting timer has timed out (step S862), the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display the medium symbol of the jackpot symbol indicated by the data temporarily stored in the stop symbol storage area. Control to stop display in the “medium” symbol display area (symbol display line) is performed (step S863).

  In addition, when performing the re-lottery effect, the value corresponding to the period until the time point when the left middle right decorative symbol after the re-lottery is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 9 (U), FIG. 11 (Q)) is re-displayed. The lottery time timer is set (step S865). When the lottery effect is not performed and the change control of the big hit symbol is performed (see FIGS. 9 (N) to (P) and FIGS. 11 (J) to (L)), the variable time timer is up. Sometimes, the jackpot symbol (not including “ALL”) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. As shown in Fig. 9 (N) and Fig. 11 (J), when the jackpot symbol that includes "ALL" is changed to the jackpot symbol that does not include "ALL", the almighty symbol "ALL" is used. However, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the jackpot symbol has been derived and displayed. That is, even when the “ALL” symbol as the special identification information is used, it can be easily recognized that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed.

  When the re-lottery time timer has timed out (step S866), the CPU 101 for effect control displays the left middle right decorative symbol (data stored in the post-lottery symbol storage area) that is stopped and displayed after the re-lottery. Symbol display area (symbol display line), “middle” symbol display area (symbol display line), and “right” symbol display area (symbol display line). Is controlled to display a temporary stop (step S867). As shown in FIG. 9 (T) and FIG. 11 (P) by the process of step S867, after changing only the symbols other than “ALL”, the combination of the decorative symbols of the left, middle and right symbols which are displayed at the final stop is displayed. A part is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 9 (U) and FIG. 11 (Q)). When only the symbols other than “ALL” are changing again, the player can be made to pay attention to the changed decorative symbols. Therefore, the player can be made aware that the big hit has occurred by the symbol after the change (the symbol which is not “ALL”). It should be noted that, from the state shown in FIG. 9 (U) and FIG. 11 (Q), the re-change is further performed, and when the change time elapses, a jackpot symbol not including the “ALL” symbol is derived and displayed ( (See FIG. 11 (S): not shown in FIG. 9). In other words, in the jackpot symbol including the “ALL” symbol as special identification information, the ornament symbol other than the “ALL” symbol is stopped and displayed again in the symbol display area, and then the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed again. Therefore, by attracting the player's attention to the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed after re-variation, the “ALL” symbol corresponds to any type of decorative symbol (“1” to “8”) You can recognize whether you are doing.

  When the variation time timer has timed out (when the period from the variation start to the variation end has elapsed) (step S868), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the decoration symbol change stop process (step The value is updated according to S803) (step S870). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S869), the value of the effect control process flag is displayed as a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S880). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S887. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S886. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbols in steps S881 to S886 is performed. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S887.

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

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

  When the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step S882 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed) (step S883), the effect control CPU 101 changes the value of the effect control process flag to the process of waiting for the variation pattern command ( It is updated to a value corresponding to step S800) (step S884).

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S882, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S886) and receives a jackpot start designation command reception flag ( Whether or not a big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or a sudden start designation command reception flag indicating that a sudden start designation command has been received is set (step S887). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the sudden start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S888), and the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect is sounded. It outputs to the output board 70 (step S889). Further, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S890).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. In the process of step S890, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to be a normal big hit or a probable big hit (specifically, when receiving a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command: FIG. 16), when the process table corresponding to “15-time open game start notification” is selected and determined to be a big hit (specifically, when a display result 4 designation command is received: FIG. 16) selects a process table corresponding to “twice open game start notification”. Then, by setting the process timer set value in the process timer, the process timer is started (step S891), and the effect device (as an effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1 and lamp control execution data 1) The control of the effect display device 9 and various lamps as effect parts is executed (step S892). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S893).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process (ending effect), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S970). When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0 (step S971), 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 S977). In the big hit end effect period timer, a value corresponding to the ending effect period is set in the mid-round processing for the final round.

  If the value of the big hit end effect period timer is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (step S972). When the process timer times out (step S973), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S974). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S975).

  As described above, in this embodiment, a non-reach mode is provided in a symbol display area (for example, the left and right symbol display areas) other than the symbol display area (for example, the central symbol display area) where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. After temporarily stopping a combination of decorative symbols, when “ALL” is temporarily stopped in the symbol display area where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (for example, the middle symbol display area), Since the gaming machine is configured to re-variate the decorative symbols, if the reach-like decorative symbol is not displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, “ALL” is included in the combination of temporarily suspended decorative symbols. Re-change effect will be performed, and even if the combination of the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed is not the combination of the reach form, The expectations of that pattern is derived display can be continued. In this embodiment, after the identification information is temporarily stopped on all the variable display units, the re-variation effect control means for executing the re-variation for performing variable display of the identification information on all the variable display units at least once. In the production control microcomputer 100, the processes of steps S828 and S829 executed based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command designating the fluctuation pattern with re-variation (see FIG. 12), and the decoration executed thereafter. This is realized in a part that executes variable symbol display processing (decorative symbol variation processing in FIGS. 46 and 47, in particular, processing in steps S859 to S860).

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern according to the data (determination value) set in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The control microcomputer 560 determines the temporary stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol (big hit symbol), and the final stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol according to the data set in the tables shown in FIGS. That is, the symbol “ALL” is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 regardless of the gaming state, but the symbol “ALL” is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 only in a specific gaming state. Also good.

  For example, a normal mode and an all mode (ALL mode) are provided as production modes. Only in the ALL mode, control is performed so that the symbol “ALL” is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. As an example, the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 switches the effect mode from the normal mode to the ALL mode when the elapsed time in the normal mode reaches a predetermined time. Also, when the elapsed time in ALL mode reaches a predetermined time, the production mode is switched from ALL mode to normal mode. When the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to switch between the normal mode and the ALL mode, the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the effect control microcomputer 100 of the effect mode with an effect control command. .

  Note that switching the effect mode every time the predetermined time elapses is an example, and other conditions may be used as the condition for switching the effect mode. For example, the production mode is switched on the condition that the special symbol and the decorative symbol are changed a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined random number is given at a predetermined time (for example, at the start or end of the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol). The effect mode may be determined by lottery using the extracted random number. Further, when the predetermined time comes, the effect mode may be switched.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a temporary stop symbol determination table used by the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the second embodiment for switching effect modes. Unlike the temporary stop symbol determination table in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 35, when the temporary stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 50 is used, “ALL” does not appear in the temporary stop symbol. The effect control microcomputer 100 uses the temporary stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 50 in the normal mode, and uses the temporary stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 35 in the ALL mode. In the normal mode, instead of the reach symbol determination table shown in FIG. 34, a reach symbol determination table in which only a combination of left and right symbols not including “ALL” symbols is set in the left symbol or the right symbol is used.

  In the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 does not execute the processes of steps S741 to S748 (see FIG. 42) in the normal mode. That is, the process for stopping the “ALL” symbol is not executed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the middle left and right. Then, in the ALL mode, the production control microcomputer 100 is the temporary stop symbol determination table, the temporary stop symbol determination table, and the variation shown in FIGS. A symbol sequence determination table is used.

  Although the tables to be used are different, the control of the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 is the same as the control in the first embodiment (however, in the second embodiment, the step The processing of S741 to S748 is not executed.) In this embodiment, two kinds of effect modes are provided, but three or more kinds of effect modes may be provided. In that case, control is performed so that “ALL” can appear in one or more specific effect modes of the three or more effect modes. In this embodiment, in the production modes other than the ALL mode, control is performed so that “ALL” does not appear in the reach symbol, the temporary stop symbol, and the final stop symbol, but “ALL” does not appear only in the temporary stop symbol. You may control as follows. In the second embodiment, the processes in steps S741 to S748 are not executed. However, in the second embodiment, control for temporarily displaying the big hit symbol and re-lottery control may be performed. In that case, a temporary symbol determination table in which the “ALL” symbol is not set is used.

  In the second embodiment, since “ALL” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 in a specific effect mode among a plurality of effect modes, the contents of the effect become abundant and the interest of the game becomes more interesting. Can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied during the game, the mode is switched to the ALL mode when the production mode is the normal mode, and is switched to the normal mode when the production mode is the ALL mode. However, when the decorative design is temporarily stopped at a chance (when the decorative design is changed with a change pattern with re-change), the effect mode may be switched to the ALL mode. In other cases, the effect mode is set to the normal mode. In addition, in such a configuration, the state of the specific production mode that can temporarily display the “ALL” symbol as the special identification information is a variation pattern with re-variation. This corresponds to the state to be performed. In such a configuration, only when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at the chance, the “ALL” symbol can be stopped and displayed, and the contents can be enriched to further enhance the entertainment of the game. it can.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the production control means has decided to make a probable big hit (an example of the first advantageous state), it decides to make a normal big hit (an example of the second advantageous state). The combination of decorative symbols is determined so as to increase the number of symbol display areas in which the “ALL” symbol is stopped and displayed as compared with the case where the symbol is “OFF”, but the advantageous state may be other than the probability variation big hit / normal big hit.

  For example, if there are multiple types of jackpot games and the number of rounds is determined to be a big jackpot, the number of rounds is “ALL” compared to the case where the number of rounds is determined to be a big jackpot. You may make it increase the number of the symbol display areas which stop-display a symbol. For example, when there are 4 rounds, 8 rounds, and 15 rounds as the number of rounds, when it is decided to make a jackpot of 8 rounds compared to the case where it is decided to make a jackpot of 4 rounds It is decided that the ratio of “ALL” symbols to be stopped and displayed in the two symbol display areas will be higher than the ratio of “ALL” symbols to be stopped and displayed in one symbol display area, and will be a big hit of 15 rounds. If it is determined that it will be a big hit of 8 rounds, the percentage that “ALL” symbols are stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas will be “ALL” in the two symbol display areas. Make it higher than the rate at which symbols are stopped. In addition, when there are 15 rounds probable big hits and 8 rounds probable big hits, when it is decided to make 8 rounds probable big hits, there are two When it is decided that the ratio of “ALL” symbols to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display area is higher than the ratio of “ALL” symbols to be stopped and displayed in one symbol display area, and that it is a 15-round probability variable big hit. Compared to the case where it is decided to win 8 rounds probable big hit, the ratio that “ALL” symbols are stopped and displayed in the three symbol display areas, and “ALL” symbols are stopped in the two symbol display areas. Make it higher than the displayed percentage. In addition, if the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed in a temporary stop state before the point at which the reach effect can be started, if the reach effect is determined to be performed, the reach effect is determined not to be performed. The number of symbol display areas for stopping and displaying the “ALL” symbol may be increased as compared to the case where the symbol is “ALL”.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9 (U), when the “ALL” symbol is configured to be stoppable in one or more of the left middle right symbol display areas (example shown in FIG. 9 (U)). For example, when “ALL” symbol is stopped and displayed in one symbol display area, it is decided to make it an advantageous state one level higher than when “ALL” symbol is not stopped and displayed. You may make it do. In addition, when “ALL” symbol is stopped and displayed in two symbol display areas, it should be in an advantageous state one level higher than when “ALL” symbol is stopped and displayed in one symbol display area. You may make it decide to. For example, when “4”, “4”, and “4” are derived and displayed as a combination of decorative symbols, an 8R normal big hit is obtained, and when “4”, “4”, and “ALL” are derived and displayed, an 8R probability variable big hit is obtained. When “4”, “ALL” and “ALL” are derived and displayed, 15R probability variation big hit is made, and when “5”, “5” and “5” are derived and displayed as a combination of decorative symbols, 8R probability variation big hit is made. In this case, when “5”, “5”, and “ALL” are derived and displayed, it is possible to make a 15R probability variation jackpot.

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

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the transition of a fluctuation aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the transition of a fluctuation aspect. 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 a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot symbol determination table and the off symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for reach design determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for temporary stop symbol determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for stop symbol determination once. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for change symbol sequence determination. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a temporary stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit symbol etc. determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a loss symbol determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol determination table in 2nd Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (6)

Based on the variable display of the start condition is satisfied, Bei example a plurality of variable display unit for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of the derived displayed identification information to the plurality of variable display portions A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a combination results in a predetermined specific display,
The identification information displayed on the plurality of variable display portions is also used as a plurality of types of identification information, to configure the specific display result between a plurality of types of identification information derived displayed on another display portion Special identification information
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to a specific gaming state before a display result is derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display units;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information from a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means, variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information in the plurality of variable display portions;
A temporary stop control means for temporarily stopping and displaying the identification information on the plurality of variable display sections from when the change of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed;
Re-variation effect control means for executing re-variation for executing variable display of identification information on all variable display sections after temporarily displaying identification information on all variable display sections;
The temporary stop control means includes
Wherein when the variable display pattern determining unit variable display pattern determined by is variable display pattern re variation is performed by the re-change the effect control means, prior to re-change variable of the last identification information temporarily stopped and displayed after the suspend displaying identification information of the non-reach aspects that do not satisfy the conditions of combinations of the particular display result on the variable display portion other than the display unit, the special identification information on the variable display portion of the last identification information temporarily stopped and displayed Including special temporary stop control means for displaying temporary stop ,
Before the re-variation executed by the re-variation effect control means, the first special display result different from the specific display result among the combinations not including the special identification information, or the specific display among the combinations including the special identification information. The second special display result different from the result can be displayed temporarily,
Compared to the case where the first special display result is displayed as a temporary stop, the ratio when the specific display result is derived and displayed is higher when the second special display result is displayed as a temporary stop. A gaming machine, wherein the first special display result or the second special display result is displayed temporarily . Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, the game state is selected from any one of a plurality of types of advantageous game states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. Advantageous state determining means for determining whether to be a gaming state;
Special identification information determining means for determining a combination of identification information including special identification information to be stopped and displayed on each of the plurality of variable display units,
The special identification information determining means has a special identification when the advantageous state determining means determines that the gaming state is to be the second advantageous state, compared to when it is determined to be the first advantageous state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination of identification information is determined so that the number of variable display units that stop displaying information increases. Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, the game state is selected from any one of a plurality of types of advantageous game states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. Advantageous state determining means for determining whether to be a gaming state;
Identification information determining means for determining a combination of identification information including special identification information temporarily stopped and displayed on each of the plurality of variable display units,
The identification information determining means identifies the first advantageous state when the advantageous state determining means has determined that the gaming state is to be the second advantageous state, compared to the case where the advantageous state determining means is determined to be the first advantageous state. The ratio of displaying the special identification information temporarily stopped in the variable display section where the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed is higher than the ratio of temporarily displaying the special identification information in the variable display section where the information is temporarily stopped and displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a combination of identification information is determined. After the suspend display specific display results including special identification information on the variable display unit, of claim 1 of claim 3 including a display result changing means for deriving display specific display result containing no specific symbol A gaming machine according to any one of the above. After the specific display result including the special identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed on the variable display unit, the identification information is changed again in the variable display unit that temporarily displays the identification information other than the special identification information, and the specific display result is again displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising a specific display result re-variation control means for performing derivation display. A gaming machine that switches between a plurality of types of effect modes when a predetermined switching condition is established, and performs an effect using an effect device provided in the gaming machine in the effect mode after switching,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the temporary stop control unit temporarily displays special identification information on the variable display unit in a specific presentation mode among the plurality of types of presentation modes. .

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